{"id":30,"date":"2020-10-17T20:20:18","date_gmt":"2020-10-17T20:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpatristate.org\/wordpress\/?page_id=30"},"modified":"2023-09-10T17:27:31","modified_gmt":"2023-09-10T17:27:31","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gpatristate.org\/index.php\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"30\" class=\"elementor elementor-30\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-34615369 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"34615369\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5509f248\" data-id=\"5509f248\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-445382e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"445382e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":225,\"width\":484,\"height\":322,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"className\":\"is-style-rounded\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-558 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/gpatristate.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/376575985_815708093617332_1065145382294840548_n-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gpatristate.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/376575985_815708093617332_1065145382294840548_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gpatristate.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/376575985_815708093617332_1065145382294840548_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gpatristate.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/376575985_815708093617332_1065145382294840548_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gpatristate.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/376575985_815708093617332_1065145382294840548_n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gpatristate.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/376575985_815708093617332_1065145382294840548_n-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"medium\",\"style\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"#055903\"}}} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color: #055903;\"><strong>Why Adopt A Greyhound?<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"textColor\":\"black\",\"fontSize\":\"normal\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">Giving a retired racer a forever home can be a rewarding experience for almost everyone. Greyhounds begin their lives like no other breed, destined to be raised in the racing environment. They are very competitive athletes yet gentle and sensitive by nature, making them wonderful canine companions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"medium\",\"style\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"#055903\"}}} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color: #055903;\"><strong>What Literature Is Available On Greyhounds?<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"textColor\":\"black\",\"fontSize\":\"normal\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">To help individuals and families determine if a Greyhound is right for them, GPA Tri-State requires applicants read at least one of the following books. Many local libraries have a variety of Greyhound books or they are available through local bookstores and online. Adopting the Retired Racing Greyhound by Cynthia A. Branigan<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/smile.amazon.com\/Guide-Adopting-Ex-Racing-Greyhound-Carolyn\/dp\/0793818877\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=The+Guide+to+Adopting+an+Ex-Racing+Greyhound&amp;qid=1603041297&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/smile.amazon.com\/Guide-Adopting-Ex-Racing-Greyhound-Carolyn\/dp\/0793818877\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=The+Guide+to+Adopting+an+Ex-Racing+Greyhound&amp;qid=1603041297&amp;sr=8-1\">The Guide to Adopting an Ex-Racing Greyhound<\/a><\/em> by Carolyn Raeke <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/smile.amazon.com\/Retired-Racing-Greyhounds-Dummies-Livingood\/dp\/0764552767\/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Retired+Racing+Greyhounds+for+Dummies&amp;qid=1603041324&amp;sr=8-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/smile.amazon.com\/Retired-Racing-Greyhounds-Dummies-Livingood\/dp\/0764552767\/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Retired+Racing+Greyhounds+for+Dummies&amp;qid=1603041324&amp;sr=8-2\">Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies<\/a><\/em> by Lee Livingood <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Families with children under the age of ten (10) are also required to read <em><a href=\"https:\/\/smile.amazon.com\/s?k=Living+With+Kids+and+Dogs+Without+Losing+Your+Mind&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/smile.amazon.com\/s?k=Living+With+Kids+and+Dogs+Without+Losing+Your+Mind&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss\">Living With Kids and Dogs Without Losing Your Mind<\/a><\/em> by Colleen Pelar.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"medium\",\"style\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"#055903\"}}} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color: #055903;\"><strong>What Does It Cost To Adopt A Greyhound?<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"textColor\":\"black\",\"fontSize\":\"normal\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">A fee of $300 is required which goes towards fostering expenses including the costs incurred for spaying or neutering, dental, heartworm check and preventative, parasite testing\/treatment and vaccinations as necessary. Adopters receive an adoption manual, martingale collar and leash set, GPA ID tag and turnout muzzle with their adopted Greyhound.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"medium\",\"style\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"#055903\"}}} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color: #055903;\"><strong>How Long Is The Adoption Process?<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"textColor\":\"black\",\"fontSize\":\"normal\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">In general, after an adoption application is received, it is processed within 2 to 4 weeks. Availability of Greyhounds from the groups we work with along with specifics that the family may be looking for can have an effect on the time it takes to find just the right Greyhound for your home.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"medium\",\"style\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"#055903\"}}} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color: #055903;\"><strong>Are Greyhounds Good With Children?<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"textColor\":\"black\",\"fontSize\":\"normal\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">The answer is both yes and no! Greyhounds are generally very tolerant of children, but remember they are canines. As with any breed of dog, small children must be taught respect for pets and must always be supervised when they are interacting with any Greyhound. GPA Tri-State will make every effort possible to match lifestyles to the personality of the Greyhound but the ultimate responsibility for a successful transition into the home rests with the human family members.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"normal\",\"style\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"#055903\"}}} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-normal-font-size\" style=\"color: #055903;\"><em>Families with children under the age of ten (10) are required to have a completely fenced area with direct access from an exterior door.<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"medium\",\"style\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"#055903\"}}} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color: #055903;\"><strong>Can Greyhounds Be Trusted Off Lead?<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"textColor\":\"black\",\"fontSize\":\"normal\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">The short answer is NEVER! 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