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Steps to Adoption
To ensure that our greyhounds are matched with the
best possible homes, and that you find the dog that is right for
you, we suggest you embark on the following journey of discovery. Click on the green text below for links to pages full of information and help!
1.
Learn about greyhounds--decide that one is right for you.
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The Greyhound Breed: Find out here what greyhounds are like.
• The History
of the Greyhound: Read here about the first dog breed. Historian Jim Jeffers charts the fortunes of the breed from ancient times to the present.
• Famous Quotes About Greyhounds:
Greyhounds have been mentioned in literature for centuries. See some examples here.
• The Greyhound
Adoption Movement: See here a brief overview of this fairly recent movement.
• Where Do Greyhounds Race? A current map of greyhound racetracks, including those which have ended racing since 2005. As the map shows, 24 greyhound tracks in the U.S. system are now racing dogs.
• Questions
and Answers About Greyhounds: Read here answers to the questions people frequently ask.
• Adoptable Greyhounds: See here greyhounds that GreySave is currently preparing for adoption.
• Adopted.
You can view here greyhounds that have been adopted to families by GreySave.
• GreySave Meet
and Greets Find out here when and where you can meet
a greyhound in person.
2.
Learn how GreySave prepares your greyhound
 • How GreySave is Unique: See what makes us different from other adoption groups.
• The Last Lap--From Track to Home: Discover where we get our greyhounds and how we begin preparing them for home life.
• Health Check: Find out what steps we've taken to ensure that your new greyhound is happy and healthy.
• Fostering 101:
See how GreySave works to prepare dogs off the racetrack for your home.
3.
Apply for a greyhound
• How to Adopt a Greyhound from GreySave: Find out the steps for adopting a greyhound from GreySave.
 • The Adoption
Application: Read our adoption agreement (at the bottom of the application). If you can consent to it,
complete and submit the application.
4.
Meet with a GreySave adoption representative
• GreySave Adoption
Representatives help you decide if a greyhound is right for you, and assist you in finding just the right dog.
•GreySave Volunteers all started where you are, and are happy to answer questions you have.
5.
Pick the greyhound that's right for you
• Matching Greyhound and Family: Read about how we seek to match your needs and wishes with just the right greyhound. We will call you with the names and descriptions
of several dogs who we think best meet your preferences and needs.
You will be able to contact the foster families directly and arrange
to see the dogs. It's then up to you to decide which dog you want.
6.
Take your greyhound to his or her forever home!
• Complete the adoption paperwork that your Adoption Representative brings.
• Adoption Packet: See here what comes with your new family member. Congratulations! You now have a wonderful
greyhound in your life.
• Racing
History: See here how you can trace your greyhound's former life in racing.
• Welcome Week: Tips for welcoming your new family member and helping him or her adjust to life in your home, especially in the important first week.
• Learn More: You can learn so much more
about your new best pal on the GreySave Greyhound Academy page.
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