Terms and Conditions - Please Read Carefully
If you choose to adopt a Greyhound through G4U, you will be provided with the below information to sign and agree.
ADOPTION FORM
With regard to the following named greyhound:-
Pet Name:
Racing Name:
Ear Mark:
Date/Year of Birth:
Colour & Sex:
Last Date of Vaccination:
Last Date of Worming:
Last Date of Flea Treatment:
Origin or Trainer:
Date of Season or Neutering/Spaying:
Microchip Number:
Date Homed:
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
1. 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 4U as soon as possible.
2. If the dog/bitch is not already sterilised I undertake to arrange for the dog to be castrated/spayed within six 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.
3. The dog/bitch shall wear an identity disk/tag at all times, both indoors and outdoors.
4. The dog/bitch will not be kenneled outside but live in the house as part of the family unit.
5. Should the dog go missing or be stolen, I will inform the council dog warden, the police, local veterinary practices and Greyhounds 4U and will take all possible steps to find the dog.
6. I will keep the dog/bitch parasite free (worms, fleas and ticks) throughout his/her life. Natural remedies are acceptable.
7. I will make arrangements for the dog’s care should I leave him/her for more than five hours.
8. I am aware of the special responsibilities of owning a Sighthound that has been trained to chase and 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.
9. I am willing for a representative of Greyhounds 4U 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 4U and sign the Greyhounds 4U Relinquishment Form.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. I agree that in the event of any behavioural or temperament problems with the dog/bitch I shall contact a representative of Greyhounds 4U in the first instance.
13. 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.
14. The feeding of a vegetarian/vegan diet is not a species appropriate diet for a dog and if fed, will be viewed as grounds for repossession due to neglect.
15. 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.
16. I agree to advise Greyhounds 4U of any change in circumstances that will affect the dog/bitch’s care or well-being and if I move house, I will inform Greyhounds 4U of my new address.
17. I agree that Greyhounds 4U will retain my personal information on file for their records.
18. The donation made to Greyhounds 4U is Non Refundable.
19. Greyhounds 4U will arrange to transfer the dog's microchip to your name and address, with Greyhounds 4U as secondary contact.
Signed:
Dated:
Name (please print):
Address (please print):
Telephone:
Email address:
Signed on behalf of Greyhounds 4U:
Dated:
Donation of £XXX Paid – Cash/Cheque/Bank Transfer - Yes/No
Signed (new owner):
Signed on behalf of Greyhounds 4U:
Dated:
Relinquishment Form
RELINQUISHMENT FORM FOR ENTRUSTING A GREYHOUND INTO THE CARE OF GREYHOUNDS 4U
Greyhounds 4U take 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 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 Greyhounds 4U 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 would be kept to a minimum. Greyhounds 4U are 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 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: ………………………………………………………..
VETS DETAILS (if known)...................................................................................
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 THE LEAD: …………
DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE ABOUT THE TYPE OF HOME THAT WOULD BE SUITABLE: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
YOUR REASON FOR PARTING WITH THIS DOG: …………………………………………………..
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AGREEMENT, 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 understand and agree that if the above name dog/bitch was adopted through Greyhounds 4U and the adoption agreement is cancelled by either party within three calendar months of my adopting the dog/bitch, I am under no obligation to contribute financially towards to the do/bitch’s care and rehoming costs.
I understand and agree that if this adoption agreement is cancelled by either party later than three calendar months of my adopting the dog/bitch, I will make a financial contribution towards the care and rehoming costs of the dog/bitch until the dog/bitch is adopted by another party when my financial obligation will cease. (Greyhounds 4U request the sum of £3 per day or a maximum donation of £100). Greyhounds 4U will treat the dog/bitch as a priority case for rehoming but cannot guarantee the length of time it will take to rehome the dog/bitch with a suitable new owner.
I pass this dog into the care of Greyhounds 4U 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.
I agree that Greyhounds 4U will retain my personal information on file for their records.
NAME (please print) :………………………………………………………………………………………….
ADDRESS: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
TELEPHONE NUMBERS: ………………..……….. (land line) …………………………… (mobile)
DONATION TOWARDS THE DOG’S CARE (optional): ……………………………………………..
SIGNED: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
DATED: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
SIGNED ON BEHALF OF GREYHOUNDS 4U: ………………………………………………………….
DATED: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Page Updated :: April 2022