THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE ADOPTING
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To ensure that our greyhounds are matched with the best possible homes, and that you find the dog that is right for you, we suggest you embark on the following journey of discovery. Click on the green text below for links to pages full of information and help!
1. Decide that you and your family are ready to adopt a dog, both emotionally and financially. Before you decide that a greyhound is the right dog for you, you need to decide if a dog is the right new addition to your family. Click on this link to get a 23-page PDF document produced by The Gryphon Press: The Are You Ready for a Dog Kit.It includes check lists, a Readiness Quiz for Parents and another one for kids (both with answers), a Contract that the family can sign together to commit to what it takes to keep a dog happy and healthy, info on finding the right dog for you, and a number of other items. You can't put a price on love, but adopting a pet is a lifetime commitment, and before adopting a greyhound, it's important that you understand the expense involved with keeping your new family member happy and healthy. |
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2. Learn about greyhounds--decide that one is right for you.
- The Greyhound Breed: Find out here what greyhounds are like.
- The History of the Greyhound: Read here about the first dog breed. Historian Jim Jeffers charts the fortunes of the breed from ancient times to the present.
- Famous Quotes About Greyhounds: Greyhounds have been mentioned in literature for centuries. See some examples here.
- The Greyhound Adoption Movement: See here a brief overview of this fairly recent movement.
- Where Do Greyhounds Race? A current map of greyhound racetracks, including those which have ended racing since 2005. As the map shows, 24 greyhound tracks in the U.S. system are now racing dogs.
- Questions and Answers About Greyhounds: Read here answers to the questions people frequently ask.
- Adoptable Greyhounds: See greyhounds that GreySave is currently preparing for adoption.
- Adopted: Our gallery of the most recently adopted greyhounds with a post-adoption picture and comments about their new lives written by their adoptive families.
- GreySave Meet and Greets: Find out here when and where you can meet a greyhound in person.
3. Learn how GreySave prepares your greyhound
4. Apply for a greyhound
Steps to Adopt from GreySave: Find out the steps for adopting a greyhound from GreySave.
The Adoption Application: Read our adoption agreement (at the bottom of the application). If you can consent to it, complete and submit the application.
- How GreySave is Unique: See what makes us different from other adoption groups.
- The Last Lap--From Track to Home: Discover where we get our greyhounds and how we begin preparing them for home life.
- Health Check: Find out what steps we've taken to ensure that your new greyhound is happy and healthy.
- Fostering 101: See how GreySave works to prepare dogs off the racetrack for your home.
4. Apply for a greyhound
Steps to Adopt from GreySave: Find out the steps for adopting a greyhound from GreySave.
The Adoption Application: Read our adoption agreement (at the bottom of the application). If you can consent to it, complete and submit the application.
5. Meet with a GreySave adoption representative
GreySave Adoption Representatives help you decide if a greyhound is right for you, and assist you in finding just the right dog.
GreySave Volunteers all started where you are, and are happy to answer questions you have.
6. Pick the greyhound that's right for you
Matching Greyhound and Family: Read about how we seek to match your needs and wishes with just the right greyhound. We will call you with the names and descriptions of several dogs who we think best meet your preferences and needs. You will be able to contact the foster families directly and arrange to see the dogs. It's then up to you to decide which dog you want.
7. Take your greyhound to his or her forever home!
Complete the adoption paperwork that your Adoption Representative brings.
You now have a wonderful greyhound in your life!
GreySave Adoption Representatives help you decide if a greyhound is right for you, and assist you in finding just the right dog.
GreySave Volunteers all started where you are, and are happy to answer questions you have.
6. Pick the greyhound that's right for you
Matching Greyhound and Family: Read about how we seek to match your needs and wishes with just the right greyhound. We will call you with the names and descriptions of several dogs who we think best meet your preferences and needs. You will be able to contact the foster families directly and arrange to see the dogs. It's then up to you to decide which dog you want.
7. Take your greyhound to his or her forever home!
Complete the adoption paperwork that your Adoption Representative brings.
You now have a wonderful greyhound in your life!
- Adoption Packet: See here what comes with your new family member. Congratulations!
- Racing History: See here how you can trace your greyhound's former life in racing.
- Welcome Week: Tips for welcoming your new family member and helping him or her adjust to life in your home, especially in the important first week.
- Learn More: You can learn so much more about your new best pal on the GreySave Greyhound Academy page.
