Special Considerations
Our greyhounds will have been in foster homes for a minimim of two weeks
before we will place them in homes. There they will learn about what we
take for granted, i.e., windows and glass doors, stairs, stoves,
televisions, the garbage can, and the myriad of things that we have in
our homes. They don't know about swimming pools nor about traffic, which
can get them in big trouble if they get into them. The open door and
window are the biggest enemy of the greyhound. The slightest opening of
the door means to them that the starting gate is open and that it's time
to run. Just as they love to bolt through starting gates, they
will bolt through your opened doors and windows. The most important
consideration of all is that you must promise to never let your
greyhound off leash in an unfenced area and be willing to caution your
guests and workers to keep doors and gates closed. If this is no problem
for you, you're ready to apply for a greyhound!
How to Apply
Fill out an application form and mail it to GPA - Electric City Chapter
PO box 4106 Anderson SC 29622. You may pick it up at one of our
Meet and Greets at the PetSmarts in Anderson or in Greenville (Woodruff
Rd store). Or Call Deb Martin at
(864) 352-6712.
Once you return your filled-out application, an adoption representative
will check out your references and contact you. This process will happen
quickly. Before placing a dog in your home, we'll do a home visit. If
everything checks out, you're on your way to having an adopted
greyhound. The adoption donation is $250.
Choosing a Greyhound
You may look at available dogs on our website. They are either in foster
homes or are in the GPA-Centrtal Florida adoption holding kennel in
Melbourne, Florida. We generally get dogs from them once a month. People
often see a dog online that "speaks" to them or they see a dog that's an
appealing color or is very handsome or pretty. Please keep in mind that
some favorite dogs turn out to be the ones who were the wrong color, the
wrong sex, or the wrong size. It's the chemistry that counts, not the
physical characteristics. If the chemistry isn't right, the adoption
will fail.
We will do our best to find a greyhound for you who will be a good fit
with your family. If you and the greyhound don't mesh despite our best
efforts, we will take the hound back and give you the option of adopting
a different dog. We urge people to not return a dog after only a day or
two though. There is always a period of adjustment and we will help you
whenever you ask for it. Greyhounds are sensitive and smart but they
need time to adjust. Quick judgements and quick returns are very hard on
some dogs. If you're having any difficulties please give us a call; we
will always be ready to lend a hand even if it's years after you adopted
your greyhound. There is a saying that the dog you adopt is not the dog
you will have after you've lived and worked with after a while.
