GPA MN Adoption Application 08.14.25

GPA MN Greyhound Adoption Application

Please be sure to complete all questions to avoid any potential delays. All questions marked with * are required.
Date*

MonthDayYear
Applicant Name:*

First NameLast Name
Address*
City*
State*
Zip Code*
Preferred Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number
Phone Number Type*

CellHomeWork
Applicant Occupation*
Applicant E-mail Address:*
Is there a Co-Applicant?*

YesNo
Co-Applicant Name:*

First NameLast Name
Co-Applicant Occupation*
Co-Applicant E-mail Address:*
Secondary Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number
Phone Number Type

CellHomeWork
Applicant/Co-Applicant Relationship*
Are there any other members of your household beyond the applicant and co-applicant?*

YesNo
Add'l Household Member 1 Name, Age, Relationship*
Add'l Household Member 2 Name, Age, Relationship(leave blank if not needed)
Add'l Household Member 3 Name, Age, Relationship(leave blank if not needed)
Add'l Household Member 4 Name, Age, Relationship(leave blank if not needed)
Add'l Household Member 5 Name, Age, Relationship(leave blank if not needed)
Add'l Household Member 6 Name, Age, Relationship(leave blank if not needed)
Do you currently have children between 5 - 8 years of age living in your home?*

YesNoOther
Do you currently have children younger than 5 years of age? PLEASE NOTE: Unless you already have a greyhound, we do not adopt to families with children under five years old.*

YesNoOther
Do you expect to frequently have young children in your home within the next three to five years? Either your own children, or young grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc?*

YesNoMaybe
You have indicated that you may expect to frequently have young children in your home. Please explain the circumstances of potential interaction with children (including the children's ages, your relationship to the children, approximately how often, etc.)*
Pre-Adoption Requirements
Before we can process your application and move to the interview and matching steps, we require all applicants to complete the following adoption prerequisites:

1) Attend a GPA MN Meet & Greet event
2) Read the required book(s)

We can still accept your application before you complete these pre-requisites, but we will need you to complete the reading and attend a Meet & Greet before we can move to the interview process.
Have you attended a GPA MN Meet & Greet?*

YesNo
Which Meet and Greet(s) or Special Event(s) did you attend?*
Which Meet and Greet(s) or Special Event(s) are you planning to attend?*
When will you be attending the selected event?*
Have you completed the general required reading?*

YesNo
Which book(s) have you read to prepare for your adoption?*

"Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies" (Lee Livingwood)"Adopting the Racing Greyhound" (Cynthia Brannigan)
Which book(s) do you intend to read to prepare for your adoption?*

"Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies" (Lee Livingwood)"Adopting the Racing Greyhound" (Cynthia Brannigan)
When will you be completing the general required reading?*
You have indicated that you have children between 5 - 8 years of age. Have you completed the additional required reading for families with children?*

YesNo
As a family with children, which additional required reading have you completed?*

"Living with Dogs and Kids without Losing Your Mind" (Colleen Pelar)"Happy Kids, Happy Dogs" (Barbara Schumannfang)
As a family with children, which additional book(s) do you intend to read?

"Living with Dogs and Kids without Losing Your Mind" (Colleen Pelar)"Happy Kids, Happy Dogs" (Barbara Schumannfang)
IF you plan to have children in the future, what book(s) do you intend to read?

"Living with Dogs and Kids without Losing Your Mind" (Colleen Pelar)"Happy Kids, Happy Dogs" (Barbara Schumannfang)
When will you be completing the reading for families with children?*
Information about your home
Home Type*
Own/Rent*
If renting, please provide landlord's name and phone number*
Are there any limitations on pets in your residence according to rental contract or city ordinance? Please include the limit specifics (i.e. size, weight, or how many) if applicable.*
Are you open to a home visit by a GPA MN representative?*
If you have indicated that you would prefer not to have a home visit. Please explain:*
Do you have a fully fenced yard?*

YesNo
Fence Type and Height*
If you have selected "Other" Fence Type." Please describe your fence.*
If you do not have a fully fenced yard, please give us a brief outline of your plan for walking your greyhound often enough to relieve itself (on average 3-5 times/day)*
How would you characterize your household activity level?*
Does anyone in your family have a history of asthma or allergies?*

YesNo
If yes, please tell us what type of allergies and if having a greyhound in the house will present any allergy-related challenges.*
Consider the household member who is the most apprehensive about adopting a greyhound. This person...*
Please explain what the person is apprehensive about:*
Information about your current pets
Do you currently have pets (other than fish or other aquarium dwellers)?*

YesNo
Have you previously adopted a greyhound?*
Which other group(s) did you adopt from previously?*
Current living pet 1 BREED, AGE, and GENDER.*
Current living pet 2 BREED, AGE, and GENDER.(leave blank if not needed)
Current living pet 3 BREED, AGE, and GENDER.(leave blank if not needed)
Current living pet 4 BREED, AGE, and GENDER.(leave blank if not needed)
Current living pet 5 BREED, AGE, and GENDER.(leave blank if not needed)
Current living pet 6 BREED, AGE, and GENDER.(leave blank if not needed)
Do you have a cat in your home?*

YesNo
Do you need a hound that will be OK with small animals?*

NoCat TrainableSmall Dog FriendlyOther Small Animal
Please describe the small dog (breed, weight, etc) that your greyhound will interact with.*
How much time will the hound be spending in a home with a cat or other small animal?*

Less than 10%10-25%25-50%More than 50%
Please explain the reason why you feel you need a cat or small animal trainable hound. For animals other than cats or small dogs, please also indicate whether the animal is caged or free-roam.*
Because we have many applicants with cats living in their home, and because your hound will be spending 25% or less of their time in a home that has cats or small animals, we may not be able to accommodate your request for a cat trainable hound.

In most cases, even if a hound is not "Cat Trainable" they are still OK with most dogs, even small dogs.

Do you understand that GPA MN will try to accommodate your request, but we cannot guarantee availability of a cat trainable hound for your household?

Do you also understand that muzzling is always an option if/when the hound is around a cat or small animal?
I understand that I may not get a cat trainable hound and I'm OK with this.I feel that I must have a cat trainable hound.Other
Have you previously owned a dog other than your current pets?*

Yes, we previously had a dog.Have never owned a dog before current pets.
Have you had other dogs? What breed(s)?*
How long was your previous dog with you?*
Why is the dog no longer with you?
Have you ever returned a dog after adopting it?*

YesNo
Please explain why you returned the dog*

Please rate your knowledge of dog behavior:*

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1 is Dog behavior is completely new to me, 5 is I am extremely knowledgable about dog behavior

Your Greyhound
What is your timeline for adopting a greyhound?*
Why do you want to adopt a retired racing greyhound?*
Are there times when you wish to allow your hound off-leash? Please explain where and when.*
What is your plan for kenneling (crating) your hound?*
Some greyhounds are extremely relaxed while others are spunky and playful. Please share a bit about your hopes for the energy level of your greyhound.
Would you consider a senior hound (age 8 or older) or a special needs hound?*
Special needs I/we would consider

Special DietSeparation AnxietyShynessSenior Hound (age 8+)
What is your plan for leash usage when your hound is not in a fenced area? Please select all that apply.*

I prefer the option of not using a leash.It will depend on the hound - leash if/when necessary based on whether or not they just naturally stay around.I will use a leash just in busy areas but will let the hound run/walk unleashed in remote (not fenced) areas.I will always use a leash when not in a fully fenced area.Other
Do you prefer your greyhound to be a certain gender?*
What is the reason you prefer this gender?*
How many hours will your hound be alone during the day?*
If your hound will be alone for 10+ hours per day, what is your plan for allowing them to relieve themselves? (i.e. dog walker, friend to let them out, etc.)*
Where will your greyhound sleep at night?*
Where do you expect you will keep your greyhound? (Please select all that apply)*

Indoor petOutdoor kennelOutdoor dog houseHeated garageUnheated garage
Finding a great greyhound that will match your needs is an art and a science. In order to help us identify which dog would be the best fit for you, please rank the level of importance for each of the items listed below. If you have another important element not listed here that you would like us to consider, please use the text box below the grid to explain the additional special request.

Gender*

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