~ Adoption Process - How to Apply ~

We have established procedures to ensure that retired racers are placed in loving homes with people who will take good care of them. This process was designed with the intention of finding forever homes for greyhounds and to guarantee, insofar as it is possible, that the first placement will be the forever one for all concerned.

Completion of an Application
If, after reviewing the information on this web site, you are interested in adopting a greyhound, you will be asked to complete an Adoption Application. You have a couple of choices: download our Printable Application to complete and mail to us, fill out our Online Application Form which automatically e-mails your information to a representative, or call one of the reps to receive an application via snail mail.

Visit by a Placement Representative
After your completed application has been received and reviewed by the placement committee, a representative will arrange a convenient time to visit with you in your home. This step is to help us assure that your home environment will likely be a safe one for a greyhound so the placement can be a wonderful experience for all concerned.

Preparing to Place a Greyhound
Before a greyhound is released to the new owner, it is neutered/spayed, receives full dental care (cleaning, polishing, and any extractions that may be necessary), worming, blood testing, and shots (DHLPP, Rabies, Bordatella, and Corona vaccinations). In addition, each dog comes with a martingale collar and lead, a GPA identification tag, and a book about retired racers in the home setting.

Placement of the Greyhound
When your new dog arrives, you and your placement representative will sign a one-page adoption contract which clearly outlines our expectations of a greyhound home and also helps to assure all parties that, should the adoption not work out for the family - or the dog - the dog will be returned to Run for Adoption.

Adoption Fee
We request a $195.00 adoption donation to help defray the costs of veterinary work, transportation, adoption books, collars & leads, advertising, and care of special needs dogs.

Follow-Up
You will be contacted by your adoption rep at regular intervals to offer support and make sure the placement is working for the family and for the greyhound.