IRGT Adoption Application Form Nov 2023

  • Adoption Application Form for adoptions in Ireland

  • Please note this form is only for people living in Ireland who are applying to adopt a greyhound from IRGT. If you live overseas and would like to adopt a greyhound, please email irgt@grireland.ie for details of who to contact in your country to begin the adoption process.

    The following questionnaire will help us to understand you, your lifestyle, your family circumstances, etc., which will support us in finding a retired greyhound character to match your circumstances – please answer all questions fully.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Do you own your home?*

  • Please note, if you do not own your property, IRGT will need to see a copy of your tenancy agreement or a letter/email from your landlord/property owner giving permission for a dog to live in your home. A letter or email will need to include the landlord/property owner's contact details and IRGT will need to be in receipt of confirmation before we can arrange a home visit and continue the adoption process.

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  • Have you visited the IRGT website and reviewed the information available in the Adopting a Greyhound section: http://irgt.ie/adopting-a-greyhound/?*
  • Have you or any member of your household ever been banned from keeping animals?*
  • Have you ever been turned down to adopt a pet in the past?*
  • Are all family members open to the idea of adopting a greyhound?*
  • Have you previously owned a greyhound?*
  • Are you aware of what is involved in looking after a pet greyhound? For e.g., their exercise needs (generally 2 x 20 minute walks per day), and the need to keep a greyhound on a lead at all times in public and in any area not secure until or unless training has taken place to ensure a reliable recall.*
  • Do you have a fully enclosed garden?*
  • Do you commit to keeping your adopted greyhound solely as a companion/pet living with you in your home?*
  • Are you willing to permit an IRGT representative to visit your home to see the environment in which your greyhound(s) will be/are kept?*
  • Are you aware that greyhounds available for adoption may not have experienced life in a home, and therefore may not be housetrained and will require house training by you?*
  • Are you prepared to take on full financial, legal and welfare obligations for your greyhound, including vet costs (yearly vaccinations, regular worming, dental care) pet insurance, dog licence, care, food and other related expenses and responsibilities?*
  • Do you understand that if you ever needed to give up your greyhound the IRGT must be be notified immediately in order to make alternative arrangements for them and safeguard their welfare?*

  • Any greyhound rehomed via IRGT must be returned to the IRGT’s care in the event the adopter cannot continue to live with them for any reason.

  • Are you willing to permit the IRGT to contact this Veterinary Practice?*

  • I,*, fully understand the importance of this form, and I confirm that all the information which I have provided is true and accurate.

  • Your data will only be used for the purpose of potentially rehoming a retired greyhound. We promise to keep your data safe and secure - see our Privacy Policy for details about how we will look after your data. If you would like to change how we communicate with you, please contact us.

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    IRGT@grireland.ie

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