Central Ohio Greyhound Rescue, Inc.

2844 Brownlee Avenue

Columbus, Ohio 43209

614-239-0943

COGR@wowway.com

http://www.centralohiogreyhound.org

 

Name: ____________________________________ Date: ____________________________

Address: __________________________________ Home Phone: ______________________

City, State, Zip code: _________________________Work Phone: ______________________

Email Address:______________________________Cell Phone: ________________________


PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS FULLY.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

 

Where did you learn about Central Ohio Greyhound Rescue? ______________________________________________.

Why do you want to adopt a Greyhound? ___________________________________________________________.

Have you attended a meet & greet? Yes ___ No _____ If "yes", where?  ___________________________________.

Have you done any research (library, Internet) on Greyhounds?  Yes ____ No ____

Have you read any books on ex-racing Greyhounds? Yes _______ No _____ If "yes", which one(s)?

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When would you be ready to bring a Greyhound home?  ______________________________________________.

Please list all other pets that you currently have, including species, gender, age, and name. ___________________

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Are they all neutered/spayed?  Yes _____ No ____ if “no”, please list names and reasons for each. 

If you have cats, are they inside or outside cats?  ____________________________________________________.

Please list any pets you have had in the past 5 years, which you no longer have, and explain what happened to them.

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Does anyone in your household have allergies to dogs, cats, birds or any other animals? Yes ____ No ____

Is anyone home during the day? Yes ____ No ____

If “no”, for how many hours and during what time of day would your Greyhound be home alone? _____________.

If you are gone for more than 8 hours per day, is there someone in the neighborhood who could come in and let the dog out during the day? Yes _____ No ____

Which best describes where you live?  One-family home _____ Duplex ____ Apartment ____
(check all that apply)                               City _____ Suburb ____ Rural ____ Condominium ____
Do you own your home?  Yes ____ No ____

If “no”, please attach written proof (e.g., copy of lease) that your landlord allows large dogs.

How long have you been at this address? __________________________________________________________.

 

Do you believe that when you adopt an animal, you make a commitment to care for that animal during its entire lifetime?  Yes_____ No ____ If no, explain

If you move, would you take the Greyhound with you? Yes ____ No ____

If "no", what would you do with the Greyhound? 

Who would be the primary caretaker of the Greyhound?  ______________________________________________.

                                                                                                                                   

COGR normally requires a fenced yard or area, although exceptions may be made on an individual basis at its sole discretion. 

Do you have a fenced yard or area?  Yes _____ No ____

If “yes”, please describe height and type. ____________________________________________________________.

If “no”, are you willing to put up a fence?  Yes ____ No ____

A Greyhound is not an outside dog and must be kept indoors.  Where in your house would the Greyhound stay during the day? _____________.  at night? _______________.

A Greyhound cannot be allowed to run loose or off-leash.  Would you agree to always keep the Greyhound on a leash or inside a fenced area?  Yes ___ No ____

Would you take the Greyhound to obedience classes if there were behavior problems? Yes _____ No ____

If "no", please explain how you would handle a problem such as housebreaking or growling at a family member.  ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Will you use a crate to assist with housebreaking and adjustment if recommended by COGR? Yes _____ No ____

How long would you give a Greyhound to adjust to your home?  __________________________________________.

Please check any of the following reasons that would cause you to return a dog:

house-soiling ____ didn't get along with children ____ didn't get along with other pet(s) ____ moving ____

expecting or adopting baby ____ other family member didn't want or like dog ____ not enough time for dog ____

redecorated house, don't want dog to mess it up ____ dog's personality isn't what was expected ____

vet bills too expensive ____ retiring, want to travel without dog ____ someone in family has allergies to dog ____

don't like/want it any more ____ Other: I would try to work with any possible situations. 

Please provide the name and phone number of your veterinarian (or the vet you most recently used). ___________________________________________________________________________________________.

COGR reserves the right to contact applicants' veterinarians to ensure that present and past pets are up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm preventative, etc.  After sending in this application, will you call your vet and ask that they provide us with requested information? Yes _____ No ____

Please list the names and ages of all the members of your household, including yourself.  ____________________________________________________________________________________________.

The above information is true and accurate. _________________________________________________________.

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