Adam Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Hello everyone: I am a former greyhound owner. Sadly my greyhound, who I absolutely cherished and adored, passed away from cancer recently. I adopted him 2.5 years ago and tried to give him the most wonderful life. I love the bread and had such a wonderful experience with my greyhound that I would love the opportunity to adopt another greyhound(s). The thing is we moved from Florida where greyhounds were common to an area where they are uncommon - I have reached out to many greyhound shelters but many of their policies are not to adopt to individuals outside of their state or a certain geographic area. Distance is not an issue for me and I am happy to drive however long to adopt the right greyhound. Can anyone recommend any shelters, breeders, or national services that will adopt to anyone regardless of geography? Appreciate the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 There are already long waiting lists for people within their established, previous adoption groups. What state are you in? Have you considered a lurcher? Sighthound Underground, based in northern VA, occasionally has greyhounds and lurchers in foster homes in various locations in the US. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Most groups won't adopt out of their regional areas. For many, this is part of their charter so is not an option for them. If you can post your nearest major city and state, there is often someone here who will have a contact nearby to help you find your new sofa warmer. Good luck! Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 Thank you all for the suggestions. I am currently in Atlanta which has 1 or 2 rescues but not many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 I second contacting The Sighthound Underground. There's also the American Lurcher Project (formerly the Ohio Lurcher Project American Lurcher Project ). A lurcher is a greyhound cross and many of their dogs are rescued from various off-book racing and hunting contests. They do have some purebred greyhounds, as well. There are also a couple Galgo rescue organizations available if that breed option is acceptable. With the closure of the tracks in Florida, there just aren't enough retired racing greyhounds to meet all the adoption demands. My group here in Oregon is flying dogs in from Ireland! The geographical area closer to Florida and the Midwest does seem to get more dogs more frequently though. Get on any waitlists you can and keep in touch with the volunteers there (and volunteer for them if you can, to keep your face in front of them). If you have special needs, like cat tolerant or specific gender, it makes the job harder. Either way, if you want a retired track dog, you are in for a wait. If you want to try another way - not necessarily shorter, but with more choices - you can search out a registered breeder and purchase a purebred puppy. There's quite a community on Facebook in the group "Greyhound Puppies" who can help you locate a breeder with available litters. There aren't a lot of them every year, but it may soon be everyone's only option for purebred greyhounds. Good luck! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniffy Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Hello Adam, I'm in New England and had a similar experience with shelters not considering adopting outside of a certain geographical area (and in one case, directly contradicting the policy detailed on their own website! ). In my area some shelters have ceased operations (temporarily or permanently). It's probably a combination of COVID times and reduction in the number of available greys from the closure of tracks almost everywhere in the US including FL. Some shelters are getting greys from other countries such as Ireland and Spain. My previous grey was from Ireland and she was amazing. I also agree with the lurcher suggestion-- and would maybe extend your consideration to other sighthound breeds (sloughi, saluki, borzoi , Pharoah hound, Scottish Deerhound etc). Best of luck!! Quote Was a subscriber in the mid 2000s (the aughts!). Reactivated in 2021. What'd I miss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Greyhound Angels in Williamstown New Jersey, will adopt out of the area, after checking your references. And, they pretty much, always, have dogs from West Virginia tracks and farms. They have a very good relationship with breeders, trainers and track people there. Lisa is also very good at matching dogs with owners. I have had three dogs from there. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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