- It is vital to keep your Greyhound on a leash whenever he is outdoors, unless he is in a fenced in area. Never TRUST it to not run away.
- To help individuals and families determine if a Greyhound is right for them, GPA North Alabama does ask that you read at least 1 of the following books. Many local libraries have a variety of Greyhound books or they are available through local bookstores.
"Adopting the Retired Racing Greyhound" by Cynthia A. Branigan
"The Guide to Adopting an Ex-Racing Greyhound" by Carolyn Raeke
"Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies" by Lee Livingood
Families with children under the age of 6 are strongly urged to read "Childproofing your Dog" by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson.
- Identification must be kept on your Greyhound at all times. Once you adopt your Greyhound, you will need to get a personal ID tag for your Grey. It must be worn at all times.
- If your Greyhound is lost, stolen, or missing for any reason, you must notify the police, animal control, and your GPA North Alabama Local Representative immediately.
- If you find that you cannot keep your Greyhound for any reason, you must notify GPA North Alabama and make arrangements to return him/her. You cannot give your Greyhound to anyone else without GPA North Alabama’s consent. If you move, you must notify GPA North Alabama of your new address and telephone number.
- You must agree to keep your Greyhound as a pet and never let him be used for laboratory research. The retired Greyhound's career is over. He may not come to you with registration papers and you will not be able to reactivate his career. He is strictly a PET.
- 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 they are 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).
- Your Greyhound is an indoor pet and should be kept in the house at all times except for walks and exercise. A GREYHOUND MUST NEVER BE TIED UP OUTSIDE. They will either choke themselves trying to get loose or will slip out of their collar. Your Greyhound must be allowed to relieve himself outside several times a day in a fenced area or on a leash.
- You agree to promptly answer GPA North Alabama’s correspondence and/or inquiries regarding your Greyhound.
10. Owners are responsible for yearly booster shots or titers, purchase of heartworm preventative, and examinations by a licensed veterinarian along with any other veterinary care as needed.
