We are certain that by the time you get to this point you have researched greyhounds on the Internet and perhaps have read "Adopting the Racing Greyhound" by Cynthia Branigan, or "Guide to Adopting and Ex-Racing Greyhound" by Carolyn Raeke and another informative easy reading book is "Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies" by Lee Livingood. These are the steps to follow if you would like to adopt a dog from GPA-Michigan:

1) Fill out an application. You may either fill out an application online (click here) or print it and mail to any of the representatives found on the page Contact Us page.   The questions asked on the application are used to help determine if a greyhound will fit into your household.

2) The representative closest to you will contact your veterinarian (if you have one) to determine whether your other pets are up to date on their vaccinations and heartworm prevention. We will also contact the other personal references you give us.

3) We will have a GPA representative visit your home. This gives us a chance to really talk with all members of the family about the responsibilities of greyhound ownership, and bring a greyhound or two into your home to see how a dog would get along with the people and other pets that live there.

4) After the application is approved we work with you to match an available foster dog with your home environment. Please browse our AVAILABLE GREYHOUNDS to see if there is a dog there that appeals to you. We always take your preferences into consideration. This process may take a couple of weeks. We ask that you be patient and wait for the right dog. Once you have your pet, you will agree that your greyhound was worth the wait!

5) We match you with a buddy who is an experienced greyhound owner. Your buddy will stay in contact with you throughout the two week transition period, and after that will be available to answer any questions or concerns you have about your new family member. We want you to feel confident that we are only a phone call away.

ONLINE APPLICATION

We are always looking for foster homes, if interested click here to see our foster contract!