GPA/Southern Nevada Foster Home
Application
Foster homes are the backbone of
our adoption group and are still badly needed. GPA/SN does not have a kennel so
the number of foster homes limits us in our program as to how many Greyhounds
we can help. The rewards of fostering a
new greyhound cannot be adequately explained in words, and the effort isn't all
that taxing. This is truly an opportunity for you to save a life. If you live
in
GPA/SN
will have performed a comprehensive set of medical tests & procedures on
your foster greyhound prior to placing it in your home: Spay or Neuter, Dental,
All Vaccines: Rabies, DHLPP, Corona, Bortadella,
Complete blood test, Dental, Heart worm test, De-worming & Any necessary
surgical repairs or procedures.
GPA/SN will provide you with a Foster Manual & will
conduct a home visit prior to placing a foster greyhound into your home to
review everything you need to know about fostering these wonderful dogs! Your
foster greyhound will be wearing a matching martingale collar & leash, and
will come with a goody bag and any necessary tools to assist you in the foster
process!
Applicant’s Name:
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Home Phone: ____________________ E-mail Address:
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Home Address:
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City:
____________________________________________State: _______Zip: ____________
Employer:
___________________________________________________________________
Work
Phone: ___________________________ Working Hours: _________________________
Ok To Call At Work? ____Job Title:
________________________Number Years: ____________
Co-Applicant’s/Spouse’s
Name: ___________________________________________________
Employer:
_________________________________ Work Phone: ________________________
Job Title:
________________________________________________ Number Years: ________
Names
& Ages* of Children: (*No families with children under 6 years old please.)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Names & Ages of Children/Grandchildren that regularly visit?
____________________________
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Are your
children knowledgeable about pets? _________________________________________
Are there
any family members unsteady on their feet or who have special needs using
assistance such as a wheelchair or walker? _____________
If so,
please describe____________________________________________________________
Are there other adults living in the home other than family members listed?
List names, ages & relationship: ___________________________________________________
How did you hear about fostering a Greyhound with GPA/SN?
_____________________________________________________________________________
Why and how long have you considered fostering a retired
racing Greyhound?
_____________________________________________________________________________
Have you or your family ever seen or met a Greyhound? __________Where? _______________
Are all applicants & family members in total agreement
with fostering a retired racing Greyhound? __________________
What type of area do you live in? (Check) __Rural __City __Suburban __Other
What type home? (Check) __House __Condo __Townhouse __Apartment
__Mobile Home
Do you Own
or Rent? _______ How long have you been at your
present address? __________
If
renting, in an apartment, condo, or in homeowners association; do you have
written permission for a large dog over 55 pounds? _____________ (Prior to
fostering we will need oral & written verification from landlord/property
manager)
Landlord/Property
Manager Name: _______________________________________
Phone
number:_______________
Are there
interior stairs in your home? ________ Are there exterior stairs? ____________
Do you have a fenced yard? ________ What
type fence? ____________
Fence Height at Lowest Point?____________
Are there fence alterations or repairs needed? _______ Are
your gates padlocked? ___________
Approximate size of fenced yard? ________Grass
area in yard? ________
All “Desert/Stone” Landscape?___________
Do you have a dog door? _______How large is it?
______________
Where and how will you exercise your foster Greyhound?
_____________________________________________________________________________
Do you have an in ground swimming pool? ___________________
Is there a lake, pond, river or body of water on or near your
property? ___________________
Current
Pets
Please list the pets you are sharing your life with now:
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Type/Breed:
_____________________________________________________ Altered y/n? __________ Sex: ________ Size: _________________ Age: ___________ Personality (Check all that apply) __ Shy __Aggressive
__Friendly __Dominant __Submissive Vaccines current y/n? ___________ Kept Where?
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Type/Breed:
_____________________________________________________ Altered y/n? __________ Sex: ________ Size: _________________ Age: ___________ Personality (Check all that apply) __ Shy __Aggressive
__Friendly __Dominant __Submissive Vaccines current y/n? ___________ Kept Where? _____________________________________________________ |
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Type/Breed:
_____________________________________________________ Altered y/n? __________ Sex: ________ Size: _________________ Age: ___________ Personality (Check all that apply) __ Shy __Aggressive
__Friendly __Dominant __Submissive Vaccines current y/n? ___________ Kept Where?
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Type/Breed:
_____________________________________________________ Altered y/n? __________ Sex: ________ Size: _________________ Age: ___________ Personality (Check all that apply) __ Shy __Aggressive
__Friendly __Dominant __Submissive Vaccines current y/n? ___________ Kept Where?
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Previous Pets
Please list the pets you have shared your life with in the past:
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What type of
collars or training devices do you now use or have used in the past?
(Check All That Apply): ___Buckle/Snap ___Choke Chain ___Prong Collar ___Martingale ___Harness
___Electronic Collar
___None/Other
On a scale
of 1-5 (1=not very; 5= very), please numerically describe your dog
knowledge: _____
Who will
be responsible for care of your foster Greyhound? (Check One):
_____ Applicant / _____ Co-Applicant /
_____ Children / _____ Other
Do you anticipate any major lifestyle changes in the next 12
months? (New baby, moving, major travel, retirement etc…)
Describe: _____________________________________________________________________
What is the activity level of your household?
(Check one) ____Quiet ____Moderately Active ____Active
____Very Active
What hours is an Adult home during the day?
________________________________________
Where will your foster dog be left when home alone & for
how many hours each day?
____________________________________________________________________________
What arrangements would you make if your foster dog were
alone long hours (more than 4-5 hours)? ______Midday Walk _______Doggy Door ______Other arrangements;
describe_____________________________________________________________________
Where will your foster sleep at night?
_______________________________________________
Where will your foster dog be allowed when someone is home?
__________________________
Are there any rooms the foster not be allowed in?
_____________________________________
What traits would you consider undesirable in a foster Greyhound? (Check all that apply)
___Aggression ___Barking
___Biting ___Chewing ___Destructiveness ___Digging
___Doesn’t Get Along With Other Pets ___Gets On Furniture ___Jumps On People
___Slow To Bond ___Shedding
___Shy/Spooky ___Snapping ___Too Rough With Children ___Unable to Housebreak ___Whiny/Needy Other:
Describe: ____________________________________________________________________
Please describe a “typical” weekday for your family
including specific times when you are away & when you are home, as well as
activities in which you plan to include your foster greyhound:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What personality traits are desirable to you in a foster
greyhound?
_____________________________________________________________________________
What
activity level would you prefer? ____ low ___ medium
___ high
Check all
traits that you would like in a foster Greyhound: ___Playful ___ Lapdog ___
Laid back
___ Outgoing ___ Good with children ___ Quiet ___ Affectionate ___ Gets along
with cats & small pets ___ Watchdog
Other: __________________________________________________
Please describe any unique or specific concerns you have about bringing a foster greyhound into your life: ______________________________________________________________________
Do you
have a preference as to male or female? __________ If so,
why? ___________________
The
majority of greyhounds coming into this program are between the ages of 2 and
5. Would you consider
a foster younger than 2 years old? ____________ Older
than 5 years old? _______
Would you
consider fostering a “special needs” greyhound? _____________________________
Approximately
what date would you be ready to foster a greyhound? ______________________
Please provide us with your
Vet's information:
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________Address _____________________________________________
May we contact your Vet as a reference?
___ Yes ___ No
REF #1: Name of
friend or relative we may contact for information, references, or in case of
emergency:
________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________
Relationship:
_______________ Home Address: _____________________________________
City:
_______________________________State: ___________Zip: ______________________
REF #2: Name of
friend or relative we may contact for information, references, or in case of
emergency:
________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________
Relationship:
_______________ Home Address: _____________________________________
City: _______________________________State: ___________Zip: ______________________
Please
understand that GPA/SN is fully staffed by volunteers; most of whom have
full-time jobs and families. A Foster Home Coordinator will be in touch with
you as quickly as possible after your application is received. We thank you in
advance for your patience.
As a GPA/SN Foster Home, I/We understand, promise and
agree to the following provisions & requirements for fostering a greyhound
for Greyhound Pets of
I. All foster
Greyhounds in this program are the sole property of Greyhound Pets of
America/SN and shall be returned to GPA/SN upon request or if the foster
parents are unable to care adequately for the foster dog.
II. GPA/SN will provide routine and
emergency veterinary care through select veterinarians upon notification by the
foster home. GREYHOUNDS MAY HAVE DEADLY REACTIONS TO MEDICATIONS, ANESTHESIA
AND PROCEDURES WHICH DO NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT OTHER DOGS so a “Greyhound
Knowledgeable” veterinarian must treat them. Foster dogs are not to be treated
by unauthorized veterinarians, except in the case of extreme emergencies.
Expenses resulting from unauthorized routine care will be foster parent’s
financial responsibility.
III.
Fostering of GPA/SN greyhounds are made with the explicit
understanding & agreement by foster parents that the foster dog will
be kept solely as an indoor companion pet treated as a valued family member
& sharing the living area of the foster family’s residence. A greyhound cannot be and is not an “outdoor
dog”. Foster home will provide foster dog with high-quality food; fresh water at
all times; soft, comfy beds; lots of guidance, supervision, unlimited love,
patience & affection.
IV.
Foster parents agree to:
a)
Keep foster dog leashed at all times when outside in
any area not fully and securely fenced.
b)
Assure foster dog always wears its martingale collar
bearing the GPA/SN ID tag.
c)
Never tie or chain foster dog to anything.
d)
Never leave foster dog unsupervised with strangers,
small children or other animals with which the foster is unfamiliar.
V. Will NOTIFY GPA/SN
IMMEDIATELY by calling 702-392-5822 if foster dog ever becomes lost.
VI. We recognize that our role is a very
important one in the adoption process and therefore we agree to talk to and
visit with prospective adopters and GPA Adoption Placement Representatives to
assist in the placement and adoption process our foster dog.
Congratulations! You are opening your life to an exciting
adventure. We welcome you into the
GPA/SN “family of volunteers” committed to finding responsible, loving homes
for these deserving retired professional canine athletes! GPA/SN
and your foster Greyhound’s future parents thank you for volunteering to open
your home & heart to a helping a retired racing Greyhound along its
incredible journey to its “Forever Home.”
Applicant’s Name:
_____________________________________________________________
Driver's
Applicant’s
Signature: ______________________________________Date: ________________
Co-Applicant’s/Spouse’s Name:
__________________________________________________
Driver's
Co-Applicant’s/Spouse’s Signature:
____________________________Date:________________
Mail
or Fax Signed Application to: GPA/SN,
Fax #: 702.898.9953
If you have
any questions please call 702.392.5822 and leave a message!