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About Adopting

So, you're thinking of adopting an Greyhound? They are great pets and companions but it's best to understand that it's a major commitment. Adopting any animal is a major step in not only your life but the life of the animal. You should always know what you are getting into before you commit:

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 144 Pettigrew Rd Starr SC 29684. 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. These dogs are in foster homes here in the upstate. These dogs all come from the Tallahassee area in 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.

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