Greyhounds For You - G4U - We Home Greyhounds

Terms and Conditions of Adoption

Page updated 11/02/2008

We have added this page to our website to make it clear to potential adopters from the very start of the enquiry stage what our terms and conditions of adoption are and what your responsibilities and obligations will be.

We feel that it is better to make our adoption policy clear at the outset rather than to leave it until adoption time when parts of the adoption form, which you must complete and sign in order to adopt a dog, may raise queries or concerns.

In the event of an adoption being unsuccessful (thankfully, this is a very rare circumstance) we have another form which you will be required to complete and sign upon the dog being returned to us. We will ask you to complete the Relinquishment Form and then we will take over the care and future responsibility of your previously adopted greyhound. A copy of this relinquishment form is also shown below.

Reading through these documents may seem a rather onerous task, but our only concern is the welfare of our dogs. As such we ask you to have the patience to read through the forms in advance of making a homing enquiry so that you are fully aware of what your responsibilities will be. Adopting a greyhound is something that should not be done on a whim, it is a decision which will affect you/your family's/your dog's life for many years to come.

 

The Greyhound Adoption Form (example only - not for use)

Thank you for giving a home to a retired/rescued greyhound. He/she may have been found starving or neglected or has suffered cruelty or become unwanted due to domestic upheaval or was simply retired from racing. Strenuous exercise may exacerbate old racing injuries. Most have never been in a home before and commonly we do not know their entire history. We can therefore give no assurance on any aspect of their temperament or long term physical condition.

I am the new owner of................................................ and

:: I will give the dog/bitch a good caring home and promise that he/she will not be raced, sold, used for breeding, abandoned, given away or used for any purpose of financial gain. If I am unable to keep the dog in the agreed manner, I will return it to Greyhounds 4 U as soon as possible.

:: If the dog/bitch is not already sterilised I undertake to arrange for the dog to be castrated/spayed within 6 months of adoption and if necessary, have the dog's teeth cleaned at the same time. Sterilisation is strongly recommended from a health and temperament point of view.

:: The dog/bitch shall wear an identity disk/tag at all times, both indoors and outdoors.

:: The dog/bitch will not be kennelled outside but live in the house as part of the family unit.

:: Should the dog go missing or be stolen, I will inform the council dog warden, the police, local veterinary practices and Greyhounds 4 U and I will take all possible steps to find the dog.

:: I will keep the dog/bitch parasite free (worms, fleas and ticks) throughout his/her life. Natural remedies are acceptable.

:: I will make arrangements for the dog's care should I leave him/her for more than five hours.

:: I am aware of the special responsibilities of owning a Sighthound that has been trained to chase and I will not allow the dog/bitch to be a nuisance or to worry livestock or small animals. I understand that I am liable for any damage that results from negligence.

:: I am willing for a representative of Greyhounds 4 U to visit the dog/bitch to check on its welfare at any reasonable time. If the representative considers that the conditions under which the dog/bitch is kept are not satisfactory, I will allow the dog to be repossessed by Greyhounds 4 U and sign the Greyhounds 4 U Relinquishment Form.

:: I agree that I am responsible for all veterinary fees from the date of adoption and that I have been advised to consider the advantages of joining a private insurance scheme. I also agree to ensure that the dog/bitch shall receive appropriate veterinary attention and treatment when required.

:: I agree that the dog/bitch shall not be euthanased (put to sleep) for any reason other than at the recommendation of a veterinary surgeon for medical reasons.

:: I agree that in the event of any behavioural or temperament problems with the dog/bitch I shall contact a representative of Greyhounds 4 U in the first instance.

:: I confirm that neither myself or any person residing in my household have ever been banned from keeping animals or have been prosecuted under an animal cruelty or animal welfare case. I also confirm that neither myself or any person residing in my household do not have any prosecutions pending related to animal cruelty or welfare.

:: I have read and I understand the above. If I fail in any way to comply with the terms of the declaration, or if Greyhounds 4 U considers it to be in the interest of the dog/bitch to do so, they at their discretion, may repossess the dog and I will sign the Greyhounds 4 U Relinquishment Form.

:: I agree to advise Greyhounds 4 U of any change in circumstances that will affect the dog/bitch's care or wellbeing and if I move house, I will inform Greyhounds 4 U of my new address.

 

Greyhounds for You (G4U) takes in unwanted greyhounds and finds adoption families for them. We do not destroy any healthy dog and undertake to give the maximum care to every dog committed to us for rehoming.

Due to the large numbers of dogs we have in our care and the time it takes to advertise, find and assure ourselves of good, reliable homes, dogs may remain in kennels for some time at our expense until the right home is found.

During this waiting period, in the interests of the dog, the dog's health and character will be assessed. Any retraining and behavioural work will become the responsibility of G4U who reserve the right henceforth to make decisions about the welfare of the dog and its future.

We will not disclose where the dog is finally adopted. This is to honour the privacy of the new owner and to give the dog a chance to settle without distraction.

When making enquiries, please be aware that we are volunteers carrying out this work in our spare time. We would be grateful therefore if telephone calls could be kept to a minimum. G4U is very busy with other ongoing rescue and rehoming work.

The dog will be safe in our hands and his/her future welfare is of prime importance to us. Please trust us to carry out this work.

Details of the dog to be relinquished (any information is useful to us).

Pet name:
Racing name:
Breed:
Colour:
Sex:
Ear mark:
Age:
Microchip number:
Date of sterilisation/neutering:
Date of last season:
Last vaccination date:
Date of kennel cough vaccine:
Date of last worming treatment:
Any known medical/health problems:
What diet has he/she been fed?:
Any digestive problems?:
Please describe temperament:
Please describe how he/she reacts to other dogs, small and large:
To cats:
To children:
What experience does the dog already have of domestic/family life:
Of stairs:
Of car travel:
Is he/she clean in the house?:
Is he/she noisy or destructive when left alone:
Does he/she pull on the lead:
Does he/she come back to you obediently when let off lead:
Do you have any advice about the type of home that would be suitable:
Your reason for parting with this dog:

The Relinquishment Agreement (example only - not for use)

I, the undersigned agree that (delete appropriately)

1. I am the owner

or

2. The agent acting on behalf of the owner

and I relinquish all rights of ownership of this dog.

I pass this dog into the care of Greyhounds 4 U on the full understanding that I cannot reclaim the dog back at any time, now or in the future. I agree that I was still legally responsible for this dog's actions, behaviour and veterinary treatment costs from the date of the original adoption until the date of this relinquishment agreement.

Name (please print):

Address:

Telephone numbers - land line:
- mobile:

Donation towards the dog's care (optional):

Signed:

Dated:

Signed on behalf of Greyhounds 4 U:

Dated:

Updated :: 14/04/2008

If, having read these Terms and Conditions you would like to offer a greyhound a home please view our Application page