Adoption

[satinbutterfly]

I'm thinking about rescuing a greyhound for my furry companion.

Here's the site:

Cincinnati Greyhound Connection

I met a few yesterday at the Everything Pets show downtown... and they seem very sweet and loving.

Anyone else adopt a dog through a rescue?

My main thing is... they want $225. That seems awfully high for a rescue.

 

[BaggedSplash]

Pete rParka has a rescued greyhound race dog. he would be the one for you to ask and a good source of info about greyhounds.

 

[Elle]

Yah, that does seems high for a rescue, for sure!!!

I just watched the Oprah show the other day, where she did a special on puppy mills. It's been estimated that 99% of pups in pet stores are from mills.

It's hard to tell what rescue place is authentic....But, there was a man on there who's life is knowing which ones are. He's done a TON of undercover, hidden camera work...Let me see if I can find the links he provided...

 

[Elle]

Here's some interesting points to look for...
http://www.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200804/tows_past_20080404_d.jhtml

http://www.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200804/tows_past_20080404_c.jhtml

 

[Cotton]

I love Grey Hounds, such beautiful and for the most part calm dogs. Rescuing a Grey Hound would be a wonderful thing.

 

[COOL_BREEZE2]

I could imagine adopting a puppy but not an old dog.

Shortened life expectancy and medical considerations due to old age, plus other factors such as familiarity with surroundings and family.

 

[Cotton]

Grey Hounds usually aren't too old when they are retired.

 

[COOL_BREEZE2]

Grey Hounds usually aren't too old when they are retired.

Approx how old are they then?

 

[BreakfastSurreal]

at that price you could just find a reputable breeder...

 

[Cotton]

Approx how old are they then?

When we looked into... If I am remembering correctly I think most are about 2-3 years old.

 

[satinbutterfly]

When we looked into... If I am remembering correctly I think most are about 2-3 years old.

Yup. :nod:

 

[satinbutterfly]

at that price you could just find a reputable breeder...

My point exactly. So yeah... I dunno.

 

[Cotton]

But if you adopt a rescued Grey Hound you're giving a good home to a dog that's had a hard life. Most are sweethearts even after all they've been through.

 

[BreakfastSurreal]

true...and they will come trained already which is a plus (dont get one that ISNT house trained, unless its under 6 mos, that would be BAD!)

 

[Cotton]

It's really sad how Grey Hounds are treated after being deemed "no longer race worthy." Most are just let loose to fend for themselves, others are just put down.

 

[skyblue]

think about it........rescuing that dog is a great idea........as for the price,given the exchange rates betwwen us it doesn't seem to bad.........he'll come fully innocculated and neutered......that doesn't come cheap

 

[Cotton]

And most likely well trained. All the Grey Hounds I've met at Grey Hound meet and greets are EXTREMELY well behaved.

 

[satinbutterfly]

Good points. I'd like a rescue dog, but I'd rather not go to the pound because you really never know what you're gonna get.

So we'll see.

 

[Cotton]

Good points. I'd like a rescue dog, but I'd rather not go to the pound because you really never know what you're gonna get.

So we'll see.

If you can rescue a Grey Hound from a Grey Hound rescue that's your best bet. We adopted our dog from the SPCA and she is wonderful. Best dog I've ever owned. Unfortunately however when we adopted her we had to spend a shit ton of money because just days after bringing her home she became deathly ill with Parvo.

 

[Peter Parka]

Excellent choice! There are so many of them in need of loving homes and they make great pets. They, contrary to myth, don't need much exercise. The've done all their work on the track and just want a lazy retirement. Here's the website for the place I got mine from with lots of good information about looking after them and some good links

http://www.whittinghamretiredgreyhounds.co.uk/

This is my greyhound, Toya, enjoying her retirement.

think about it........rescuing that dog is a great idea........as for the price,given the exchange rates betwwen us it doesn't seem to bad.........he'll come fully innocculated and neutered......that doesn't come cheap

Yeah, I agree about the price. It's still a hell of a lot cheaper here though, the're so desperate for good homes for retired greyhounds. Mine didn't cost a penny, though we donated a bit to keep the good work going. They rely heavily on charity to support them.

true...and they will come trained already which is a plus (dont get one that ISNT house trained, unless its under 6 mos, that would be BAD!)

You'll be hard pressed to get a greyhound which is house trained as most of them have never set foot in a house before. The're quick learners though. I got both my greyhounds house trained within a couple of days.