If you are interested in adopting one of these fine Greyhounds, please follow the steps in the chart to the right, which are explained below. We look forward to hearing from you!
1. RESEARCH:
We recommend that you learn all that you can about Greyhounds. We strongly suggest you read the book, Living with a Greyhound, by Cynthia A. Brannigan. Most libraries and bookstores have a selection of books specific to Greyhounds.
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2. TALK TO US:
If you would like to discuss your interest, please call us toll free at 1-757-221-8332.
A volunteer will return you call.
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2. APPLY FOR ADOPTION:
You can click here to use our Online Adoption Application Form to complete your application here. Or, to download our Adoption Application form (PDF), CLICK HERE. There are three ways to use the PDF version:
- Complete the form online and click on the "Submit by E-mail" button to send it to us by E-mail;
- Complete the form online and click on the "Print Form" button, then fax it or mail it to us by regular US Mail; or
- Click on the "Print Form" button, complete the form by hand, then fax it or mail it to us by regular US Mail to
Colonial Greyhound Adoption
P.O. Box 805
Williamsburg, VA. 23187
or
FAX TO: 1-757-221-8332 or 1-804-359-2618
or
E-MAIL TO: adopt@colonialgreyhounds.com
This is a PDF file which may require you to have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. If so, CLICK HERE to download this application for free.
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3. TELEHONE INTERVIEW:
Once your application has been received,
you will be contacted by one of our Adoption
Coordinators. That person will review your
application with you and be available to
answer all your questions and discuss ownership
expectations.
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4. HOME VISITATION:
If you wish to continue the process the Adoption
Coordinator will arrange a home visit with you.
No adoption is arranged without a home visit by
one of our volunteers.
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5. ADOPTION:
Greyhounds are placed in their new
homes on agreed upon date with their
new owners. How the Greyhound is
selected is discussed during the home
visit. The new owner will receive
advance information about their dog:
sex, color, weight, age and personality.
All new owners are required to sign an
Agreement of Ownership on the date
of adoption. The new owner will also
receive a packet containing: NGA
Registration, spay/neuter certificate,
rabies vaccination record, documentation
of other vaccinations, a martingale collar
made for Greyhounds with matching lease.
The cost per dog is $250.00.
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6. SUPPORT:
Colonial Greyhound Adoption takes pride
In the quality if their on-going support system
To new owners. Our Adoption Coordinators
Work closely with new owners to assist them
During the “adoption adjustment period”. They are on-call and available for advice and assistance.
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