Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc.

Thank you for your interest in adopting a greyhound! Greyhounds make wonderful pets and will give you many years of love and devotion. Adopting a greyhound is a serious responsibility requiring a long-term commitment. GALT's adoption application has been designed to evaluate potential adopters to ensure that each person who adopts a greyhound is not only aware of that responsibility, but also to address the suitability and permanence of each greyhound placed in a home.

Application

Please read the application thoroughly and consider your responses carefully - this is an important step towards adoption.

Adoption applications will not be considered unless they are complete and the $75.00 adoption application deposit has been paid. Applicants must be 21 or over.

You can pay the deposit online by going to the Adoption Application Deposit item in the GreytStore. This will give you a Confirmation Number that you will need to include on your adoption application, or you can mail an application to GALT with a check or money order for $75. $25 of the deposit is non-refundable, and all of it applies to the adoption donation fee.

Online Application Print Application

Online applications can be processed more quickly, please use the online application if possible. If you need to use the printable application, please mail it with your deposit to:

Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc.
3400 Carlisle St #310
Dallas, TX 75204-1265

Greyhounds on Injured Reserve are not available for applications or appointments until they are recovered and made available for adoption. GALT's non-refundable tax-deductible adoption donation fee is $350 for all greyhounds under 7 years, $275 for greyhounds 7 to 9 years, and $225 for greyhounds age 10 and up. The remainder of the adoption fee donation is due when the greyhound is adopted. Your adoption donation allows GALT to help the next greyhound! GALT's average cost per greyhound is over $500.00 - read more in the Adoption FAQ about what we do for our dogs. Not all adoption groups offer the high quality medical procedures that GALT does. Be informed before your adopt.

GALT greyhounds are delivered to their homes with their medical history, implanted microchip, a greyhound martingale collar, a leash, a muzzle, a belly band (for boys), a dental care start-up kit, and additional informational material.

Is a Greyhound Right For You?

Are you ready to adopt a dog? Have you thought about:

How long your dog would be home alone?
Providing regular and emergency health care?
How much food they'll require?
Where you'll leave them when you go out of town?
What other pets or family members they'll need to get along with?
What age dog will fit best with your lifestyle?
What activities do you want to do with your dog?
What kind of dog personality will make the best match?

Is a greyhound the right dog for you?

See below and check out the Greyhound FAQ for more detailed information.

Greyhounds weigh 55 to 85 pounds and stand between 24 to 30 inches at the shoulder
Greyhounds have short coats
Greyhounds come in almost any color
Greyhounds do not need a lot of exercise
Greyhounds are not very vocal
Greyhounds are laid-back and do not make good watchdogs
Greyhounds must be indoor pets

Unless you have previously owned a greyhound or currently have a greyhound or other large dog, GALT does not recommend that families with children under five years of age adopt a greyhound.

Adoption

Application

Is a Greyhound Right For You?

Are you ready to adopt a dog? Have you thought about:

Is a greyhound the right dog for you?

Recommended Reading

Greyhound Specific Books and Guides

General Dog Books