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What characteristics do you desire
in a greyhound (size, sex, age, colour, etc.)? |
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SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER. . .
Greyhounds are very sensitive animals and are quick to bond in the right situation. Please consider the following very carefully before you welcome a Greyhound into your life. Coming from a track or farm (breeding farm) lifestyle into a home can be very exciting and even somewhat alarming to the Greyhound. They now have freedom to move about as they never have before. If they are not taught the proper way to behave in their new home they may develop bad habits. Bad habits sometimes lead to a dog being returned. The returned dog is often quite traumatized by the sudden loss of his/her family; they do not understand why this has happened. A dog that has been returned can be prone to depression. This can be displayed in a number of ways a few of which might be: lack of motivation, decrease/increased appetite, nervous behavior, chewing, panting, inability to focus on simple tasks, housebreaking issues, and general failure to thrive. his in mind, we ask that you seriously consider your current situation before you decide to bring a Greyhound into your homes there a move in your future? A new baby? Is your home life stable and secure? Are you financially able to care for the dog if it becomes ill? Are you willing to make a long-term commitment to be there for the dog for the remainder of its life?
Commitment is important, you cannot reasonable expect that a dog will move into your home and never have an accident, or never misbehave. We ask that you give the dog a fair amount of time to learn the rules and understand how you want them to behave. Greyhounds want nothing more than to love and be loved, and to please that one special person that they have chosen as their own.
Perfect behaviour does not happen instantly, rules must be made and boundaries set. Your adoption representative will be there to assist you and answer questions or offer solutions. Good follow up is very important, often your adoption representative will know why your dog is behaving in a way that may be a mystery to you. No question is trivial; we will do our best to help. The first month or so will be difficult, as any such change in lifestyle would be. Soon things will settle down and become routine. The days will be easier and the regards well worth the effort. Your new Greyhound will then truly be a member of your family, one that you will be thankful you took the time with.
Southern Alberta Greyhound Adoption is 100% committed to your Greyhound, we ask that you, as the new owner, be just as committed.
This section of the questionnaire is designed to aid S.A.G.A. in determining whether the proper environmental conditions are available for the necessary care for the Greyhound.
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Number
of adults in the household and hours they are home: |
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Number
of children in the household and their ages: |
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Any
member of the family with special needs such as a wheelchair? |
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Type
of dwelling (apt., home, condominium) |
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Do
you object to an inspection of the premises by a S.A.G.A.
representative? Yes No |
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Are
you willing to crate the dog when it’s alone, if needed? Yes No |
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Do
you own or have access to a kennel or crate (for indoor use)? Yes No |
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Are
you aware the Greyhounds may not be kept outdoors? Yes No |
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Are
you aware that Greyhounds may NOT be tied, staked out, or put in a run? Yes No |
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Do
you have a fenced yard? Yes No |
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Are you aware of the importance of keeping your Greyhound on a lead when outdoors in an unfenced area? Yes No |
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Are
you aware that a Greyhound is an INDOOR pet, and may not be kept outside? |
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Are
you willing and able to walk or let your Greyhound outside to relieve himself
4 to 6 times a day? |
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If your lifestyle or environment
changed would you make every effort to keep the dog? |
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Do
you agree to keep a collar bearing city license, S.A.G.A. identification, AND
personal identification on your Greyhound at all times? Yes No |
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Do
you agree to notify S.A.G.A. if for any reason you find that you are unable
to keep your Greyhound and further agree that you will NOT give away or sell
the Greyhound, but return the Greyhound to S.A.G.A.? Yes No |
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Do
you agree to keep your Greyhound solely as a pet and agree to never use it
for research, racing or hunting of any kind? Yes No |
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Are
all members of the household in TOTAL AGREEMENT about adopting a Greyhound? |
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Are
you aware that the Greyhound’s racing career is over and you will NOT be able
to reactivate its career?
Yes
No |
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What pets do you currently
own, and how were they obtained? Do you have any pets under 30 pounds (cats, small dogs), or any intention
of getting any? Yes No |
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If
you currently own any pets, please list species, sex, temperament and age: |
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If
you do not currently own any pets, have you previously owned a pet? Yes No |
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If
Yes, where are they now? |
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Have
you ever had to give up a pet for any reason, why? Do you consider yourself dog savvy? Yes No |
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Do
you have a veterinarian? Yes No |
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if
Yes, please give name, phone number and address of vet: |
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Please
give two references. Name, address and phone number. 1. 2. |
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I hereby certify that all the
information contained in this Greyhound adoption application is true and
accurate. __________________________________ Signature of applicant ________________________ Date |
This section is to better acquaint you with our
volunteer system.
S.A.G.A. is comprised solely of volunteers, we are only as strong as our members, and volunteers are always needed and appreciated.
Please consider giving just a few hours
a month to help us find more homes for these wonderful dogs. Please fill out
the following if you think you might like to volunteer.
Would you be willing or able to promote
greyhound adoption at least once per month at a local Meet and Greet?
Yes
No
Would you be willing or able to help out
at special events (picnics, fundraising events, etc.)?
Yes
No
Would you be willing to help out if a
dog needed an emergency foster home (take the dog in until a home can be
found)?
Yes
No
Would you like to foster in any
capacity?
Yes
No
Do you have any special skills or
abilities that might be useful in our organization?
Yes
No
If Yes, please list:
We appreciate help in any form; if you are not able to commit to anything
listed above, please list anything that you might be willing/able to do:
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THANK
YOU!
This
section of the questionnaire will help us in assessing your degree of knowledge
regarding dogs and their nutritional, health, grooming and psychological
requirements.
Answer T (true) or F (false) to each
question.
NUTRITION
All dogs have individual nutritional needs. T ___ F ___
One dog may grow thin on a diet, which would make another dog fat. T ___ F ___
An all-meat diet is unhealthy for dogs. T ___ F ___
It is best to feed an adult greyhound two small meals a day instead of one large meal. T ___ F ___
It is good to weigh a greyhound every few months to maintain its proper weight. T ___ F___
Dogs should have fresh water available at all times. T ___ F ___
Cheap dog food is just as nutritious as expensive dog food. T ___ F ___
All bones are safe to feed to dogs. T ___ F ___
Dairy products like milk can cause diarrhea in adult greyhounds. T ___ F ___
A diet of table scraps is perfectly all right for greyhounds. T ___ F ___
An unbalanced diet can cause health and behaviour problems in greyhounds. T ___ F ___
It is a good idea to follow the feeding recommendations offered by S.A.G.A. T ___ F ___
MEDICINE
Dogs can die from rabies, distemper, parvo virus and corona virus. T ___ F ___
Dogs should be vaccinated against these diseases once each year. T ___ F ___
Law requires all dogs to be vaccinated annually against rabies. T ___ F ___
Responsible pet ownership includes spaying and neutering pets. T ___ F ___
Spayed and neutered dogs usually get fat and lazy. T ___ F ___
Spaying or neutering is cruel and unnatural. T ___ F ___
It is normal for dogs to have worms. T ___ F ___
Dogs do not get cavities or diseased teeth. T ___ F ___
A dog’s ears should not smell unpleasant. T ___ F ___
Greyhounds have a low level of tolerance for anesthetics and tranquilizers. T ___ F ___
It is safe to leave a dog in a car if the windows are partially open. T ___ F ___
A terminally injured or sick dog should be promptly euthanized (put down). T ___ F ___
GROOMING
Greyhounds should be brushed or currycombed every week or so. T ___ F ___
Greyhounds need to have their nails trimmed or filed regularly. T ___ F ___
Greyhounds should have their ears cleaned regularly with cotton and baby oil. T ___ F ___
Greyhounds should be bathed regularly using a proper pH shampoo. T ___ F ___
Flea collars are dangerous to greyhounds. T ___ F ___
Most greyhounds enjoy being groomed by their owners. T ___ F ___
PSYCHOLOGY
Dogs do not experience emotions such as love, fear, or jealousy. T ___ F ___
Dogs are not capable of reasoning. T ___ F ___
Some dogs are better at solving problems than others. T ___ F ___
Mongrels and mixed breeds are more intelligent than purebred dogs. T ___ F ___
Male dogs are more intelligent than females. T ___ F ___
Some dogs simply cannot be trained. T ___ F ___
Old dogs cannot learn new behaviour. T ___ F ___
It is important to know something about behaviour modification to train a dog. T ___ F ___
A wagging tail is the sign of a happy dog. T ___ F ___
Version Feb/05
