MoKan Greyhound Adoption wants both the Greyhound and the foster home to be happy. It is our goal to make the best possible match between the Greyhound and foster home.

Note: If there is more than one adult in the household, each person must complete the information below.

Our adoption program supports the racing industry. Please consider this before applying to foster.

Before completing the Foster Application, please download and review the Foster Manual.

Foster Manual

Foster Home Applicant First Name

Foster Home Applicant Last Name

E-mail

Phone

Type

Home
Cell

Address 1

Address 2

City

State

Zip

Applicant Age

Under 20 years old
21 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
51 - 60
61 - 70
Over 70 years old

Occupation

Employer

Employer Address

Employer City, State & Zip

Work Phone

May we contact you at work?

When is the best time to call?

Co-Applicant First Name

Co-Applicant Last Name

Co-Applicant E-mail

Co-Applicant Phone

Type

Home
Cell

Co-Applicant Address 1

Co-Applicant Address 2

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Co-Applicant City

Co-Applicant State

Co-Applicant Zip

Co-Applicant Age

Under 20 Years Old
21 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
51 - 60
61 - 70
Over 70 Years Old

Co-Applicant Occupation

Co-Applicant Employer

Co-Applicant Employer Address

Co-Applicant Employer City, State & Zip

Co-Applicant Work Phone

May we contact co-applicant at work?

When is the best time to call?

About You and Your Family

In which type of area do you live?

Rural
Suburb
City
Other

Total number of adults living in the home?

Total number of children living in the home?

Names and ages* of children living in the home?

*Please note that if you have children under the age of 13, you will be required to read “How to Live with Kids and Dogs...Without Losing Your Mind” by Colleen Pelar. We do not typically adopt to families with children under the age of 5 that do not have a fence but, we will consider these adoptions on a case-by-case basis.

Names and ages of children/grandchildren that regularly visit?

Are your children/grandchildren knowledgeable about pets?

Are there any family members unsteady on their feet or who have special needs using assistance such as a wheelchair or walker?

If yes, please explain:

Have you or your family ever seen or met a Greyhound?

If you’ve owned a Greyhound previously, what program did you adopt from?

City and state of program?

Where did you hear about our program?

Are you currently fostering for another adoption program?

Are all applicants and family members in total agreement with fostering a retired racing greyhound?

About Your Home

In which type of home do you live?

House
Apartment
Condo
Townhouse
Mobile Home

Do you own or rent?

Own
Rent

If in an apartment or a homeowners association, do you have written permission for a large dog over 55 pounds?

Please provide permission document from landlord or Homeowner's Association here:

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How many interior stairs are in your home?

How many exterior stairs are in your home?

Do you have a fenced yard?

Are any fence repairs/alterations needed?

How high is the fence at the lowest point?

Approximate size of fenced yard?

Do you have a swimming pool?

Is there a lake, pond or river in or near your yard?

Are there currently other DOGS in your household?

Please list the CURRENT pets in your household

Type (cat, dog, etc.) and breed of current pet 1:

Is current pet 1 spayed or neutered?

Is current pet 1 male or female?

Male
Female

Size?

Age?

Personality type?

Shy
Aggressive
Dominant
Friendly
Submissive

Are vaccinations up to date?

Does current pet 1 live primarily:

Inside
Outside

Type (cat, dog, etc.) and breed of current pet 2:

Is current pet 2 spayed or neutered?

Is current pet 2 male or female?

Male
Female

Size?

Age?

Personality type?

Shy
Aggressive
Dominant
Friendly
Submissive

Are vaccinations up to date?

Does current pet 2 live primarily:

Inside
Outside

List additional CURRENT pets here:

Please list the PREVIOUS pets in your household

Have there been previous pets in your household?

Type (cat, dog, etc.) and breed of PREVIOUS pet 1:

Was previous pet 1 spayed or neutered?

Did previous pet 1 live primarily?

Inside
Outside

Size of previous pet 1?

Years owned?

What happened to pet and at what age?

Type (cat, dog, etc.) and breed of PREVIOUS pet 2:

Was previous pet 2 spayed or neutered?

Years owned?

Did previous pet 2 live primarily?

Inside
Outside

Size of pet 2?

Years owned?

What happened to pet and at what age?

List additional PREVIOUS pets here:

On a scale of 1-5, please rate your level of dog experience:

5 (extremely experienced)
4
3 (moderately experienced)
2
1 (not very experienced)

Your Lifestyle

Does your family anticipate any major lifestyle changes in the next 12 months?

If yes, what type?

What is the activity level in your household?

Quiet
Moderately Active
Active
Very Active

What are the hours that an adult is home during the day?

How many hours per day will your Greyhound be left alone?

Are there any rooms your foster Greyhound will not be allowed in?

Where will your foster Greyhound sleep at night?

Your Veterinarian - this information is for reference purposes only. Foster dogs must be seen by our preferred veterinarians unless approval has been given.

Practice Name

Veterinarian Name

Veterinarian Address

Veterinarian Phone

How long has your veterinarian been treating your pet(s)?

I understand that my foster dog must only be seen by MoKan approved veterinarians?

Please List Two References

Reference 1 Name:

Reference 1 Address:

Reference 1 Phone Number:

Reference 2 Name:

Reference 2 Address:

Reference 2 Phone Number:

All reading age members of the family have read the foster manual and understand and agree to our policies?

Do you agree to always keep your foster dog on a leash or within a fully fenced area?

Do you agree to crate your foster dog when you cannot supervise him/her?

Do all family members agree to keep the foster dog off of the furniture?

Do all family members agree to contact the lost dog hot line immediately if the dog should get out?

Do all family members understand that MoKan Greyhound Adoption will not be responsible for damage to household items or other animals in the home?

Do all family members understand and agree to our medical policy for foster dogs?

Do you agree to contact the Foster Coordinator weekly either by phone or e-mail to give updates on your foster dog?

Do you agree to promptly answer a questionnaire on how your Greyhound is doing?

Do you understand that you have 14 days to decide to adopt your foster dog?

Comments about your application?

Our Impact This Year

Total Dogs Adopted

899
Dogs Adopted in 2026

9
Volunteer Hours in 2026

56
Adoption Events in 2026

6

Foster Home Application

About You and Your Family

About Your Home

Please list the CURRENT pets in your household

Please list the PREVIOUS pets in your household

Your Lifestyle

Your Veterinarian - this information is for reference purposes only. Foster dogs must be seen by our preferred veterinarians unless approval has been given.

Please List Two References

Our Impact This Year