FAQ Adoption Process

Q: Is there a form I can fill out to get started?

A: Yes! We have an adoption application form that you fill out to give us information about you and your life situation. This is he first step toward adopting a Greyhound. You can download the application and return it to us or you can now fill out our online application. Please see our adoption documents page for more information. 

Q: I filled out the application, now what??

A: After reviewing all the information on the adoption questionnaire, one of our specially trained Volunteer Placement Representatives will contact you and you will have the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have about owning a Greyhound. At the same time, our GPA Northwest Volunteer Placement Representative gets to know you and what kind of dog you are looking for.

Read the full Adoption Process on our Adoption Page

Q: I really liked one of the dogs I saw on your site. Can you make sure I get that one?

A: The list of available dogs shown on this site is updated regularly but it is possible that the dog you saw may have already been adopted. Dogs are placed in the homes that we feel best meet their needs and the needs of the adopters. There is also a sequence to the applications and placements so a dog that you like may be selected by someone who placed their application before you. Don't worry, Greyhounds come in many sizes and colors but they all have great personalities. We have many dogs entering our program each month and we will work to find the right dog for you.

Q: Who should adopt a Greyhound?

A: While we believe that a Greyhound is not the right dog for everyone, we also truly believe that there is a home suitable for all of the retiring Greyhounds.  Our job is to find these homes through a careful adoption process, and especially through accurate information being given to the general public. We want our Greyhounds adopted by people who want to understand and love the breed and their unique characteristics, not because they feel sorry for them.  Our experience has shown us that sympathy adoptions are not usually life-long homes for the Greyhounds.  Many people who adopt because they pity these animals expect them to be forever grateful and are not as flexible or forgiving when the dogs don't live up to their expectations.