| The Adoption Process |
This is very simple
In the first instance either fill in the pre-homecheck questionnaire and send it to us or ring
Jan on 07925 384 477 and give us the details over the phone if you'd prefer. If you
have to leave a message he will call you back as soon as he can. Don't forget to leave your
contact details. Click here to access a copy of the questionnaire and once you have filled
it in, click the submit button. We will contact you within a day or so. This just gives us some
basic information from you to help us find you the right dog. Make sure your contact
details are correct so we can get in touch with you. You do not need to have an email
address to fill in this form.
The North West RGT comes to visit every home that would like to adopt one of our dogs.
This helps us find out about you and aids us to find exactly the right dog to match your
circumstances. It is also your chance to find out about us and ask any questions you may
have. We will need to find out some information such as your address, if you have children,
are there any other pets and how long would the dog be left for. We will check your garden
to ensure it is safe and there are no escape routes etc. It is an important time for you to
ask any questions and to feel sure you want to go ahead with committing to owning a
greyhound. If we all feel everything is in place and the time is right you will be invited to
come to our kennels to meet the dogs and hopefully find one of them their forever home!!
Just a polite note to ask if you do make an appointment to see the dogs, and cannot make it
for whatever reason, we would really appreciate it if you could just phone Jan on 07925
384 477 to let us know as we come to the kennels to specifically meet you. It is no
problem if you do need to cancel but phoning would be appreciated. Unfortunately, you do
have to make an appointment with Jan to see the dogs as they are cared for at a private
boarding kennels. We are not there all the time as everyone in the branch is a volunteer and
will be coming to the kennels especially to meet you. We appreciate your understanding!
In the first instance either fill in the pre-homecheck questionnaire and send it to us or ring
Jan on 07925 384 477 and give us the details over the phone if you'd prefer. If you
have to leave a message he will call you back as soon as he can. Don't forget to leave your
contact details. Click here to access a copy of the questionnaire and once you have filled
it in, click the submit button. We will contact you within a day or so. This just gives us some
basic information from you to help us find you the right dog. Make sure your contact
details are correct so we can get in touch with you. You do not need to have an email
address to fill in this form.
The North West RGT comes to visit every home that would like to adopt one of our dogs.
This helps us find out about you and aids us to find exactly the right dog to match your
circumstances. It is also your chance to find out about us and ask any questions you may
have. We will need to find out some information such as your address, if you have children,
are there any other pets and how long would the dog be left for. We will check your garden
to ensure it is safe and there are no escape routes etc. It is an important time for you to
ask any questions and to feel sure you want to go ahead with committing to owning a
greyhound. If we all feel everything is in place and the time is right you will be invited to
come to our kennels to meet the dogs and hopefully find one of them their forever home!!
Just a polite note to ask if you do make an appointment to see the dogs, and cannot make it
for whatever reason, we would really appreciate it if you could just phone Jan on 07925
384 477 to let us know as we come to the kennels to specifically meet you. It is no
problem if you do need to cancel but phoning would be appreciated. Unfortunately, you do
have to make an appointment with Jan to see the dogs as they are cared for at a private
boarding kennels. We are not there all the time as everyone in the branch is a volunteer and
will be coming to the kennels especially to meet you. We appreciate your understanding!
When re homing a greyhound from the Retired Greyhound Trust you will receive a free
collar, lead and muzzle and 4 weeks free 'petplan' insurance - don't forget, as with all
insurance, there will be an excess to pay and a 14 day exclusion on any illnesses/ pre
existing injuries to prevent folk taking out insurance when something actually happens or a
pet is suddenly diagnosed with a long term illness, Have your pet insured before this
happens! (It is in the small print but we like to make you aware of this).
All of the NWRGT dogs are microchipped, neutered, fully vaccinated, wormed and flea
treated and have received a dental if recommended by a veterinary surgeon. You will have
access to our post re-homing team so we are on hand even when you have taken the dog if
you have any problems at all. Just ring us - we will help!
The costs of re homing a dog are listed below
Wormer's - £4.00
Flea treatment - £5.00
Microchipping - £10.00
Vaccinations (1st and 2nd Vacc) - £60
Neutering - £90
Dental (if required) - £160 (and can be much more if teeth have to be extracted)
This all adds up to a staggering £329 which is why your donations are so important to us.
This does not include kennelling fees or food costs as the amount varies per dog depending
on how long they stay with us. Also, some dogs come into the charity needing veterinary care
too so it is with your continued support that we can carry out our work.
We do ask for a donation of £100, which is in line with most rescue centres, to help us with
the care of dogs in our kennels. Please note that we DO NOT have the facility to accept
the donation via card: it is cash or cheque only - sorry!!
Thank you!
collar, lead and muzzle and 4 weeks free 'petplan' insurance - don't forget, as with all
insurance, there will be an excess to pay and a 14 day exclusion on any illnesses/ pre
existing injuries to prevent folk taking out insurance when something actually happens or a
pet is suddenly diagnosed with a long term illness, Have your pet insured before this
happens! (It is in the small print but we like to make you aware of this).
All of the NWRGT dogs are microchipped, neutered, fully vaccinated, wormed and flea
treated and have received a dental if recommended by a veterinary surgeon. You will have
access to our post re-homing team so we are on hand even when you have taken the dog if
you have any problems at all. Just ring us - we will help!
The costs of re homing a dog are listed below
Wormer's - £4.00
Flea treatment - £5.00
Microchipping - £10.00
Vaccinations (1st and 2nd Vacc) - £60
Neutering - £90
Dental (if required) - £160 (and can be much more if teeth have to be extracted)
This all adds up to a staggering £329 which is why your donations are so important to us.
This does not include kennelling fees or food costs as the amount varies per dog depending
on how long they stay with us. Also, some dogs come into the charity needing veterinary care
too so it is with your continued support that we can carry out our work.
We do ask for a donation of £100, which is in line with most rescue centres, to help us with
the care of dogs in our kennels. Please note that we DO NOT have the facility to accept
the donation via card: it is cash or cheque only - sorry!!
Thank you!
