Team Greyhound Adoptionof Ohio, Inc.

P.O. Box 28204
Columbus, Ohio 43228
1-877-TGA-OHIO

ONLINE ADOPTION APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in adopting a retired racer.  Applications through Team Greyhound are currently being accepted in the following locations: Central Ohio, Cleveland Area, Dayton Area, Toledo and SE Michigan Area.  If you are in a location other than those listed, please click here to find a Greyhound adoption group closer to your area.
Adopting a Greyhound is a serious consideration for you and your family.  In order to help you make the best decision possible and to best insure that you and the Greyhound will have a happy and healthy life, we need to know some things about you and in turn, you need to know some things about Greyhounds.
 

TO HELP US BETTER MATCH THE DOG TO YOUR HOME,
TELL US ABOUT YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR LIFESTYLE

Name:___________________________________  Address: ___________________________________
City: ________________________  State: _______  Zip:  _____________ Phone: ___________________
e-mail: _______________________________  Alternate/Emergency Contact: ______________________
What is the best method and time of day to reach you?_________________________________________
Have you researched Greyhounds and what is involved in adopting retired racing Greyhounds?   Yes   No
          Recommended reading:  Adopting The Racing Greyhound by  Cynthia  A. Branigan. 
Why do you want to adopt a Greyhound? (attach additional pages if necessary):
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Is your household   busy  or    quiet?  or    average (circle one)
Number of children in the household and their ages: __________________________________________
Have the children been taught about the responsibility of owning and caring for a dog?    Yes   No
Are you capable of strict supervision of small children around the dog?  Yes          No
Where will the Greyhound sleep during the day? _____________________  night? __________________
Who will be primarily responsible for the care and training of the Greyhound?: _____________________
Are all family members in agreement with adopting a Greyhound?   Yes    No
Do you or anyone in your home have any special needs or animal allergies?: _______________________
Do you live in a: (circle one)   House   Apartment   Mobile Home   Condominium
If you Rent  do you have permission from the landlord/condo association/mobile home park to have a
dog?   Yes    No        Contacts Name: _______________________  Phone: ______________
Do you have a fenced yard?  Yes   No  If not, are you committed to walking the dog daily?   Yes   No
Type and height of fence _____________________________________________________
NOTE:  Fences are a requirement if you have children less than 2 years old.
What other pets do you have?:__________________________________________________________
 
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