OUR GREYHOUNDS
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January 2023 update. GreySave brought in just over 100 greyhounds from the Caliente track in Tijuana last year and we are hoping to be able to do the same in 2023 thought the dynamics have changed. The last of the mid-west greyhound tracks, Southland in Arkansas closed in December of 2022 and most of those dogs either went to the two remaining tracks in West Virginia or to mid-west adoption groups. Though there is still a large group of greyhounds at the Caliente track they are there to race for now. As they retire, we hope to get them off the track and into foster and then Forever homes. But that may take some time. That said, we are taking in and processing new applications and placing greyhounds as we get a match for them. We do give priority to our current adopters and prior greyhound adopters from other groups but we still do place greyhounds with people with medium to large dog experience and a loving heart. It just may take some time to get a match. Right now many of the greyhounds we are bringing in have been injured or are older, maybe 4 or 5 years old but that is the reality. Both the injured hounds and the older ones make qreyt companions as the prior injured ones have been in constant care and contact with their foster homes and the older ones are settled and ready to be a couch potato.
If you are a prior GreySave adopter, the best thing you can do is call your adoption representative or a Board member. If you are new to GreySave put in an application. An Adoption representative will contact you and work with you to see what they can do to get you a greyhound. Our contact listing is at Contact US at https://www.greysave.org/contact-us.html It may take some time and has a lot to do with your personal and housing situation and the hounds we have available at the time. Please note like most greyhound groups we are not placing greys outside the area where we can support the adoption. We turn down many out of area applicants for this reason. Also there is not a large pool of greyhounds that are cat tolerant but we do get some. We do not adopt to people with in/outdoor cats or small yappy dogs. The most successful adopters are prior adopters, without a cat looking for a mate for their current greyhound. Another group of people that do well getting a greyhound are those that are willing to Foster to Adopt a hound. Just note that you will foster or foster on your application. Our goal still is always a match that's great for both dog and family. Please allow us to help you find the best greyhound for you. We've found that people who choose a dog based on a photo and brief profile such as those below often don't end up with the best dog for their lifestyle and family. So rather than let adopters pick the dog they want from these profiles, our adoption representatives use all the information we have on each dog to help adopters find just the right dog. Some of the dogs below are ready for adoption, some that are not yet ready and are listed with a future date when they should be available, while others are being prepared for adoption but we don't know for sure when they will be ready. "Adoption Pending" dogs are about to be adopted. "Foster to Adopt" are dogs that their foster homes will be adopting as participants to our Foster to Adopt program. It is our practice not to list a dog as adoption pending until after they have had their surgery and we have a firm commitment for an approved adopter. The website is updated frequently at least weekly so most of the information is quite recent. The bottom of this page explains how we rate a dog's small dog or cat tolerance. GreySave, like most greyhound adoption groups, has a policy of not adopting to families with children 6 years-old or younger. We reluctantly adopted that policy after several greys came back to us a bit worse for the experience. We don't believe that, by their nature ,greyhounds are not suitable for young families but that they require a bit more structure and a safety net that may not be the best fit in a busy child focused household. For more information on young children and greyhounds, see the articles at http://www.greysave.org/children--greys.html If you are interested in adopting a greyhound, complete the adoption application and an adoption representative will be in touch regarding the process. For a list of greyhounds that have been recently adopted and where they live see the Recent Adoptees page. |
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Greyhounds Available or Pending Adoption
Cookie - In GreySave's Foster to Adopt Program
Age: 2 Sex: F Color: Black
Homecoming Ht: 26.0 - Wt: 54
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - N
Cookie is a a very interesting greyhound mix. She is young maybe somewhere between 1.5 and 2 years old. She is very smart, gets along well with the 2 out greyhound girls in the house and is having a good foster experience. She knows all about toys and balls now and loves to play with them, even if the stuffy greys won't play. She has somewhat big feet and has not quite grown into them though she is already as tall as the grey girls she lives with. Her coat is more of a fuzzy longish length and is soft. She is great with people, even children but thinks squirrels, rabbits and other outside critters are just vermin. She will walk well on a leash till she spots one and then she want to be off for the chase. Yes very interesting indeed.
Age: 2 Sex: F Color: Black
Homecoming Ht: 26.0 - Wt: 54
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - N
Cookie is a a very interesting greyhound mix. She is young maybe somewhere between 1.5 and 2 years old. She is very smart, gets along well with the 2 out greyhound girls in the house and is having a good foster experience. She knows all about toys and balls now and loves to play with them, even if the stuffy greys won't play. She has somewhat big feet and has not quite grown into them though she is already as tall as the grey girls she lives with. Her coat is more of a fuzzy longish length and is soft. She is great with people, even children but thinks squirrels, rabbits and other outside critters are just vermin. She will walk well on a leash till she spots one and then she want to be off for the chase. Yes very interesting indeed.
Fallon - Adoption pending
Racing Name: Slatex Fallon
Age: 3.4 Sex: F Color: Red
Homecoming Ht: 25.75 - Wt: 67
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - TBD, Cat tolerant - TBD
Extremely well behaved best describes this very sweet and smart young lady. Her beautiful big brown eyes will capture your heart. A real joy in our home who fit well into our greyhound pack. She learned counter surfing was not acceptable after only 3 or 4 tries. Fallon now focuses her attention to her mom and dad handing out yummy treats, as they are an easy touch. Never an accident in the house or even when in the travel trailer on a camping trip. She sleeps through the night. The other hounds taught her the dog door in only a day or two. This she takes full advantage of as she loves doing her business when the urge strikes, or explorations in the yard and outings where she loves to lay and bask in the sun. In true greyhound passion trips in the car are always welcomed as she jumps right in and settles quickly. Squeeky toys get her immediate attention, however she is not hard on them. A low energy girl who loves walks, and is also not an alpha with the other greys. She would much rather pal around with her humans and give them all her attention. A 110% true Velcro girl who loves to rest her head on your lap and follow you around. Has not tried to lay on furniture, but I am sure she would love to lay on the sofa next to you, keeping you company with her head in your lap watching TV or a movie together. Never has been left alone as she has always been with a human or another dog 24/7 so we don’t feel she would do well as an only. Seems a little insecure at this time as she always wants companionship.
Racing Name: Slatex Fallon
Age: 3.4 Sex: F Color: Red
Homecoming Ht: 25.75 - Wt: 67
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - TBD, Cat tolerant - TBD
Extremely well behaved best describes this very sweet and smart young lady. Her beautiful big brown eyes will capture your heart. A real joy in our home who fit well into our greyhound pack. She learned counter surfing was not acceptable after only 3 or 4 tries. Fallon now focuses her attention to her mom and dad handing out yummy treats, as they are an easy touch. Never an accident in the house or even when in the travel trailer on a camping trip. She sleeps through the night. The other hounds taught her the dog door in only a day or two. This she takes full advantage of as she loves doing her business when the urge strikes, or explorations in the yard and outings where she loves to lay and bask in the sun. In true greyhound passion trips in the car are always welcomed as she jumps right in and settles quickly. Squeeky toys get her immediate attention, however she is not hard on them. A low energy girl who loves walks, and is also not an alpha with the other greys. She would much rather pal around with her humans and give them all her attention. A 110% true Velcro girl who loves to rest her head on your lap and follow you around. Has not tried to lay on furniture, but I am sure she would love to lay on the sofa next to you, keeping you company with her head in your lap watching TV or a movie together. Never has been left alone as she has always been with a human or another dog 24/7 so we don’t feel she would do well as an only. Seems a little insecure at this time as she always wants companionship.
- Maxi
- Racing Name: Maximum Profit
Age: 3.7Sex: F Color: Brindle
Homecoming Ht: 26.0 - Wt: 60
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - N
My name is Maxie and I’m a special princess. I have so many affectionate loving qualities you will soon agree. Pet me, pat me, rub my ears and give me the attention that you know I deserve. But I do have one hang up and that is just leave me alone when I am sleeping or very comfortable. Don't step on me or poke me. Just like any princess I have my standards.
That said I do want to be included in all walks, car rides, or any other outings. If you have to leave me alone I may cry and bark a little but never have I acted out with destructive behavior. I like food. Maybe I’m part Labrador cause I can finish a big bowl of dog food in seconds. Sometimes I get scared and feel I’ve got to protect my space. My foster dad has really been putting me through the works of some of my least favorite things. Nail clipping, (not a fan) tooth brushing (if you must) walking through crowds of people. I’m quickly learning that following directions from someone in charge and acquiescing to choices made for me is actually making me feel safer with less fear. I do need a human pack leader that consistent and makes me feel safe; It is best that I live as an only dog as I don't want critters pestering my beauty sleep either.
Sully - Adoption pending
Racing Name: PJ Go West
Age: 10 Sex: M Color: Black (salt and pepper)
Homecoming Ht: 27.5- Wt: 71
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y Cat tolerant - N
Sully is now just over 10 years old and looking for a greyt greyhound home to enjoy the rest of his senior years. He is looking for a new home through absolutely through no fault of his own. He has been an only dog since he came off the track at age 4. But he was seldom alone as his mom cared for other greyhounds while their parents were on vacation. Sully is pretty socialized and used to go on the local greyhound walks. He is fine with other dogs but does not like pesky squirrels and probably cats. Sully is used to living in a house, having a dog door and a mom who was always at home to keep him company. If you think Sully would like to join your greyhound pack maybe you would like to invite him to join you as an only hound contact cathy@greysave.org
Racing Name: PJ Go West
Age: 10 Sex: M Color: Black (salt and pepper)
Homecoming Ht: 27.5- Wt: 71
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y Cat tolerant - N
Sully is now just over 10 years old and looking for a greyt greyhound home to enjoy the rest of his senior years. He is looking for a new home through absolutely through no fault of his own. He has been an only dog since he came off the track at age 4. But he was seldom alone as his mom cared for other greyhounds while their parents were on vacation. Sully is pretty socialized and used to go on the local greyhound walks. He is fine with other dogs but does not like pesky squirrels and probably cats. Sully is used to living in a house, having a dog door and a mom who was always at home to keep him company. If you think Sully would like to join your greyhound pack maybe you would like to invite him to join you as an only hound contact cathy@greysave.org
Wendy - Adoption pending
Racing Name: Ww's Gable Chum
Age: 8.8 Sex: F Color: Red
Homecoming Ht: 25.0- Wt: 53
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - N Cat tolerant - N
Wendy came back to GreySave through no fault of her own. She has been living since her retirement from the track as an only dog with two young children. She is friendly and loves affection. Wendy is well-behaved and house trained. She walks well on a leash but can sometimes be aggressive toward strange dogs that she meets. She is playful and likes her toys. Did I say she is affectionate? Wendy has never met a stranger and wants everyone to pet her and appreciate how pretty she is. Wendy is an easy dog and will fit right into her new home.
Racing Name: Ww's Gable Chum
Age: 8.8 Sex: F Color: Red
Homecoming Ht: 25.0- Wt: 53
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - N Cat tolerant - N
Wendy came back to GreySave through no fault of her own. She has been living since her retirement from the track as an only dog with two young children. She is friendly and loves affection. Wendy is well-behaved and house trained. She walks well on a leash but can sometimes be aggressive toward strange dogs that she meets. She is playful and likes her toys. Did I say she is affectionate? Wendy has never met a stranger and wants everyone to pet her and appreciate how pretty she is. Wendy is an easy dog and will fit right into her new home.
Greyhounds Available in the Next Months
Anna - Adoption pending when finally available
Racing Name: Wanamaker
Age: 4.6 Sex: F Color: Brindle
Homecoming Ht: 25.25 - Wt: 54.8
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - TBD, Cat tolerant - TBD
Anna is a tiny little girl with a big personality ! She needs to be with you every minute to make sure she's not missing anything ( especially if it's food!) She has her " cheese begging " completely mastered , and will sit ( yes , she sits) in front of the fridge , with a pitiful expression on her face! Anna mastered the dog door in the first few minutes and has never had an accident in the house !! Even when it was pouring rain and her foster brothers were laying on the couch crossing their legs , she hopped up, went outside to pee , like no big deal!!! She walks great on a leash , though she's a little TOO interested in cats and small dogs. She lays down immediately in the car and rides happily , always hoping for a puppacino stop at Starbucks . Anna plays a bit with toys , but is not obsessed with them yet. She gets along great with her two grey brothers , and after a few growls , coexists happily with a frequent pit mix visitor. Anna might be able to be an only dog if her people were around most of the time, but she would be a lot happier with a male grey buddy !
Racing Name: Wanamaker
Age: 4.6 Sex: F Color: Brindle
Homecoming Ht: 25.25 - Wt: 54.8
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - TBD, Cat tolerant - TBD
Anna is a tiny little girl with a big personality ! She needs to be with you every minute to make sure she's not missing anything ( especially if it's food!) She has her " cheese begging " completely mastered , and will sit ( yes , she sits) in front of the fridge , with a pitiful expression on her face! Anna mastered the dog door in the first few minutes and has never had an accident in the house !! Even when it was pouring rain and her foster brothers were laying on the couch crossing their legs , she hopped up, went outside to pee , like no big deal!!! She walks great on a leash , though she's a little TOO interested in cats and small dogs. She lays down immediately in the car and rides happily , always hoping for a puppacino stop at Starbucks . Anna plays a bit with toys , but is not obsessed with them yet. She gets along great with her two grey brothers , and after a few growls , coexists happily with a frequent pit mix visitor. Anna might be able to be an only dog if her people were around most of the time, but she would be a lot happier with a male grey buddy !
Bets
Racing Name: Dancin Two Bets
Age: 3.4 Sex: F Color: Black
Homecoming Ht: 26.25 - Wt: 65.2
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - TBD, Cat tolerant - TBD
Racing Name: Dancin Two Bets
Age: 3.4 Sex: F Color: Black
Homecoming Ht: 26.25 - Wt: 65.2
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - TBD, Cat tolerant - TBD
Penny - Available for adoption in March
Racing Name: Slatex Prue
Age: 2.9 Sex: F Color: Red
Homecoming Ht: 26.5 - Wt: 70.4
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - TBD, Cat tolerant - TBD
Meet Penny. She is the 64th greyhound brought into our pack this year. GreySave thought they had made our last trip to the track last Sunday the 18th when we picked up three hounds, Albi Celeste, Messsi and Anna. But we were wrong. However, with potential boarder issues a concern Penny traveled via an greyhound railway. She got hurt a couple days ago and was kept safe at her Caliente kennel, transported by a new volunteer who lives near the boarder. She spent the night with a different group in the hills above San Diego and today our volunteers met her transport and have taken to the orthopedic surgeon. From there she will move to a newly minted medical foster home. The way people have gone out of their way to help the hounds this holiday season is wonderful blessing. Just in the last few week there has been the freeway hounds, 3 hounds in the Downey shelter plus a couple in the Riverside shelter. Thanks to all who have worked so well to make this happen.
Racing Name: Slatex Prue
Age: 2.9 Sex: F Color: Red
Homecoming Ht: 26.5 - Wt: 70.4
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - TBD, Cat tolerant - TBD
Meet Penny. She is the 64th greyhound brought into our pack this year. GreySave thought they had made our last trip to the track last Sunday the 18th when we picked up three hounds, Albi Celeste, Messsi and Anna. But we were wrong. However, with potential boarder issues a concern Penny traveled via an greyhound railway. She got hurt a couple days ago and was kept safe at her Caliente kennel, transported by a new volunteer who lives near the boarder. She spent the night with a different group in the hills above San Diego and today our volunteers met her transport and have taken to the orthopedic surgeon. From there she will move to a newly minted medical foster home. The way people have gone out of their way to help the hounds this holiday season is wonderful blessing. Just in the last few week there has been the freeway hounds, 3 hounds in the Downey shelter plus a couple in the Riverside shelter. Thanks to all who have worked so well to make this happen.
Explanation of the Med dog/Small dog/Cat Tolerance Listings
Nearly all greyhounds get along very well with dogs of medium size or larger, regardless of breed. But some do not get along with small, we mean very small dogs or cats. In the dog & cat tolerant listings above, the first letter refers to how we think the greyhound would do with medium sized dog, then small dogs and the third as to how we think they would do with cats. The listings above for the small dogs and cats are for the most part are based on how the greyhound tested when he first came off the track. Some listings have been adjusted as we've seen how he has done in his foster home. The medium dog listing is based on the greyhound's experience while they are in a foster home.
An "N" for small dogs and cats listing above means that, in our judgment, this dog is not suited to live with either small dogs (under 15 or 20 pounds) or a cats. A "W" listing in either category means that the greyhound, with proper training and supervision such as an experienced greyhound adopter could provide, could learn to live with small dogs or cats. A "Y" listing means that the greyhound with proper supervision initially should adapt quickly to life with your small dogs and cats. Quite a few of our dogs have lived in foster homes with indoor cats and because they have special credentials we reserve these hounds for families with cats. We don't test for tolerance for outside cats since all bets are off if a normally inside cat ran by a greyhound who has been trained to chase. A "TBD" listing usually means that the dog has not yet been tested.
Nearly all greyhounds get along very well with dogs of medium size or larger, regardless of breed. But some do not get along with small, we mean very small dogs or cats. In the dog & cat tolerant listings above, the first letter refers to how we think the greyhound would do with medium sized dog, then small dogs and the third as to how we think they would do with cats. The listings above for the small dogs and cats are for the most part are based on how the greyhound tested when he first came off the track. Some listings have been adjusted as we've seen how he has done in his foster home. The medium dog listing is based on the greyhound's experience while they are in a foster home.
An "N" for small dogs and cats listing above means that, in our judgment, this dog is not suited to live with either small dogs (under 15 or 20 pounds) or a cats. A "W" listing in either category means that the greyhound, with proper training and supervision such as an experienced greyhound adopter could provide, could learn to live with small dogs or cats. A "Y" listing means that the greyhound with proper supervision initially should adapt quickly to life with your small dogs and cats. Quite a few of our dogs have lived in foster homes with indoor cats and because they have special credentials we reserve these hounds for families with cats. We don't test for tolerance for outside cats since all bets are off if a normally inside cat ran by a greyhound who has been trained to chase. A "TBD" listing usually means that the dog has not yet been tested.
Thanks go to Susan Heisler for many of the greyhound portraits!
