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PLEASE NOTE: 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. 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.
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. He loves tossing and catching his toys and then taking off at a run. He enjoys chasing balls. 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 be near his foster mom and dad and give the stuffies a good going over.
Barclay is a very handsome brindle boy who is quite easy going. He is living with two cats, two greyhounds, and a golden retriever. He loves his new life and seems quite grateful. In particular he likes having great food, soft beds and plenty of company. He has made himself so comfortable at the foster home he plans to stay there and make it his Forever Home.
Suzy is a beautiful and well-mannered dark brindle gal of almost four years old. Although a bit shy at first, Suzy has fully come out of her shell and learned how to live her retirement years to the fullest. Suzy loves to collect fuzzy toys and run around with them, squeaking as she goes. She is sweet and affectionate, and loves to be playing or napping near her humans at all times. Suzy is currently living with three other greyhounds and a small Italian Greyhound, and gets along well with the pack. Suzy would probably do best with other canine friends, or as an only dog with a family who can spend a good deal of time with her. Suzy is looking for a forever home where she can play and get just as many hugs as she can.
Lester is a shy guy so it took him a bit longer to get comfortable with his new life. But he is now getting the idea and has started following his foster mom from room to room. He like to leans his head on her leg for petting and will nudge her wherever she stops. He gets along great with the two dogs he lives with and has is somewhat indifferent toward small dogs. He LOVES stuffed animals and spends time every night carrying them from room to room. Sometimes he tosses them around but he never destroys them. Lester needs a home with a yard since he loves the outdoors. He makes his foster mom think of the story of Ferdinand the Bull, as he stands outside apparently smelling the flowers and enjoying his new freedom. He is a very good eater though he prefers a nice quiet place to eat in peace. He travels very well in the car and lays down immediately. Unlike most greyhounds, he has apparently learned a little guard dog behavior from the male dog he lives with. He will rush outside at night with the other dog and bark at strange noises. He is totally housebroken and is a natural at using the dog door. Once settled into his Forever Home he will be a great friend and companion for that special person who will have the bit of patience needed to get past his shyness.
Nemo is a very friendly boy. He gets along very well with all the dogs in our home as well as any that come to visit. He loves people, both adults and children. His favorite thing is playing with a bouncy ball, and if it squeaks, even better. He has no interest in marking and has not had a single accident in the house. He just turned two and can be quite puppy-like at times. If given a choice between a remote control or a marrow bone, he'll take the marrow bone every time. He likes to ride in the car and doesn't get car-sick. He would make a good pack member and also might be fine as an only dog.
Pebbles is a happy, goofy, five-year-old puppy who keeps us entertained. He is curious about everything and he does not care if the outside temperature is above a hundred degrees. He will stay outside with you as long as you are working on your project. Maybe we are entertaining him! Pebbles always has a big greyhound smile and happy tail, and he loves to give hugs. He also likes to steal things. If he is left on his own time, he will be on the hunt for his next treasure. He travels well and he is wonderful on the leash. Pebbles enjoys squeaky toys, especially in the middle of the night. He lives with three house cats, a whippet, and a greyhound. He seems to bond with people more than with other dogs. He would do well as an only dog if the family is able to keep him entertained. He has shown interest in running with a person while on a leash but he is just as happy with a slow walk. Our Pebbles is a very special hound!
Pride is a sweet boy who loves his human family and wants to be wherever they are. He loves playing with toys, either with someone or alone. Pride loves car rides and will lay down within a few minutes of being in the car. He is fine with medium dogs and small dogs with short hair, but he is still a bit too curious about the fluffy ones. We believe in time he will see them as just dogs. Pride would make a great greyhound for first time owners, and would do fine as a only dog, or in a home with a medium or large dog companion.
Tundra is just a playful puppy in a big and beautiful fawn body. He is a quite silly and has no idea that he is both big and has a broken leg. He thinks every person that comes into the house is here to rub his tummy and maybe let him up onto their lap. He has started smiling and rolls over into a "cochroach" position in four seconds, splinted leg and all! He is amazing in that from the first day he just put himself to bed in the evening, usually in the crate. He loves to collect toys, and every toy in the house ends up in the crate with him. He gets along great with our the other greys, both male and female, and has hardly even noticed the beagle. He also is our first foster to figure out both the in and out functions of the dog door without being shown by a human. As his leg heals and he is feeling better, he just does not understand why he can’t go for a walk with the other greys. So now we have started taking him on short leash walks. His big day of the week is Tuesday when he gets to go to the ortho vet since he gets to ride in the van, meets all type of other dogs and gets the vet techs to pet him. Tundra is a planner and has already started looking for his Forever Home, even though he won’t be ready to leave his foster home until mid summer.
Golden is very sweet, affectionate and gentle. He loves children and gets along very well with other dogs. At times he is shy with men and is still a bit skittish with loud or unexpected noises. He is now enjoying short walks since his splint has been removed and has done very well with recovery of his broken leg. Golden loves his toys and likes to take them to bed, he sometimes tries to carry one outside for a walk or car ride. Since he is a little insecure he would do well with another dog in the home to show him the routine. However, in a quieter type of household he might be okay as an only dog. He has a very big bark for a greyhound. We were so surprised when he finally did it. He is generally very quiet, but lets you know when someone is at the door to visit him. This boy is definitely a treasure with a trove of love to share with his forever family.
Benz is a petite girl who is always on the alert. She isn't happy that there are several cats living in her foster home and doesn’t want to share her Forever Home with any cats or small fluffy dogs. One of Benz’ favorite things is to say good morning to you as you get out of bed in the morning and say good night at the end of the day when you are in bed. But her obsession is with water. The foster home can't keep her out of their "pool" even though it is 30 inches deep and hard to jump into. She loves to jump in, splash and play around like no other greyhound! The foster mom finally filled up a small wading pool so all the dogs could cool off and splash around with her. Benz settles down nicely in the car and is just a pleasure to walk on a leash. She would probably do okay as an only dog because she doesn’t interact with the other dogs in the foster home and is more interested in the people. She can be a little spooky at first until she gets to know the people around her. And the Forever Home must remember water is a must with her, even if it's only a kiddie wading pool.
Gal is a beautiful color mix of white and brindle. She is a sweet and submissive girl but not shy. She was very trusting from the beginning and seems to say, "whatever you want is OK with me." She likes to play with toys and lay on top of them. She frequently will come up and lay her head in your lap and look up at you. Just another one of many behaviors she has that will make it hard to let her go to a forever home. She is three years old and is in great shape. She had a limp when she first came to us that was diagnosed as an old racing fracture that ended her career. She doesn’t limp on her walks and is always eager to go. If in training for extreme sports or marathon running one of our other dogs is recommended.
Grady is one happy boy! He’s almost puppy-like in his enthusiasm every day. He loves to give kisses and could easily stand and lean into you all day if you’d let him. Grady loves walks and gets very excited first thing out the door but quickly settles down. Street noises don’t seem to bother him and he loves to look at everything he sees. Grady lives with 3 greyhounds, an old lab and the elusive cat. He was initially curious about the cat, tried to kiss him and then walked away. He has learned, from the other dogs, to bark when someone is at the door but is not a nuisance barker. He can easily climb the stairs but is cautious when coming down. He has not had an accident in the house and will stand at the door to go out. Grady definitely does not like cold, wet grass and will sometimes potty on the sidewalk. He relishes squeaky toys, shaking and throwing them in the air, but sometimes he thinks other things are toys and will carry them away. He will often go and nap away from the other dogs but definitely likes to be in a room with one of us. He could probably be an only dog, if only to have all the attention, but would need someone there to keep him out of mischief. He will be a loving companion and is looking forward to his new life. If our house weren’t already full he would have his forever home.
Julia is an affectionate sweetheart just waiting to love you and bestow gentle kisses on your fingertips. Her brindle markings are very unique, like a marble streusel cake, complete with long dark stripes on the back of her front legs, as if she was wearing seamed stockings. She's wonderfully behaved in the house and she has been living with two other greyhounds and three cats. Playing with squeaky toys has become her passion and she just loves her soft floor cushions. We often find her lying on her back with her feet up in the air. She shares her toys and her cushion space with the other dogs. You never have to count your fingers after giving her a dog treat, as she is very soft about accepting them. She learned to do her business outside right from the start and has never had an accident inside. Walking with Julia is a delight. She never tugs on the leash and calmly meets any size of dog or people with a happy, gentle demeanor and wagging tail. She would do very well with other canine companions or maybe with an at-home person as an only dog with some practice.
Keystone is a timid boy who has found his spot in our house and is getting a bit more comfortable each day. He loves to go on walks or in the car but is not sure he wants to get out of the car and is a bit uneasy when meeting people on the street. He seems to be more comfortable with women. In his foster home, men get a wagging tail when they come home but the "mom" in the house gets wiggles all over and big toothy grins! Keystone is not a self starter and relies on the other dogs for direction so probably would do better with other dogs in the house. He is looking for a quiet home with lots of love and patience.
Meme is a pretty, friendly girl who gets along very well with other dogs. She is a good walker on her leash, climbs staircases with ease, and has mastered the dog door and slippery tile floors. She rewards petting with kisses and loves being around people. Meme really, really enjoys playing with toys, but her favorite thing to do is play chase with her foster sisters. She is a fun dog and a joy to have around.
Sam is a cheerful, sweet, fun-loving, young greyboy. He was quick to learn about toys, but it took a little longer to convince him about the luxury of a big soft dog bed instead of the floor. He is a polite diner and is pretty well house trained. He loves to take walks and is learning that life is no longer a race. He has figured out that the dog inside the mirror is not going to play with him, but will still give him an occasional woof. He has great confidence, so may do well as an only dog, but isn’t overbearing and happy to be part of the pack. He does very well with small dogs and seems to understand the cat is not a toy. He would be a wonderful addition to any family.
Sherlock is a very handsome bindle boy who has quickly adjusted to the retired life as a pet. He is easy going, affectionate and very attentive to his foster family. Sherlock has discovered the joy of big, soft, snuggle beds and toys that squeak. He lives with three cats, a whippet and two other greys. He gets along well with his foster family and he has not shown any sign of food aggression. Sherlock travels well and he loves his daily walks. He is greatly interested in everything during the course of his walk. He has learned to use a doggy door . Sherlock can live well with other canine friends or as an only dog with a family who can spend a good deal of time with him. He enjoys endless hugs and snuggle time.
Sparks is chronologically five years old but acts like a two year old. She must have been a good racer because she is first at everything. First in chasing a toy (beating two other Greyhounds and a Whippet). First to come in or out the door. First to the dog bowls at feeding time, etc. She is very outgoing and confident and I would expect her to take charge if she had it her way. Even though she is a small petite hound (and very cute) she needs somebody to reel her in a bit. She has learned the house rules and walks well on the leash. She has routinely been on 5-6 mile hikes and is always willing and ready to go anywhere. She like rides in the car and loves to give or get attention especially from kids.
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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Luke
Barclay -- 
Suzi
Lester
Nemo
Pebbles -- 
Pride
Tundra
Golden
Benz
Gal
Grady
Julia -- 
Keystone
Meme
Sam
Sherlock
Sparks