Greyhound Management System (GALTCTv1.10)
Sat December 21, 2024, 12:06pm

Adoption/Foster Application Form
All fields with an asterisk are required.




*** Adopting a Greyhound from GALT Central Texas (GALTCT) ***

*** NOTICE ***
GALT Central Texas is currently accepting applications for adoption. Based on the needs of the applicant and the greyhound (cat/small critter tolerant, only dog, special needs, etc.), the application process may take 6+ months. If you will be a new greyhound owner, the wait time will be longer. GALT Central Texas does not adopt to families who reside outside the state of Texas unless they are previous greyhound owners or currently have a resident greyhound. Prior to submitting an application, please send a note to adopt@galtx-centex.org and our adoption coordinator will schedule a time to talk with you.

Thank you for your interest in adopting a retired racing Greyhound. Greyhounds make wonderful companion pets and will give you many years of love and devotion. Adopting a Greyhound is a serious responsibility requiring a long-term commitment. This application has been designed to evaluate potential adopters to ensure that each person who adopts a Greyhound is not only aware of that responsibility, but also to address the suitability and permanence of each Greyhound placed in a home. We have worked in Greyhound adoption for many years and have seen many happy endings, and unfortunately we have also seen a few sad ones. We have only the best interest of the Greyhound in mind. Before signing this application, please know that Greyhounds can live 10 to 14 years, making this a serious, long-term commitment. It is very traumatic for a dog to be returned by its family once it has settled into its new home. Furthermore, note that the Greyhound is not for everyone. These dogs rely on us to place them into appropriate, loving, responsible homes. All adults in your household must agree to this adoption and sign the application. Please read this application carefully and consider the importance of your responses.

GALT Central Texas generally does not adopt to families with children the age of six and under unless they are previous greyhound owners or currently have a greyhound. GALT Central Texas will consider adopting to families with children the age of six and under on a case by case basis. Please email adopt@galtx-centex.org for details. GALT Central Texas recommends that families with children who are interested in adopting a Greyhound read the book, Childproofing Your Dog: Complete Guide to Preparing Your Dog for the Children by S. Brian/Wilson Kilcommons.

There is a non-refundable adoption fee of $450 + $0 tax (Domestic Greyhounds up through age 6) , $350 + $0 tax (Domestic Greyhounds age 7 and up) , $450 + $0 tax (Austrailian Greyhounds up through age 6) , $350 + $0 tax (Austrailian Greyhounds age 7 and up) , $450 + $0 tax (Irish Greyhounds up through age 6) , $350 + $0 tax (Irish Greyhounds age 7 and up) , $450 + $0 tax (Lurchers up through age 6) or $350 + $0 tax (Lurchers age 7 and up) . A $75 deposit is required with submission of an adoption application ($50 of which is refundable and $25 of which is non-refundable). For foster applications only, the deposit is not required. The deposit should be made HERE and please make note of your confirmation number to enter into the application. The remaining adoption fee is due when the Greyhound is adopted. The adoption fee includes:
  • Neuter/spay
  • All vaccinations (DHLPP, Bordetella & Rabies)
  • A CBC (complete blood count) with serum chemistry panel (Seniors only)
  • Heartworm test with negative test result
  • Fecal test and treatment for positive test result
  • Dental cleaning and extractions if needed
  • A special Greyhound martingale collar, leash, muzzle
  • Microchipping
  • Adoption package with special information and Bronze Membership for the calendar year

Please answer all questions to the best of your ability, even if the answer is 'unknown' or 'not applicable.' Incomplete applications will not be considered.


             

Application Type
Choose the application type for this application: *
Adoption      Foster      Both     

About You and Your Household
Primary Adopter/Foster:*
Primary First Name: *
Primary Last Name: *
Email: *
Alternate Email:
Home Phone:
     Check if mobile/cell phone    Service Provider:  
     Check if you allow text
Mobile/Cell Phone: *
     Service Provider:  
     Check if you allow text 		Co-Adopter/Foster:
Co-Adopter/Foster First Name:
Co-Adopter/Foster Last Name:
Email:
Alternate Email:
Home Phone:
     Check if mobile/cell phone    Service Provider:  
     Check if you allow text
Mobile/Cell Phone:
     Service Provider:  
     Check if you allow text
Address: *
City: *         State/Province: *   Zip/Postal Code: *  - 
Primary Adopter/Foster:*
Employer: *

Occupation: *

Work Phone:

     Check if mobile/cell phone    Service Provider:  
     Check if you allow text 		Co-Adopter/Foster:
Employer:

Occupation:

Work Phone:

     Check if mobile/cell phone    Service Provider:  
     Check if you allow text
Name a contact person that can always reach you and their phone number: *
Number of Adults in your home: *
Number of Children in your home: *

Names and Ages of the children:
Are your children respectful and gentle to animals?
Yes      No     
Name anyone in the family allergic to dogs or cats: *
(Enter 'NONE' if no one is allergic)
What is the activity level of your household? *
Quiet      Moderately Active      Active      Very Active     

             

About Your Residence
Describe the area in which you live: *
City      Suburban      Countryside     
Describe your residence: *
Number of stories, flooring type, anything unique about your residence? *
How long at present residence? *
Do you own or rent your home? *
Rent      Own     
If renting, is there a size/weight restriction and what is it? (required if renting)
If you rent or lease, do you have permission from your landlord to have a dog? (required if renting)
Yes      No     
Landlords Name and Phone Number (required if renting)
Do you have a completely fenced yard? *
Yes    No   
What type of fence *
What is the height of the fence
Are you aware that Greyhounds must ALWAYS be kept on a leash or in a completely fenced in area? *
Yes    No   
If your yard is not fenced, what sort of exercise will your Greyhound receive?
Do you have stairs (full flights, not just a few steps) that your greyhound will need to use? *
No stairs      Open-backed stairs      Hard surface stairs      Carpeted stairs     

             

About Your Other Pets and Pet Care
Please check all that apply:
I have owned a dog before      I have owned a greyhound before      I am a previous GALT Central Texas adopter     
I am a current GALT Central Texas foster      I currently have small dog(s) in my home      I currently have large dog(s) in my home     
I currently have greyhound(s) in my home      My dogs live indoors only      I currently have cat(s) in my home     
My cats live indoors only      I have previously attended dog training classes     
What pets do you currently have? (Type, Breed, Name, Age, Sex, Altered) *
What kind of dental care do you provide for your pets? *
Is your vet familiar with greyhound special needs? *
Yes      No      Do not know      Do not have a vet     
Veterinarian's Name, Phone Number and Address: *
What last name and pet names are your records under at the Vet? Be advised: if your current pets are not up to date on vaccinations and HW test/preventative, you will fail your vet check. *
If you've had other pets in your home previously, please describe what became of them: *
Have you ever adopted or fostered for any other adoption group or shelter? If so, which one? Phone number? *
Is there a legal ordinance in your area pertaining to animal/pet ownership? (i.e., leash laws, required vaccinations or dog licenses, etc.) *

             

About Your Interest in Greyhounds
How did you hear about our organization? *
What made you choose a Greyhound? *
Do you have a current application with any other adoption group? *
Yes    No    		Do all the adults in the household agree with the adoption/fostering? *
Yes    No   
How long have you considered adopting/fostering a Greyhound? *
What is your purpose for adopting/fostering? (Mark all that apply)
House Pet      Companion      Therapy Dog      Company for another pet     
Who will be responsible for the care and training of the Greyhound? *
Approximately how many hours would your greyhound be alone each day? *
0-2 Hours      2-6 Hours      6-9 Hours      10+ Hours     
What arrangements will be made for your Greyhound when you travel, or if you are absent from your home for an extended period of time? *
Where will your Greyhound spend its time during the day? *
Where will your Greyhound spend its time at night? *
To provide food, vaccinations, dental care, registration, and medical care for this Greyhound, how much do you anticipate spending (yearly)?
I am aware that heartworm and flea/tick preventation are REQUIRED to be administered monthly and can cost approximately $275 per year. * Yes    No   
I am aware than a dental cleaning under anesthesia, plus annual bloodwork with heartworm and fecal tests can range from $300 to $700 per year on average. * Yes    No   
I am aware that routine vaccinations for a greyhound (Rabies, DHPP, Leptospirosis, Canine Flu, Bordatella) can range from $150 to $175 per year. * Yes    No   
What type of personality/temperament do you think would best fit your household and lifestyle? *
Do you have a preference for a certain gender?
Female      Male      Either     

Would you consider a mixed greyhound breed (i.e. Lurcher)? Default is YES.
Yes      No     
Do you have a preference for a certain age or ages?
Puppy (Under a year)      Young (1-3 years)      Adult (4-6 years)     
Senior (7-9 years)      Super Senior (10+ years)      No preference     

Do you have a preference for a certain color or colors?
Black      White      Brindle      Fawn/Red     
Blue      Multicolor      No preference     
If you have specific preferences, why? *
Occasionally an older Greyhound or one with special needs is available. Would you consider adopting/fostering such a dog? *
Yes    No   
It may take SEVERAL WEEKS for a Greyhound to adjust to its new home. Are you willing and prepared to allow this much time? *
Yes    No   
A home visit may be required. Do you agree to allow a GALT Central Texas representative to do a home visit and make post-adoption/fostering phone calls? *
Yes    No   
When would you be ready for a dog? (It is advisable to have at least three days available when you first bring a Greyhound to their new home. This helps with the transition.) *
What do you consider valid reasons for giving up your greyhound?
Moving      Separation Anxiety      Chewing      Digging      Problems with house-training     
Having a baby      Barking      Too rough with the children      Biting      Killing another animal     
Destructive      Other      None     
What research have you done about the breed? *
Are you willing to return your Greyhound to GALT Central Texas if you are unable to keep the dog? *
Yes    No   
Please list any additional comments that you would like for us to consider when reviewing your Greyhound adoption/foster application: *

             

Your References for Adoption
Please list two references that you have known for more than one year. At least one of your references should be a neighbor. References cannot be family members.

References #1:
Name, address, city, state, zip, contact phone numbers and email address: *

References #2:
Name, address, city, state, zip, contact phone numbers and email address: *

             

Your Authorization and Signatures for Adoption
By typing/entering my/our name(s) below, I/we affix my/our electronic signature(s) acknowledging that the information supplied herein is true and correct. I/we give GALT Central Texas (GALTCT) permission to verify any information contained herein.
I/We authorize my/our veterinarian to release information regarding my/our pets to a representative of GALT Central Texas. If the information in this application is found to be false, GALT Central Texas retains the right to decline this adoption request.
Adopter Name (counts as signature): *
Date *
Driver's license # *
State *
Co-Adopter Name (counts as signature):
Date:
Driver's license #
State

             

Foster Section


*** Fostering a Greyhound from GALT Central Texas (GALTCT) ***

MORE retiring and rescued greyhounds are on their way to us and are in need of a soft place to land. If you have considered fostering, NOW is the time to make a difference in a greyhound's life. Please complete the foster application below.

GALT Central Texas ALWAYS needs caring foster homes (with and without cats!). GALT Central Texas provides the basic supplies; you provide lessons on home life, bed, safety, warmth, affection, and training for becoming someone's forever companion. Tomlinson's has generously donated food for our foster families, so now there is no monetary cost for dog food when fostering.

Greyhounds are very intelligent and learn quickly, particularly when given daily affection. During the time they are in foster care, the greyhounds are taken to the veterinarian, get their annual shots, are spayed or neutered, have their teeth cleaned, are tested for heartworms and put on heartworm preventative. During their visit, they are also evaluated for any injuries or health problems. Once this is done, GALT Central Texas begins the process of finding a home for the greyhound, and the foster family plays a big role in ensuring the right placement of the greyhound.

Foster families are our most important volunteers. Without foster families, GALT Central Texas cannot fulfill its mission. The main limitation on the number of dogs GALT Central Texas can bring into its adoption program is the number of volunteer foster families. If you would like to volunteer to foster a newly retired racing greyhound, please complete the application below.

For foster applications only, the deposit is not required.

Do you agree to keep your foster dog leashed at all times, when out-of-doors, in an unfenced area? (required if applying to be a foster)
Yes    No   
Do you agree to carry homeowner's or renter's, as the case may be, personal liability insurance coverage in an amount of $100,000/$300,000 for the additional purpose of insuring against any possible property or personal injury claims arising from any action or incident caused by the Greyhound while in your care? (required if applying to be a foster)
Yes    No   
Are your pets current on vaccinations and medical care and do they receive monthly preventatives for heartworm and fleas/ticks? (required if applying to be a foster)
Yes    No   
What is your purpose for fostering? (Mark all that apply, required if applying to be a foster)
Company for another pet      Would like to learn about Greyhounds by fostering     
Would like to see if Greyhound is the breed for me      Other     
Why would you like to foster a greyhound? (required if applying to be a foster)
What is your knowledge of the breed? (required if applying to be a foster)
Do you own a crate? (required if applying to be a foster)
Yes    No    		What is the size of your crate? (required if you own a crate)
How will you teach housebreaking? (required if applying to be a foster)
Do you agree to keep a collar with GALT Central Texas id tags on the foster at all times? (required if applying to be a foster)
Yes    No   
Do you agree to immediately notify GALT Central Texas if the foster dog become lost or stolen? (required if applying to be a foster)
Yes    No   
Are you able and willing to bring your foster dog to at least 2 "Meet and Greys" (meet and greets) every month so that the greyhound may be seen as an available dog? (required if applying to be a foster)
Yes    No   

             

Your References for Fostering
Please list two references that you have known for more than one year. At least one of your references should be a neighbor. References cannot be family members. If you volunteer for GALT Central Texas, please use GALT Central Texas friends as references! To speed up the process, notify your references that they will be contacted so that they will answer their phone.

References #1:
Name, address, city, state, zip, contact phone numbers and email address: (required if applying to be a foster)      Same as adoption references

References #2:
Name, address, city, state, zip, contact phone numbers and email address: (required if applying to be a foster)      Same as adoption references

             

Your Authorization and Signatures for Fostering
By typing/signing my/our name(s) below, I/we affix my/our electronic/signature(s) acknowledging that the information supplied herein is true and correct. I/we give GALT Central Texas (GALTCT) permission to verify any information contained herein.

I/We authorize my/our veterinarian to release information regarding my/our pets to a representative of GALT Central Texas. If the information in this application is found to be false, GALT Central Texas retains the right to decline this foster request.
Foster Name (counts as signature): (required if applying to be a foster)
Date (required if applying to be a foster)
Driver's license # (required if applying to be a foster)
State (required if applying to be a foster)
Co-Foster Name (counts as signature):
Date:
Driver's license #
State

             

About GALT Central Texas

GALT Central Texas reserves the right to refuse adoption/fostering to anyone.

If you have any questions about greyhound adoption/fostering or the adoption/fostering process, please email
adopt@galtx-centex.org or foster@galtx-centex.org
Click HERE to remit $75.00 application fee via PayPal. 		Or you may mail print and mail your completed application along with $75.00 application fee to:
GALT Central Texas
P.O. Box 170160
Austin, TX 78717

For additional information or questions:
(855) 4-GOFAST (446-3278)
https://galtx-centex.org email: info@galtx-centex.org




             


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