OUR GREYHOUNDS
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Please note: GreySave's adoption fee is $350. The adoption fee covers less than half of GreySave's cost to get the healthy hounds ready for adoption. Some of the costs covered by the fee are: IDEXX lab work, vaccinations; spay/neuter and sedated dental; fecal and initial worm treatment as needed, 3 month supply of Advantage Multi; martingale and tag collars with a 4 ft. leash; AVID microchip plus a greyt goody bag with a coat & blanket and a few other goodies!
Our goal 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 for 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 sustainable 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. |
In This Section:
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Our Greyhounds - some available and some not quite ready yet
Babe - In GreySave's foster to adopt program
Racing Name: It's Me Baby
Age: 3.3 Sex: F Color: Brindle
Ht: 25.0 Homecoming Wt: 64.8
Medium dog - Y Small dog - W, Cat tolerant - N
Racing Name: It's Me Baby
Age: 3.3 Sex: F Color: Brindle
Ht: 25.0 Homecoming Wt: 64.8
Medium dog - Y Small dog - W, Cat tolerant - N
Cash - In GreySave's foster to adopt program
Racing Name: Sign on Bonus
Age: 4.5 Sex: M Color: Brindle
Ht: 26.75 Homecoming Wt: 70.4
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Racing Name: Sign on Bonus
Age: 4.5 Sex: M Color: Brindle
Ht: 26.75 Homecoming Wt: 70.4
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Connie - In GreySave's foster to adopt program
Racing Name: Flying Convert
Age: 3.0 Sex: F Color: Dark Brindle
Ht: 25.0 Homecoming Wt: 69
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - W
Connie is a gorgeous, affectionate sweetheart who loves everyone she meets. She is so friendly with both people and other dogs. This very smart girl adapted to home-life quickly - has mastered stairs and hardwood floors, loves to play with toys, gently takes treats from your hand, and rides like a dream in the car. She sleeps peacefully through the night in her doggie bed, has not had an accident in the house and will let you know when he needs to go out. Connie walks well in her Martingale and is having a blast with all the new sights, sounds, and smells she discovers on each walk. She's loves to play and she loves to take long naps chilling one of her 2 beds when her human is working in the in home. She has never tried to get on the furniture as that is reserved for the min pin. Not a chewer or barker, she responds well to praise and gentle correction and wants nothing more than to please her human She lives with another small dog, a miniature pincher and they do great together. She loves all different treats and loves her stuffies. She is a huge fan of belly and back rubs and is truly a gentle giant.
Racing Name: Flying Convert
Age: 3.0 Sex: F Color: Dark Brindle
Ht: 25.0 Homecoming Wt: 69
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - W
Connie is a gorgeous, affectionate sweetheart who loves everyone she meets. She is so friendly with both people and other dogs. This very smart girl adapted to home-life quickly - has mastered stairs and hardwood floors, loves to play with toys, gently takes treats from your hand, and rides like a dream in the car. She sleeps peacefully through the night in her doggie bed, has not had an accident in the house and will let you know when he needs to go out. Connie walks well in her Martingale and is having a blast with all the new sights, sounds, and smells she discovers on each walk. She's loves to play and she loves to take long naps chilling one of her 2 beds when her human is working in the in home. She has never tried to get on the furniture as that is reserved for the min pin. Not a chewer or barker, she responds well to praise and gentle correction and wants nothing more than to please her human She lives with another small dog, a miniature pincher and they do great together. She loves all different treats and loves her stuffies. She is a huge fan of belly and back rubs and is truly a gentle giant.
Fifi
Racing Name: Shopify
Age: 2.7 Sex: F Color: Red
Ht: 26.25 Homecoming Wt: 56.6
Medium dog - TBD Small dog - TBD, Cat tolerant - TBD
Racing Name: Shopify
Age: 2.7 Sex: F Color: Red
Ht: 26.25 Homecoming Wt: 56.6
Medium dog - TBD Small dog - TBD, Cat tolerant - TBD
Gigi - In GreySave's foster to adopt program
Racing Name: Always Go Go Go
Age: 4.3 Sex: F Color: Brindle
Ht: 25.0 Homecoming Wt: 54.2
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Racing Name: Always Go Go Go
Age: 4.3 Sex: F Color: Brindle
Ht: 25.0 Homecoming Wt: 54.2
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Hastings
Racing Name: Flying Dog Hollow
Age: 3.6 Sex: M Color: Red Brindle
Ht: 28.25 Homecoming Wt: 72.6
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - N, Cat tolerant - N
Hastings is a smart, sweet boy. He gets the most excited for walks and is a big eater. This affectionate guy loves meeting new people. He'll play fetch with himself by throwing his own toy and running around to catch it. He entertains himself. Hastings is a super hound but his future adopter will need to be someone that has good dog training skills and can help him get through his fear of dogs!! But in the house and in his own house and yard he get a perfect 10 score.
Racing Name: Flying Dog Hollow
Age: 3.6 Sex: M Color: Red Brindle
Ht: 28.25 Homecoming Wt: 72.6
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - N, Cat tolerant - N
Hastings is a smart, sweet boy. He gets the most excited for walks and is a big eater. This affectionate guy loves meeting new people. He'll play fetch with himself by throwing his own toy and running around to catch it. He entertains himself. Hastings is a super hound but his future adopter will need to be someone that has good dog training skills and can help him get through his fear of dogs!! But in the house and in his own house and yard he get a perfect 10 score.
Ivan
Racing Name: Insider Trading
Age: 2.4 Sex: M Color: Black Brindle
Ht: 28.5 Homecoming Wt: 69.8
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - N
Racing Name: Insider Trading
Age: 2.4 Sex: M Color: Black Brindle
Ht: 28.5 Homecoming Wt: 69.8
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - N
Lorelei - In GreySave's foster to adopt program
Racing Name: Just Devious
Age: 3.4 Sex: F Color: Dark Brindle
Ht: 26.5 Homecoming Wt: 72
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Racing Name: Just Devious
Age: 3.4 Sex: F Color: Dark Brindle
Ht: 26.5 Homecoming Wt: 72
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Lupe - In GreySave's foster to adopt program
Racing Name: In The Loop
Age: 4.3 Sex: F Color: White & Black
Ht: 25.5 Homecoming Wt: 57
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Racing Name: In The Loop
Age: 4.3 Sex: F Color: White & Black
Ht: 25.5 Homecoming Wt: 57
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Malik
Racing Name: WW Malik
Age: 4.3 Sex: M Color: White ticked, Dk brindle
Ht: 26.5 Homecoming Wt: 68.8
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - N, Cat tolerant - N
Malik is a sweet boy who would love to snuggle up with you on the couch and have head rubs as long as you are willing. He is a nosey boy who likes to check things out, like the kitchen sink. He loves to ride in the car, he loves to rest his chin on his foster Dad's shoulder. He has 3 greyhound sisters that keep him in place. He needs some work on leash walking, he is just so busy looking at everything around him. He is just mister mellow and wants lots of love. He has no sleep or food aggression. He was great with the 8 year old twins and their 2 great old sister that comes to visit. He has not found the fun in toys yet but watches his greyhound house mates with interest.
Racing Name: WW Malik
Age: 4.3 Sex: M Color: White ticked, Dk brindle
Ht: 26.5 Homecoming Wt: 68.8
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - N, Cat tolerant - N
Malik is a sweet boy who would love to snuggle up with you on the couch and have head rubs as long as you are willing. He is a nosey boy who likes to check things out, like the kitchen sink. He loves to ride in the car, he loves to rest his chin on his foster Dad's shoulder. He has 3 greyhound sisters that keep him in place. He needs some work on leash walking, he is just so busy looking at everything around him. He is just mister mellow and wants lots of love. He has no sleep or food aggression. He was great with the 8 year old twins and their 2 great old sister that comes to visit. He has not found the fun in toys yet but watches his greyhound house mates with interest.
Manny - In GreySave's foster to adopt program
Racing Name: Mega Mania
Age: 3.3 Sex: M Color: Red
Ht: 27.5 Homecoming Wt: 70.6
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Manny is a big sweet boy who loves to lay in the sun. His hobbies are napping, car rides, and meeting new people. Manny loves kids and his cat siblings, he is also sweet with the neighborhood chickens. He loves to lean on his mom on walks, and stays right by her side at all times. Zoomies are often, but, short! He is the most gracious house guest and to polite to everyone. The only thing that stinks about manny is his gas! He is a mega roach and a quiet admirer of toys and treats. Very good at going potty outside. Easy going is how anyone would describe this sweet dog. He does not enjoy running water, and is one you have to watch around open doors.
Racing Name: Mega Mania
Age: 3.3 Sex: M Color: Red
Ht: 27.5 Homecoming Wt: 70.6
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Manny is a big sweet boy who loves to lay in the sun. His hobbies are napping, car rides, and meeting new people. Manny loves kids and his cat siblings, he is also sweet with the neighborhood chickens. He loves to lean on his mom on walks, and stays right by her side at all times. Zoomies are often, but, short! He is the most gracious house guest and to polite to everyone. The only thing that stinks about manny is his gas! He is a mega roach and a quiet admirer of toys and treats. Very good at going potty outside. Easy going is how anyone would describe this sweet dog. He does not enjoy running water, and is one you have to watch around open doors.
Moonie
Racing Name: Blood Moon
Age: 2.8 Sex: F Color: Red
Ht: 26.25 Homecoming Wt: 51.2
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Racing Name: Blood Moon
Age: 2.8 Sex: F Color: Red
Ht: 26.25 Homecoming Wt: 51.2
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Myles
Racing Name: Katalox Maremoto
Age: 1.4 Sex: M Color: Black
Ht: 25.0 Homecoming Wt: 63.0
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Myles is a very cute smaller sized young male who is taking his time to adjust to retirement. He's a sweet boy and needs someone with a lot of patience and love to help him come out of his shell. He has yet to figure out that it is is OK to play with toys or the other greyhound. Myles is going to need another greyhound or medium breed of dog to be his lifelong companion and to show him what it is like to be happy loving companion.
Racing Name: Katalox Maremoto
Age: 1.4 Sex: M Color: Black
Ht: 25.0 Homecoming Wt: 63.0
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Myles is a very cute smaller sized young male who is taking his time to adjust to retirement. He's a sweet boy and needs someone with a lot of patience and love to help him come out of his shell. He has yet to figure out that it is is OK to play with toys or the other greyhound. Myles is going to need another greyhound or medium breed of dog to be his lifelong companion and to show him what it is like to be happy loving companion.
Palmer
Racing Name: It'sthehandshake
Age: 1.8 Sex: M Color: Red
Ht: 28.0 Homecoming Wt: 72
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Racing Name: It'sthehandshake
Age: 1.8 Sex: M Color: Red
Ht: 28.0 Homecoming Wt: 72
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Patty
Racing Name: No Patience
Age: 3.1 Sex: F Color: Red
Ht: 26 Homecoming Wt: 56
Medium dog - Y Small dog - W, Cat tolerant - N
Racing Name: No Patience
Age: 3.1 Sex: F Color: Red
Ht: 26 Homecoming Wt: 56
Medium dog - Y Small dog - W, Cat tolerant - N
Perry
Racing Name: Precursor
Age: 2.7 Sex: F Color: Black
Ht: 27 Homecoming Wt: 61.6
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Racing Name: Precursor
Age: 2.7 Sex: F Color: Black
Ht: 27 Homecoming Wt: 61.6
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Pilar - Adoption pending
Racing Name: Katalox Pila
Age: 1.2 Sex: F Color: Brindle
Ht: 24.5 Homecoming Wt: 51.2
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Pilar wasn’t quite responding to her name, she is getting used to Katie. She is smaller than most greyhounds, loves to run and playful with the other greys in the house. She is a good eater and has master the single, double flap dog doors as well as stairs. A little skittish on hardwood or tile floors. No accidents at all to report. As a younger grey, she is demonstrating some chewing tendencies, but is very satisfied with a tennis ball or two. She sleeps well through the night and is taking to the electric toothbrush in the morning. Due to her young age Pilar (Katie) will do best in a home with another greyhound or dog and a yard to bounce around in.
Racing Name: Katalox Pila
Age: 1.2 Sex: F Color: Brindle
Ht: 24.5 Homecoming Wt: 51.2
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Pilar wasn’t quite responding to her name, she is getting used to Katie. She is smaller than most greyhounds, loves to run and playful with the other greys in the house. She is a good eater and has master the single, double flap dog doors as well as stairs. A little skittish on hardwood or tile floors. No accidents at all to report. As a younger grey, she is demonstrating some chewing tendencies, but is very satisfied with a tennis ball or two. She sleeps well through the night and is taking to the electric toothbrush in the morning. Due to her young age Pilar (Katie) will do best in a home with another greyhound or dog and a yard to bounce around in.
Tutti - Adoption pending
Racing Name: Hero To U N Me
Age: 4.5 Sex: F Color: Brindle
Ht: 26.0 Homecoming Wt: 62
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - N
Tutti is a shy, quick learner who is doing very well adapting to her new world. While she is wary of new adults and absolutely afraid of small people, she happily greets other dogs. Tutti is very patient with small dogs, even energetic, annoying and persistent puppies. She has learned to be in our home without any accidents and sleeps in our bedroom without any restrictions. She is doing reasonably well on a leash but exhibits her amazing strength when a squirrel dares to come near. She eats out of a hand but is not interested in, nor accepts some treats. Her appetite is good though for her kibble and she's happy to keep us company while we work at our computers. Tutti is an unusually calm hound, not startled by loud sudden noises from appliances or elsewhere. We are happy she found us!
Racing Name: Hero To U N Me
Age: 4.5 Sex: F Color: Brindle
Ht: 26.0 Homecoming Wt: 62
Medium dog - Y Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - N
Tutti is a shy, quick learner who is doing very well adapting to her new world. While she is wary of new adults and absolutely afraid of small people, she happily greets other dogs. Tutti is very patient with small dogs, even energetic, annoying and persistent puppies. She has learned to be in our home without any accidents and sleeps in our bedroom without any restrictions. She is doing reasonably well on a leash but exhibits her amazing strength when a squirrel dares to come near. She eats out of a hand but is not interested in, nor accepts some treats. Her appetite is good though for her kibble and she's happy to keep us company while we work at our computers. Tutti is an unusually calm hound, not startled by loud sudden noises from appliances or elsewhere. We are happy she found us!
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!
