How Can I Adopt a Retired Racing Greyhound?
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Greyhound Pets of America Emerald Pacific seeks qualified adoptive homes that are committed to being responsible pet owners. We have established formal procedures to ensure that retired racers are placed in loving homes with people who will take good care of their pets.
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After reviewing the information on this web site and our links, please fill out an Application and return it, either via email or postal mail. If you would prefer to speak to one of our volunteers, please call or email for an application. One of our specially trained volunteers will bring their dog to your home for a visit. This brief visit serves two purposes. You get to meet a Greyhound face to face and ask questions you may have about owning a Greyhound. In return, our representative gets to know you and makes a quick assessment of your home and yard environment.
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If you are approved as an adoptive home, a placement volunteer will contact you to arrange for your adoption day. We prefer that the dog's first day in your home is late in the week so that you can spend the weekend getting to know each other.
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We require an adoption fee of $190.00 to help us cover the cost of the dog's neuter/spay, teeth cleaning, nail trimming, vaccines, worming, which we will have completed before the animal goes home with you. It also enables us to continue adoptions.
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The Golden Greys program, however, is a little different! Golden Greys are older females and males whose racing career was so outstanding that they were kept by their breeder to become "mamas" and "papas." These animals are 7 years old or older and their adoption fee is $160.00. A reduced fee is also available for senior citizens.
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| Applications |
Adoption application in Microsoft Word format. It can be filled out and returned as an attachment via email.
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Adoption application in PDF format. It can be downloaded, printed and returned through postal mail.
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click on the button below for a free download.
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