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Adoption Application

MNGR adopts hounds out to a 3 hour drive radius of the Twin Cities Metro area.

If you live farther out, there is a possibility that your application will be declined solely due to distance.

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Name *

Pronouns *

Please specify:

Email *

Phone Number *

Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

What do you do for a living? *

Do you work from home? *

Your Household

What is your current living arrangement? *

Do you rent or own? *

If you rent, do you have permission from the Landlord and / or Condo / Homeowners Association to adopt a dog? *

If requested, can you provide a phone number or written statement for / from the appropriate party to verify the above granted permission? *

Do you have a fenced in yard? *

Please list the type and size of your fence. *

Do you plan on using an invisible fence? *

Are there children living in your home? *

Please provide names and ages of all children in your home. *

Please provide names, ages, and relationships of ALL other persons living in your home. *

Who will be the primary caretaker of the adopted dog? *

Do you, or anyone in your family, anticipate any major lifestyle changes within the next year? *

Are ALL members of your household in TOTAL agreement with adopting a dog? *

What is the activity level of your household? *

Do you currently have ANY other dogs living in the home? *

Name, Age, Breed, Sex, and are they Spayed / Neutered? *

Do you currently have ANY cats living in the home? *

Your Plans

Have you ever met a Greyhound, Staghound, Lurcher, Whippet, or Galgo before? *

Why do you want to adopt a Greyhound, Staghound, Lurcher, Whippet, or Galgo? *

Is it your intention that your adopted Sighthound would function as an Emotional Support Animal (E.S.A.) or other type of service dog? *

How would you rate your knowledge of dog behavior? *

How many hours a day will the dog be home alone? *

Where will the dog stay when they are home alone? *

Where will the dog sleep at night? *

Are you willing / able to provide on-leash walks? *

Do you currently have a veterinarian? *

Please list the name, address, and telephone number of the Vet you would use in case of an emergency. *

Do you understand that your adoptable dog may NOT be fully house trained? *

What would you consider to be a valid reason to return an adopted dog to Minnesota Greyhound Rescue? Please think hard on this one; while not immediately disqualifying, we want you to thoroughly consider this question. *

Would you be willing to seek help and work through any problems that may arise with your adopted dog to include contacting MNGR or dog trainers? Please think hard on this one as well. *

Let’s Talk Dogs!

Are you looking to adopt a Male or Female dog? *

Any age preference for the new dog? *

Are you interested in a specific dog on our website, or are you open to meeting any dogs we feel might be a good fit? *

Occasionally, a special needs dog comes into our care, i.e. shy, fearful, medical needs, severe separation anxiety and such. Would you be willing to adopt a special needs dog? *

The Other Stuff

On a scale of 1 to 5, 1 being "No Factor" and 5 being "Completely" how has the COVID19 pandemic factored into your decision to adopt a dog? *

Would you ever consider moving somewhere that doesn't allow pets? *

Having a dog is not cheap. Do you have / will spend the funds necessary to properly care for your dog? *

Do you agree to keep your new dog on a good, healthy, nutritionally balanced diet? *

Do you understand that the dog you adopt is likely not house trained and it is your responsibility to provide the appropriate potty training and time to make his/her transition to their new home life successful? *

Do you understand that rescued Sighthounds may come from difficult situations and may have contracted an intestinal parasite, such as hookworm or whipworms, prior to their arrival at MNGR, which may require further treatment? MNGR begins treatment for such parasites upon the dog's arrival but you may be required to complete these treatments after adoption. *

Do you agree to read all info provided to you on intestinal parasites and to administer any necessary dewormer to your newly adopted dog (e.g., Panacur or Drontal Plus) as instructed. *

Do you agree to administer a Heartworm preventative, along with any other necessary medications, and transport the dog for vet appointments as necessary? *

How did you hear about Minnesota Greyhound Rescue (MNGR)? *

Have you submitted an application with another adoption group? *

You understand that many volunteer hours, oftentimes from other organizations here in the United States and even from Overseas, have gone into bringing a dog to you. You'll be asked for periodic updates from time to time on the dog's well being because for us, it's a lifetime commitment to each dog that comes into care, we want to make sure they are okay, and we would like to be able to pass along updates to our partner rescues who do the same. We have a Facebook group dedicated to our adopters that we'd love for you to join, but also understand that not everyone uses Facebook; we would then request emailed updates from time to time. *

You confirm that you have done the appropriate research on Greyhounds and Sighthounds prior to completing this adoption application including reading books such as "Retired Racing Greyhound for Dummies" and have thoroughly read the information on this website. *

Please provide a name and phone number of one person, not living with you, as a reference. MNGR reserves the right to contact this person for any reason now or in the future. *

The Agreement!

Have you read all of the information on our Adoption Requirements and Agreement page? *

Adoption Requirements and Agreement

Adopting a greyhound is a commitment to provide the safest environment possible for the dog. To ensure the safety and health of the dog, the following “Adoption Requirements” must be complied with explicitly. Please do not consider adopting if you will not be able to adhere to these requirements.

ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS
It is vital to keep your dog on a leash whenever he/she is outdoors unless you're in a secured fenced-in area. NEVER “trust” the dog to not run away.
The dog MUST be an indoor pet, and NEVER be chained outside or left outside for long periods of time.
You must keep a collar and ID tag on the dog at all times.
If your dog should become lost, you are REQUIRED to notify MNGR immediately.
You are responsible for providing both routine and emergency medical care for the dog.
You MUST notify MNGR if, for any reason, you find that you cannot keep the dog, and you MUST agree that you will not give, regime, or sell the dog to anyone without the written permission of MNGR.

I / We have read and agree to abide by the Adoption Requirements set forth by MNGR. If I / we qualify and adopt a dog from Minnesota Greyhound Rescue, I / we will accept full responsibility for said dog.

I / We also understand that to complete the processing of this application, a representative of the adoption program will schedule a visit to our home to assist us in matching the needs of a greyhound with the needs of our household.

I / We understand that if it is discovered that we are failing to meet any of the Adoption Requirements or that it is believed by MNGR that the dogs health, safety, or well-being is being placed in jeopardy, any dog placed with us by MNGR may be removed immediately by MNGR.

By submitting this application, I / we agree to a scheduled visit and confirm that all members of the household will attend the home visit. I / We certify that all information provided on this application is true and correct. I / We understand that I / we may be asked to sign a printed copy of this application before receiving any dog from MNGR.

Do you agree to the Requirements and Agreement statement listed above? *

Lastly, while MNGR has done everything possible to make sure that EVERY dog we adopt out is in an overall degree of good health, MNGR, nor any other dog adoption agency, can 100% guarantee that an adoptable animal is in a perfect condition of health. Illnesses such as cancers, neurological issues, or hidden injuries may not present themselves while in our care so are NOT screened for. Temperament issues such as separation anxiety, resource guarding, and the like, may also NOT present themselves in our facility so may NOT be specifically addressed. Parasitic infections, such as Hookworms and Whipworms, are ALWAYS treated for immediately upon intake of all dogs and continually administered on a monthly basis at MNGR. Some infections may require multiple rounds / doses of medication to clear up as Sighthounds can be very susceptible. If a dog’s only presenting health issue is a intestinal parasitic infection that does NOT hinder their immediate health, MNGR may place said dog up for adoption as he/she would otherwise stay at our facility, possibly for an extended period of time, for an issue that can EASILY be treated in a home. *

Digital Signature (Typing your name here is your signature for this application.) *

This application will not be accepted unless completely filled out! Thank You!