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PLEASE READ: These profiles are provided to give you a general idea of what each greyhound is like. We work hard to match the right family with just the right dog. We don't adopt dogs on a first come, first served basis. A greyhound below that catches your eye may not turn out to be the best dog for you and your family, or it may be a better match for another family. So allow us to help you find the best greyhound for you. Some of the dogs below are currently ready for adoption, but many are still in the process of being prepared for adoption. Go to the bottom of this page for an explanation of how we rate a dog's small dog or cat tolerance. Thanks go to Cynthia Frederick of fargosmom for most of the greyhound portraits below. If you can't find a greyhound that you saw before on this page, check out the Adopted page to see if he or she has been adopted. If you want to find out more about GreySave's available greyhounds or if you are interested in adopting one, please complete the adoption application. If you have a specific question as to availability of a greyhound listed on this page please contact Cathy.
Pepper is one of the most affectionate greyhounds we have fostered in over fifteen years. She loves all people, just as much as her dog friends. She sleeps quietly through the night and during the middle of the day, but when it’s playtime she has energy to burn! Pick up the leash and she's ready to go. She loves to walk and hike, and might be a greyhound that will do some lite jogging with her human(s). She walks nicely on a leash, but occasionally can get excited when she sees another dog, making good progress in this area. Pepper can be a bit of a klutz at times, probably because she never trained for racing. Tall for a female, with a sleek coat, she has a crooked nose, an underbite, and a jutting tooth that just add to her goofy, playful demeanor. Pepper is very attentive, intelligent, and responds well to guidance. She isn’t overly possessive of food, toys, or chews, with any of the dogs she has been around. Pepper will do best in a home that provides adequate physical and mental activity. She thrives on consistent leadership and structure from her human(s).
Luke is a very sweet boy who likes to stay close to his people. He is very affectionate and loves to snuggle. He loves his toys and will carry them around the house or outside and then pile them up around him on a dog bed. He likes to toss the toys in the air so that he can catch them. When outside, where he loves to be on nice weather days, he act like a ballet dancer. He loves tossing and catching his toys and then taking off at a run. He reacts appropriately when you send him to the “down dog” position and then slap the ground. He will chase the ball and release it but we are still working on the “returning to” aspect of fetch and return. Luke is great with most other dogs, large and smallish (he has lived with other hounds and a miniature pinscher) but cats and tiny, fluffy dogs are a problem for him. In the house his favorite thing is to take long naps in the computer room with his foster mom.
Hi, my name is Abe. My life recently has been a bummer. A good Samaritan found me starving and injured in a riverbed near Hansen Dam. He took me in and fed me and healed my injuries. He then called Greysave to see if they could help. My soon-to-be foster mom came to check me out (to see if I was really a greyhound!) and took me home with her. So things are finally looking up. I am living with three other dogs and several cats and get along with everybody. I am a bit timid at times because I'm not used to all this loving attention. I have lots of fun picking apricots off the tree and playing with squeaky toys. I am ready to find my forever home.
Kismet is a very enthusiastic and inquisitive greyhound packed into a tiny body. She is very social and loves being in the middle of everything. She enjoys lots of activities and toys. She would probably do well as an only dog since she is very confident. Kismet is learning not to guard high value treats and not to be concerned when other dogs get close to her food bowl. So far she has stayed off the couches and beds but we're still working on counter surfing. Her personality is strong but very loving. She would like to be the alpha of the pack, so gentle reminders are needed occasionally to let her know the role is not up for grabs. She likes to snuggle and give little kisses. Kismet is a fun dog!
Casey is a beautiful boy. Maybe a little shy at first, but he warms up quickly. He wins the prize as the quickest learner of the doggie door. He went out it about 30 seconds after first entering the house and he’s been a pro with it ever since. Casey is the quintessential greyhound. He was housebroken fast but that’s about all he is fast at. He only raced twice and he brings that same laziness to his retired life. He sleeps soundly, walks nicely, and eats gratefully. He won’t jump into the car, but will settle in for the ride once he is helped in. He fits in well with his foster pack and he pretty much ignores the four cats in his foster home. He is much more interested in leaning on us while getting a good petting. His eyes speak softly and seem to tell everyone he meets how happy he is to be allowed to be a cockroaching couch potato. His coat is silky soft, just like his eyes. Casey has crawled into the hearts of both his foster moms. He is a star. His people will be lucky to adopt him.
Jacob is a large, handsome, "baby" boy who has won our hearts. He enjoys romping (with his squeaky toys), spinning, and running circles in the backyard. He appreciates his walks (he's a prancer), is great on leash and is very social with adults, children, and other dogs of all sizes. He isn't fazed by cats or other small critters. Jacob does get "spooked" by certain noises (skateboards and motorcycles) and at times by quick movements, but is easily calmed. He is a wonderful co-pilot in the car. He gets along great with our greyhound, but doesn't mind doing his own thing. He is house trained but enjoys being able to go in and out during the day while his foster parents are at work. He loves to take a nap in the grass and may even be found "cockroaching." Jacob makes you feel like a celebrity when he gives you the royal greeting at the door--but watch out for that helicopter tail! He loves food and is not opposed to counter surfing or at the dinner table, but a firm no usually gets him to back off. Jacob is a lover and enjoys nuzzling his head in your lap. Jacob is waiting to make you a happy as he makes us every day.
Nojos is a young, handsome boy who attracts a lot of attention wherever he goes. He can be shy at times but he really enjoys the attention from others and he freely gives hugs to everyone. Nojos is mostly easy going and quiet. He is learning to play with toys but he has not yet convinced his resident playmates to play with him. Nojos lives with a greyhound, a whippet and three house cats. He travels well and walking on the leash is no problem for him. He normally does not react to loud noises and other weird stuff, but sometimes the unexpected can frighten him. He keeps a close watch over us and he is always close by. Nojos requires a firm “No” if it is something he really wants to do, but mostly he accepts the limitations required of him. Nojos has mastered the doggie door but he is still unsure of using the stairs. One of our favorite moments in our day begins before we get out of bed. Nojos has started to jump onto our bed after the alarm goes off and give us his special “good morning” greeting. It is a special shared moment that we will always treasure. Our special young friend has proven to be full of surprises and we are thankful to have shared in the experience.
Hero is a young, energetic greyhound. He loves toys, flipping them in the air and pouncing on them. He loves to play fetch and will bring a toy and wait for you to toss it. Off he goes to chase it down, pounce on it, give it a good shake then bring it back. Meal time is one of his favorite times of the day. He will do a happy dance while you are preparing it. He runs in a circle, snatches a toy, and charges back to watch and wait to be told “OK.” He mastered the dog door in two days and uses it when he needs to relieve himself, or if he needs to do a lap with his toy. After a fun day he settles down well and sleeps through the night. Then he wakes up a happy boy and starts it all over again. He walks great on a leash and enjoys all the new sights he is getting to experience. He is a love bug and loves to cuddle. He would do well in a home with other dogs or people who are not gone long periods at a time.
Flight a handsome and snuggly dog. Everyone that meets Flight loves him instantly. He will snuggle and lean on anyone who gives him the chance. He accepted our toddler grandchildren just like he had been with them his whole life and never even flinches when they do the usual toddler doggie inspections. He is a bit timid, but gets security from his Lab house-sister Lucy. If Lucy does something then Flight is more likely to try it. He immediately accepted the Rottweiler’s head-of-pack position. Flight does not care for car rides yet. However his lack of enthusiasm for the car is made up for when the words “walk" or "park" are spoken. He enjoys his walk most of all when Lucy is with him. He enjoys playing with stuffed toys, pouncing on them and just having fun. He is beginning to get the idea that a tennis ball is also a good toy, although he is more into chewing than chasing at this point. He is figuring out how to play with the other dogs. He barely gives cats attention on our walks. While he meets all dogs nicely, he does not like to be around yappy dogs; he will try to steer the walk away from the noise. He barks when strangers come around. Staying home alone with the other dogs has not been a problem at all. Flight will do best with a quieter household and with the companionship of a friendly, not hyper, other dog. He will make a wonderful companion for the right people and other dog.
Pacman is a very curious fellow for sure as well as a big laid-back goofball. Start a project around the house, and he will soon be next to you using his big black nose to supervise your work. He is very outgoing towards all people, large or small. You can never give him too much attention as far as he is concerned. But he will leave you alone if you tell him to go away. If allowed to he would lay in your lap while you watched TV. Long walks and a quick romp in the back yard with his sister greyhounds are his favorite time of the day. He doesn't care about loud noises from traffic, power tools, and other strange things. He loves to watch his humans out of the window when they leave for work and is always at the front door when they return home. A home with another dog and a yard is a must for this wonderful big boy. PacMan’s prior track injury has in no way slowed down his approach to life. If we had room for more dogs he would not be looking for a forever home.
Carrie is a beautiful, very special older grey girl who just wants to please her people. She has just discovered toys and is starting to play with them. She loves to take walks and will go for as many walks in a day as she can. She walks well on a leash, though loud noises tend to spook her at times. The foster home is working to get her more comfortable when out. Carrie does well when riding in a car. She lives with several other greyhounds and though she likes them she would also be OK as an only hound. She does have a trust issue primarily with men, especially if they are loud, but she has slowly warmed up to her foster dad. He prior life situation was far from great and she did not receive the dental care she deserved. Since coming to GreySave she has been cared for lovingly by her foster parents, seen by the vet and now is sporting significantly fewer but healthy teeth. Her foster mom reports that her low tooth count has not slowed her down at meal time. Carrie is looking for a special and loving home with a mom and maybe a gentle dad. Living with greyhounds would be fine with her. She lived with six cats previously and does not care about them either way. But Carrie never wants to live with small bossy dogs again and at her age she deserves what she wants!
Leon is a wonderful, gentle boy who seems to be part teddy bear. He has thick, soft fur that you can run your fingers through. His sweet nature and calm attitude make him a very easy greyhound to live with. It took him only a few days to master the potty routine. He gets along wonderfully with my three hounds and small terrier. He is happy to wait his turn when I pass out the food bowls and shows zero sign of food, toy or sleep aggression. He was here almost two weeks before he decided that toys were fun to play with and collect. He has also discovered that fish watching, at our 60 gallon aquarium, is an entertaining way to pass the time. The only problem with this is that I have to clean the glass more often, but watching him watch the fish is well worth a little extra cleaning. He also enjoys looking out the window while riding in the car. The only thing "negative" about about the situation is how much we will miss him when he goes to his forever home.
Daphne is a sweet, gentle greyhound. She's a little shy at first but is now playing with her stuffies and new hound friends. She lives with an Italian greyhound, a whippet and a greyhound sister. Daphne is a smart girl and aims to please her humans. She had no trouble learning the doggie door and has never had an accident in the house. She eats well and walks nicely on the leash. Our wood floors are pretty slippery so we need to remind her to be careful and walk slowly, especially around corners. All ages of children come and go at our home and Daphne loves them all. They love her calm and affectionate temperament. This racing superstar deserves the very best forever home.
Blizzard is the poster boy for the classic mellow and easy going greyhound. He is a perfectly mannered gentleman who shares food with his housemates and lets the bossy small dog in the house take things away from him. He spends most of the day lying around the house on a cushy bed and gets up for walks and to play occasionally with a toy. He walks nicely on a leash and wags his tail enthusiastically when the leashes come out. He is fairly independent and could possibly be an only dog if given enough attention and could also live in a condo since he has taken retirement seriously and doesn’t care to run anymore. He ignores small dogs and even chickens, and will most likely be fine with cats even though he is not currently living with any.
Ricardon is a beautiful white greyhound. He has some dark patches around his ears and pale red freckles over his body. This handsome fellow will follow you around and keep you company. He is quiet and mellow most of the time. But he has a playful streak and can also be a bit of a goof. He loves his meals and will carry his bowl around, hoping for some more. He is also a big love sponge, leaning into you for head rubs and happily rolling over for a good belly rub. He is great around our other greyhounds and other medium to large dogs. He is not good around cats. Ricky is house broken and uses a dog door. He is also learning appropriate manners around the kitchen. Ricky does love apples and bananas and can't resist the temptation if they are left alone on the table. He would do well in a home with older children and in homes where he is not left alone for long periods of time. He is confident and may do well as an only dog. Anyone that sees him can't help but fall in love with this gentle boy.
Ellie has settled in with the other greyhounds she lives with. She has learned the doggy door and uses it. She is not one to lay out in the yard, however; she prefers a soft bed. Ellie has had no problems with the stairs, even sleeping downstairs at times. She does want her own bed and would rather not have any dog right next to her. Ellie is quite comfortable in another room but will come check on us and get some love before going back to a bed. She loves to go for a walk and will make you feel guilty if you don't take her. It takes a couple of minutes for her to calm down when her family comes home. She would like to counter surf, but a simple no will make her wait. She knows no strangers and is a very happy, loving dog. She recently met a smallish dog and was fine with him. She would probably be OK with cats if the adopter worked with her.
Joy is a petite girl that is very sweet and a bit timid. She lives with three small dogs, several cats and three children. She has not figured out playing with the other dogs yet but enjoys watching their silly games. She has warmed up wonderfully to her foster mom and the children but is still a bit uncertain when she meets new people or has new experiences. Joy will be a wonderful greyhound companion when she becomes a bit more secure in her new life. She would be best in a home with another greyhound or dog and with a soft-spoken and loving family.
Theresa is a very playful pup. She’s a little shy at first but quickly warms up and would sit in your lap if she could. She’s very curious about everything, including people food. She would like to be the boss of her foster greyhounds but they are teaching her who’s really in charge and how to play together. She has learned to wait for her food and will stand at the door to go outside. Theresa loves to run around the backyard throwing stuffies and chasing them. She prefers to do this alone so she doesn’t run into anyone else. She has no problem with stairs and loves to go on walks. She rides well in the car and hops right in. Theresa has been to two Meet & Greets and seemed to enjoy the attention. She was very curious about the small dogs but showed no aggression. She has met the cat at our house a few times and backs away when he hisses at her. Theresa could live with a cat with supervision at first. She is a confident dog and we think she could be an only dog with her people around but would also do well with other dogs. She has a big, loving heart and is waiting for her forever home.
Redd is a charming, sensitive grey who is slowly transitioning into her new retirement environment. She has learned to climb stairs, loves walks in the park, and squirrel watching. She thinks a soft bed is the best place to spend the day. Although she hasn't learned to play with toys yet, Redd does watch the other two greyhounds in her foster home play and hopefully will catch on soon. She has a great appetite, so training to use the doggy door and the stairs using food as an incentive has been a great help. She is currently living with two cats and shows no interest in them. Redd would do best in a home with other dogs to provide companionship.
Tilly is an adorable, petite little girl. She is recovering very well from her broken leg and should be released by the doctor in early January. She's a very easygoing dog but she's still wary of strange noises on the street. Tilly likes her toys and would love to be running around and playing on her leg. Once she's able she will enjoy long walks and chasing balls and toys. She is very gentle and gets along very well with others. She's a bit on the insecure side so she would do well with at least one other dog for confidence building. Tilly has a loving personality and insists on spending time being close to her humans. When going to bed she likes having a blankie over her now that the weather is cooler.
Explanation of the 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 dogs or cats. In the Small dog/cat tolerant listings above, the first letter refers to how we think the greyhound would do with small dogs, the second to how he would do with cats. The listings above 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. An "N/N" listing above means that, in our judgment, this dog is not suited to live with either small dogs (under 20 pounds) or cats. Note that some greyhounds do fine with small dogs but not with cats, so receive a Y/N listing. 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 small dogs and cats. He may even be living with them now in his foster home. A "?" listing usually means that the dog has not yet been tested.
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Pepper
Luke
Abe 
Kismet
Casey -- 
Jacob
Nojos
Hero
Flight
Pacman
Carrie
Leon
Daphne
Blizzard -- 
Ricardon
Ellie -- 
Joy
Theresa
Redd
Tilly
Tristan