KC REGAP » Adoption Application

Adopter Information
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Home Phone
Cell Phone*
Email*
Occupation
Employer
Work Phone
Co-adopter?
- Yes
- No
Name
First Last
Cell Phone*
Email*
Occupation
Employer
Work Phone
Are you interested in a specific dog?
Household Information
REGAP does not adopt to families with children under the age of 5.
Number of adults in household:*
Number of children in household:*
Please list names, ages, and sex of children in household:*
Who will be responsible for the care and training of your new greyhound?*
Approximately how long would you expect your greyhound to be alone each day?*
Housing Information
REGAP requires that our adopted greyhounds have a fenced area. REGAP will not do a home visit until a fence is in place or at least under construction. At your request, a REGAP representative can assist with fencing questions or placement.
Where do you live?*
- Single family home
- Condominium
- Apartment
- Mobile Home
Do you own or rent?*
- Own
- Rent
How long have you lived there?
Landlord Name*
First Last
Landlord Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Landlord Phone*
Is your yard currently fenced?*
- Yes
- No
If your yard is not currently fenced, when are you planning to do so?
What type of fence do you have, or planned, and what is its approximate height?
Are you willing and able to modify your daily schedule to accommodate your greyhound‟s needs to perform bodily functions at least five times a day? This specifically includes a midday break (over a lunch hour) for up to and as long as possible until the dog can "hold it" for 8 hours or a normal work day.*
- Yes
- No
Do you understand that 10-12 hours is too long of a time period to not allow the dog to relieve itself?*
- Yes
- No
If your work schedule does include an occasional 10-12 hour day, would you be willing to install a pet door or hire a pet service for your greyhound?*
- Yes
- No
Are you aware of the vital importance of keeping your greyhound on a leash or in a fenced area when outdoors?*
- Yes
- No
You can never put your greyhound on a tie-out or tether... it can literally break its back or neck!
Greyhounds must live in the house. They cannot adequately be kept in an outdoor kennel or doghouse. "House" does not include garages, sheds or outbuildings. Basements may not be an option, depending on the specific dog. Do you agree to keep your pet inside your home?*
- Yes
- No
REGAP provides a special collar with a tag bearing your name, address, phone number and REGAP's phone number. When you move or change phone numbers or if the collar wears out, you can order a new collar from REGAP. Do you agree to have your greyhound wear this special collar at all times?*
- Yes
- No
If, for any reason, you are unable to keep your greyhound do you understand that he/she must be returned to Kansas City REGAP? This means the dog cannot be given to friends, relatives or anyone else without that person going through the entire adoption procedure and being approved by REGAP. The adoption fee will not be refunded.*
- Yes
- No
Adopting a Greyhound includes all healthcare costs and necessary burdens and responsibilities of owning a pet. Do you understand that the cost of owning a pet does not mean only feeding and yearly vaccinations? It can mean costly medical bills, boarding or pet sitting and much more. Are you willing and able to accept full and immediate responsibility for the ownership of a greyhound?*
- Yes
- No
Do you understand that when you make living or lifestyle changes, career moves or any major changes to your life, you must keep your commitment to pet ownership for the life of the dog (which can be up to 14 years) in mind before making those decisions?*
- Yes
- No
Other Pets
Do you currently own other dogs?*
- Yes
- No
How many?*
How many dogs have your owned in the past 10 years?*
Please list each dog's breed, sex, name & age. If you no longer own the dog, please explain.*
What other pets/animals do you have?*
Do you currently have a veterinarian?*
- Yes
- No
Clinic Name*
Veterinarian Name*
Veterinarian Phone*
Veterinarian Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Have you ever bred or raised dogs?*
- Yes
- No
Have you ever participated in dog shows?*
- Yes
- No
Have you ever trained a dog?
- Yes
- No
If yes, what commands were taught?
Would you be willing to take your dog to a “greyhound friendly” obedience class?*
- Yes
- No
Activity Information
How would you describe your household activity level?*
- Very quiet
- Rather easy going
- Usually something going on
- Lots of activity
In addition to a regular life at home, would your greyhound:*
- Walk routinely with a family member?
- Jog routinely with a family member?
- Go to your place of business with you?
- Travel with you?
- Be a playmate for your children or pets?
- Be a companion for your children?
- Other
Days walked per week:
Miles walked per week:
Days jogged per week:
Miles jogged per week:
Other activities:
Commitment Information
Occasionally a greyhound with special needs (physical restrictions or an unusual personality or preferences) or a shy or frightened greyhound is available for adoption. Would you be interested in being considered for such a "special" dog?*
- Yes
- No
Why do you want a greyhound? What is it that you see in this breed that works for your household?*
Are you committed to an "adjustment period" and working through potential problems?*
- Yes
- No
Please add any additional information or thoughts you feel would help us understand you and your home as a potential greyhound home.*
What do you feel is an acceptable reason to return a dog?*
- Moving
- Divorce
- Career/lifestyle change
- Growling or snapping at your children or yourself
- Repeated accidents in your home
- Separation anxiety / destructiveness
- Shyness / lack of family interaction
- Lack of time to care for pet / too active of a social schedule
- Having a baby / overwhelmed by new child responsibilities
- Financial problems / loss of job
- Serious illness in your immediate family
- None of the above
References
Please list two personal references that you have known for more than two years who are not relatives.
Name #1*
Relationship*
Phone*
Email*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Name #2*
Relationship*
Phone*
Email*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Where have you heard about REGAP? (TV, radio, newspaper, adoption clinic, special event, another REGAP adoptee?) Please be as specific as possible - this information REALLY helps us!
I understand that in order to complete processing of this application a visit to my home will need to be scheduled by a REGAP representative.*
- By submitting this application I agree to a scheduled home visit by a REGAP representative.
Application Submission Terms*
- I certify that all information on the REGAP greyhound adoption application is true and correct
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Please contact KC REGAP if you have not heard back within one week in case there was a problem with your application submission.

$225 Adoption Fee

The average cost of just the spaying / neutering and dental (teeth cleaning) in the Kansas City area is at least $275, so the $225 (which also covers vaccinations) does not even cover the medical costs incurred by KCREGAP to prepare greyhounds for adoption.
The adoption fee also includes muzzle, collar, harness and leash.
Donations above the $225 for all our other greyhound advocacy efforts are always appreciated!

Adopter Information

Household Information

Housing Information

You can never put your greyhound on a tie-out or tether... it can literally break its back or neck!

Other Pets

Activity Information

Commitment Information

References

$225 Adoption Fee