Google Path Created with Sketch. Any Male Female. Greyhounds make wonderful pets and will give you many years of love and devotion. Adopting a Greyhound is a serious responsibility requiring a long-term commitment. GALT's adoption application has been designed to evaluate potential adopters to ensure that each person who adopts a Greyhound is not only aware of that responsibility, but also to address the suitability and permanence of each Greyhound placed in a home.
If you are not sure if a Greyhound is right for you, please read through the checklist below and think about what your 'ideal dog' is. Also refer to the Frequently Asked Questions about Greyhounds section for more information on what to expect.
Both books are invaluable resources for greyhound owners. Please read the application carefully and consider the importance of your responses. GALT offers both a printable application and an online application. Please choose the one that best fits your needs. Unless you have previously owned a greyhound or currently have a greyhound or other large dog, GALT does not recommend that families with children under five years of age adopt a greyhound.
The remaining applicable adoption fee donation is due when the Greyhound is adopted. GALT receives greyhounds from breeders, trainers, animal shelters, owner releases and strays.
Once the greyhound has been initially processed, blood is drawn for a heartworm check, a CBC complete blood count with serum chemistry panel , fecal test and tick-borne disease panel. Results are usually received the next business day, and medical treatment is then determined. If all tests are normal, scheduling for spay or neuter along with other procedures is set. Of course, if any of the tests are suspect, further medical evaluation is implemented.
Veterinarians advise this testing as these diseases are becoming exceedingly prevalent in all breeds, including greyhounds, across the state of Texas due to the widespread infestation of ticks. As with most fledgling non-profits, we started small. However, it quickly became clear that we could acquire and adopt many more greyhounds than our small foster kennel could house. Over the years, Greyhounds Unlimited has become more of a residential foster home-based organization.
This means our volunteers foster any number of rescued greyhounds in their private homes until the dogs are placed in permanent homes. We have found using a residential foster home is the most effective means of ensuring that retired racing greyhounds become acclimated to a home environment prior to their adoption.
Our organization covers the north to central Texas areas. Greyhounds Unlimited has no paid staff. We are strictly a volunteer-run organization. All volunteers d. For more details and to Submit your Rainbow Bridge Request.
All you have to do is go to the Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program , fill out the form using our Charity , take it to the customer service counter at your store. Greyhounds Unlimited is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization with no paid staff.
Your support is always needed and greytly appreciated, especially by the hounds. Box Dallas, TX Click here to update your information. Help by becoming a foster home! She is quite comfortable in her new foster home We also hear that she has a toy-hoarding problem And the greyhound in the spotlight is Please consider opening your heart and home to this sweet greyhound!
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