Irish Adoption Application form

Full Name *

Phone Number *

Email *

Full Address *

(We need your full address so we can facilitate a visit from our Welfare Officer. Without it we cannot progress your application.)

Eircode *

Please briefly describe your home and the area you live in (city/countryside, on a housing estate/on a busy main road, house/flat etc.) *

Do you own your home? *

Yes

No

If you do not own your home, please attach a scan or copy of your tenancy agreement or a letter/email (including contact details of your landlord or the property owner) stating that your landlord permits you to keep pets:

Why you would like to adopt a greyhound as a pet, and why is now the right time? *

Where did you hear about the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust?

Our Website

Social Media

Racecard Advert

Word of Mouth

Other

Have you visited the IRGT website and reviewed the information available in the Greyhounds as Pets section? *

Yes

No

Have you or any member of your household ever been banned from keeping animals? *

Yes

No

Have you ever been turned down to adopt a pet in the past? *

Yes

No

If yes, what was the pet, which organisation was involved, and what were their reasons?

Number of adults in your household: *

Number of children in your household: *

Ages of any children in your household:

Have your children experience of being in the company of greyhounds?

Yes

No

Are all family members on board with the idea of adopting a greyhound? *

Yes

No

If not, what are their concerns?

Are there other pets at your property? If yes, please describe here: *

(Please provide as much detail as possible - eg age, temperament of your pets)

Have you previously owned a greyhound? *

Yes as a pet

Yes as a racing dog

No

What are your typical working hours each week? *

Approximately how often and for how long will your greyhound be left on its own? *

Do you have a fully enclosed garden? *

Yes

No

What is the size of your garden, if you have one (large/small/courtyard/balcony/none etc.)? *

Please describe the height and type of any fencing, i.e. over 6 feet high wall, 4 feet high fence panels, no fencing, no garden, etc.

Where would your newly adopted greyhound sleep in your home?

Are you aware of what is involved in looking after a pet greyhound? For e.g., their exercise needs (generally 2 x 20 minute walks per day), and the need to keep a greyhound on a lead at all times in public and in any area not secure until or unless training has taken place to ensure a reliable recall. *

Yes

No

Do you have any preferences with regards a greyhound to adopt? (for example age) *

Do you commit to keeping your adopted greyhound solely as a companion/pet living with you in your home?

Yes

No

Are you willing to permit an IRGT representative to visit your home to see the environment in which your greyhound(s) will be/are kept? *

Yes

No

Are you aware that greyhounds available for adoption may not have experienced life in a home, and therefore may not be housetrained and will require house training by you? *

Yes

No

Are you prepared to take on full financial, legal and welfare obligations for your greyhound, including vet costs (yearly vaccinations, regular worming, dental care) pet insurance, dog licence, care, food and other related expenses and responsibilities? *

Yes

No

Do you understand that if you ever needed to give up your greyhound the IRGT must be be notified immediately in order to make alternative arrangements for them and safeguard their welfare? *

Yes

No

Who would care for your greyhound when you are away on holidays/trips? Please outline below: *

Irish Adoption Application Form