Foster Application -

ALL FOSTERING APPLICANTS PLEASE READ:

Fostering a greyhound is a serious responsibility and commitment. This application is intended to assist Greyhound Pets of America Minnesota (GPA MN) in evaluating the willingness and ability of prospective greyhound foster families to meet that responsibility.

The primary responsibility of our foster families is to help the greyhounds adjust to life in a home. There may be difficulties in this adjustment period. For example, some greyhounds may be more difficult to housebreak. Others may be extremely shy at first.

GPA MN will assist you in working through these challenges with your foster greyhound. However, if you are not willing to put up with some temporary problems, you may reconsider whether or not to foster.

REQUIRED: *

I have read this statement and I agree that I am ready to foster a retired racing greyhound!

Please be sure to complete all questions to avoid any potential delays.

Foster Information

Applicant Name *

First

Last

Applicant Occupation *

Co-Applicant Name *

First

Last

Co-Applicant Occupation *

Applicant / Co-Applicant Relationship *

Address *

Line 1

Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Preferred Phone Number *

Phone # Type *

Alternate Phone Number *

Alternate Phone Type *

Email 1 *

Email 2 *

Information About Your Home

Own/Rent *

Type *

If renting, please provide landlord's name and phone. *

Household Members NAMES and AGES *

Untitled *

Please Note:

Unless you already have a greyhound, we do not allow hounds to be fostered with families having children under five years old.

Are you open to a home visit by a GPA MN representative? *

Do you have a fully fenced yard? *

Yes No

Fence Type *

Fence Height *

If you do not have a fully fenced yard, please give us a brief outline of your plan for walking your foster greyhound, on lead, often enough to relieve itself (on average 3-4 times/day) *

How would you characterize your household activity level? *

Does anyone in the home have a history of asthma or allergies? *

If yes, please tell us what type of allergies and if having a greyhound in the house will present any allergy-related challenges. *

Consider the household member who is the most apprehensive about fostering a greyhound. This person: *

Information About Your Pets

Pet TYPE, AGE and GENDER. *

Untitled *

More than 4 pets? *

If more than 4, how many total pets do you have? *

Have you previously owned a dog? *

If yes, what breed(s)? *

How long was your last dog with you? (years) *

Why is that dog no longer with you? *

Pre-Fostering Requirements

Which book have you read to prepare for fostering? *

If you have children between 5-8 years old, which additional required reading have you completed? *

Which Meet & Greet or Special Event did you attend? *

Your Greyhound

Why do you want to foster a retired racing greyhound? *

Are you also interested adopting a retired racer? *

Yes No

Do you agree to schedule an appointment with and transport your foster to a GPA MN contract vet for its necessary veterinary care? *

Yes No

Do you agree to work with GPA MN adoption reps to schedule showings for the foster hound with potential adoptive families? *

Yes No

Would you consider fostering a senior hound (age 9 or older) or a special needs hound? This requires an additional level of commitment, as these hounds can require an unusual amount of care. *

Do you prefer your greyhound to be a certain gender? *

What is your plan for kenneling (crating) your foster hound? *

How many hours will your greyhound be alone during the day? *

Where would your foster greyhound sleep at night? *

Are you willing to muzzle your foster hound whenever they are around cats or other small animals? *

References

Our first check is with your veterinarian to confirm that other pets are current on vaccinations and are receiving heartworm preventative medication. This application may be rejected if vaccinations and heartworm preventative are found to not be current on other household pets. If they are not current, please explain in the "Comments" section at the end of this form.

Veterinary Clinic *

Veterinarian's Name *

City *

Vet Phone Number *

Personal Reference Name (No Relatives) *

Phone Number *

Personal Reference Name (No Relatives) *

Phone Number *

Other event: *

A Couple of Final Questions

What other adoption groups have you fostered with? *

Comments? Anything else you want to say? *

By clicking the SUBMIT button, you certify that you have provided true and accurate information to GPA MN in this Online Fostering Application form. Furthermore, you understand that a GPA MN representative may schedule a visit to your home to assist in matching the needs of a greyhound with the needs of your household. By submitting this application, you agree to such a visit and confirm that all members of the household will attend the home visit. You agree that if this application is approved, it will become part of the GPA MN Greyhound Fostering Agreement.

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