Irish Adoption Application form

Full Name *

Phone Number *

Email *

Address *

Please describe your home and the area you live in (city/countryside, on a housing estate/on a busy main road, house/flat etc.) *

Do you own your home? *

Yes

If you do not own your home, please attach a scan or copy of your tenancy agreement or a letter/email (including contact details of your landlord or the property owner) stating that your landlord permits you to keep pets:

Explain why you would like to adopt a greyhound as a pet, and why is now the right time? *

How did you hear about the Irish Greyhound Trust? *

Have you visited the IRGT website and reviewed the information available in the Adopting a Greyhound section:https://irgtprod.azurewebsites.net/adoption/ *

Yes

Have you or any member of your household ever been banned from keeping animals? *

Yes

Have you ever been turned down to adopt a pet in the past? *

Yes

If yes, what was the pet, which organisation was involved, and what were their reasons?

Number of Adults in your Household: *

What are your typical working hours each week? *

Approximately how often and for how long will your dog be left on its own? *

Number of children in your household: *

Ages of any children in your household

Have your children experience of being in the company of greyhounds?

Yes

Are you aware of what is involved in looking after a pet greyhound? For e.g., their exercise needs (generally 2 x 20 minute walks per day), and the need to keep a greyhound on a lead at all times in public and in any area not secure until or unless training has taken place to ensure a reliable recall.* * *

Yes

Are all family members on board with the idea of adopting a greyhound? *

Yes

If not, what are their concerns?

Do you have any age preference with regards a greyhound to adopt?* *

Are there other pets at your property? If yes, please describe here: *

Have you previously owned a greyhound? *

Yes as a pet

Yes as a racing dog

Do you have a fully enclosed garden? *

Yes

What is the size of your garden if you have one (large/small/courtyard/balcony/none etc.)? *

Please describe the height and type of any fencing, i.e. over 6 feet high wall, 4 feet high fence panels, no fencing, no garden, etc.

Where would your newly adopted greyhound sleep in your home?

Do you commit to keeping your adopted greyhound solely as a companion/pet living with you in your home?

Yes

Are you willing to permit an IRGT representative to visit your home to see the environment in which your greyhound(s) will be/are kept? *

Yes

Are you aware that greyhounds available for adoption may not have experienced life in a home, and therefore may not be housetrained and will require house training by you? *

Yes

Are you prepared to take on full financial, legal and welfare obligations for your greyhound, including vet costs (yearly vaccinations, regular worming, dental care) pet insurance, dog licence, care, food and other related expenses and responsibilities? *

Yes

Do you understand that if you ever needed to give up your greyhound the IRGT must be be notified immediately in order to make alternative arrangements for them and safeguard their welfare? *

Yes

Who would care for your greyhound when you are away on holidays/trips? Please outline below: *

Please provide the name and contact details of the vet practice that would support your dog’s healthcare: *

Terms of Agreement

Are you willing to permit the IRGT to contact this Veterinary Practice? *

Yes

Should your application be successful, how soon would you hope to bring home your new pet greyhound? *

Disclaimer

I fully understand the importance of this form, and I confirm that all the information which I have provided is true and accurate. *