Visiting the Greyhounds available for adoption at Tan-Zar Kennels is an exciting and rewarding experience for everyone! Our
Greyhound adoption experts work hard to ensure that your visit will be positive and informative.
Once an application is completed, and you have spoken to an adoption counselor, he or she will personally meet with you to
introduce you to the available Greyhounds, answer questions and share their knowledge and experiences with Greyhounds.
We pride ourselves on being the Greyhound experts. We don't rely on kennel staff for these important introductions. You deserve our
undivided attention and our commitment to making every adoption a photo finish!
GPA/Three Rivers Greyhounds Online Adoption Application
Pet ownership is a serious responsibility. It is the policy of GPA/Three Rivers Greyhounds Inc. to assure that every person who adopts
a Greyhound not only be aware of that responsibility, but that each person will be capable of and willing to accept that responsibility,
morally, physically and financially. It is quite true that not every person who desires to own a pet should own a pet.
The following questionnaire has been designed to aid both you and GPA/Three Rivers Greyhounds in deciding if you and/or your
family are ready for the responsibility. Note: Applications are generally processed within 48 hours. Please refrain from filling out an
application until you are ready to bring your Greyhound into your home.
Once you have completed this application e-mail to info@gpathreeriversgreyhounds.org.
Or mail to:
GPA / Three Rivers Greyhounds
PO Box 147
Greensburg, PA 15601
Please be sure to fill in the application completely or we will not be able to process it. Be sure to SAVE this form after filling in the
appropriate information! Thank you!
Today's date:
MM/DD/YY
Applicant Name
Email:
Co-Applicant Name
Home and cell phone:
Address:
City:
How long at this address?
What kind of residence?
State:
please select...
PA
Zip:
Do you:
please select...
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Note: GPA/Three Rivers Greyhounds requires a written letter from the landlord of the adopting household stating that they have
his/her full permission to bring a Greyhound into their home.
If an apartment, condo, rented home, or a homeowners association, do you have permission for a dog over 50 lbs?
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Landlord's Name and phone number:
Applicant Employer:
Job Title:
Work phone:
Co-Applicant Employer:
Job Title:
Work phone:
Why do you want a Greyhound?
How long have you considered this decision?
How did you hear about our organization?
Approximately when would you be ready to take your new Greyhound home?
What personality traits are you looking for in a Greyhound?
Check all that apply:
Affectionate
Playful
Lap Dog
Laid Back
Gets along with cats/small dogs
Outgoing
Good with children
Quiet
Other
What traits would you consider undesirable?
Do you have a preference for a male or female?
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If so, why?
List the pets you currently have in your household.
Type
Name
Neutered?
Gender
Age
Personality type
Vaccines
current?
Dog
Pet 1
Cat
Other
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Kept where?
Dog
Pet 2
Cat
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Other
Dog
Pet 3
Cat
Other
Dog
Pet 4
Cat
Other
Dog
Pet 5
Cat
Other
List the previous pets you have owned in the past 10 years.
Type
Name
Neutered?
Dog
Pet 1
Cat
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Other
Dog
Pet 2
Cat
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Other
Dog
Pet 3
Cat
Other
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Time
Owned
Kept where?
What happened to pet?
Dog
Pet 4
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Cat
Other
Dog
Pet 5
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Cat
Other
Please note: GPA/Three Rivers Greyhounds will not approve any application where current pets are not spayed or neutered.
In addition, GPA/Three Rivers Greyhounds will require proof of current rabies vaccination for all dogs currently living in the
home.
Do you have a fenced yard?
premises?
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*Note: Electric fencing is NOT acceptable Height of fence:
Pool or spa on
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Are you aware of the importance of keeping your Greyhound on a leash or in a completely fenced area?
Do you understand that your Greyhound must live within your home?
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NEVER keep your Greyhounds outdoors on a chain. It can break its neck!
What is the total number of people living in your home?
Do all members of your household agree to this decision to adopt a Greyhound?
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Children living in home (please give names and ages):
Are your children good with animals?
Note: Our general policy is not to place Greyhounds with children under 6 years old.
GPA / Three Rivers Greyhounds strictly enforces the following requirements for families with a child or children under the
age of 6:
1. Along with reading one of our recommended books about adopting a retired racing Greyhound, TRG requires that you read
"Childproofing Your Dog" by Brian Kilcommons.
2. Families with a child or children under the age of 6 must have a fenced in yard.
3. Every family who has a child or children under the age of six will go through at least one secondary screening and home
visit.
Does anyone in your home have allergies?
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Does anyone in your home have special needs, like wheel chairs?
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Who will be the primary caretaker of your new Greyhound?
Are you willing to spend the time and effort required to acclimate the Greyhound to its new home?
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How many hours a days will the dog be left alone, and where?
Are you willing to crate your Greyhound during this adjustment period?
Do you own a crate?
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Do you have experience with dog training?
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What training methods were used?
Are you aware that the cost of basic care for a Greyhound will be at least $500 per year?
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You could easily have your Greyhound 12-15 years. Are you prepared to assume responsibility for this long?
What would you consider to be a valid reason to give up a Greyhound? Check all that apply:
Barking
Biting
Having a baby
Chewing
Too Expensive
Destructive
Chewing
Too rough with children
Fleas
Moving
Unable to house train
Other
Where will you keep the dog during the day?
At night?
How often do you travel?
What dog care arrangements will be made when you travel?
Do you expect any major lifestyle changes during the next year (new job, schedule changes, new baby, etc)?
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If so, what kind?
Do you agree to the following statements:
 Will use a martingale collar and will never tie dog outside
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 Will keep a GPA/Three Rivers Greyhounds ID tag on at all times.
 Will keep your Greyhounds vaccinations and dental hygiene current.
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 Will notify GPA/Three Rivers Greyhounds is the dog is lost or stolen.
 Agree to keep this Greyhound solely as a pet, and agree never to use it for racing, hunting, or research/experiments.
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 If unable to keep your Greyhound, you promise to notify us and return it to us and not place it in a shelter or with anyone else
without written permission from the GPA/Three Rivers Greyhounds President.
 Will allow us to make a home visit prior to placement of one of our Greyhounds.
References (other than family members):
Please include the name, address, and phone number.
1)
2)
3)
Veterinarian name:
Address:
Phone:
In whose name are the records listed?
For which pet(s)?
Relative or friends we may contact in case of an emergency:
Name:
State:
Address:
Zip code:
Phone:
City:
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If I am approved for this Greyhound adoption, I agree that I will keep the Greyhound exclusively as a pet. I accept full responsibility
for his/her care, releasing the previous owner as well as GPA/Three Rivers Greyhounds, Inc., and its representatives from any future
liability concerning this Greyhound. All Greyhounds placed by GPA/Three Rivers Greyhounds have been spayed or neutered prior to
adoption. A $250 fee is required at the time of adoption to partially defray expenses.
BY SUBMITTING THIS FORM, I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HERE IS TRUE
AND CORRECT.
Applicant Name
Co-Applicant Name
Be sure to SAVE this form after filling in the appropriate information!
GPA/Three Rivers Greyhounds, Inc.
Retired Racing Greyhound Pet Adoption, Pittsburgh PA