Pre-Adoption Questionnaire

Thank you for showing an interest in our lovely longtails!

Before committing to a rescue dog, we expect the whole of the family to be 100% sure and happy to proceed with the adoption process.

In some cases, one member of the family may be sure they want to adopt a dog and other members are not so sure. Sadly, situations such as this rarely work. Everyone needs to be sure that this is the right time for a new family member to be introduced. Our dogs deserve and we expect 100% honesty from our adopters.

Surprisingly, and sadly, many people do try to pull the wool over our eyes. Children are taken out of the equation, as are other pets, working hours and the time periods when a dog may be left are not stipulated truthfully. This is silly and does not benefit anyone, least of all you or the dog.  We work so hard to try to find the right dog for the environment and without the full truth it makes our job impossible. Problems can arise which we have not envisaged simply because the dog is being expected to do more than it is capable of. Please be as honest as possible in the questionnaire. 

It is not a test, no trick questions; we are just trying to make sure you get the right dog for you and your family.

Thank you. 

 

Contact information.

What type of dog are you looking for?

Tell us about your family

Tell us about your home.

How will you care for an adopted dog?

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Your information
Type of dog you're looking for.
Are you looking for?
Have you seen a dog/dogs on our website or Facebook that you are particularly interested in?
Have you owned a greyhound or lurcher before?
Have you owned any other breed before?
Your family
Do you live:
Does everyone who lives in the house agree with adopting a dog?
Are there children living in the home?
Are you children used to dogs?
Do other / any children regularly visit your home?
Are these children used to dogs?
Does anyone in your family have any allergies or medical conditions that could effect the type of dog you adopt?
Do you or anyone in your family have any physical or mental health conditions that may be important for us to know, understand, or take special consideration for before your first appointment?
Do you have / can you arrange appropriate transport to collect your dog after adoption? eg. adequate space for a greyhound to sit / stand, no small or two seater sports cars
Your home
Is your home a
Is your home rented?
If it is, has your landlord given permission for a dog?
Do you have a cat?
Do you have another dog?
Do you have a secure garden with adequate boundaries in good condition? please note hedges do not count as secure boundaries
How you will care for an adopted dog.
Do you work?
Do you expect you circumstances to change in the next 6 months or so? By this we mean are you planning on moving, a change in jobs, having children etc?
Are you planning a holiday within the next 8 weeks?
If so, do you have a trusted person to look after your dog while you're away, if the dog won't be joining you on your holiday?
Are you aware of the responsibilities of owning a sighthound who may have been trained to chase?
Are you willing to take a dog to training classes, consult a behaviourist or to work with the charity to rectify any settling in problems?
We require adopters to be willing to use a muzzle if recommended. Do you agree to this?
Are you already registered with a vet?
Are you willing for us to contact your vet for a reference if needed?
General veterinary bills can be expensive, are you prepared for expenses that may occur?
Do you plan to insure the dog?
Have you ever returned a dog to a rescue?