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I just finished reading the book Adopting the Racing Greyhound and found it very informative. Everything that I needed to know in one book!! I highly recommend it!!

Heather <bigsugar@tbaytel.net>
Thunder Bay, Ontario Can
Tuesday, March 31, 1998 at 18:57:26 (EST)

I am thinking about adopting a Greyhound, but I live in Inter-City Phila. Is there a problem with where you live??

I would like to adopt a greyhound but, am also wondering how they are in "snow"????

I loved your web pages. Me and my wife have a 5 year old retired greyhound that we adoped when we were stationed in England. He is now 8 years old. We call him Stevie but his real name was Home at eight; the way I looked at it is that I sure wouldn't want that for a name either. We adoped him through Ann Finch out of London. This past year she published a book called Pet Owners guide to the Greyhound, Stevie is on page 59. When We first got him he was a basket case. Steve would start shaking and loose all bodly functions when a strange person would come into the house. He didn't even know how to go up or down stairs, or what a play toy was. Im glad to say that we have educated him on how a normal dog is supposed to act. But even now he has his little quirks, feather dusters, flyswaters. So what if he is a few strides short of a full race he is a perminant part of our family.

I am adopting a 3 yr. old male tomorrow (fawn). I am so excited, as I recently lost my 14 yr. old shorthair pointer. I know that "ollie" will bring me smiles and tears of joy!

I recently adopted a Greyhound and it was the best thing that I've ever done!! Her name is Betsy and she is all BLACK. When I got her I couldn't believe just how friendly Greyhounds were. To anyone who is thinking about adopting ......JUST DO IT!!!

HAD A GREYHOUND BEFORE, CAN'T WAIT TO ADDOPT ANOTHER ONE.

Great Web Page

Our family was very lucky to find Maggie a fawn darling, we are a three kid three cat family and never though a dog would fit in. The cats accepted her as just another "cat". She was rescued by our local animal shelter from an illegal track in Jaurez, Mexico. I am a greyhound convert and have a loyal and loving friend. Never a better companion.

Just a note on your great site. I am a greyhound lover and owner of a beautiful black and white male named MILO. Milo came into our world at the right time, because I had just lost my dear pet and show dog "TANK". Greyhounds are the most loving dogs in the world. They trust you almost right away even with all the bad times they've had in their past. I help a lady and her organization "Personalized Greyhounds" in Pennsylvania with fostering these wonderful dogs. So if you can open up your heart and house and adopted a truly wonderful dog. You will never regret adopting a grey.

I just mailed off my "application to adopt" to the N.G.A.P. Hoping to hear from them soon. I recently met a large group of Greyhounds at my local Petsmart. If you are not sure about liking a Greyhound, visit your local Pet Store and find out if the Greyhounds will be visiting in your area. I think you be filling out the "application form" real soon!!

I would like to adopt a greyhound but, am also wondering how they get along with other dogs/cats?

As past Treasurer, and current Webmaster of the ICCF Breed Club, it is our pleasure to inform you of the fact, that your link can be found on our WEbsite--www.canecorso.org.As with all good Breed Clubs, we also carry a Rescue Availability Page for our chosen Breed!

I think your page is a wonderful source of information. My wife are contemplating adopting a greyhound, and I hope your page can help to convince her.

I love being an uncle to "Ico Slalom" !!! Greyhounds are the greatest!!

we love our hound. we have already had an "off the leash incident" and found lynda's article very helpful. we are going out to buy some clothesline!

Great page! I especially love the links to articles about Greyhounds and the Greyhound art pages! My wife and I have two cats. We love animals, and are considering adopting a Greyhound when we buy our first house. I think I'll be able to use your website to convince her.

We are seriously considering adopting a greyhound but are concerned how he/she will fit in with our two cats and our weimeraner. How do greyhounds react to cats? I understand that most have little exposure to them. Please let me know-I am anxious to start the adoption process.

Greetings from me and my Mastiff

Not sure we're at the right place but we have a problem. My daughters brought what many have told us is a Whippit. His name is Lucky and he is about a year old. We found him in a cage dehydrated and so we took him home. The problem is that we can't keep him‹he's just too much dog for us. Basically he needs a home. Can anyone help me find a place to give him away? Thanks.

My wife & I adopted two Greyhounds from Plainfield Pets at the Plainfield (CT) track, three & two years ago. I have two things to say: 1. Help those ladies out up there, by donating blankets, food or time, depending upon their needs. 2. Anyone looking for devoted, loving pets, (that will not be watchdogs, or that most certainly won't be kept outside, GET SOME GREYHOUNDS!!!!

Just wanted to know that I have given your page a link. I look hard for web rings and breed links that I can put on my different group pages. Unfortunally, most web rings will not allow me to be in the rings because I am commercial..but I welsome your log and if you approve, I would like for it to stay there on the Hound Group page of Fancy Fannies. Check out my site and give me your opion.

We have been a greyhound parent since 1994 to a red lady from daytona rase track (GPA) Nicole is 8 years old and we have her sopiled like most amy other greyhound owner. we are thinking of getting a dlue greyhound next year. would like to hear from other greyhound parents (woners)

We have been a greyhound parent since 1994 to a red lady from daytona rase track (GPA) Nicole is 8 years old and we have her sopiled like most amy other greyhound owner. we are thinking of getting a dlue greyhound next year. would like to hear from other greyhound parents (woners)

We have been a greyhound parent since 1994 to a red lady from daytona rase track (GPA) Nicole is 8 years old and we have her sopiled like most amy other greyhound owner. we are thinking of getting a dlue greyhound next year. would like to hear from other greyhound parents (woners)

We adopted Pawinee Atwood on July 13, l997. We have no info on him and are hoping you can send us in the right direction to discover his history. Tattoo # left ear:76553 right: 10C. He is a wonderful dog!!!

I would like information on how to adopt a grayhound.

Hi..got a gh last Jan...and he's great..name is Kelp..he's white with a brown/ red spot on his head..He loves my husky...cats(2)....people...food..sleeping..my socks!...I'll recommend them to anyone! Look forward to getting another..Anyone got questions on mixing gh's with other dogs, cats, kids, working full time, people, exercise...Mail me...Wud love to chat..They r GREAT

We, Kathryn and Dennis, are the adopted parents of Pav Sum Trinity, lately of Hinsdale N.H. and a most formidable red, brindle greyhound of impeccable pedigree. Trinity is the finest owner we've ever had, a credit to his race and genus (Canis). Sometimes he even lets us act like people. And Trinity has led us to wish to become more involved in saving these wonderful dogs. We have local Greyhound rescue organizations and will try to start there. Any advice would be appreciated. Best of Luck to You All, Dennis Wolterding Kathryn Zande

In January I wrote how pleased I was with the Red Brindle Bitch I adopted. Her name is ISIS, and she is continually proving that she is truly an Egyptian Goddess!!! I am so glad I have her - she has adopted me completely. Some one of these days I plan to adopt a companion for her. I hope everyone continues to write. I really enjoy reading the entries.

Nice web site. I currently own 12 Border Collies which we show in herding competitions all around the U.S. I am publisher of the largest all breed herding magazine in the world. have always considered a greyhound to love through its golden years and am constantly concerned with the culling process of the track dogs. I know the greyhound would make a loving and appreciative pet. my herding dogs are not pets but are loved family members. Perhaps someday I will get a greyhound to walk with me on my 4 mile treks in the mornings. the best to you and yours.

Greyt web site. I have five greyhounds of my own and am one of the Placement Representatives for Greyhound Pets of America/CA Central, No. California and No. Nevada. I have four Special Needs dogs, and would have many more, but am running out of house. Keep up the good work!

We have a dog, Miki, which we believe is part greyhound. Looking through your web site has confirmed that belief.

We just recently adopted an adorable 5 1/2 yr. old female greyhound names Nosey. We is absolutely wonderfull, and our whole family, including our rat terrior and chiuauah love her to pieces. She just recently retired from the track, and believe me, when they told her she was retired, she took it very personally. She is very laid back and calm always. I would highly recommend a greyhound for anyone interested in adopting a pet. THEY'RE THE BEST!!!

Look forward to my first grayhound

I've posted this to greyhound-l and ABAP lost and found so if you've seen this, just pass on by. We have a lost greyhound in Norfolk (Ghent) VA. Shes new and no doubt scared and confused. Her name is Taney, a large dark brindle female. If you can grab her or even see her, please call her owners, 757-622-6903, they are heartbroken. Thanks.

I have been considering adopting a greyhound for about a year but I want to make sure it's the right decision for I go ahead. I feel pretty confident that my lifestyle and background both personally and professionally are conducive to adopting except I seem to be getting very different answers as far as introducing a greyhound into a household with cats. I have four and 3 are seniors citizens between 8-12 years. Any thoughts or experiences anyone can share (good AND bad) would be most appreciated.

This is greyt way of hearing about the loving greyhounds. I have a 8 year old girl Chrissy,rescued from the dogpound. Now she has been going to work with me for 3 years.All the residents of the nursinghome loving her and she's spoiled "rotten". Now i also i'm fostering a black greyhound,Vista 7 years old, still very shy and observes it all from a distance, but she's improving. It appears she 's afraid of men, but loves children. My 2 greys do great with the other dogs at the nursinghome(total of 4) and the cats and the birds and the fish,hat is it for the animals.Residents and families are delighted to all these animals and are very impressed with the greyhounds, many have never seen a greyhound. It is a good P.R. for the greys.I do give out brochures. Thanks for listening.

Loved your links. Glad so much info available about adopting greyhounds.

Thanks! I learned alot about greyhounds...

Thank you for info on greyhounds. I will be adopting a greyhound pretty soon. Thank God for people like you. I will be adopting out of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Wish me luck! This will be my first greyhound and I can't wait.