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STEPS TO ADOPT FROM GREYSAVE

Once you've decided that a greyhound is right for you, and that you're ready to adopt, here's what you do.

1. Complete a GreySave Adoption Application
GreySave usually has a number of greyhounds ready for adoption, and we're always looking for new foster homes and permanent homes. To fill out an adoption application, click here. Read our Adoption Policies at the bottom of this page.

2. Schedule a Home Visit
A placement representative will contact you, answer any questions you have, and set up a time to visit you in your home. Read about the purposes of our home visit here.

3. Choose Your Greyhound
Once you adoption application has been approved, we will work with you to match your greyhound  preferences and needs to the greyhounds we have under our care based on their personalities and their needs.  At that point you you will be able to contact the foster families directly and arrange to meet the dogs. It's then up to you to decide which dog you want.  

4. Sign the GreySave Adoption Agreement
See the bottom of the Application for Adoption for the list of agreements.

5. Pay GreySave's Adoption Fee
GreySave's greyhound adoption fee is $350 (plus $10 to cover bank charges if you pay with a credit card or PayPal).  Per IRS rules none of that amount is a tax deductible as a contributions since it costs more than that amount ($700 in 2016) to ready a healthy greyhound for adoption.

Your new GreySave greyhound has received at minimum the following:
  • Initial health check up when the greyhound arrives from the track 
  • A much needed bath, ear cleaning and nail trimming
  • Flea and tick treatment as needed
  • Veterinary services including the spay or neuter and a sedated dental exam and treatment as needed
  • DHLPP & Rabies vaccinations
  • Fecal analysis & treatment
  • Deworming
  • Blood tests for Heartworm, tick borne diseases antibodies for (Lyme, Ehrlichia and Anaplasmosis phagocytophilum)
  • Insertion of an AVID "Friendchip" identification chip under the skin in case your dog is ever lost. Your contact info as well as GreySave's will be recorded.

When you adopt your greyhound, you will be given a number of items such as:
  • Matching leash, Martingale-type collar walking plus a tag collar.
  • GreySave Adoption package with articles such as “Welcoming Your New Family Member” to help you through the key early days of adoption and to refresh your memory in the weeks to come
  • GreySave ID tag with your greyhound’s unique adoption number and the 866-GreySave lost and found hotline number (staffed nearly 24 hours a day)
  • A "goodie bag" with greyhound items including a greyhound coat made by one of our greyt volunteers, a blanket, a toy and various other start up items.
  • Free advice and help with your greyhound, any time you need it
  • A heart-felt welcome into the family of fellow greyhound-lovers!

6. Take Home Your New Friend!
Complete the adoption paperwork that your Adoption Representative brings and pay the adoption fee.

You now have a wonderful greyhound in your life!
  • Your greyhound comes with an Adoption package full of helpful hints, advice and a listing of who to call.  The packet also has a sign to put on your gate to let people know that a very fast dog living in your yard and not to leave any gates open!!
  • Once you have adopted, you will receive a welcoming e-mail that includes more information about your greyhound. It will explain when you will receive their medical information like blood work and certificates.
  • If you need additional information see the resources section of this website or call your Adoption Representative or your greyhound's foster parents.  Please contact us immediately if you need help!!
GreySave Adoption Policies
To ensure that GreySave greyhounds are matched with the best possible homes, and that our adopters find the right dog for them, we have a few important recommendations, requirements and restrictions.

  • All adopters must be 21 years old or older and financially capable of providing for their greyhound. 
  • All members of a household must agree on the decision to adopt a greyhound.
  • GreySave will not adopt to first-time greyhound adopters with children 6 or younger.  The only exception could be for families with a child at least 5 and who has grown up with a medium to large dog plus the child must be dog savvy and display appropriate behavior towards dogs. This potential placement recommendation would have to be presented by the Adoption Representative to the Board for approval.
  • GreySave will place a greyhound in a home only after applicants complete the entire adoption process.
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