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  • IGRF Adoption Application

    Texas and Oklahoma

  • APPLICANT(S)

  • Are you (the person filling in this application) at least 18 years of age?*

  • RESIDENCE

  • Which of the following best describes your current living situation?*

  • If you are living with relatives, they must be involved in all aspects of the adoption processing. This will include being involved in learning about the breed and they must be present during the home visit.

  • Young Italian Greyhounds are not always the best match for apartment living. They are high-energy, still learning reliable potty habits, and often need quick access to the outdoors. Without a fenced yard, this can be a challenge for both dog and adopter.

    Older adult and senior IGs tend to be a better fit for apartment homes. They are usually calmer, more house-reliable, and need less intensive physical conditioning. That said, even among older dogs, not every personality or history will be happy in an apartment setting, so matching may take time.

    Puppy placements to apartment homes are extremely rare. Puppies need frequent potty breaks, structured play, and careful injury-prevention as their bones and muscles develop. They also benefit from a safely fenced yard for short, controlled exercise, and someone home during the day to support training, socialization, and routine. Many puppies also thrive with a small, confident canine companion.

    Our goal is always to set each dog and adopter up for success, safety, and a happy match.

  • Do you have a fenced private yard or access to a fenced dog park on property?*

  • Are you willing and able to take the dog out on a leash MULTIPLE times a day to relieve itself?*

  • Type of fence:*

  • Type of fence:*

  • Most wrought iron fencing has a 4-6in space between bars. We require a mesh barrier to be installed for bar spacing greater than 2.5in to prevent IG escapes. Are you willing/able to do this?*

  • Can the gate be opened from the outside?*
  • Would you consider locking the gate?*
  • For Renters:*
  • Do you have a dog door?*
  • Do your pets have access to the yard when no one is home?*
  • Please check if your home has the following:*
  • If recommended, are you willing/able to install a mesh barrier along the railing on your deck or balcony to prevent the IG from jumping off between the bars?*

  • Is the pool completely and adequately fenced so that pets cannot get to it without supervision?*

  • Would you consider installing a pool alarm?*
  • Do you use a lawn service or use chemicals on your yard?*

  • PET HISTORY

  • Have you ever owned an IG before?*

  • Do you currently own, or have you owned pets in the past 10 years?*
  • Are all dogs/cats currently residing in your home and/or owned by you spayed or neutered (are they "fixed")?*
  • Are all the dogs/cats current on vaccinations?*
  • Do you (or did you) use a heartworm preventative YEAR ROUND for your dogs?*

  • IG Rescue requires documented, year-round heartworm prevention for adoption. Applications without consistent prevention are not eligible to proceed. If prevention has not been used, eligibility to reapply will require testing and prevention.

  • Have you ever bred a pet?*

  • HOME LIFE

  • Will any children be responsible for care of the IG?*
  • Does anyone in the home have pet-related allergies?*
  • Do you frequently have visitors?*

  • Would you describe the activity level in your home as*

  • Where will your adopted IG stay when no one is home?*

  • Where will your adopted IG stay at night?*

  • Are you aware there is a period of adjustment for each rescue to it's new surroundings which may include potty accidents, chewing and digging, or other 'undesirable' behaviors?*
  • Have you house-trained a dog before?*

  • Have you ever crate trained a dog before?*
  • Would you object to the use of a crate or securely lidded wire pen?*
  • Are you willing to purchase a crate or lidded pen, if you do not have one?*

  • Are you planning on paper/pad training?*
  • Are you planning to attend training classes or any other dog activity with your dog?*
  • I plan to feed*

  • PREFERENCES

  • Is this dog intended as a gift for someone?*

  • ADOPTION

  • Have you applied to any other Rescue Groups in the past or currently?*
  • Would you ever consider moving to a location that does not allow pets?*

  • Are you agreeable to an IGRF volunteer doing a pre-adoption home visit?*

  • Would you be agreeable to a follow up visit after adoption?*

  • We want to be sure that all applicants are aware of the fact that most Italian Greyhounds are prone to having periodontal disease. They require very good oral hygiene practices and the typical IG requires a dental under anesthesia every 1-2 years once they reach age 3-5. The price for dentals can vary from around $500 to over $1,000 dollars depending on your location, how long it has been since a dental was performed on the IG, and how many teeth (if any) need to be removed. We encourage all applicants to inquire with their veterinarian to find out what a typical dental runs so you are prepared to budget this necessary veterinary expense. We also suggest that you ask what the charge for extractions are as they can impact the bill significantly. IGs who do not get proper dental care suffer with painful mouths, inability to chew properly, infections that can impact organ health, and eventually loss of the teeth and jaw bone.

  • Are you willing/able to be financially responsible for all routine, unexpected, and emergency care for your rescue dog? Including surgical repair in the event of a leg break?*

  • Do you agree to contact IGRF and return this IG if you ever find you cannot keep him/her? It is important to let your family members know this so they can contact us in the event that you are not able to.*

  • REFERENCES

  • Personal References – Required

    To proceed with your application, complete and accurate reference information is required.

    Please provide two (2) personal references, each including:

    Full name

    Current phone number

    Current email address

    References must not live with you and may not be related to you. References are asked to provide first-hand knowledge of your ability to care for a dog. Applications cannot move forward until both required references and all requested contact information are received.

    Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation is a 100% volunteer-run organization. Volunteers are not able to repeatedly follow up to obtain missing details, correct inaccurate contact information, or replace references that are unresponsive. Incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated reference information may result in processing delays or removal from the application queue, in fairness to other applicants who have submitted complete applications.

    Please notify your references in advance that they may receive a call or text from an IGRF volunteer identifying themselves as contacting them on behalf of the rescue. Timely responses are necessary for your application to proceed.

    If you have had pets within the past 10 years, we will also contact your current and previous veterinarians. Please ensure all veterinary contact information provided is current and accurate.

    Thank you for helping us use volunteer time responsibly and process applications as efficiently and fairly as possible.

  • Incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated veterinary contact information will delay or stop application processing.

    Our volunteers cannot locate clinics, correct errors, or repeatedly follow up for records.

    Please verify all veterinary information and notify your clinic(s) to expect contact before submitting.

  • May we have your permission to contact your veterinarian, past or present, as a reference?*

  • INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

  • It is vital to keep your Italian Greyhound ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES outdoors if not in a fenced area. Italian Greyhounds are
    sighthounds and will chase small moving objects regardless of danger, including rabbits, birds, and squirrels. NEVER ‘trust’
    your Italian Greyhound won’t run away!
    You must agree to keep your Italian Greyhound as a pet in your home as a part of your family. This breed should not be kept
    outdoors or left outside unattended for any extended period of time.
    You must agree to have your rescue dog wear an identification tag at all times. IGRF will provide all rescue dogs with an
    identification tag free of charge.
    You must agree to maintain necessary vaccinations recommended by your vet and be responsible for licensing your dog
    according to regulations in your community.
    You must contact the IGRF Representative and provide notification of any change in contact information from that listed on
    this application.
    You must notify the IGRF Representative if you cannot keep your rescue dog for any reason. The rescue dog may not be
    given to a humane shelter, other rescue group, or individual, without the consent of IGRF.
    The adoption donation is dependent on the age and location of the dog and is non-refundable. The IGRF Rescue Fund is
    maintained by the IGRF Treasurer. The IGRF Rescue fund is comprised of donations from those interested in the well-being of
    the breed, and adoption donations.
    IGRF reserves the right to refuse any adoption.


    Adoption Fees for Texas and Oklahoma are based on age, and as follows- 

    From puppy up to 3 years – $350

    3 years through 8 years – $325

    9 and up – $275

    ADOPTION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

     

    I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THE ABOVE AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH. IF I QUALIFY AND RECEIVE AN ITALIAN GREYHOUND FROM IGRF, I WILL ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ITALIAN GREYHOUND.

  • Please select a response after reading the above Information and Requirements-*

  • I have verified all reference contact information is correct and have notified my references to expect contact.

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