The dogs are given de-worming medication and the necessary vaccinations (DHLPP, Rabies, Bordatella and Corona).
The hounds are given a basic, overall examination to check for obvious signs of illness. The dog at right is having its ears examined. They are taken to a veterinarian, if necessary.
The third cat is a "runner." With the greyhound firmly in hand, the cat is
released on one side of a home and allowed to run past the dog and up the
stairs. If the dog shows virtually no interest in the cat, he passes that
part of
the test. If he shows aggression or even strong interest, he fails.
The dog's reactions are observed by experienced GPA folks. Dogs which ignore the cat are considered cat tolerant or compatible. Those which express interest in the cat may be able to live with cats with training and under the right circumstances. Those which show aggression toward the cat will not be adopted out to homes with cats.