Greyhound Friends West, Inc.

We are pleased in your choice to adopt a greyhound. Greyhound ownership is a rich and rewarding experience. Greyhounds are not a breed for everyone and if you are not familiar with the breed, we urge you to do some research first. We suggest Adopting The Retired Racing Greyhound by Cynthia A. Brannigan, and Retired racing Greyhounds for Dummies by Lee Livingood. A pre-adoption application must be filled out. There is a link to fill this out on our website and you may submit this online. We also require a pre-adoption application fee. of $25.00. This fee helps defray our office costs and also ensure your commitment to adopting a greyhound. The fee is tax deductible.

Once your application is received and reviewed, a representative from the group will call you to discuss the greys. If we have greyhound that we feel may fit your family, an appointment is made to home visit and meet the grey. If the visit goes well and we have a match for your family you may take your new dog home that day. A non refundable $250.00 donation is payable at that time. Your new dog is vetted. He/She is spayed or neutered. All shots including rabies and Bordetella are given. A dental is done if needed.Your grey will also be heartworm tested and started on a preventative which we strongly suggest you keep your grey on year round. You will receive a martingale collar and leash set. In addition, your new dog will be wormed, and frontline applied if necessary.

Our greys are fostered in homes. We do not operate out of a kennel. This gives us the ability to get to know the dog and his /her personality. We will be able to determine if the grey is safe with cats, small dogs, other breed dogs and compatibility with children.

We are committed to you every step of the way during and after the adoption process and are always here for help or questions.

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