Homing Process
All dogs that are rehomed by SGS will be neutered (where possible), microchipped and will come with homing pack which will include a leather collar, a muzzle and 4 weeks free pet insurance.
If you are thinking about rehoming a greyhound or lurcher we suggest that you do as much research and reading as you can about the breed and what you need to know about rehoming a retired racing greyhound.
To help you with your reading we have some help sheets and a section of Frequently Asked Questions that may help you get started.
Application Form
The next step in the homing process is filling out an application form which can be downloaded here.
If you are having problems downloading the form please do not hesitate to email us and we can post you out an application or send it to you via email.
Homecheck
Once we have received your application form you will be called by a volunteer to arrange a suitable time for a homecheck. Homechecks allows SGS to meet you face to face, to make sure our dogs are going to be safe and to fully understand the environment and what kind of household you live in. These homechecks help SGS understand what dog would be suitable for you and help in matching up dogs to their new families.
Choosing your Dog
After a successful homecheck the Rehoming Co-ordinator will usually give you a call to discuss what type of dog would be suitable for you and possibly discuss dogs that are available for rehoming at that time. All dogs are assessed prior to rehoming so it is important to listen to the advice Scottish Greyhound Sanctuary has to offer in what dog we think would be suitable, or not.
We want you to bond with your dog so a meeting will be arranged when a suitable matches have been found and you will have the chance to walk and spend time with the dog before making any decisions. We want you to take your time in choosing your dog and not rush into anything. Owning any dog is a big decision and we want it to be the right dog for you and the right home for our dogs.
Follow-up
The Follow-up is a very important part of the adoption process. Once you have your new dog home the Follow-up Co-ordinator will be in touch to help you with any issues you come across, to give advice and help you settle your dog into your family as smoothly as possible.