FOSTER FORM

This application is step one in the process of fostering a retired racing Greyhound. If at any time you need assistance or clarification, please feel free to contact GPA-AZ at (928) 639-2164. Foster applications completed by adults under the age of 21 will not be considered unless there is concrete evidence that there is financial and environmental stability to support this retired athlete.

GPA-AZ reserves the right to verify all information provided in this application and will not deny fostering to anyone based on sex, race, creed, nationality, religious preference or other discriminatory practices.

Foster Requirements

Fostering a Greyhound is a commitment. To ensure safety and health of the Greyhound the following foster requirements must be complied with explicitly. Please do not consider fostering if you will not be able to meet this commitment or adhere to these requirements.

1. It is vital to keep your Greyhound on a leash whenever it is outdoors, unless it is in a completely fenced-in area. NEVER trust it not to run.
2. You must keep it collared and said collar must bear identification at all times.
3. If your Greyhound should become lost, you must contact GPA-AZ or GPA - AZ's approved vet immediately.
4. If you should ever decide you cannot/do not want to keep your Greyhound, you must notify GPA-AZ before taking any action. You may not give your dog away to anyone else without GPA-AZ consent, nor can you turn it over to a pound or other humane shelter.
5. You must agree to keep your Greyhound as a pet and never attempt to use it for breeding, pari-mutuel racing or laboratory research.
6. All fosters for GPA-AZ are made with the understanding that the pet will be maintained as a house pet.

Privacy Statement: Your privacy is very important to us. Greyhound Pets of America respects your concerns about maintaining strict privacy. Any information that you divulge to us is kept in confidence, and used only to help determine the suitability of a Greyhound fostering by your household. We also use various forms of the data for mailing information to you about us, and also for fund raising efforts by our group. We do not provide this information to anyone else unless you give us permission. We do not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose mailing lists or other personally identifiable information to anyone outside our organization. On occasion we are asked by an outside source to provide the names of our fosters. We do not share such names or other identifying information unless you specifically authorize us to do so. We do not give out information regarding the kennel, trainer or owner of the Greyhound being fostered unless the kennel, trainer or owner has granted such permission.

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I/We have read and understand the Foster Requirements and agree to abide by them. I/We also understand the Privacy Policy for all foster families. If I/We qualify and receive a Greyhound from GPA-AZ, I/We will accept full responsibility for the Greyhound its care. I/We certify by our submission of this form that all of the information on this application is true and correct.