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David Alan Andrews - Newark Advocate

He was an avid Michigan fan and was a supporter of Greyhound Adoption and Rescue, leaving behind his greyhounds and Italian greyhounds. Hobbies included bowling and anything outdoors. A memorial service will be held at a later date which will be ...

Pets for adoption - The Oakland Press

Meet Lucky. He recently arrived from a track in Florida. Lucky is 6 years old and loves to cuddle. Call Greyheart Greyhound Rescue and Adoption at 866-438-4739 and check the Web site at www.greyheart.org . Meet Taz. He's a 9-month-old, 54-pound ...

Archive for March 2005 - The Spokesman-Review

... track betting on simulcasts of horse and dog races now conducted at the Coeur d’Alene Greyhound Park to move to another location in Kootenai County if the park’s owners sell the building or ... I think we need to encourage our farmers to ...

Groups and clubs - Medford Mail Tribune

ACCORDION CLUB: The Medford Accordion Club meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first Monday of the month at the Veterans Affairs Domiciliary, Building 239 Lower West, Highway 62, White City. Accordion players and fans of the instrument are invited to meet ...

Pet Calendar/MCAS Pet of the Week - Houston Community Newspapers

... while waiting for adoption ... Retired Greyhound Held from 1-3 p.m. the third Sunday of the month at Orvis in Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive. Call 713-667-3804 or visit www.gpahouston.org . Montgomery County Animal Shelter Offsite Adoptions ...

Doggy weekend at the Strong Museum of Play - Hornell Evening Tribune

Meet trained therapy dogs from Lollypop Farm’s Pet Assisted Therapy Program and retired racing greyhounds from Greyhound Adoption of Greater Rochester. Join in doggy sing-alongs and stories with Old Mother Hubbard from the famous nursery rhyme.

Paw Prints - Press & Sun-Bulletin

Females: Cockapoo, cream, 14 weeks; Lab mix, black, 9 months; beagle, tri-color, 3 years; terrier mix, black/white, 10 years. Males: Terrier mix, black/white, 14 weeks; boxer mix, black/white, 13 weeks; Jack Russell terrier, black/white, 7 months ...

Adopting a Dog - Associated Content

Every year, thousands of dogs in American shelters are put to sleep because there are no homes available for them. Many of us have lived our lives under the impression that dogs don't die in shelters any more because our local small town shelters ...

Pets & People - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Susan Mordigal and I are both New Englanders….she lives in Connecticut and I'm often at our family home on Cape Cod. We found one another on the internet and began a conversation about the healing power of pets. I fell in love with Cosmo from afar ...

Healing Stories - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Open Question: Why would a puppy farm have link to Greyhound adoption program on there website?

http://www.acabreederskennels.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=27 http://www.alv.org.au/storyarchive/0712puppy/cruel.phpDon't you worry, i don't like them either, and will not be getting a dog from a puppy farm more

Resolved Question: Greyhound Relocation and Adoption (GRA) in Mount Elgin, ON?

So I am looking into adopting a greyhound. Does anyone know anything about the GRA Organization? Are these dogs placed in foster homes at all? Other agencies I've looked at works with foster homes, but I don't think this one does. Does that make a big difference? Anyone have experience adopting from a greyhound organization in Ontario? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Thinking of adopting a greyhound - any advice?

I live in Philadelphia and the National Greyhound Adoption program is located here. I've heard that greyhounds make great apartment dogs because they're quite, docile, friendly, and don't need a lot of space - plus they must live indoors. Any advice you can give me or stories about greyhounds I might need to know?'quiet' not 'quite' lol more

Resolved Question: Do greyhounds make good pets? Are they loyal and affectionate? Do they need much exercise?

I am 14 years old, and my family are going to adopt a dog, as a companion for me. We already have a family cat (neutered male) who doesnt like me for some reason! I have seen so many greyhounds for adoption in shelters, and I really want to adopt one, as I would like a medium dog breed, but not like a labrador, which I thing could easily pull me over! Now, since I am at school from 7:30-4:30, no-one will be home for 8-9 hours a day, but only for 3 days a week. (my dad works the same time i'm at school on monday tuesday and wednesday, but thursday and friday he will be home by 1:00pm to let the dog out for the loo, and on the weekends the dog will go on a 2 hour walk in the park right next to my house. On week days, I would be able to walk the dog for 15-20 minutes in the morning, then 45 minutes after school, and play with it in the garden (it has 6' high fences all around) as long as it wants. But on the days no one will be home to let it out, would it be ok in a kennel in the garden? So it can go potty if it needs? Heres what it would look like, but a little bigger: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/1681954/Trail/searchtext>DOG+KENNEL.htm Would it be ok in there for say 9 hours a day, for 3 days a week? In winter it will of course have a dog coat, and a warm bed in the inside area. I figured since it's an x racer, it wouldnt mind? As its what its used to? What do you think? I know its not 100% ideal, but would you rather the dog being abused or put to sleep rather than live like this? Of course it would have toys and everything, i would spoil it with love :D more

Resolved Question: Greyhound adoption experiences.?

My husband and I have been looking into adopting a Greyhound for quite some time now. Recently we found out that one of our local race tracks will be shutting down at the end of the month so there will be a lot of them that need homes. We know a lot about them and just love the breed. They are really sweet dogs. I was wondering if anyone here has adopted a Greyhound and what there experience was like? We do have another dog that we adopted, he is a Corgi/Queensland heeler mix.Well expertise, you are an idiot. I have done all the research and know about the breed. I wanted to know personal experiences. AND dogs are adopted also. I will be reporting you.We have a really big fenced in yard.Thank you, lilly, cookie and walking lady, I think you just made up my mind. I am really excited now. more

Resolved Question: In a Dog adoption Process, They will be looking in around our house, to see if if the dog is compatible. BUT?

In a Dog adoption Process, They will be looking in around our house, to see if if the dog is compatible. But i dont understand what they are exactly looking for... we're going to adopt a greyhound(s). and so if you have been through this home-safe? thing. i would like to know what i should be worried about, and what their looking for? more

Resolved Question: Muzzles on PROPERLY de-sensitised Greyhounds - what is your opinion?

Sorry this is a bit long - so feel free to skip the details and answer the main question - or read on! I'm in Victoria, Australia, and only found out recently that in all Austalian States aside from VIC and QLD Greyhounds which have been properly re-trained for adoption by groups associated with the racing industry must still by law be muzzled in public. And even in these two states, Greyhounds who came from anywhere but GAP (Greyhound Adoption Program) must also be muzzled. I think we are the only country in the world (except Ireland) which still treats these dogs as vicious animals. My big boy can at least walk in public unmuzzled (and makes heaps of friends), but legally he can't run in off leash parks or down at the beach off his leash. My argument is that many people seeing the breed constantly muzzled are very wary when they meet one, however once they do meet them, they realise they are probably the most gentle dog around, most definately not snappy or vicious, and actually are better behaved than most other pet dogs in public. Mine has his own little fan club at the local school - at pick-up and drop off times I can barely see him through his crowd of admirers, many of these kids have told mum&dad that they want one just like him - this is good publicity - would mum and dad consider it if he was muzzled, would the kids have even been allowed to meet and pat him if he was - I doubt it. What I'd love to do is get a heap of replies to this question (hopefully positive ones) which I intend to print off and send to the various State polititians in the States where the dogs are treated like crimminals. Now I'm fully aware that they are bred to chase small animals, but the GAP trained dogs are quite gentle, and obviously if the dog passes the adoption tests, and is declared safe with other animals then why should they be treated differently other breeds which may have the genes to do other things - am I the only person who has been annoyed by Kelpies down at the park either rounding up the other dogs and riling them up with that mad stare they have, or been annoyed by those horrible snappy little white fluffy things which do their best to show they own the park by attacking bigger dogs, while the owners just laugh (until their darling is turned on by a dog that's had enough - then it's the rough big dog who is in trouble!). I guess I'm just trying to say that most GAP Greyhounds are terrific ambassators for the breed, and that the more people see them unmuzzled, the more they will be treated as good dogs - not vicious killers! Incidentally, I believe that once Victoria ammended the animals act to allow GAP dogs to be un-muzzled in public (they wear a special green collar to prove who they are), Greyhound adoption has tripled. This is due to most families being adverse to owning a dog which has to be muzzled to go for a walk, and the fantastic work done by GAP themselves in promoting the breed as a pet. Given that so many Greyhounds are bred for racing every year, this is a way to ensure less of them are euthanised (or worse) when deemed no good for racing. NO rants on the racing industry here please, not every trainer/owner is a bad one, and in fact, the ones who go to the bother of making sure the more ammenable dogs get into schemes like GAP should be held up as responsible ones, and not condemned wholesale.philosopher77: I agree will everything you say, and you are right - I shouldn't have a go at the others - I was just in such a snappy mood this morning because my Grey had just been attacked for about the 40th time by such a dog - many of which I believe warrant muzzles way more than a Grey. In truth many of these small dogs are perfectly well socialised, we regularly walk to school with one, a beautiful Westie who never goes for the big dogs - it's all about the owner really isn't it! more

Voting Question: i bought a greyhound from a breeder he was 8 weeks when i bought him he has lived with me for a year and a?

half and the other day my little dog bite him in the face so the greyhound grabbed the little dog and i had to break it up, as a panicked pet lover i didnt want the greyhound to kill my little one so i rushed to get rid of him and called greyhound adoption so they could find him a home. when they came and got my dog they made me sign him over to them. the next day i could stand myself for getting rid of him. and missed him so i asked for the dog back and they said no. i was not thinking clearly when i made the sudden move to get rid of him. is there any recourse that i have as to getting my dog back. in cti was cohearsed by the agency while under stress.to give up my dog i only called them to ask what i should do more

Voting Question: Tips on working with Greyhounds?

In a few days I will be starting my volunteering job with a Greyhound Dog Adoption Agency. I'm really excited. The only thing is that I've never worked with them before. I believe all dog breeds should be treated a little differently, some have special needs or quirks. Is there anything I should know/keep in mind when working with greyhounds? I've read up on them online (ex, they're apparently really gentle and eager to meet humans, and they're prone to adopt humans into their pack more easily than other breeds), but it would be great to get some answers/tips from people who've done this before. Share with me your greyhound knowledge! Haha. I'm really excited to work with such a beautiful, ancient breed and I'd love to hear your tips and advice! <3 more

Resolved Question: Any of you involved in animal rescue?

Do you focus on a particular breed? Is there a breed(s) you feel is most needy in terms of adoption/rescue? I'm in pit bull rescue and I think the most needy breeds are pit bulls and greyhounds.Bee - I meant that greyhounds are in need of good homes because so many get retired from the track after a few years and then they need folks to take them in. I think they ought to be easy to place, too, because they have lovely temperaments and, contrary to popular belief, are couch potatoes. It's harder to adopt out older dogs, though. Most people want a puppy or adolescent. Greys are usually retired after 3-6 years of racing. I suppose I should add that senior dogs in general are a needy bunch.Stand By - Agreed on doxies. They are given up by owners quite frequently and they're one of my favorite breeds as I grew up with them. more

Resolved Question: Is everyone blind to what happens in the greyhound industry! 1000s killed each week, good healthy dogs! Shame?

The only thing these dogs did wrong was to not run fast enough for the trainers. The Grey Hound Adoption program finds homes for a minute amount of these dogs. The others are killed on mass. Such a lot of fuss over a few jump horses that die. The greyhound industry slaughters 100s a day and nothing is done! They are allowed to be bred in huge numbers with most bound for mass burial at a young age. Shame on this industry. more

Resolved Question: How to locate a GOOD greyhound adoption facility?

I have about a year before i will be adopting one and I asked on here earlier if a greyhound or a great dane would be better for me and so far the greyhound wins (my lifelong dream anyways). I need to know what to look for when Im seeking an adoption agency. I live in southwest Va (near the bristol, TN/VA line). I found what I think to be a great rescue facility in winston salem, NC [www.getagreyhound.com] but there are also several other local ones within a few hours drive and I'm not sure which is the best or what to consider. I know they all charge about $250 adoption fee, so that doesn't matter. I've checked out the applications of several sites and they seem thorough and like they really care about the dogs but is there anything else i should look for? The site i listed above was passed onto me by a lady at the vet office with her greyhound--she had got him from that place and told me they were great and had dental, worm care, microship, etc. for the $250 fee. Just want to know what to "watch for" more

Resolved Question: Italian greyhounds for sale or adoption in california?

i lost mine two months ago and am looking for another. i will go anywhere in cali. i would prefer to adopt one but will also buy from a breeder more

Resolved Question: Adopting an abused dog?

Yesterday I went to my local shelter and found a wonderful dog for adoption, I filled out some applications, introduced my dog to her and was soon to be signing her adoption papers when I heard some women talking about " sending this one to euthanasia if she doesn't show progress" I stopped for a minute to see what dog they were talking about, it was a greyhound wolfhound cross called Babs, shaking in the corner of her kennel, I decided to look into it a bit and asked a lady at the front desk about her, they told me her sad story of how she had been taken from a woman with over 40 dogs bred for the sole purpose of blood donation, they were kept in tiny cages and the only time they saw humans were when those human came with needles to take their blood, she is terrified of people, loves other dogs but is constantly looking over her back at any noise, or movement, the shelter closed just 10 minutes after that, so I am going back tomorrow to adopt her, I'm very worried, that she could possibly develop diseases from the injection site, I have heard of cats getting cancer at injection sites, are there problems that could arise from it? My vet is on vacation, or I would ask him, I just thought someone might have a thought on it, any good websites about abused dogs in similar situations with the blood doning? Also does anyone have some good tips about how to get her to be trusting of humans, will she warm up to me? or always be fearful? she is only 1 1/2 years old so i'm thinking she will pull through thanks more

Resolved Question: Greyhounds are like potatoe chips: you can't get just one?

That's what the foster owner of Ashley Whippet - our greyhound - told us. We were concerned about this, but we agreed. Now 4 years have passed and we are thinking to adopt another greyhound. We are moving to an appartment very soon - another greyhound would be too much? We would look for an old dog content to dooze a few hours a day. We would walk the 2 dogs 2-3h a day. Money is not a problem. Our vet told us that it's our choice, but I'm still very hesitant. I've rang up some greyhound adoption centers and I am dying to get another, but I must think: 1. Are 2 dogs too much for an appartment? 2. Would my dog go well with the other greyhound? 3. What is the ideal age? 4. Is it true that separation anxiety can be treated when you have 2 dogs? 5. Out of hand, but, lol, what's your favourite greyhound colour? 6. Male or female? ~thanks~ more

Resolved Question: what are some nice greyhound adoption centers in NJ?

so im going to get a greyhound but i only know one adoption center around New Jersey and i want to check out some other adoption centers before getting a grey. i have seen some i like on there site but i want to make sure im getting the right dog so i want some other sites that might have the dog i want. more

Resolved Question: I have a question! 10 Points!?

So we have been looking at a Golden Retriever since it was at animal control, now a Golden Retriever rescue has him thankfully. I don't know if we are going to get her yet. But, I was wondering at Golden rescues, if you have a disadvantage if you don't own a Golden? On most of the adoption stories, most of the families have other Goldens as well. My family only has an Italian Greyhound. I just hope they don't favor people with Goldens more, because I really want her, and know we would provide her with probably a better home than most. When we go out of town we board our dog at a cage-free place, where they aren't stuck in kennels all day. My mom stays home, so someone will be there all day, while I'm at school. And we spoil our dog like crazy, but my dog is well behaved and we train him and no dog would be an outside dog. I just thought because it is a Golden rescue, the rescue would consider someone who had experience with Goldens and would propably choose them more than we would, if we chose to put an application in. http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=14247107 Here she is, isn't she cute? It's not like I want any Golden, I just really want her! Something just clicked when we saw her, and her story is really sad. :( more

Resolved Question: First impressions people have of Greyhounds....?

I adopted an ex-racer Greyhound about 9 months ago now. He is from an organisation recognised by the local State authorities and has been through a "de-programming" process through foster homes and testing, so that as long as he wears his special ID collar he can walk (leashed of course) unmuzzled in public - all others, even breeders have to walk them muzzled. I had never noticed before that people either avoid you totally or come up and hug your dog, but in walking a Greyhound that's what you get! Any other owners experience the same thing? Many of the "avoiders" mutter nonsense about vicious dogs being allowed out unmuzzled - my Grey was attacked by, of all things, a chihuahua the other day, and only leapt around trying to get away while the owner of the oversized rat tried unsucessfully to recapture it! The ones who come up for a hug have usually mey a retired Greyhound before and realise they are actually the most gentle and "sooky" dogs around. I actually carry some little info magnets around promoting the nearest Greyhound Adoption Program, and hand them to anyone interested in them. He is now about the favorite dog at the local school, and once all the mums and dads realised how gentle he is they make an effort to come greet him at the gate, which he tolerates beautifully, until he sees my sons appear, when he gets VERY excited and the tail starts going fast enough to propel him forward! Anyone else out there changing their local communities opinions on Greyhounds - from mean nasty racing machines, to lovely, gentle and very well behaved companions? If you don't own one, would you consider one, and why/why not? more

Resolved Question: Is a local shelter allowed to take my dog for an unjustified reason?

My dog Kayla is one year old. She has been described by numerous veterinarians as recently as July 5th to be very healthy and in excellent athletic condition. She is 47 lbs. (approx.20 kilos?) is described as a medium sized mutt. We are not aware of her mix or main breed. She snapped her tether in the back yard today and ran off. We looked for her for hours, calling her name and squeaking her favorite toys. Finally, tired, hopeless, and desperate, we called the animal shelter behind my house, which will go unnamed to prevent the spread of a bad reputation. They had confiscated her hours earlier, thinking she was abandoned (yet they failed to call the number on her tags) and had been ready to put her up for adoption when we called. When they realized it was our dog, the volunteer on the phone chastised us because Kayla looked too skinny, and persisted to bombard my mother with insults ranging from "despicable human beings" to "psychotic animal killer" and she even went so far as to utter antisemitic slurs. What puzzles me about this is that if Kayla is an unknown mix, who's to say that she could be part Greyhound, or Weimeraner, or a small breed that doesn't weigh as much? The problem that I adressed in my question is this: the shelter has proceeded to confiscate our dog "indefinately" and cut off all contact between Kayla and her home. I was wondering if this is a justified measure, or even legal? Please share your thoughts on whether we were at fault, or the shelter, and dd what you ould do in the situation. If you want to see a picture of Kayla, follow this link: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/photo.php?pid=220198&id=1617843435in respnse to Schnauzermom, tethering her without supervision is the equivilent of an electric fence for people who cannot afford one. she is never out alone for more then 5 minutes and she is only on the tether as a precaution so that she doesn't make in the house when we are unable to walk her. but thanks for your concern.I though I had made this very clear, but in response to BulliesRock, we have never left Kayla on her tether for more then 20 minutes at a time, and it is the same as an electric fence. Also, our phone number was clearly printed on her ID tag.It seems I made a mistake in my original explaination. When I said they were all ready to put her up for adoption, I didn't mean it literally. I meant that they had made it seem like she was just another stray even though she had a collar on, and they had a place for her set up. I am sorry for any misinformation. more

Resolved Question: animal shelters??????????????????

So before i say what im going to say id just like to say that i don't want to offend anybody. I realize that animal shelters do good but a lot of them are just not up to my standard.I recently went to an animal shelter near by were they had a pure bred great dane labeled as a greyhound mastiff mix.Not only that but they had a lab labeled as a pit mix witch was wrong.so i decided to contact the owners. So first i contacted the previous owner of the dane. He said that it was indeed a pure bred great dane and had the papers to prove it.He also said the only reason he gave it to the shelter is because it was owned by his son who had passed away. Then i contacted the previous owner of the lab who also said it was indeed a labrador retriever. So after that i got curious so went to a few other shelters to see what they were like. the first shelter out of these that i went to was an exotic pet shelter were they had two albino racoon's that had been surrendered by the owner as she could no longer take care of them.these two racoon's had a cage that was far to small for such an active and lively animal. i was thinking about adopting them as i have experience with exotics and a large outdoo enclosure that use to occupy a small group of macaws. but then i saw that there adoption fee was 2000 yes 2000 im deadly serious. So after leaving that so called shelter i went to another one were the cages were far to small and the people their had no idea what they were doing and didnt even know the breeds of any of the cats or dogs. so i would like to here your opinion on this. what is your opinion.i found them in the yellow pages with a litte help from a person whos identity is with held.he he he. more

Resolved Question: Is there any way to get a DOG for free?

I wanted to try adopting a dog (like from a Greyhound track when they're abandoned) but all the places in my area want $300 as an adoption fee. I think that's crazy because if I don't adopt the dog they're going to put it down. I've adopted dogs years ago and didn't have to pay a dime. I don't want to spend that much money to get a rescue dog when I can spend the same and get a puppy from a store. What should I do? Isn't there any place that still lets you adopt dogs and not buy them for exorbitant prices? more

Resolved Question: My dog keeps pooping and peeing my apartment, what should I do?

Me and my boyfriend really need help with our 7 month old Italian Greyhound. She keeps pooping and peeing in our apartment. We try to take her out 3-4 times a day and it's hard because we have lives and can't be home 24/7. We both work so it's really hard for us to take her out ever 3 hours. We've tried puppy training pads, but she refuses to go on it. She wont tell us or hint us when she has to go. She just goes when and where ever she feels like it. When we do take her outside sometimes she doesn't go on the grass but on the sidewalk. I'm desperate! My boyfriend wants to give her up for adoption if her habit doesn't change! HELP!!! more

Resolved Question: HELP!!! My dog keeps pooping and peeing in my apartment!!!?

Resolved Question: Italian Greyhounds in Houston?

Im looking for a italian greyhound in the houston area Im pretty set in getting this breed,I think it would be a good match for me. If only i knew how to find one for adoption.. Thanks anything would help!! more

Resolved Question: When a race horse can no longer race, do you think they should put it up for adoption, or just put it down?

since the horse no longer serves a purpose I think we should just put it down. Same with greyhounds more

Resolved Question: Greyhound owners in New England, are you going to the adoption expo?

June 11-14, 2009? I just found out it is back on after having been canceled earlier in the year. more

Resolved Question: hi! We're considering adopting a retired racing greyhound, and I have questions about the application process?

I live in an LA suburb now, but ill be moving into an apartment (downtown or koreatown/hancock park area) with my mom, her domestic partner, and my sister (we're both over 18; students at a local college). We're all interested in getting a dog after the move; my moms partner is a huge dog lover and used to have a black lab that now lives with relatives. Its been a while since ive owned a dog; had to give them away because of personal issues. I've been doing extensive research this past month and adopting a greyhound is becoming a very attractive option. From what I've read they're relatively quiet/calm indoors (im not a super active person), and make great apartment dogs with concerns over space. I'm excited about starting the adoption process after the move, but I don't know how attractive we would be as applicants. My parents work full time from about 9-6 (stepdad doesn't have work on Wednesdays), but because my sister and i are local college students, we will be home far more often. Leaving for class and coming back between breaks; we should have no more than 4-5 hours of lecture monday-thursday. We're ready to make the commitment; I know retired greyhounds are not super active, but I'll be able to take the dog on 2-3, 30 min. walks everyday if necessary. I am concerned about the fact that we're moving into an apartment in the city, and the amount of time the dogs are going to be home alone. I realize that they do ok alone as long as they're provided fresh water and toys to mess around with, but considering everything else, do you think we would be attractive to agencies as applicants for adoption? THANKS IN ADVANCE.thanks michelle and joan for answering so quickly. i do have friends around la with fenced backyards, but theyre away at college and their parents work A LOT, so i dont know if ill be able to use em. i do realize that greyhounds need to be able to run. there are dog parks that i can go to, but i dont know if dog parks are recommended. ill see if there are any fenced baseball fields around that i can go to when empty. would an empty tennis or basketball court suffice? more

Resolved Question: Does anyone have a Greyhound?

I am building a new fence and then am supposed to call the Greyhound adoption agency to schedule an in home study. 1. Do Greyhounds lose their temper easily? My son passed with the dog and his manners with one in their offices. He is not even 2 yet and passed. Should I be worried about them biting? 2. What about cats? I have a cat and then there are neighborhood cats that visit. If they have one that has been tested as "cat friendly" Should I worry? 3. What about this sensitive skin issue? I've heard any little thing soft or hard they brush up against can tear their skin up! And that I better have money ready to fork over to the vet for freq. stitches and such. True or False? 4. Will they sleep in your bed? Do they come up and down the stairs alot, wanting to interact with their family if we are downstairs and she is upstairs? 5. How hard is it to fail the home study? I am scared about it. What should I know? Please only answer if you are familiar with the breed. No 'My aunt has one" answers. Thats not acceptable. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Do I have a chance of adopting?

Okay, I've been doing hours and hours of research about greyhounds. Retired racing greyhounds in particular. The rescues that adopt these dogs out all seem very strict on who they let the dogs go home with. So for anyone who has gone through the adoption process for these beautiful dogs, can you tell me what it's like? What kind of questions do they ask you? What do they look for when they come for the home inspection? Here's some information about me: *I have a very large yard on a corner lot, though the whole thing is not fenced in. Only the area directly behind the house is fenced. It's probably around 30ft by 10ft maybe? I've never actually measured it. But even so, that area would only be used for pottying and off-leash playtime. *The dog will be walked once or twice a day. *There are two sets of stairs at my house, one carpeted, one hardwood (I am willing to put plastic grippy sheets on the wood if needed). *There are no children living here. *We have a cockatiel. *I understand that the dog should NEVER be allowed outside off-leash in an unfenced area. *We'll probably use a crate within the first few days, until we know that the dog is okay being home alone, but after that he will have the run of the house. *The dog will be allowed on furniture and beds. Do you think I'll be able to adopt a greyhound? I really really hope so! Any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!I am definitely willing to put up more fencing. more

Resolved Question: Do Greyhounds bite easily?

I met with an interviewer for Greyhound adoption today. She said that I have a great risk of my Greyhound (if I get one) biting my child, b/c they bite children often. I have always heard that they are good with kids and she just was kinda like, sometimes they are. Of course I never leave my child alone with any animal, but HIS cat (he has his own cat) but how much more prone to biting are Greyhounds? Any more info about them and cats? Also she said I need to have a grand in the bank for their frequent cuts they almost always need suturing, special anesthesia. Do you have to suture your Greyhound often like this? more

Resolved Question: What is dog adoption meeting like?

Soon we are too meet with a Greyhound adoption agency to see if we can get approved for a Greyhound. The adoption agency says that the deciding factor is my child, who is under 2. They want to see how he acts around the dog, his maturity and respect for the dog. Its a pass or fail in that dept, sounds like. 1. How should my child act? How can I prepare him so that he acts mature and appropriate around the dog, so that we do get accepted? 2. What sort of questions will the interviewer ask me? 3. How should I dress? 4. How long will dog adoption interviews take? Any more info would be helpful! more

Resolved Question: Anyone have a Greyhound?

Does anyone have a greyhound that they can share some information with me? Please no links that took no more effort than Googling greyhound, thanks! 1. I have applied through GPA to adopt. How long should my process be to "get the dog"? 2. What will disqualify me and what will qualify me? I have a small terrier and some outside cats (2). I also have a 2 year old child that loves all animals. The cats are VERY dog friendly. 3. I prefer low key, lazy type dogs. And henceforth Greyhound's tend to match my desires in a large breed dog. Should I expect a hyper, spastic dog like my terrier? Certainly they will not always be a "40 MPH couch potato". 4. How do they do with stairs? I have a large, two story home with a large yard.We are trying to get some "areas" fixed with our wood fence. We recently had a hurricane that let the fence have it. Our neighbors behind us claim its their fence and say that we aren't to touch it. Its ours, but hey... let them pay for it! 5. We have the invisible fence (one of the co's other brands" pet containment system. Will we get disqualified for this? Our terrier is trained well now and hardly ever has to wear the receiver collar anymore. The "box" is on the wall in the garage. Will the adoption case workers look in my garage and see it? 6. The adoption case workers, as I call them are supposed to come to the potential pet parent's home to do a home study. Where will they look, what will they be concerned of, what will they care about? I had to take my SPCA dachshund to back to the SPCA last year due to his escaping from the fence. I followed protocol "Spca requires him back to them if I have to get rid of him". He had been in our family for 5 years. more

Resolved Question: A Question About Greyhounds?

OK, I am a tremendous dog lover, but I also have two adult cats. I have previously owned an Irish Wolfhound (the best dog in the world) and had absolutely no problem with him with cats. Unfortunately, my giant friend has gone over the Rainbow Bridge, so I would like to get another dog. I live in rural South Dakota, which has a large number of ex-racing Greyhounds available for adoption. I really like Greyhounds, but most people say that they will, in fact, kill cats. Is this a universal, or is that just some of them? Does anybody know of Greyhounds that live peaceably with kitties? Thanks for answering my goofy question.Well, my cats are indoor kitties, so I think they'd have the cornering edge. LOL Anyway, my I.W. was also a gazehound (heavy duty variety) and he never chased anything...although he would get that 1,000 yard stare every now and then.Thanks. BTW, my doggies are NEVER off-lead, and most live a very pampered existence in my apartment...with VERY frequent walks. People used to give me unlimited grief about having a Wolfhound (and a VERY big Wolfhound at that) in my apartment. But, he was definitely not an outside dog, especially here in frigid South Dakota. Couch potato Wolfhound took up the better part of all of my 8' couch and would sigh when he was finally made to go outside. more

Resolved Question: Non-Surgical Ear Cropping For Older Greyhounds?

I am six months away from rescuing two greyhounds from the BGA (Buffalo Greyhound Adoption). I would like to know if it is possible to non-surgically crop their ears when they will already be 2 years or older? I know that they have small ears so I might actually find it a little easier, but I would like someone who has had experience with it to help me out. I don't want to do anything surgical since these poor dears were on their way to doggy heaven but I would like to personally have one with straight ears. I had a friend that had an older Corgi that she taped up for about 2 months and now her ears are perfectly tipped. "Desma" didn't even know she had tape on her ears. She looked so goofy at first. Anyway, any advice would help. Thanks.Edit: I know what the breed standards are, but these dogs are not for show, they are family pets. They have been through enough, it's just a question of how to do it properly and if it can even be done at that age?Edit: I have already asked the rescue if it was okay and yesterday I was told that some of the dogs needing homes already have it done. It is a matter of taste. It is just what I like. Period.I have found the two that I want to rescue. A brindle 3 year female with her ears cropped and a 4 year old male (black) with the all natural look. Yay! No euthanasia for these two lucky dogs! more

Resolved Question: What Greyhound/Whippet Rescues are in Southern Ontario?

I am looking to adopt a greyhound or a whippet, but need help finding any and all rescues in southern ontario. I am really looking for a low adoption fee facility as I can not afford to whip out $400 right now, but can afford to buy things for the dog and care for it once I have it. Can you help me find Greyhound/Whippet Rescues? more

Resolved Question: Does it cost money to adopt a greyhound from the Lincoln, RI racetrack?

I've looked at the Lincoln Greyhound Adoption Program, and I see that they are a "non-profit" organization, but does that mean that if you get approved for adoption you wouldn't have to pay an adoption fee??? I just can't find much more on the money issue in their page. Any help would be appreciated. more

Resolved Question: Adoption....Puppies vs adults?

This was just one of those off the wall random discussions that doesn't mean much right now but will oneday ( i mean we can dream right) Anyway last night my husband and I were playing with the pups and he got ahold of Sasha our mix and started playing with her and out of the blue he said "The next dog we get I want to get another rescue dog" And I'm like "Oh really? and said that I had been thinking maybe next time adopting a retired greyhound" But unfortuanately he isn't a fan of the breed and said he would rather adopt another puppy.... Keep in mind Sasha is his pride and joy.... He said he kind of would like a beagle mix puppy and I asked him "What do you know about beagles?" and he said not much but I told him that we will see if you still want a beagle mix puppy after spending a few days with my dad and his beagle.....(My dad has a beagle, a maltese, a chocolate lab, and a lab mix) But on a more serious note he said that Sasha has been such a wonderful dog and he said he wants to help another dog in the future.... so chances are we will go with another puppy if the right one comes along.....in the far off future (we got sasha at 11 weeks of age) But what would you do or what do you prefer The plus side to getting an adult is you know there temperment and such and some are already trained But the downside is you miss those puppy days (I'm a sucker for those puppy days) It was just one of those random thoughts that started an interesting conversation.....I wanted to add my husband wasn't sure about going the rescue/shelter route originally but he knew I wanted Sasha so we adopted her and now he is all for it..... Anyone else had this kind of experienceI personally think we are going puppy again...Heck if I was able to handle two dogs under the age of a year 5 months apart in age....one of these days I can handle 1 puppy.....I personally prefer puppies and if we don't go the greyhound route we would go puppy but its cool to hear what others think and would doMy rule of thumb used to be no dog over 5 months of age...but the greyhound thing would be different.... To the one who didn't understand the questions it was more of a pros cons and what you would do kind of thing more

Resolved Question: Adoption...adult dog or pup that is the question.....(info inside)?

Okay my husband and I were talking the other night and just playing with our dogs....and he got ahold of our mix and started loving on her (she is the type of dog we always wanted....she is very much a dog...loyal no matter what, she has the dog look, and she isn't nearly as smart as our poodle (who remembers everything and if he gets upset he lets you know it) but we love her regardless.... And we were talking and he wants next time to adopt another dog....and I said "Really?" because I kind of want to adopt a retired greyhound But he wants to adopt another puppy....you see we adopted our dog from the rescue when she was 11 weeks old. And I told him that chances are slim to get that lucky again...but that is what he wants and though I feel it would be a good thing to adopt a retired greyhound....I love having the dog from a pup. What do you think..... It won't be for awhile but it was just something on our minds.... The only big things with adopting a pup....you can't be sure of temperment or size...our mixed turned out bigger than expected but that is allright and the next dog won't be a big deal because you don't have size restrictions in your own home....unless you set itI have a soft spot for puppies....I'm thinking maybe a beagle mix or a similar mix to what we have....she is great.... But time will only tell....My husband has never been a big fan of greyhounds so chances are we will get another mixed breed puppy like I said I have a soft spot for pups more

Resolved Question: just a few questions i have?

1) i need some advise, i want another dog in a year or two, only problem is im not sure if i wanna get one off a good breeder, adopt one from a shelter, do the greyhound adoption program, or try and start my own business of looking after pets when owners go away, what do you guys think, i live in australia too, don't know what use that is in my question, but yeah, what do you al think would be best. 2) i know most teacup dogs come from mills and BYB, does that include these dogs- teacup Chihuahuas the two smaller sizes of poodle sure there are others i can't think of 3)this is just a random curious thought, what would the pups look like if a female great dane was artificially inseminated with a male chihuahua 4)i know this has absolutely nothing to do with dogs or any other animal, i just thought i would put it in with the rest of my questions, who still remembers Slim Dusty, or even knows who he is, and do you miss himand with greyhounds, they are such sweet dogs, but i tend to get a bit rough during play, so im not sure if that would frighten them or not, but i think the part i wanna do is where you care for them for up to 6 weeks(can't remember if it is weeks or months) and teach them things and give them a bit of training while they are being found a permanent homealso is there such thing as a mini pomerainian more

Resolved Question: Adopting a greyhound?

My family just submitted an application to adopt a greyhound from Greyhound Pets of America. Has anybody ever adopted from GPA or know somebody who has? Just wondering if the adoption process is quick and smooth or if it moves along slowly. Also, what would be reasons that GPA would reject an applicant from adopting a dog? I'm really hoping GPA accepts our application. Thanks for any info on the adoption process. more

Resolved Question: are greyhound adults good adoption dogs?

we live in the city, but theres a large courtyard outside our townhouse. and theres a greyhound adoption center near us. theres no small children and two cats.theres no small children and two cats. more

Resolved Question: Retired Greyhound adoption?

My family recently had to have our dog (that we had adopted year ago) put down due to age and illness. Since then, we have considered adopting another dog from a rescue shelter. The dog that we wish to adopt is a Retired Greyhound. However, I thought that I would come into this group and ask if anyone here has a greyhound? If you do ~ could you tell me some things about the dog that they may not tell you in books, websites, etc??? Any Pro's or Con's? Yes!, we have an enclosed yard. Thanks for any information that you may be able to provide me with. more

Resolved Question: Anyone have a Greyhound? What do you feed it?

I went to a Greyhound adoption meet and greet today. Those dogs are lovely. Just wondering, what does everyone feed their Greyhound? Any good or bad food experiences? My cat gets Orijen, I don't know if the dog version of this brand would be too protein rich? ThanksWow 19??? You're a lucky owner. more

Resolved Question: Italian Greyhound Adoption?

I'm thinking of adopting an italian greyhound because i want a small dog but i love the greyhound personality i was wondering if italians have the same family orientated personality as standard greyhounds. are they loud barkers?? do they need lots of walks and stimulation? or are they a one walk and a few plays in the yard types?? i have greyhounds as a child and now i am purchasing my first home with my family and i really would like to have another greyhound but my thoughts were that i'd like a smaller version.thank you bossoli, that's what i wanted to know, i REALLY don't like yappy dogs so thanks! more

Resolved Question: We just adopted a black greyhound. Are they more rare than the other colors?

Everyone comments how they have never seen or heard of a Black greyhound before. But I've been on several racing and adoption sites that have these black dogs. Is this color more rare than others? Is there something about their lineage? I'd love to get more info...... more

Resolved Question: Which Greyhound adoption agency to pick? (Calgary local)?

I'm looking to adopt an ex-racing (or otherwise homeless) greyhound in the near future. Has anyone had any experience, good or bad, with either of these agencies (Chinook Winds Greyhound Rescue Foundation, and Northwest Canadian Greyhound Leage)? Any other suggestions, questions to ask, etc? http://www.chinookwindsgreyhounds.org/index.htm http://www.ncgl.ca/ I realize a lot of you won't know where Calgary is, and that's fine. Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: Help wiTh mY ShY GreyHounD!!??

I Adopted my grey about a little over a month age... I volunteered at the adoption center i got him from so i know the basics of greyhounds pretty much.... to my surprise i brought him home to figure out that he is scared out of his mind of my father... he is still giving me trouble about going out to pee and eat too the back ward but is getting Slightly better the part that worries me is he just looks so sad and h responds to me and isn't scared of me but doesn't seem to like anyone else he sees in his new home like when my dad's petting him his tail goes straight between his legs! oh any ideas would be nice i just want my dog to be happy like he really enjoys going back to the kennels to play with other greys but right when he gets home again he gets all sad the only solution i can see is getting an upbeat grey that is fearless and in everyones business to get my little spook out of his shell....He's a 3 year old brindle and about 64 poundsHe doesn't really respond very good to food motivation he's more praise driven more

Resolved Question: How can I get my Mom (And boyfriend) to let me help foster a dog?

Okay, so I am fourteen and I've been studying different breeds of dogs for eight years, and different methods of training. Currently, I have a one and a half year old Italian Greyhound female named Maxine who knows much more then basic obedience and agility and I've been wanting to help foster a dog for a few months since I got my great dog. But I asked about this even before I got her. However, my Mom and the boyfriend she has that has lived with us for five years (The reason I never got a dog until now) do not want me to foster a dog, and they say it's because we have a small house and a small yard. But I know that like I did with Maxine I can train the foster dog to ride next to the bike as we ride around the neighborhood and I can help their chance of adoption by placing posters and training them obedience tricks. So, how can I get my Mom and her boyfriend Jim to say yes to letting me take care of a foster dog until adoptions? Haven't I proved myself enough?Thanks everyone for your help. I will definately take on the idea of helping in High School at a Vet's or volunteering at the shelter. By the way, the high school I'm going to go to is a free Private school for Allied Health and Medical students, so I'll be able to apply for a lot of different volunteer oportunities. <3 Thanks everyone, and I'll continue with Maxine's training! more

Resolved Question: What to do?

ok so my mom wants me to start dancing again but i kinda dont want to and she asked me what will make me take a ballet class and i said "get a yorkie puppy" but we alread have a gerbil, a greyhound/lab mix, and cat and a shih-tzu so my mom said no but my shih tzu is a HUGE mess.... he is not housebroken, barks ALL the time. im wondering if we should put him up for adoption cause my family really cant take it any more!! we buy so many products to train him and none of them work! (we got this "bitter yuck" for him to stop chewing his leash and when we put it in there he started licking it... and many more stuff). he also eats his own poo and he is over a year old... i have no clue what to do so plz help answer my questions... thanks more

Resolved Question: Does anyone know any good italian greyhound rescue center near Black Hawk county in Iowa?

I want to know if there is any good rescue areas in black hawk county Iowa that has purebread italian greyhounds up for adoption. Thanks! more