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they may have not gotten them from rescue. there are a lot of greyhound breeders. or they could have rescued themselves, straight off the track. Rescues that don't require fenced yards are actually the exception. A few small privately run rescues don't but most of the larger ones have extremely strict rules. Must have a fenced yard (though some will make exceptions a lot won't), no intact animals in the house (even a different species! Know someone turned down because her cat was intact. Medical issues that wouldn't allow the surgery), must have a clear vet record, home visits are a must, many want to talk to the trainer you usually work with, etc etc
Some rescue apps run 5+ pages. And then there is the contract which is generally pretty extensive as well.
I scanned NGAP's application real quick.
27. Is your yard completely fenced in? Yes No Fenced? Yes Type of fencing and height: Length and width of yard: Type of gate and lock: No gate If you do not have a fenced in yard, is there a fenced area nearby where you can regularly exercise your greyhound? Yes Please describe area: No exercise area nearby. Are you willing and able to leash-walk your greyhound 4 times a day? Yes No OR Are you willing and able to have your dog outside to play in a fenced area 4 times a day? Yes No NEVER PUT A GREYHOUND ON A CHAIN RUN! IT CAN LITERALLY BREAK ITS NECK!
Looks like, from reading, they don't require a fenced yard but do require that you keep the dog leashed at all times when not in a securely fenced area. Most likely, homes with fenced yards are going to get approved more easily since they recommend the dog be allowed to run several times a day.
Some rescue apps run 5+ pages. And then there is the contract which is generally pretty extensive as well.
I scanned NGAP's application real quick.
27. Is your yard completely fenced in? Yes No Fenced? Yes Type of fencing and height: Length and width of yard: Type of gate and lock: No gate If you do not have a fenced in yard, is there a fenced area nearby where you can regularly exercise your greyhound? Yes Please describe area: No exercise area nearby. Are you willing and able to leash-walk your greyhound 4 times a day? Yes No OR Are you willing and able to have your dog outside to play in a fenced area 4 times a day? Yes No NEVER PUT A GREYHOUND ON A CHAIN RUN! IT CAN LITERALLY BREAK ITS NECK!
Looks like, from reading, they don't require a fenced yard but do require that you keep the dog leashed at all times when not in a securely fenced area. Most likely, homes with fenced yards are going to get approved more easily since they recommend the dog be allowed to run several times a day.
did you end up getting your hound? We have 2 and have just added 3 chickens to our family. The chooks are in a secure run, its actually a dog run with chain link fence. The dogs like looking at them thru the fence but aren't fixated on them. I wouldnt trust them free range with the chooks tho they'd be dinner in seconds. BUT no dog is ever the same as the rest. Make sure you muzzle the dog just in case. 
