Please complete the adoption agreement below. Once you click "Submit", you will be redirected to pay the adoption fee. Thank you.

Name of Greyhound Adopting

SCG Tag Number

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Adopter Name

First Name

Last Name

Adopter Address

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Address 2

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I herewith provide to Second Chance Greyhounds, Inc. for the furtherance of its good work the sum of $600.00 as an adoption fee for a Second Chance Greyhound trained Prison Greyhound. I understand that this fee is non-refundable, should I return said animal to Second Chance Greyhounds for any reason. I understand the questions on the application and authorize investigation of all statements contained in said application. I acknowledge receiving from Second Chance Greyhounds, custody of the above described animal, as to which I solemnly promise:

I will provide humane care and will comply with all laws and ordinances in force in the area in which I reside applicable to said animal.

I will keep my Greyhound on a leash whenever it is outdoors, unless it is in a fenced in area.

I agree to have my Greyhound wear a martingale collar at all times and a leash should be used whenever the dog is taken outside the fenced area of my home. Although these dogs have gone through rigorous obedience training, Greyhounds are former racing athletes and cannot be trusted not to run when they are loose. They have been taught the Here command should they get away from you. Please use it. It may save their life.

I will contact and report to the SCG office immediately if the animal is lost, stolen or dead.

I will not allow any person or entity to use said animal for any experimental or medical purpose whatsoever.

I will return said animal to the SCG Office if, at anytime, I desire to relinquish custody of it. Under no circumstances shall I take said animal to any animal pound, shelter or other group or give or sell said animal to any individual or entity without express written permission from SCG.

I will return said animal and relinquish custody of said animal to the SCG Office if, at any time, I am requested to do so by SCG because I have violated any of the terms of this adoption agreement. I will not make any charge to SCG for said animal's upkeep or for any other reason.

I will not attempt to hold SCG, and/or its officers or volunteers, responsible for any illness of said animal or for any damages and/or injury which said animal may do at any time in the future to any person and/or property, including but not limited to myself, my family, guests and invitees into my home, and other third parties. I will accept all future liability with respect to said animal and will indemnify and hold harmless SCG for any liability it may incur to any third party for any damage and/or injury to any person and/or property caused by said animal.

I will never allow said animal to be professionally raced again.

I will return all follow-up reports concerning said animal when they are due or fill them out on our website at www.secondchancegreyhounds.org. These reports are an essential part of getting a SCG Greyhound Prison Dog. We keep a wonderful follow up procedure with the former Inmates who have socialized these animals for you. Your input will help keep up their desire in the program. Each quarter SCG drops a note to its former inmate from your dog. It also remembers their birthdays. We ask your support in this endeavor.

I will give said animal heartworm preventative on a regular basis knowing it is my responsibility to purchase the medication from my veterinarian.

I will submit photographs of said animal once a year to SCG for its use in finding more adoptive homes.

I will continue to have my Greyhound wear the brass heart identification tag provided by SCG at the time I acquired said Greyhound. If said tag is lost I will contact SCG immediately for a replacement.

I agree to maintain the Greyhound's teeth to a satisfactory level. Scale and tartar must be routinely removed and the teeth kept in good condition. A cleaning by your veterinarian may be necessary at least once a year.

I will provide on an annual basis the following vaccines to my greyhound and provide SCG with evidence of said vaccines if requested, 5-way DHLPP and Rabies. In order to board your dog at any kennel it must also be current on Kennel Cough vaccine.

I will provide a Greyhound crate for my new pet for at least the first month of its stay in my home. Greyhounds are used to having a lot of attention as well as being kept in crates and could become nervous and upset the first few times that it is left alone. For this reason, it is advisable to have a crate for the Greyhound's safety and protection, when you are not at home (at least for the initial phase-in period).

I agree to keep my Greyhound indoors and agree to keep it in the house at all times except for walks and exercise. It must never be tied up outside (they have never been tied and will either choke themselves trying to get loose or will slip out of the collar). Your Greyhound may need to relieve himself outside at least four times a day in an enclosed area or on leash.

ANY ADOPTER VIOLATING THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS INCURRED BY SCG TO RECOVER THE ADOPTED GREYHOUND INCLUDING ANY AND ALL LEGAL EXPENSES.

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ADOPTER MUST PROVIDE PROPER I.D.

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