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  Greyhound adoption - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Greyhound Pets of America[1] was established in 1987 for the purpose of finding homes for ex-racing greyhounds and educating the public on the suitability and availability of greyhounds as pets.
David Wolf, who founded the National Greyhound Adoption Program (NGAP) in 1989, is a very controversial figure in the greyhound adoption community, and is one of the most outspoken critics of the greyhound racing industry.
The adoption group generally pays for the veterinarian bills and food for the dogs in their care, while allowing the foster "parents" to train the dog and provide its day-to-day needs.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Greyhound_adoption   (1498 words)

  
 adoptgreyhound.asp
Greyhounds are one of the oldest pure breeds known to man. In fact, an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic bears a striking resemblance to the modern greyhound.
The Arabs so admired the greyhound that it was the only dog permitted to share their tents and ride atop their camels, and only the birth of a son outranked the birth of a greyhound.
Because greyhounds have been bred to scan the horizon and run after anything that moves and because retired greyhounds have no knowledge of hazards such as traffic, barbed wire, or wild animals, they do need to be exercised on a leash unless they are in an entirely enclosed area.
www.gulfgreyhound.com /adoptagreyhound.asp   (752 words)

  
 Greyhound Adoption
Through active programs designed to place retired greyhounds into homes as pets, thousands of families across the country have discovered what the greyhound trainers have known all along: That the greyhound's “heart” beats on long after his racing days are through.
Gentle with children, eager to please, and affectionate with one and all, the greyhound is the perfect pet and companion.
Greyhounds placed as pets will be spayed or neutered, brought up to date on all appropriate shots and vaccinations, and will undergo a thorough health examination by a licensed veterinarian.
www.dairylandgreyhoundpark.com /adoption.asp   (388 words)

  
 Greyhound adoption
Greyhounds are not jumpers, but the Bensons found out the hard way that Kelly could scale their backyard fence.
John said while greyhounds are not for everyone, the dogs are amazingly friendly and gentle.
The Greyhound Protection League says about 30,000 racing greyhounds bred in the United States are killed each year because they are no longer -- or were never -- fast enough to win at the track.
www.sunnews.com /news/suburbs/berea/greyhoundadoption.htm   (876 words)

  
 :: Welcome to Greyhound Adoption of Ohio (GAO, Inc.)! ::
Greyhound Adoption of Ohio is the largest (based on number of dogs placed) and oldest (based on incorporation date) greyhound adoption organization in the state of Ohio.
If you're not sure that greyhound adoption is right for you and would like to simply visit greyhounds first, you're welcome to call and set up an appointment to visit the dogs at the kennel or you may attend one of our periodic “open houses”.
Greyhounds have never been alone and, while they can do fine as an only dog, if you have no other dogs at home, your new greyhound will be much happier if he or she has a friend.
www.greyhoundadoptionofoh.org   (1161 words)

  
 Greyhound Adoption Program   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
The International Encyclopedia of Dogs puts forward the theory that 'greyhound' is derived from 'gazehound', descriptive of the dog's sharp eyesight.
The ability of the Greyhound to hunt deer, fox or hare for sport directed his future with the wealthy classes.
He crossed his dogs with English Lurchers for attention and teachableness and with the Italian Greyhound to increase delicacy of the skin, lightness of frame and speed of motion.
www.gapnsw.org.au /modules.php?name=History   (559 words)

  
 Greyhound Adoption - Online Tips Greyhound Adoption   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
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Greyhound Adoption League Picnic 1999 On Sunday, September 26, 1999, the Guild attended a picnic and chili cook-off held by the Greyhound Adoption League in Tucson.
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www.dialadoption.com /greyhoundadoption   (1685 words)

  
 GREYHOUND ANGELS ADOPTION
Greyhounds are pack animals and they bond very quickly with their new pack, your family.
To adopt a greyhound and return them would break their heart and spirit, after all you have rejected them.
It is because of you that we continue to place greyhounds in their forever homes and bring in newly retired racers looking for their retirement couch.
www.greyhoundangelsadoption.com   (1207 words)

  
 Greyhound Rescue & Adoption, Judy's Greyhound Gifts
All greyhound owners and greyhound lovers will be able to find something here that they will love.
You will also find a link to the Greyhound Project that will help you find a retired racing greyhound adoption group that will be located close to you.
Greyhound Rescue and Adoption of KY, Inc. has a new venture to Raise money for the Greyhounds.
www.adoptagreyhound.com   (205 words)

  
 Recycled Racers Greyhound Adoption of Colorado.
All Racing Greyhounds are purebred dogs which are registered through the NGA (National Greyhound Association).
Greyhounds in our adoption program have their health checked, are spayed or neutered, have their rabies vaccination updated and receive a dental cleaning prior to adoption.
Each Greyhound comes with a plastic kennel muzzle, buckle collar and a Recycled Racers ID tag with our phone number and an ID number that is unique to each individual Greyhound in our database.
www.recycledracers.org   (522 words)

  
 Greyhound Rescue Groups in the UK - Welcome / Home
We are a collection of unpaid individuals trying to save Greyhounds by donating a free Internet presence to ANY non-profit making organisation or charity for Greyhound rescue in the UK.
Sorry, but we have had to remove the forum and poll as these were two of the ways the hackers got in (by having exposed writable data files), we hope to put a new (and hopefully better) forum in place in the future.
Click on About Greyhounds from the Main Menu, for reference information on what greyhounds and lurchers are, how to look after them, a bit about how racing is organised, and what to expect when you adopt.
www.greyhoundrescue.co.uk   (359 words)

  
 Greyhound Adoption of Greater Rochester NY
Greyhound Adoption of Greater Rochester NY 5217 Maxwell Road
Greyhound Adoption of Greater Rochester, NY, is a racing neutral non-profit 501(C)(3) all volunteer organization.
We believe every greyhound retired from racing deserves the chance for a real home and loving family.
www.greyhoundadopt.org   (124 words)

  
 Greyhounds Unlimited Greyhound Adoption
Greyhounds Unlimited is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization with no paid staff.
Your support is always needed and greytly appreciated, especially by the hounds.
Cash donations are always welcome, and 100% of all donations support the ongoing needs of the greyhounds in GU's care.
www.greyhoundsunlimited.org   (78 words)

  
 Virginia Greyhound Adoption
It would be our pleasure to introduce you and your family to the joys of owning a greyhound and we pledge to lead you through the adoption process and educate you in a non-intrusive, respectful, and professional manner.
Virginia Greyhound Adoption is dedicated to finding safe and loving homes for retired racing greyhounds, offering continual support to our adopters and members, and ensuring the health and well being of all retired racers.
Whether you wish to adopt your first greyhound or are thinking about adding another to your family, VAGA has hounds available here in Northern Virginia that are waiting for their forever home.
www.virginiagreyhounds.org   (528 words)

  
 Greyhound Adoption California Greyhound Rescue
It happened that the Greyhound rescue group had just saved another Greyhound from the pound, 40 minutes before he was to be destroyed.
Six months later the Greyhound rescue group asked us if we would keep a pair, Topsy and Julie, who were being returned by their owners.
When the Greyhound group said they didn't think the two could be placed together, we decided to make room for two more.
www.greyhoundbark.org   (400 words)

  
 Lake Erie Greyhound Rescue
LEGR’s main purposes are to promote and facilitate adoption of Greyhounds when their racing careers end, and to educate the public about Greyhounds and what wonderful companions they are.
There are a number of Greyhound adoptions group in northeast Ohio, and they all have different priorities and adoption procedures.
Please realize that we are all volunteers and are busy with adoption group responsibilites, jobs and personal lives, and don’t apply to several groups at a time to see who gets back to you first.
greyhound.marinar.com   (399 words)

  
 Greyhound Adoption Service Home Page
Greyhound Adoption Service is operated totally by volunteers and depends on fundraising and donations for its operating expenses.
Before placement, greyhounds adopted from Greyhound Adoption Service receive a veterinary exam, heartworm test, rabies shot, distemper/parvo inoculation, routine worming, flea dip and are spayed or neutered.
Greyhound Adoption Service makes a special effort to place the right dog with the right family or person.
www.greycanine.com   (329 words)

  
 Welcome from Heart of Texas Greyhound Adoption, Inc.
H.O.T. was formed for the purpose of rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of Greyhounds.
Although the majority of Greyhounds acquired by H.O.T. are retired racers, we are committed to helping ANY Greyhounds in need, and we welcome anyone with a similar "pro-Greyhound" attitude.
H.O.T. is a member of the Texas Greyhound Association working for the welfare of Texas Greyhounds.
www.heartoftexasgreyhounds.com   (459 words)

  
 indexgra
Greyhound Relocation and Adoption will provide private families the opportunity to visit our facilities and socialize with the Greyhounds available for adoption.
There is no need to wait months for your pet; we usually have 15 to 40 beautiful Greyhounds awaiting for their forever homes.
Retired racing Greyhounds usually range from two to five years of age, but occasionally we may have some older or younger dogs who are in need of a family to love.
www.gracanada.com   (288 words)

  
 Adoption Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Both of these decisions can be very difficult for many people because it may be right for some of you while for others it may be the wrong thing to do.
This is something which only you can decide because either side of an adoption is something you really have to search your heart before you go through with it regardless if you are wanting to adopt or you are wanting to give up your child for someone else to raise.
It is just unbelievable how many illegal adoption agencies are out there and this could turn out to me nothing less than a nightmare for you and your family.
www.adoption-guide.com /greyhound-rescue-adoption   (546 words)

  
 Compassion for Greyhounds -- Michigan's Greyhound Adoption Specialist
Compassion for Greyhounds was founded in May of 2003 for the sole purpose of educating the public about the true personality of the greyhound breed.
In addition to the above mentioned goals, Compassion for Greyhounds has taken on the mission to unite all greyhound adoption organizations for this same purpose, as well as to assist greyhounds in finding groups to help them get home.
Compassion for Greyhounds is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and is registered with the state of Michigan.
www.compassionforgreyhounds.org   (243 words)

  
 Adoption Greyhound
Greyhound Pets of America is the largest non-profit greyhound adoption group, and since it opened...
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We are one of the newest Greyhound Adoption organizations in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
www.adoptionshelp.com /adoption12   (629 words)

  
 Greyhound Adoption: Greyhound Adoption   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Non-profit organization devoted to placement and adoption of retired racing Greyhounds.
Read about the steps to adoption and view pictures and descriptions of available greyhounds from a volunteer greyhound adoption group in Chappells, South Carolina.
Greyhound Adoption Kennel in North Fort Myers, Florida post pictures of dogs needing loving homes.
greyhound-adoption-e.blogspot.com /2006/04/greyhound-adoption.html   (251 words)

  
 Southern Alberta Greyhound Adoption & Association
Greyhound Lover's Net Ring is owned by Southern Alberta Greyhound Association.
Southern Alberta Greyhound Association is where Greyhound adoption is so much more than just placing Greyhounds in adoptive homes.
All Greyhounds adopted through SAGA are born and bred as National Greyhound Association, Greyhounds.
www.sagaa.org   (518 words)

  
 Greyhound Adoption League, Tucson, Arizona GAL... where retired racing greyhounds are adopted to their forever homes
where retired racing greyhounds are adopted to their forever homes
Welcome to Greyhound Adoption League, located in sunny Tucson, Arizona.
GAL is here to support the retired racing greyhound by adopting them to people with a warm couch and big heart to share with these gentle creatures.
www.galgreyhounds.com   (65 words)

  
 Southeastern Greyhound Club - Atlanta, Georgia - Home
The Southeastern Greyhound Club’s by-laws declare that our purpose is two-fold: to provide Greyhound owners with a variety of ways to have fun with their Greyhounds, and to promote the breed by spreading the word about what wonderful pets Greyhounds make.
The Southeastern Greyhound Club (SEGC) was founded in 1992 by a group of owners of AKC-registered Greyhounds bred for the show ring.
GPA is a tax-exempt, non-profit corporation founded in 1987 for the purpose of finding homes for ex-racing greyhounds and educating the public on the suitability and availability of greyhounds as pets, and is the largest non-profit greyhound adoption group, adopting over 65,000 greyhounds into loving homes since its founding.
www.greyhoundadoption.org   (509 words)

  
 Puget Sound Greyhound Adoption
If you're interested, please send Elizabeth an email with your location, contact info, how many dogs you have and how many you would be willing to care for, whether you're looking for pay or swap arrangements, as well as any special needs or restrictions.
PSGA supporter, foster dad, Greyhound owner and Loan Officer Drew Nichol has created special loan programs that offer discounts to Greyhound folks, with a generous donation to your favorite animal welfare group (hint, hint) at closing.
We are extremely careful to place the right hound in the right home, which helps the adoptive family and Greyhound adjust to the new addition and environment.
www.psgreyhounds.org   (1068 words)

  
 Greyhound Adoption Program
Assess the suitability as pets of Greyhounds accepted into the Program and to introduce and educate them to living in a family environment.
Our Greyhounds are all assessed for their behaviour around other dog breeds, including small dogs, and only those dogs we believe to be sociable in the community are rehomed.
The Greyhound Adoption Program is the only organisation in NSW authorised to issue the special green GAP collar, part of our campaign to change the archaic muzzling laws.
www.gapnsw.org.au   (749 words)

  
 Greyhound adoption   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
The adoption fee for a greyhound is $100 which includes a veterinarian.
Greyhound adoption is a wonderful and loving alternative to the usual options when the descision is made to greyhound adoption.
This Northern California Greyhound adoption organization is located in the San Francisco Bay area and is dedicated to finding loving and qualified homes for.
www.topdebt.com /greyhound-adoption.html   (330 words)

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