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Greyhound

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Greyhound Breed Profile

The Greyhound is one of the most ancient breeds known to man, and can be traced to almost every country on every continent on the globe.

Greyhound Personality

Photo courtesy of a Big Paw Customer.

Are 40 mph "couch potatoes!" Would rather spend their time sleeping on the couch with their head on your lap than anything else except maybe a quick chase after a squirrel in your fenced-in backyard!

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Greyhound Trivia

Unless they get into something, they can be bathed as little as two or three times a year.

Central Ohio Greyhound Rescue

Central Ohio Greyhound Rescue was incorporated in June 2003. We are a nonprofit all volunteer 501 (c) (3) organization that relies solely on fundraising and donations to continue our work. Our goal is promote greyhound adoption in the Central Ohio area.

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Colorado Greyhound Rescue

Our goal is to find loving responsible forever homes for each retired racing greyhound in our care.

Greyhound Friends for Life

Greyhound Friends For Life is a nonprofit, all-volunteer greyhound adoption and advocacy organization, dedicated to finding loving and qualified homes for former racing greyhounds and to educating the public about the inherent cruelties within the greyhound racing industry.

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Houston Greyhound Rescue

Greyhound Pets of America Inc. is a national non-profit organization dedicated to finding responsible homes for retired racing greyhounds. GPA/Houston operates a shelter within The Best Friends Pet Hotel

Tampa Bay Greyhound Rescue

Our mission is to find homes for retired racing greyhounds. Our adoption area covers Northern Manatee to Hernando Counties, including the greater Tampa Bay area Just click on a link to see what we have to offer. Adopt a greyhound and make a Fast Friend.

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Greyhound Angel Adoption

Please remember that adopting a retired racing greyhound is a life long commitment and your decision should not be taken lightly. We recommend that you read "Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies" by Lee Livingood.

MoKan Greyhound Rescue - MO

GPA MoKan is a tax-exempt, non-profit corporation for the purpose of finding homes for ex-racing greyhounds and educating the public on the suitability and availability of greyhounds as pets. GPA MoKan is a chapter of Greyhound Pets of America which is the largest non-profit greyhound adoption group.

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Greyhound Gang of Florida, Inc.

We are a non-profit, non-political, 100% volunteer organization dedicated to finding loving forever homes for retired racing Greyhounds. Since our formation in Oct. 2001, we have placed over 350 Greyhounds.

Greyhound Rescue & Rehab - NY

Greyhound Rescue & Rehabilitation (GRR) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit adoption/placement organization comprised of volunteers, dedicated to raising public awareness about the ex-racing Greyhound; their gentle & loving nature, wonderful disposition and suitability as pets and companions.

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Greyhound Rescue
Southeastern Greyhound Club & Rescue

The mission of Southeastern Greyhound Adoption/Greyhound Pets of America-Atlanta (SEGA) is to find good permanent homes for former racing Greyhounds. In furtherance of this mission, SEGA seeks to educate the public about why Greyhounds make good pets.

Greyhound Rescue

There is an ongoing tragedy unfolding at dog-racing tracks around the world.

The Greyhound
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The Greyhound



The Greyhound has been a companion to humans for thousands of years and is thought to originate from ancient Egypt.

Silver Hounds

...the senior project



Our mission is to raise funds for privately owned Italian Greyhound rescue organizations to help defray medical costs of the senior foster dogs in their care. We supply food and other necessities when needed.

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Greyhound Adoption Center

The Greyhound Adoption Center is one of the oldest and largest greyhound rescue groups in the United States. We have placed more than 3,000 greyhounds since our founding in 1987

Greyhounds of Shamrock

Our volunteers service the area of Louisville, Lexington, Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky. Our mission is to place Greyhounds into loving homes that will benefit both the Greyhound and the pet adopter.

Greyt Expectations Greyhound Rescue - MD



Greyt Expectations Greyhound Rescue(tm), Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), ALL VOLUNTEER greyhound adoption organization, specializing in personal adoption services that are rendered in a friendly, relaxed, and informative atmosphere.

Retired Greyhound Athletes

Retired Greyhound Athletes, Inc. is a volunteer, non-profit organization whose primary mission is the placement of retired racing greyhounds in qualified homes. We provide ongoing support to ensure successful dog/owner relationships, and provide public education about the needs of this unique breed.


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