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I'm giving serious thought to adopting a retired racing greyhound and am in the process of gathering as much information as possible. I appreciate the info I've gotten from your site. Thanks.

Brenda Jackson <jbrooker@stratford.webgate.net>
Mitchell, Ont. Canada
Thursday, September 30, 1999 at 20:27:23 (EDT)

We have had St. Croix for 5 years. He is the best pet that a person can ask for. He is the biggest love bug you would ever want to meet. He keeps my 1 year old Terrier in line, helps with the 13 year old dog who is blind and even provides a rubbing post for my 2 cats. I will adopt another one in a heartbeat. He is the biggest spoiled baby you would ever want to meet. If I've had a bad day, he makes it better by 300 percent.

Carol Dunham <cdunham@mediaone.net>
Marietta, GA USA
Thursday, September 30, 1999 at 19:26:36 (EDT)

TRULY A PLEASURE TO READ ALL YOUR WONDERFUL INFO...KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! WE HAVE 2 GREY'S THAT ARE OUR THE LOVE OF OUR LIVES. WE ARE VERY BLESSED WITH OUR 8 YEAR OLD "CHELLY"...A TRUE LADY AND "NELLY"...OUR 3 YEAR OLD THAT IS SO LOVING AND SO MUCH FUN. MY HUSBAND & I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN DOG LOVERS, BUT THE GREYHOUND HAS STOLEN OUR HEARTS FOREVER...I'M WORKING ON #3 HOUND NOW...THINK WE'LL NAME HER "KELLY"!!! ADOPT A GREYHOUND..IT WILL BE THE BEST THING YOU DO AND MOST REWARDING, I PROMISE.

MARILYN L. <mrybrk@netreach.net>
NORTH WALES, PA. USA
Wednesday, September 29, 1999 at 22:21:19 (EDT)

Looking for a Greyhound male to help me keep my 1/2 Irish wolfhound girls in line. Used to raise and show Borzoi and have had a pair of Whippets in the past. A nice GH should fill the middle ground nicely

Vince McMullen <vinnythpoo@hotmail.com>
Ruckersville, VA USA
Wednesday, September 29, 1999 at 13:24:07 (EDT)

I found this site a wonderful resource. I'm planning on adopting an ex-racing greyhound and I gathered valuable information on my visit. Thank you

Dawn Miller <dawn.miller@mciworld.com>
Ft Worth, TX USA
Wednesday, September 29, 1999 at 00:11:56 (EDT)

We have just adopted two GREY-T-HOUNDS. Penny Perfect is 7 years old and Hannah is 12(Hannah had been previously adopted and then abandoned again). I'm in love. Wish I had a bigger house & could adopt more. I probably will, anyway.

Kathy Rogers <jandjs@mindspring.com>
Eatonton, GA USA
Tuesday, September 28, 1999 at 20:29:38 (EDT)

Very informative site. Looking to possibly adopt a greyhound. Have achieved a much greater understanding for their breed. I think I'm hooked! Thanks.

Theresa Barber <barbert@co.chesterfield.va.us>
Richmond, VA USA
Monday, September 27, 1999 at 14:54:02 (EDT)

Enjoyed meet with SEGA meet-and-greet members at the Roswell Pet Supply in Roswell, GA today. Looking in the near future to adopt a greyhound

Elizabeth Wilkins <Ewilkins@mindspring.com>
Cumming, GA USA
Sunday, September 26, 1999 at 16:10:52 (EDT)

How anyone could destroy these magnificent animals is beyond my comprehension. The Adopt A Greyhound program is wonderful! Thanks for a great sight. Looking forward to moving where I can have a pet so I can save a perfectly good dog. They sure are cute!

Kandi B. <goatwoman@g2a.net>
Stevens Point, WI USA
Sunday, September 26, 1999 at 02:17:37 (EDT)

information very helpful and informative.

John Farnell <john@farnell4098.freeserve.co.uk>
Glasgow, scotland
Saturday, September 25, 1999 at 14:54:48 (EDT)

This is a GREYT site. I am a memeber and volunteer for my local chapter of the GPA and also the proud papa of a wonderful 5 year old ex-racer named ANNIE K. She is the best companion I ever had. Good sites on Greyhounds are few and far between so I appreciate what you have done and would like to say what a greyt site it is. Even Annie K gave it her "bark" of approval!

Rob Vinson <revinson@mindspring.com>
Clermont, Fl USA
Saturday, September 25, 1999 at 00:16:11 (EDT)

I adopted my greyhound, Reddy from Retired Racers Inc. in Acton, Ca. She's such a sweet little girl & adapted very quickly to life in my condo. She's enjoying retirement & I encourage anyone who wants a dog to consider adopting a retired racer. They've worked so hard all their lives & definitely deserve a peaceful & loving retirement.

Rica Walz <ivynogood@hotmail.com>
Thousand Oaks, CA USA
Friday, September 24, 1999 at 18:05:08 (EDT)

Yeah, I finally got my greyhound!!!!! He is wonderful! His name is Hombre. He is only 3 years old (too slow). Oh how I love him. Every morning, when the alarm goes off, Hombre springs up into my (our)bed! Of course, that's the most energy he spends for the rest of the day. He starts my day, needless to say, with a bang. My family now consist of 2 cats, 2 small children, a shitzu and then Hombre "the horse"! My only advice, WATCH OUT FOR THEIR TAILS!

S. Garrett <SGarrett@Fayette.K12.KY.US>
Lexington, Ky USA
Friday, September 24, 1999 at 15:14:24 (EDT)

Just wanted to say I adore greyhounds, would adopt every one of them if I could. I think by next, I'll be able to add one to my family.

Linda <Audie1959@aol.com>
Maywood, N.J USA
Friday, September 24, 1999 at 13:39:22 (EDT)

Great design and layout. I have been looking for reference for an illustration commissioned by a UK magazine.

Steve cross <Stevecross@ndirect.co.uk>
Chelmsford, UK
Friday, September 24, 1999 at 03:50:06 (EDT)

My parents fell in love with my whippit and are now looking to adopt a whippit or a greyhound. I know some whippit breaders but would like to check into adoption first. Could someone please send me some info and or web sites for whippit rescues so I can give my parents info on both breeds? Thanks so much

Erica H <Merlin@charter.net>
Johnson City, TN USA
Thursday, September 23, 1999 at 22:09:25 (EDT)

Good site! (no pun intended!) I have two Greys and they are wonderful A love all dogs but these guys have been really special! They do require "special handling" only because they are so fast that you can lose them really easily if they are off leash. It's well worth the extra effort though!!

J. Ward <jward@rri-usa.org>
Belmont, MA USA
Thursday, September 23, 1999 at 16:52:42 (EDT)

I live in Surrey, BC, Canada. I had 2 cats until one was run over by a car. I was looking for a small dog but a lady at the West Vancouver SPCA tols me about "Adopt a Greyhound". I live in a condo (1051 sq ft) and need someone to hug and love. I think a Greyhound sounds wonderful.

Tiffany Gillis <tiffanyg@inlandkwpp.com>
Surrey, BC Canada
Thursday, September 23, 1999 at 14:20:22 (EDT)

This is a great site!! I'm sure I'll be visiting often. Thanks!

Lisa Nadasi <nadasi.1@osu.edu>
Columbus, OH USA
Tuesday, September 21, 1999 at 16:02:56 (EDT)

I just recently lost my third Irish wolfhound at the young age of seven years old , we still have two scottish deerhounds we love dearly. Im now thinking of another dog or maby two , all the fingers are now pointing at GREYHOUNDS after visiting retiredgrayhounds.com what a great thing for all dog lovers to do .ps the lucky dog that comes to my house will be in heaven forever. you can see my wolfhound at (www.wolfhound.net) under the staff button .he is gone but will never be forgotten just as all the others.

david satterwhite <satt@tir.com>
flint, mi USA
Tuesday, September 21, 1999 at 13:11:07 (EDT)

I am getting married in October and my future husband wants to get a bloodhound. I have had my heart set on a greyhound for many years. Would these two breeds get along? (The bloodhound would probably be adopted as a puppy.) We are also planning to have children in the coming year (hopefully), should we hold off on getting a greyhound? On last dilemna, we do not have a big backyard. Would this be a problem? I think the work you do is fantastic. Please keep up the great work.

Jen Lengle <cjlengle@earthlink.net>
Harrisburg, PA USA
Monday, September 20, 1999 at 22:29:57 (EDT)

Just got our "Mindy" September 5, from Dartmouth, NS. She is a real sweet 3 year old. She is loved by all the members of our family. Anyone wanting to email back and forth concerning these lovely dogs please do so.

Diane <dmuise@saxtoncomeau,com>
Yarmouth, NS CDA
Monday, September 20, 1999 at 15:14:14 (EDT)

We adopted our 1st Greyhound in May '99, her name is Jasmine. She and my IG have became fast friends. I have a Beagle mix and 2 cats; everyone gets along famously. We are looking forward to Dewey, Jasmine & Scotti will be there.

Laurie <rrwilson@erols.com>
Bowie, MD USA
Monday, September 20, 1999 at 13:25:44 (EDT)

My parents adopted Ebony while I was away at school, followed by Lenny a year later. After we lost Ebony, they adopted Casper. All three dogs are the luckiest dogs in the world. Lenny and Casper will be at the Beach in two weekends. I am looking forward to seeing them and all the other dogs there.

Andrew Ludka <FAHMUNDA@AOL.COM>
Philadelphia, PA USA
Sunday, September 19, 1999 at 17:56:01 (EDT)

Hello to Michelle from my beautiful brindle girlie Star...she just loves her Mommy and races like the wind in the fenced in back yard...Mommy says Thank you Michelle...and so do I...Smooches, Star

Louise Morris-Mahoney <Weselpn@aol.com>
No. Chelmsford, Ma USA
Sunday, September 19, 1999 at 16:57:20 (EDT)

I adopted Andretti from Greyhounds Only in Illinois a year ago and he has been my loving in house "speedbump" ever since. I also subscribed to Celebrating Greyhounds at the same time. It's a greyt magazine and resouce and this site will be a favorite as well.

Bev Stewart <BevJStewart@webtv.net>
Illinois, USA
Sunday, September 19, 1999 at 00:42:48 (EDT)

Every since taking care of a friend's 2 greyhounds for a couple of day a few years ago...I've been wanting to get one myself. I'm really checking into different agencies and finding out more about greyhounds. I think it is great what you are doing.

Sue Walker <suebop@juno.com>
Paris, MO USA
Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 16:42:42 (EDT)

We have recently lost our dog of 12 1/2 years and are thinking about rescuing a greyhound.

Paulette Pawenski <ppawenski@mindspring.com>
Lilburn, GA USA
Friday, September 17, 1999 at 15:39:33 (EDT)

ICEY has been with me for now for 5 years , he lives with his buddy MERLIN the siamese cat . They patrol their half- acre together everyday . They also hog the bed of course . Icey came of a track in Florida originally.

Brian Hunter <icey@golden.net>
Ariss, Ont Canada
Thursday, September 16, 1999 at 21:56:23 (EDT)

I have had my best friend now for almost 4 years, I don't know how I ever owned another dog I got COASTER from Greyhound Companions in Indiana. She is the sweetest dog you could ever meet, she sure is a character!! She even loves to swim. Coaster and I say thanks to everyone who has adopted a Greyhound! I'll be getting my second one soon. MAKE A FAST FRIEND ADOPT A GREYHOUND!

Dale Speelman
Maumee, Oh USA
Thursday, September 16, 1999 at 14:56:42 (EDT)

My husband and I met a couple at the Frederick County Walk N Wag in Baker Park. The organization was "The Ark for Greyhounds". The woman's name was Vivian I believe. She was extremely pleasant and encouraging. We're still "dogless" as of this writing but contemplating a new dog for the new millenium. This has been a helpful tour, but can you tell me if these dogs can be trained to go "off leash" or are they doomed to walk at my very slow speed??? I have bad knees and don't run......can they be taught to "fetch" off lead?

Gail Bradley <gbradley@fcc.cc.md.us>
Frederick, MD USA
Thursday, September 16, 1999 at 13:53:20 (EDT)

Thank you for the wonderful information on the internet I enjoyed reading your stories and seeing your beautiful greyhounds. I would like to help out by giving donations to the greyhounds.

JoAnn <joann@cntwk.net>
Oakland City , IN USA
Thursday, September 16, 1999 at 13:01:16 (EDT)

Thank you for the wonderful information on the internet I enjoyed reading your stories and seeing your beautiful greyhounds.

JoAnn <joann@cntwk.net>
Oakland City , IN USA
Thursday, September 16, 1999 at 12:54:04 (EDT)

Just interested in the program.

larry ballinger <lballinger@insiterealty.com>
Houston, TX USA
Wednesday, September 15, 1999 at 19:22:59 (EDT)

I wish we could adopt 140 greyhounds, but we can't. That's how many will be available for adoption when the Shoreline Star Race Track in Bridgeport, CT closes for the season in early October. We adopted our wonderful Pearl, who is now a Pet Therapy dog and visits hospital patients to brighten up their days. If you'd like to learn more, just drop a us an email! PS We love your web site and visit often!!

Helen and Rich <helenandrich@earthlink.net>
Trumbull, CT USA
Wednesday, September 15, 1999 at 10:07:06 (EDT)

We adopted a greyhound from Operation Greyhound in San Diego, CA. We think your website is great. We would love to get any information in our email!

April Kidwell <KidwellA@aol.com>
Fontana, CA USA
Tuesday, September 14, 1999 at 20:45:35 (EDT)

I adopted Green Fees aka Julius Feezer last week. I love him lots. One of the best things I have ever done. Adopted from Greyt Rescues, Lafayette, IN

Diane Bunch <mdbrn1@msn.com>
Lafayette, IN USA
Tuesday, September 14, 1999 at 20:38:52 (EDT)

What an informative site. Hopefully in the future we can offer a home to one of these beautiful creatures.

Michelle <shelbird@hotmail.com>
Bristol, CT USA
Tuesday, September 14, 1999 at 19:32:15 (EDT)

WE have 2 Greyhounds that we have recently adopted. We love Denny and Bandit like they we're our own children. They're such a joy.

Dave and Ellen Watson <dwjd60@gateway.net>
USA
Monday, September 13, 1999 at 20:37:18 (EDT)

I really enjoyed your site.I adopted my greyhound two years ago this December.He is a wonderful dog. His name is Dakota.I am ready to adopt another one!

Lauren M <cranberriesfan1@cs.com>
Coral Springs, FL USA
Monday, September 13, 1999 at 19:23:02 (EDT)

I really enjoyed your site. I have adopted a greyhound two years ago this December.He is a wonderful dog. His name is Dakota.I am ready to adopt another one!

Lauren M <cranberriesfan1@cs.com>
Coral Springs, FL USA
Monday, September 13, 1999 at 19:16:54 (EDT)

i really would like in the near future to adopt a greyhound.

linda lewellen <lindalou@zebra.net>
selma, al USA
Monday, September 13, 1999 at 11:29:38 (EDT)

Just a special "Thanks a million" to all who assist in placing these beautiful animals and provind a wealth of information to those of us adopting them. The information I have been reading has really helped out a lot.

Christi Moody <christi_moody@yahoo.com>
Sierra Vista, AZ USA
Sunday, September 12, 1999 at 19:03:45 (EDT)

I really enjoyed your site we have two greyhounds and am in the process of adopting a third. They make the best pets in the world. We have had a greyound in our home and in our hearts for about 8 years and counting.

Marcia Krey <jmhkrey@aol.com>
Romulus, mi USA
Sunday, September 12, 1999 at 09:34:40 (EDT)

My husband and I are really looking forward to adopting a greyhound! They are such sweet, loving dogs!

Karen Hardison <hardison.kj@juno.com>
Choteau, MT USA
Friday, September 10, 1999 at 15:58:26 (EDT)

Thank You very much for your orientation. I found in 'black and white' exactly what I was looking for and confirmed my experience with dogs.

Miguel J. De Puigdorfila <vkra1@go.com>
Miramar, PR USA
Friday, September 10, 1999 at 14:48:17 (EDT)

This site is the best for finding out anything I need to know about my greyhound.

Melissa Sokol and Joe Kinnan <Hallow13@netscape.net>
Newark, DE USA
Thursday, September 09, 1999 at 20:29:02 (EDT)

When I am ready, I can't wait to adopt a greyhound!

Ember Salveson <esalveson@hotmail.com>
Salt Lake City, Ut USA
Thursday, September 09, 1999 at 17:45:28 (EDT)

I adopted my greyhound from a track in New Hampshire in January of 1994. He was just 2 years old and was completely "flat" emotionally. Today, he is the happiest, friendliest, most loving dog I've ever had. He has been "raised" by a female collie and she is getting very old now. I would like to adopt another greyhound after she is gone and I would like to know what sex I should get - male or female? If I ever win the lottery, I will try to adopt all the left-over greyhounds in the world. I applaud the tremendous efforts of anyone who helps to improve the life of these beautiful animals!

Ann Griffin <agriffin@calif-hlth-collab.org>
Fresno, CA USA
Thursday, September 09, 1999 at 16:36:54 (EDT)

My husband and I recently sent an application in to GPA/MD to adopt a greyhound. In addition to Cynthia Branigan's book "Adopting the Racing Greyhound", I have found your website very informative. Great layout,too! We are looking forward to hopefully being able to adopt an ex-racer to enrich his/her life (and ours!) Your site answered many of our questions and concerns. Also, Dewey sounds great! I can't wait for the opportunity to mingle with other greyhound owners. Thanks for a great site!

Caroline Coyne <carol@papago.dtcc.edu>
Wilmington, DE USA
Thursday, September 09, 1999 at 09:54:27 (EDT)

I found a matching NGA litter registration number tonight in GreyFind! I E-mailed the pet's owner & she replied that we have litter mates indeed because the litter reg. numbers are the same. But the info. does not add up - my greyhound, "Magic", was born on 05/19/94 and the Noe's greyhound, "Sleepy", was born on 09/02/94; so, how could they possibly be litter mates? Is that number for the same litter, or can it refer to the same Sire & Dam? I'm really confused. Please help if you can!!

Valerie & Gary Kane <vhkane@thekane.com>
New Orleans, LA USA
Thursday, September 09, 1999 at 01:22:12 (EDT)

I want to thank my Greyhounds "Bullet" and "GreenBean" for being such wonderful and sweet dogs! I can't ask for better companions. Thanks to your web site more and more Greys will find good homes.

Christina Newsome <Cnewsome@altavista.net>
Raleigh, NC USA
Wednesday, September 08, 1999 at 12:49:22 (EDT)

I am so glad I found this site. I have been interested in looking at adopting a greyhound for a few months. I live in Michigan and through your site, have a list of Adoption Agencies in Michigan. It is a wonderful thing you are doing with the retired greyhounds. Keep it up!

Vicki La Verdiere <vllav@aol.com>
Warren, MI USA
Tuesday, September 07, 1999 at 20:03:31 (EDT)

Let the count down begin to DEWEY! Well, I guess I'm getting a little too excited about the Weekend @ Dewey with all those GREYTS!!! My > is in for a surprise .....but, like most Greyhounds, it's just another place to Zzzzzzzzzzz! See everybody on the Beach!

Ronnie <ron_ron@mailexcite.com>
Marple, Pa USA
Sunday, September 05, 1999 at 13:06:38 (EDT)

WE ARE FROM MIDWEST GREYHOUND OUT OF SUGAR GROVE,IL. WE HAVE TWO BOYS SLAM DUNKIN AND FUTURE. WE LOSS OUR OTHER GUY LAST YEAR ,HE WAS SNIKERS. WHAT CAN I SAY, THEY ARE THE GREATIST!!!!

BRUCE & ADRIENNE DeKING <exracersaver@webtv.net>
AURORA, IL USA
Sunday, September 05, 1999 at 00:00:45 (EDT)

Im glad to have found your web site. My greyhound Ewok has been a bright spot in my life. He also has some wonderful greyhound friends (their owners are nice too). I will definitely forward your site to them. Thank you!!!

lydia stone <josiecat@gateway.net>
columbus, oh USA
Saturday, September 04, 1999 at 18:35:13 (EDT)

What a fantastic sight. I have been trying to find some honest pages about the greyhound, before adopting one. Your pages are wonderful, and have given me a great deal to think about. Many thanks.

Verona Barnes
USA
Saturday, September 04, 1999 at 07:43:26 (EDT)

Thank god for people like you!

Kristen
USA
Friday, September 03, 1999 at 23:37:58 (EDT)

I had a friend in college who had two of the nicest dogs I think I had ever known, they were adopted greyhounds. I've come to the conclusion that my next dog will definately be a greyhound.

Trisha <TLFilly@aol.com>
Athens, MI USA
Friday, September 03, 1999 at 14:48:21 (EDT)

From the little I've seen on the Internet, I'm impressed. I'm seriously thinking of getting a dog for my husband. I need somewhere close to home, so I'll continue to search through your site. Thanks.

Linda L Ogilvie <ogilvil@allegiance.net>
IL USA
Friday, September 03, 1999 at 14:30:26 (EDT)

Great Site! My In-laws have a Greyhound and I love her. She continues to become more and more affectionate as time goes by and she is absolutley beautiful. It looks like the next addition to our family will be a greyhound!

Heather Gelles <debner@hvi.net>
NY USA
Friday, September 03, 1999 at 14:24:53 (EDT)

I sit for hours reading about the greyhound, I hope to adopt one some day. I have a half greyhound/dalmation who is the best. I can only amagine about how a full blooded one is.One day I hoped to be active in GHF.Thanks 4the info.

Ruth Hayden and Jorge <Jarrks@aol.com>
Chesapeake, VA USA
Thursday, September 02, 1999 at 23:35:36 (EDT)

I would love to give a greyhound a home. I have 2 J. Russells & 2 Cats. I visited my local greyhound rescue and they would not allow me to have a greyhound because I have cats. Are there any greyhound rescue centres that rehome to cat owners??? I know that some greyhounds are OK with cats! I had a home check by her and also Battersea dogs home where I got my 2 J. Russell from..so I know there wont be a problem with that!! Can anyone help?

Kelly McGlasson <Kelly.mcglasson@virgin.net>
Cliftonville, Kent, UK
Thursday, September 02, 1999 at 04:09:48 (EDT)

This site is terrific, as a greyhound mom I love all the info and events. Keep up the good work! Thanks from Patty and Dorian.

Patricia Baggett <baggetts@att.worldnet.com>
Fort Wayne, IN USA
Thursday, September 02, 1999 at 01:49:42 (EDT)

Thanks for creating this wonderful site. Trying to find the local adoption site has been like pulling teeth on a gator. Keep up the great work!

Patricia A. Ray <AlexXZ@AOL.com >
Clermont , FL USA
Wednesday, September 01, 1999 at 09:33:29 (EDT)

Never saw a greyhound until visited your Adopt a Greyhound presentation with all those wonderful dogs at the Minnesota State Fair this past Sunday, Aug. 29th. The dogs and the folks showing them were fantastic. I immediatly fell in love with these animals. I can see how they would make ideal pets for a family. They were affectionate, well behaved, loving, had very expressive faces and seemed to be clean animals withour slobbery drooling jowles (unlike our beloved springer spaniel). That was a great presentaion at the State Fair I know our family will always enclude the Adopt a Greyhound org. when it comes to concidering obtaining a dog in the future.

Stu Borken <StuBeee@AOL.com>
Mpls, Mn USA
Wednesday, September 01, 1999 at 04:29:43 (EDT)