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. |
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Our Greyhounds - some available and some not quite ready yet
Ballad
Racing Name: Ballad
Age: 3.1 Sex: M Color: Red Fawn
Ht: 27.5 Homecoming Wt: 67.2
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Racing Name: Ballad
Age: 3.1 Sex: M Color: Red Fawn
Ht: 27.5 Homecoming Wt: 67.2
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Braxton - Available for adoption in mid March
Racing Name: Slatex Braxton
Age: 2.6 Sex: M Color: White & Red
Ht: 28.5 Homecoming Wt: 69.6
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Racing Name: Slatex Braxton
Age: 2.6 Sex: M Color: White & Red
Ht: 28.5 Homecoming Wt: 69.6
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Doug
Racing Name: What Do U Think
Age: 3.8 Sex: M Color: Black
Ht: 28.5 Homecoming Wt: 72.8
Medium dog - TBD, Small dog - N, Cat tolerant - N
Racing Name: What Do U Think
Age: 3.8 Sex: M Color: Black
Ht: 28.5 Homecoming Wt: 72.8
Medium dog - TBD, Small dog - N, Cat tolerant - N
Elise
Racing Name: Slatex Elise
Age: 2.6 Sex: F Color: White & Red
Ht: 26.5 Homecoming Wt: 60.0
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Racing Name: Slatex Elise
Age: 2.6 Sex: F Color: White & Red
Ht: 26.5 Homecoming Wt: 60.0
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Goldie
Racing Name: Flying Gold Fish
Age: 2.5 Sex: F Color: Red Brindle
Ht: 24.5 Homecoming Wt: 53.8
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Racing Name: Flying Gold Fish
Age: 2.5 Sex: F Color: Red Brindle
Ht: 24.5 Homecoming Wt: 53.8
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Hal
Racing Name: Helluvaview
Age: 1.6 Sex: M Color: Brindle
Ht: 27.25 Homecoming Wt: 69.4
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Sweet young Hal is adjusting to retirement after a brief racing career. He is a sensitive guy who has become his foster mom’s shadow. He doesn’t mind being left home alone, and he hasn’t even tried to mark in the house. He gets the excited little hops when the leash comes out for walk time, and is always up for a stroll around the neighborhood. Hal is a bit of a nervous Nellie who doesn’t like loud voices or quick movements, especially when things move quickly toward him. He is an excellent walker, but he doesn’t like to be approached by strangers in public (dogs or people). He’s living happily with two large non-greyhound dogs and two cats. The cats don’t seem to interest him whatsoever. He approaches his foster parents for attention once things quiet down, and he loves to lay at their feet wherever they’re sitting. Hal would love a quieter home with some patient people who will let him come out of his shell on his own time ... and he will! He would probably benefit from a confident canine companion to show him the ropes, though he does seem to be fine when left alone without other dogs.
Racing Name: Helluvaview
Age: 1.6 Sex: M Color: Brindle
Ht: 27.25 Homecoming Wt: 69.4
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Sweet young Hal is adjusting to retirement after a brief racing career. He is a sensitive guy who has become his foster mom’s shadow. He doesn’t mind being left home alone, and he hasn’t even tried to mark in the house. He gets the excited little hops when the leash comes out for walk time, and is always up for a stroll around the neighborhood. Hal is a bit of a nervous Nellie who doesn’t like loud voices or quick movements, especially when things move quickly toward him. He is an excellent walker, but he doesn’t like to be approached by strangers in public (dogs or people). He’s living happily with two large non-greyhound dogs and two cats. The cats don’t seem to interest him whatsoever. He approaches his foster parents for attention once things quiet down, and he loves to lay at their feet wherever they’re sitting. Hal would love a quieter home with some patient people who will let him come out of his shell on his own time ... and he will! He would probably benefit from a confident canine companion to show him the ropes, though he does seem to be fine when left alone without other dogs.
Malik - Available for adoption in mid-February
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. Malik is a real Daddy's boy and follows him every where. 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. Malik is a real Daddy's boy and follows him every where. 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.
Marcia
Racing Name: Volando Marcia
Age: 2.4 Sex: F Color: White & Black
Ht: 27.75 Homecoming Wt: 57.8
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - N
Marcia is best described as a very playful and happy girl who like all greyhounds loves her naps. A girl full of energy but well behaved when told to simmer down. From day one she embraced the idea of being a pet. She fit well into her foster home with the other greys, as well as when other greys and humans come to visit from time to time. Our official greater, handing out an abundance of kisses, with tail in full motion, and begging to be petted. The topper – she even smiles. So far toys do not seem to strike her fancy, as she prefers spends her time by taking advantage of the doggie door to explore the back yard if not napping. Car rides are enjoyed as she lays down quickly to catch up on her naps with occasional looks out the window to view and take in her new world. Marcia knows her manners as she learned quickly that getting onto the furniture was a no no. Breaking her of counter surfing took a while, but she now lays down in the kitchen waiting patiently while her meals are being prepared. As you would expect she is a member in good standing of the “Clean Plate Club”. Her human dad seems to be her best friend, as she loves to lay next to him while he watches TV or works at his desk. This girl should make a great addition to most any home where there is another dog buddy, or a being a single dog where her humans are home most all the time, or gone for just short periods of time.
Racing Name: Volando Marcia
Age: 2.4 Sex: F Color: White & Black
Ht: 27.75 Homecoming Wt: 57.8
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - N
Marcia is best described as a very playful and happy girl who like all greyhounds loves her naps. A girl full of energy but well behaved when told to simmer down. From day one she embraced the idea of being a pet. She fit well into her foster home with the other greys, as well as when other greys and humans come to visit from time to time. Our official greater, handing out an abundance of kisses, with tail in full motion, and begging to be petted. The topper – she even smiles. So far toys do not seem to strike her fancy, as she prefers spends her time by taking advantage of the doggie door to explore the back yard if not napping. Car rides are enjoyed as she lays down quickly to catch up on her naps with occasional looks out the window to view and take in her new world. Marcia knows her manners as she learned quickly that getting onto the furniture was a no no. Breaking her of counter surfing took a while, but she now lays down in the kitchen waiting patiently while her meals are being prepared. As you would expect she is a member in good standing of the “Clean Plate Club”. Her human dad seems to be her best friend, as she loves to lay next to him while he watches TV or works at his desk. This girl should make a great addition to most any home where there is another dog buddy, or a being a single dog where her humans are home most all the time, or gone for just short periods of time.
Max - In GreySave's foster to adopt program
Racing Name: Maximum Speed
Age: 2.5 Sex: M Color: White & Red
Ht: 29 Homecoming Wt: 73.3
Medium dog - TBD, Small dog - TBD, Cat tolerant - Y
Racing Name: Maximum Speed
Age: 2.5 Sex: M Color: White & Red
Ht: 29 Homecoming Wt: 73.3
Medium dog - TBD, Small dog - TBD, Cat tolerant - Y
Midori - In GreySave's foster to adopt program
Racing Name: Katalox Midori
Age: 1.2 Sex: M Color: Brindle
Ht: 25.27 Homecoming Wt: 54
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Racing Name: Katalox Midori
Age: 1.2 Sex: M Color: Brindle
Ht: 25.27 Homecoming Wt: 54
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Mindy - Adoption Pending
Racing Name: Mindfullness
Age: 2.1 Sex: F Color: Dark Brindle
Ht: 26.0 Homecoming Wt: 60
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - N, Cat tolerant - N
Mindy is an intelligent and loving girl. She learned the dog door on her first day, is a toy collector, and she even plays fetch! She is great on walks but will roach for belly rubs as soon as she gets in the house. Mindy loves her walks and checking out of the down town area sounds and scents. She likes her foster dad and is his shadow when he is home. She is living with a large older male greyhound but like some female greyhounds she is kind of pushy when it comes to pets and treats. He reaction to fireworks in interesting - though she does not like them she does not shake or hide she goes right outside and barks at the offensive sounds. We will admit it Mindy has a mind of her own!
Racing Name: Mindfullness
Age: 2.1 Sex: F Color: Dark Brindle
Ht: 26.0 Homecoming Wt: 60
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - N, Cat tolerant - N
Mindy is an intelligent and loving girl. She learned the dog door on her first day, is a toy collector, and she even plays fetch! She is great on walks but will roach for belly rubs as soon as she gets in the house. Mindy loves her walks and checking out of the down town area sounds and scents. She likes her foster dad and is his shadow when he is home. She is living with a large older male greyhound but like some female greyhounds she is kind of pushy when it comes to pets and treats. He reaction to fireworks in interesting - though she does not like them she does not shake or hide she goes right outside and barks at the offensive sounds. We will admit it Mindy has a mind of her own!
Mona
Racing Name: Money Express
Age: 3.3 Sex: F Color: White & black
Ht: 25.5 Homecoming Wt: 65.4
Medium dog - Y Small dog - N, Cat tolerant - N
Mona is a loving, playful girl. She finds it fun to take all the toys out of the toy box and bring them to her bed throughout the day and make them squeak as she pleases. Mona enjoys playing fetch with the ball. And she actually brings the ball back for more! Though still very excited for food time and snacks, she's learned to wait oh so patiently until foster mom tells her "ok". Mona is a bit of a shadow dog and loves being with her foster humans, especially in the bathroom. She is a very curious girl with most new things, things flying in the wind, and people. Sometimes cautious with certain noises, but with reassurance gets over it pretty quickly. She is still learning not to take things that are not hers off of plates and such. Small dogs and cats are a no. Larger, non-greyhound dogs seem to be ok. She would likely do well in a home with an older Greyhound to show her the ways and encourage some calmness. Or with a younger pup who likes to play. The more love the better as pets and human hugs are her favorite things.
Racing Name: Money Express
Age: 3.3 Sex: F Color: White & black
Ht: 25.5 Homecoming Wt: 65.4
Medium dog - Y Small dog - N, Cat tolerant - N
Mona is a loving, playful girl. She finds it fun to take all the toys out of the toy box and bring them to her bed throughout the day and make them squeak as she pleases. Mona enjoys playing fetch with the ball. And she actually brings the ball back for more! Though still very excited for food time and snacks, she's learned to wait oh so patiently until foster mom tells her "ok". Mona is a bit of a shadow dog and loves being with her foster humans, especially in the bathroom. She is a very curious girl with most new things, things flying in the wind, and people. Sometimes cautious with certain noises, but with reassurance gets over it pretty quickly. She is still learning not to take things that are not hers off of plates and such. Small dogs and cats are a no. Larger, non-greyhound dogs seem to be ok. She would likely do well in a home with an older Greyhound to show her the ways and encourage some calmness. Or with a younger pup who likes to play. The more love the better as pets and human hugs are her favorite things.
Monica - Adoption Pending
Racing Name: Monica Talbot
Age: 4.1 Sex: F Color: Fawn
Ht: 26.75 Homecoming Wt: 69.2
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Monica is a sweet timid girl who thrives on routine. She could be fine as an only dog, and does not have any separation anxiety, but, maybe soothed by having another dog or animal in the house. Monica is extremely cat and small dog tolerant, and is great with kids. Monica will need a crate as it is a total comfort zone for her. Monica is scared of loud noises such as fireworks, thunder, and city commotion, so she would do best in a serene neighborhood with firm and persistent work on her fear. She hasn’t gotten the hang of toys yet, but, she is curious. Overall this is a sweet and loving dog, the kids have nicknamed her “lover dog”. She loves a warm bed and pets, and could benefit from calming treats/anxiety sweaters. As time goes on she has come a long way getting more comfortable and will definitely blossom into a very confident and happy dog.
Racing Name: Monica Talbot
Age: 4.1 Sex: F Color: Fawn
Ht: 26.75 Homecoming Wt: 69.2
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Monica is a sweet timid girl who thrives on routine. She could be fine as an only dog, and does not have any separation anxiety, but, maybe soothed by having another dog or animal in the house. Monica is extremely cat and small dog tolerant, and is great with kids. Monica will need a crate as it is a total comfort zone for her. Monica is scared of loud noises such as fireworks, thunder, and city commotion, so she would do best in a serene neighborhood with firm and persistent work on her fear. She hasn’t gotten the hang of toys yet, but, she is curious. Overall this is a sweet and loving dog, the kids have nicknamed her “lover dog”. She loves a warm bed and pets, and could benefit from calming treats/anxiety sweaters. As time goes on she has come a long way getting more comfortable and will definitely blossom into a very confident and happy dog.
Sue - Adoption Pending
Racing Name: Sweetwater Sue
Age: 3.2 Sex: F Color: Black
Ht: 26.0 Homecoming Wt: 63.
Medium dog - Y Small dog - TBD, Cat tolerant - Y
Racing Name: Sweetwater Sue
Age: 3.2 Sex: F Color: Black
Ht: 26.0 Homecoming Wt: 63.
Medium dog - Y Small dog - TBD, Cat tolerant - Y
Star - In GreySave's foster to adopt program
Racing Name: Star of the Pride
Age: 2.9 Sex: F Color: Dark Brindle
Ht: 27.25 Homecoming Wt: 64.8
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Racing Name: Star of the Pride
Age: 2.9 Sex: F Color: Dark Brindle
Ht: 27.25 Homecoming Wt: 64.8
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - Y
Topper - Adoption pending
Racing Name: Top of the Wire
Age: 2.2 Sex: M Color: White & black
Ht: 30 Homecoming Wt: 75
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - TBD, Cat tolerant - N
Racing Name: Top of the Wire
Age: 2.2 Sex: M Color: White & black
Ht: 30 Homecoming Wt: 75
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - TBD, Cat tolerant - N
Zeus - Braska Zeus
Racing Name: Braska Zeus
Age: 4.4 Sex: M Color: White & black
Ht: 30 Homecoming Wt: 80
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - N
Zeus is a big, handsome, goofy boy! He loves his humans. He is a big leaner and will lean on his dad looking for pets for hours. He is a curious boy and likes to get his nose in to see whatever is going on. He loves long walks or jogs and as often as he can get them! His dad sometimes takes him rollerblading and Zeus is never ready for the adventure to be done. He lives with his dad and a 9 year old medium sized sighthound. Zeus loves to cuddle and loves couches. He gets a little worried when his humans leave him home alone but if he has a dog buddy he does fine. Zeus is coming back to us through no fault of his own, life just happens! His ideal home would be one with another greyhound, a big yard to run and play in and walks aplenty that is if he could have it all.
Racing Name: Braska Zeus
Age: 4.4 Sex: M Color: White & black
Ht: 30 Homecoming Wt: 80
Medium dog - Y, Small dog - Y, Cat tolerant - N
Zeus is a big, handsome, goofy boy! He loves his humans. He is a big leaner and will lean on his dad looking for pets for hours. He is a curious boy and likes to get his nose in to see whatever is going on. He loves long walks or jogs and as often as he can get them! His dad sometimes takes him rollerblading and Zeus is never ready for the adventure to be done. He lives with his dad and a 9 year old medium sized sighthound. Zeus loves to cuddle and loves couches. He gets a little worried when his humans leave him home alone but if he has a dog buddy he does fine. Zeus is coming back to us through no fault of his own, life just happens! His ideal home would be one with another greyhound, a big yard to run and play in and walks aplenty that is if he could have it all.
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!
