<%@LANGUAGE="JAVASCRIPT" CODEPAGE="1252"%> GPA Tampa Bay - Greyhound Adoption

Adoption Application
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PLEASE READ FIRST!

Before you proceed to the application!
 

The responsibility you accept by getting a pet lasts the life of your pet.

Before you get that pet this sheet is to ask questions to see if you are really ready to have a new pet in the family Think about how much a dog is going to cost you: When adopting a Greyhound from Greyhound Pets of America most of the startup costs have already been paid. All of our Greyhounds have been spayed or neutered; they have had all their yearly shots, heartworm tests and rabies shot with a county license. If you were to take on these costs they would run anywhere from $300. to $400. Veterinarians that work with Greyhound Pets of America graciously donate their time and expenses so we can charge you as little as we do.
Your costs:
  1. Monthly heartworm preventative picked up from your vet about $240. per year.
  2. Feeding your Greyhound a good quality food could cost you $40 to $60. per month depending on the food and treats you may offer.
  3. How about those toys, a new leash, bowls, and other things – they all add up at the end of the year.
  4. Fleas, ticks, and other parasites are out there and you will need to combat those pesky insects. Sprays, powders and topical like Advantage or Front-line could cost as much as $30. Per month.
Your responsibilities today:
  1. Your new Greyhound will need to have a loving home to live in. Not left in a back yard or garage. Greyhounds need to be cool in the summer and warm in the winter. This means he or she will need to stay inside your home.
  2. Your new pet will need to go out to relieve it self. You will need to be home to let the dog out or provide for that. If you don't have a fenced in yard that means you will have to go out with your Greyhound whether it is sunny and warm or rainy and cold. Leaving a pet for more than 8 hours is putting a strain on the animal that is just not proper.

Your responsibilities tomorrow:

  1. As your Greyhound gets older other medical costs will arise. Teeth cleaning, arthritis, and others will cost as you take them to the vet for health care needs.
  2. Vacations and trips all have a new responsibility tied to them. A pet sitter or someone to watch your Greyhound will be needed.
  3. When you take on a new pet thinking of your future is always important. When you get your new Greyhound you must be prepared for the responsibilities for at least the next 10 years. Life sometimes throws us some blows we don't expect. But don't expect to move to an apartment next year and take your dog with you because most apartments don't allow dogs.
This sheet was compiled from excuses that people used when returning an adopted Greyhound. If you have a problem with your Greyhound you need to ask questions about the problem. Greyhound Pets of America will be there to help you with the knowledge we have gained over the years.
Below are ONLINE applications that you will submit via the web. If you would like a printable version you can fax or mail Click HERE >> PRINTABLE VERSION

Click the your area below to proceed to the application:
St. Petersburg & Points South Seminole / Largo / Clearwater
Hernando & All Points North Pasco Area
Tampa & Hillsborough County PRINTABLE VERSION