GPA MN Foster Application 8.14.25

GPA MN Greyhound Fostering Application

Please be sure to complete all questions to avoid any potential delays. All questions marked with * are required.
ALL FOSTERING APPLICANTS PLEASE READ: Fostering a greyhound is a serious responsibility and commitment. This application is intended to assist Greyhound Pets of America Minnesota (GPA MN) in evaluating the willingness and ability of prospective greyhound foster families to meet that responsibility. The primary responsibility of our foster families is to help the greyhounds adjust to life in a home. There may be difficulties in this adjustment period. For example, some greyhounds may be more difficult to housebreak. Others may be extremely shy at first. GPA MN will assist you in working through these challenges with your foster greyhound. However, if you are not willing to put up with some temporary problems, you may want to reconsider whether or not to foster.
I have read this statement and I agree that I am ready to foster a retired racing greyhound*

I agree
Applicant Name:*

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

Area CodePhone Number
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
Applicant/Co-Applicant Relationship*
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 (size, weight, number)?*
Are there any other members of your household beyond the applicant and co-applicant?*

YesNo
Additional household member NAMES and AGES (other than applicant and co-applicant) Please Note: Unless you already have a greyhound, we do not allow hounds to be fostered with families having children under 5 years old .*
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 foster 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 fostering a greyhound. This person...*
Please explain what the person is apprehensive about:*
Information about your current pets
Do you currently have pets?*

YesNo
Have you previously adopted a greyhound?*
Which other group(s) did you adopt from previously?*
Current Pets BREED, AGE, and GENDER, including cats, dogs, etc. (please list each pet on a separate line)*
Will your foster hound be spending any time with cats or other small animals in your home?*

YesNo
Are you willing to use the provided muzzle on your foster hound whenever they are around cats or other small animals?*

Yes, I am comfortable using the muzzle under these conditions.I prefer to only use the muzzle if I think there will be an issue.No, I do not agree with using a muzzle.
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?

Please rate your knowledge of dog behavior:*

	1	2	3	4	5

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

Pre-Fostering Requirements
Which book have you read to prepare for fostering?*
Do you have a child/children between 5 and 8 years of age?*
Do you have children younger than 5 years of age? PLEASE NOTE: Unless you already have a greyhound, we do not allow hounds to be fostered with families having children under five (5) years old .*
If you have a child between 5 - 8 years old, which additional required reading have you completed?*
Which Meet and Greet or Special Event did you attend?*
Your Greyhound
Why do you want to foster a retired racing greyhound?*
What is your plan for kenneling (crating) your foster hound?*
Do you prefer your greyhound to be a certain gender?*
How many hours will your foster 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?*
Are there any special things that we should consider when matching you with a foster greyhound? (Example: needs of other current pets, times of the year that are difficult for fostering, willing to take a long term foster, etc.)
Are you also interested in adopting a retired racer?*

YesNo
Do you agree to schedule an appointment with, and transport your foster hound to a GPA MN contracted vet for its necessary veterinary care?*

YesNo
Do you agree to work with GPA MN adoption reps and Foster Coordinator to schedule showings for your the foster hound with potential adoptive families?*

YesNo
If you do not agree to these terms, please explain:
Would you consider fostering a senior hound (age 9 or older) or a special needs hound? This requires an additional level of commitment, as these hounds can require an unusual amount of care. *
Under what circumstances would you consider returning a foster hound to GPA MN? (Please select all that apply)

Behavior issues (Disobedience, aggression, etc.)Dog is too energetic/hyperAllergiesUrination/Defecation in the houseDestruction/DiggingReturning a foster dog is not an option for meOther
Veterinary Reference

If you currently have pets, our first check is with your veterinarian to confirm that other pets are current on vaccinations and are receiving heartworm preventative medication. This application may be rejected if vaccinations and heartworm preventative are found to not be current on other household pets. If they are not current, please explain in the "Comments" section.
Veterinary Clinic and Location (City)*
Veterinarian Name*
Veterinarian Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Are you pets current on vaccinations and heartworm medication?*

YesNo
If they are not current on vaccinations and heartworm medications, please explain:
Personal References

Please list two (2) references who are familiar with your desire and ability to care for a dog. (No family members, please)
Reference 1 Name*

First NameLast Name
Reference 1 Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Years Known:*
Reference 2 Name*

First NameLast Name
Reference 2 Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Years Known:*
Participation in the GPAMN foster program is subject to conditions outlined below:
The GPAMN Mission: GPAMN is the local chapter of the National GPA organization. GPA operates with the goal of fulfilling our Mission in a positive environment, both at the Chapter and National levels. GPA MN is "Racing Friendly", which we have defined to mean that while we do not promote greyhound racing, we will, when speaking with the public about greyhound adoption, make every effort to dispel any misinformation we hear about the racing industry whenever possible. While acknowledging that personal opinions do exist, GPA has the expectation that when a volunteer is representing GPA in any official manner (as a volunteer, as a foster, or when speaking on behalf of the organization) a position being friendly to the racing industry will prevail, and those representing the organization will not criticize the racing industry or the treatment of hounds at the track or greyhound breeding practices.
I AGREE that as a volunteer foster for GPAMN I am willing to uphold the GPA MN Mission and the racing friendly position while representing the organization.*

I AgreeI Do Not Agree
I AGREE that the foster greyhound is the property of GPAMN and will be kept solely and exclusively as a pet and will not be used for racing, breeding, or any form of medical research.*

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I AGREE to cooperate with GPAMN representatives for scheduling adoption showings, scheduling veterinary care, adhering to recommended medical care, social interaction recommendations, and any other requests and circumstances that require my reasonable participation.*

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I AGREE that if problems develop which would prevent me from keeping my foster greyhound, the GPAMN Foster Coordinator will be contacted immediately so they can take the foster greyhound back, and that the foster greyhound will not be given, sold or transferred to any individual, animal shelter, pound, humane group, or laboratory.*

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I AGREE that GPAMN will match the foster greyhound with a home and I will not imply availability of the foster greyhound to anyone else.*

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I AGREE to keep the foster greyhound as an indoor pet only and will never house the foster greyhound in an outdoor kennel, outdoor dog house or garage.*

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I AGREE that the foster greyhound will be spayed/neutered, receive all other necessary veterinarian procedures, be fed a healthy diet, and receive overall good general care in order to prepare the greyhound for adoption.*

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I AGREE that as a foster family, we will do our best to acclimate the foster greyhound to its new home environment, and will provide regular, honest updates to the foster coordinator on the dogs progress and personality.*

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I AGREE that the foster greyhound will never be staked, tied out, tied to a zip-line or bound to any stationary object.*

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I AGREE that my foster greyhound will never be transported in the open bed of any vehicle.*

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I AGREE that my foster greyhound will be kept on a hand-held leash, will never be kept on a retractable leash or flexi-lead, and will only be allowed to run loose in a totally fenced in area.*

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I AGREE that regardless of temperature or time of day or night, when there is no fenced in area I will take my foster greyhound out to perform its bathroom duties on a hand-held leash.*

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I AGREE that before turning my foster greyhound out into a fenced in area to run, I will first check the gates and fence to ensure they are securely closed.*

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I AGREE that at all times my foster greyhound will wear a collar bearing identification.*

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I UNDERSTAND and have been advised that foster dogs can sometimes dig, chew, soil, and exhibit other undesirable traits. I understand that dogs are dogs and will do things that cannot be foreseen on occasion.*

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I UNDERSTAND that dogs are animals and may cause bodily injury to myself or my family members. I will not hold GPAMN responsible for any injury to myself or family members that arises from the foster relationship.*

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I AGREE that interactions between the foster greyhound and my child(ren), other dogs, and cats must be carefully supervised. I agree that I will never leave my child alone and unsupervised with the foster greyhound, and will carefully introduce the foster greyhound to any other dogs or cats, including use of the provided muzzle*

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I AGREE that I will notify the GPAMN Foster Coordinator immediately if my foster greyhound escapes, is lost, or is stolen.*

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I AGREE that if I am interested in adopting my foster greyhound, I must immediately make my intentions known to the Foster Coordinator AND Adoption Coordinator before adoption showings have been scheduled for the dog, and anyone interested in adopting must go through the normal GPAMN adoption application and approval process. I understand that I may not be able to adopt the first greyhound I foster. I further understand that, until the adoption fee has been paid, the dog remains the sole property of GPAMN and will need to be shown to other potential adopters.*

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I AGREE that requests for reimbursement of medical costs because of a injury to a person’s existing animal caused by the foster greyhound will be on a case-by-case basis, based on board discretion, with maximum reimbursement of $500.*

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I AGREE if the foster greyhound is injured, the greyhound will need to be brought into an authorized GPAMN veterinarian for treatment, and that if the injury occurs “after hours” the Vetting Coordinator or, in the event they are not available, the Foster Coordinator, President, Treasurer, or Adoption Coordinator, will be contacted for notification and approval*

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I AGREE that my participation in the GPAMN foster program is subject to all of the above conditions and that if they are broken in any way, GPAMN will be fully authorized to repossess the foster greyhound and, if immediate repossession is not possible, or if I refuse to cooperate, I will be liable for all legal costs and expenses accrued in the repossession of the foster greyhound.*

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I UNDERSTAND that it is my responsibility to check with my insurance agent or the underwriter of my homeowners insurance policy regarding coverage for dogs within my home, and that the insurance held by GPAMN does not include coverage for occurrences/claims within the confines of foster homes or on the property of a foster home. The insurance coverage held by GPAMN extends to events and situations off the foster property.*

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I AGREE as the foster family, to hold harmless and release GPAMN and/or its members, volunteers and other individuals working for and/or assisting with rescue from all liability, claims, and/or causes of action arising from any acts, injury and/or occurrences engaged in and/or caused by the dog subject to this agreement, as well as indemnification for damages, court costs, and/or attorney's fees incurred by GPAMN and/or its members for any court proceedings relating to such matters.*

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I UNDERSTAND that if I have answered one or more of the above questions with "I Do Not Agree" then I will not be eligible to be a foster home for GPAMN.*

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A Couple of Final Questions
How did you hear about fostering for GPA MN? (please select all that apply)*

I'm a chipper (previous greyhound adopter)Referral from another greyhound adopterPetfinder.comWeb SearchYard SignBillboardMN State FairMeet and Greet EventAttended an event where GPA had a boothOther
Have you fostered with any other adoption groups?*

YesNo
What other adoption group(s) have you fostered for?*
Final Comments? Anything else you want to say?
Name of Foster Applicant bound by the above terms*
Foster Applicant Signature (use mouse or laptop touchpad to sign)*
Name of Foster Co-Applicant bound by the above terms*
Foster Co-Applicant Signature (use mouse or laptop touchpad to sign)*
Date

MonthDayYear
Foster has read the foregoing Foster Contract and fully understands and agrees to be bound by its provisions. By typing my name above and electronically signing as the Foster Applicant and Co-Foster Applicant within the household (if applicable) and submitting this contract I agree that I, and the members of my household, will be bound by this agreement.
By clicking the SUBMIT button, you certify that you have provided true and accurate information to GPA MN in this Online Fostering Application form. Furthermore, you understand that a GPA MN representative may schedule a visit to your home to assist in matching the needs of a greyhound with the needs of your household. By submitting this application, you agree to such a visit and confirm that all members of the household will attend the home visit. You agree that if this application is approved, it will become part of the GPA MN Greyhound Fostering Agreement.
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GPA MN Greyhound Fostering Application

Information about your home

Information about your current pets

Pre-Fostering Requirements

Your Greyhound

Veterinary Reference

Personal References

Participation in the GPAMN foster program is subject to conditions outlined below:

A Couple of Final Questions