Cain
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Young Handsome Cain!
Cain just turned two in August and is a snowy white boy with brindle spots. In no time at all Cain has learned the doggie door and is so anxious to learn more and more, loves everybody he has met and is workable with small dogs and kitties. He leaves things around the home alone, did not messed with my Christmas decorations and loves playing with his squeek toys. He is doing greyt with the 3 other greyhounds in the home. With 35 races under his belt he is now looking for a soft bed and warm meals.
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Billy Jack
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Billy Jack is a loving and handsome black boy with little white touches. This boy raced over 253 races and raced one month past his 5th birthday! Billy does well with small dogs, no testing with kitties yet. |
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Corvette
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And fast like a corvette he was, a Grade A racer! Corvette is a larger red male, about 73 lbs and is as handsome as they come. He is still healing from a right rear hock fracture but does remarkably well on the leg. He should heal completely and this should be no issue. He loves squeeky toys, waits his turn for treats and learned the doggie door without my help. Corvette has not yet been tested around small dogs and cats. |
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Nunzio
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Nunzio is a sleek, shiny black boy, age 4. Nunzio is a
ton of fun, loves everyone and enjoys small dogs and even
cats. He rides very well in the car, loves walks and
is receptive to learning from his foster family. He
has mastered the doggie door and has decided that it's
pretty cool to go in and out whenever he wants. The
way to Nunzio's heart right now is FOOD. He is
enjoying treats and dinner time is his favorite time of day.
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Pam
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Pam is a petite little black and white girl who raced over 25 races. Pam just turned 3 years old and is now retired, looking for the forever retirement home. This little girl is good with kitties, small dogs and everyone in between. Pam is a quick learner, already uses a doggie door and can do the stairs like a champ.
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Loverboy
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What else can you name a beautiful brindle boy who is born on Valentines Day? LoverBoy lives up to his name, he will give kisses on the chin and lean on you while you pet him. He uses a doggie door like a champ, rides well in a car, does well on a leash and does not get on furniture. LoverBoy is fine with kitties and small dogs. This handsome boy is almost 3 years old.
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Thank you for expressing interest in Greyhound Pet Adoption Las Vegas. We are a fully volunteer-operated chapter of a national non-profit
organization dedicated to finding homes for retired racing greyhounds.
Most of us work full-time in addition to our work with the greyhounds, so
please forgive us if we are not always available at the moment you call.
Please leave us a message or email us and we will get back to you as soon as
possible..
On this website you can access a question and
answer section entitled, " About Greyhounds," addressing some of the most common
questions about greyhounds. When you complete the adoption application be sure
to carefully read the "Adoption Requirements" section which also provides
insight into our adoption process. After an application is returned to us,
you can expect a phone call from a volunteer adoption placement representative
to discuss your application and give you additional information about ex-racing
greyhounds.
Greyhound Pet Adoption Las Vegas incurs considerable expense with
every Greyhound that passes through its adoption program. The adoption fee is
$325.00. This adoption fee assists and allows us to make the following
provisions for these wonderful pets: It helps to cover a full physical
examination from the veterinarian, all vaccinations, the spaying or neutering,
teeth cleaning, tick testing, worming, heartworm test, new safety collar and
lead, I.D. tag, placement package, transportation from the track and dog food
for the foster program.
Additional expenses such as photocopies, phone
bills, extra veterinarian costs, etc. are covered through these adoption fees
and through our constant fundraising efforts.
Greyhound Pet Adoption Las Vegas strives to adopt out healthy
greyhounds, and as with any animal purchase or adoption, continued or on-going
medical assistance cannot be offered. Please note that it is our policy
that we do not adopt to families with children under the age of six.
Next, we will conduct a home visit during which
we will bring one or more of our own greyhounds or a foster greyhound along to
give you an opportunity to see and spend time with a greyhound in person! This
is when you can learn how retired racers are different from other home-raised
dogs you've known. During the home visit we will be looking for potential
problems concerning the dog's safety and comfort, sometimes suggesting ways to
resolve them, as well as getting to know more about you , your family, your pets
and your lifestyle. This important process allows us to match personality &
behavior traits to what an applicant wants in a dog. Our success rate at
making the right match between greyhound and adopter, the first time around, is
very high.
Some people may feel that this is a lot to go
through, but we believe that getting a dog is a major commitment and adjustment.
We care about each and every greyhound, and only want them to go into homes
where both they and their new owners will be happy.
There are excellent books with additional
information to help you decide if a greyhound is the right choice for you. We
recommend reading:
"Adopting The Retired Racing Greyhound" by Cynthia
Branigan
"Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies" by Lee Livingood
"Greyhounds" by Carolyn Coille
"Childproofing Your Dog" by Brian Kilcommons
You've made the decision, you want a
greyhound ASAP!
Then run here:
Adoption Application
You want to help out, but don't want a
greyhound permanently?
Then go here:
Foster Application
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