Adoption Process
So, you have made the best decision of your life - to adopt a greyhound! Great, so what's next? Please read through our following four step adoption process and when you are ready, fill in the obligation-free Adoption Application Form.
Step 1 - The Conversation
Complete our adoption application form and tell us about the type of greyhound you think will suit you and your family, as well as your previous experience with dogs and current circumstances. Just like people, every greyhound is unique and will have individual preferences regarding kids, cats, little dogs, exercise, living space and energy levels. We aim to match the right human and hound from the start, so please include as much detail as possible in your adoption application. Following receipt of your adoption application, a Greyhound Connections volunteer will contact you to chat about the greyhounds we have for adoption that may be suitable. We will also organise a home visit so that you have an opportunity to meet a greyhound, chat about all things greyhound, and ensure you've got a greyhound-friendly home ready for your new family member.
Step 2 - The Meet 'n Greet
Once we have found a greyhound that might be a good match we will contact you to arrange an obligation-free meet 'n greet. This might be at your house or at a place where the greyhound is currently living, or in a public place such as a park or cafe. You will get a chance to meet the dog in person and ask any further questions you may have. If you are feeling confident about the greyhound, we will talk about arranging a trial.
Step 3 - The Trial
To ensure the fit is right for both your family and the greyhound, we recommend a three week trial. This will help you to see if you and the greyhound settle in together, and become accustomed to each other's behaviours. The greyhound will come with their own muzzle and martingale collar. Additionally you can also request a Starter Pack that includes a greyhound-sized bed, a lead, a greyhound coat and a squeaky toy (payment for the Starter Pack will be requested on collection). We will also provide you with our adoption handbook that provides you with necessary greyhound-related information and all of your greyhound's personal details. You will be encouraged to contact us and the breeder, trainer or owner if you have any questions through the trial period. We will be here to support you and the greyhound all the way, and love to hear how the greyhound is settling in.
Step 4 - The Adoption
Following a successful trial, we will work with you to finalise the adoption of your new family member. This includes signing our adoption form, registering the greyhound under your name with your local animal services authority and providing proof of this, and your payment of the adoption fee, plus the starter pack if you requested it. We will continue to be here for any support you or your greyhound may need.