A WORD TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UNDER 8 YRS OF AGE
Because we understand how difficult it is to watch toddlers and small children under 8 yrs our policy is that generally we prefer adoptive families to check with us before applying because we prefer that children be at least 8 years of age. Greyhounds are very special and sweet natured dogs, but the fact remains they are still ANIMALS and from time to time can be unpredictable. If startled or hurt by a falling child or quick movement it is possible for them to become distressed and lash out. This is true of ANY breed. If you have younger kids please call Paula to discuss prior to submitting your application & application fee. In many cases arrangements can be made, but please check with us first since we all know that with ANY animal, there are NO GUARENTEES!!!!

A Word to Cat Owners Who Wish to Adopt a Greyhound…
Families who own cats, and wish to adopt greyhounds, must understand that there are never any guarantees regarding the cat's future safety, regardless of how disinterested the greyhound seems to be. We cannot, and will not, promise that the greyhound will never chase or injure the cat. We do our best to determine the greyhound's level of interest, but several thousand years of genetic programming is hard to overcome, and you must understand that something as small as a bird flying by the window or a squirrel romping in your yard could be a trigger. The greyhound should always be supervised when interacting with small animals and should never be left alone or unsupervised with small animals. Taking 30 seconds to put kitty in a closed bedroom or crating your greyhound before leaving the room will help insure a safe, harmonious environment for everyone.

A word to families WITHOUT fences who wish to adopt a Greyhound…
When adopting a Greyhound from Forever Home, fencing is NOT mandatory, HOWEVER, potential adopters must thoroughly understand that in inclement weather, you will need to be willing and able to stay outside with your Greyhound LONG ENOUGH for the dog to do his/her business. You MUST walk the dog, as simply standing there will not stimulate the dog. Greyhounds are NOT afraid of snow, and they WILL do their business but you have to walk with them and be patient and stay outside with them long enough for them to evacuate their bowels. This can take anywhere from two (2) to thirty (30) minutes. It takes some time to establish a routine so patience is essential. Once the routine is established, things will go more quickly. If fencing your yard is NOT an option please consider purchasing a small kennel from AGWAY or FARM & TRACTOR or 2 exercise pens from your local pet supply store and set them up in your yard so you can turn your Greyhound out without his leash. Greyhounds will complete their bathroom needs much more rapidly off leash inside the kennel or X-pen.

For those of you who love only the Brood Mama's these next two girls are JUST for you !!

Brood Mama Winn Dixie: Red Girly Girl who is a very friendly and energetic 61 pounds and would love to retire to your sofa now that her kids have all left the nest. Dixie will be 7 yrs old in November 2010.

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Brood Mama Nilla Wafer: Beautiful Red gal who weighs 60 lbs and will be 7 in May 2010. She is a REAL doll once she gets to know you, and she likes Pepsi!

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A gorgeous white with brindle female who turns 3 yrs in April 2010. FIONA smiles and gives "PAW"

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LUX is a bright Red little sweetheart with Mabeline Eyes. A true Valentines Day beauty LUX will turn 2 in April 2010. She is so affectionate and learns very quickly. She blends well in the foster pack and sleeps through the night without issues. Once you see LUX, you will never get her out of your mind....... ( WHAT A FACE )

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WALLY is a beautiful chocolate brindle LURCHER, which in this case is a Greyhound Lab mix. He is 4 yrs old, and as sweet as they come . He was pulled from a shelter in Pennsylvania and we are happy to have him . He is mellow and quiet and just a LOVE SPPONGE. He would make a perfect kids dog for children 8 and up. We ALWAYS take in the mixes because they are such wonderful companion animals, so do not miss out . This beautiful boy will go quickly because of his sweet loving calm nature.

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CONNOR: is a beautiful white with black ticking male. He is a big husky boy who is sweet as can be. He worked very hard and ran 126 races before finally retiring after he broke his leg which is what ends the racing career of many many retired Greys. He healed just fine and his injury in no way impairs his ability to romp and play. Poor Connor's troubles did not end with his leg though. When we took him for his neuter and dental our Vet discovered that one of his canine teeth had somehow been driven up through the roof of his mouth and into his nasal cavity. He had surgery to remove the tooth and has recovered very nicely,. This dear sweet soul has paid his dues in triplicate and now we seek a warm loving family to adopt him and shower him with love for the rest of his life. He so deserves a nice cushy life. If there is room in your heart and your home, please take a long look at our Connor. He will make a wonderful family companion for some lucky family !!

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Mason: is a gorgeous dark red brindle boy who is a sweet little clown. He is loving and playful, and even at our meet-n-greets, he tumbles on the floor and tosses his fuzzy blanket around as if it were a toy. He has such a wonderfully sunny personality and has tons of love to give. This dear boy is a real keeper and we know once you meet him, you will never be able to leave him behind !!

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You may or may not be aware of the horrible plight of the Spanish GALGOs which are actually Spanish Greyhounds. They are terribly abused and endangered. There is a wonderful organization called SCOOBY which is rescuing and helping these beautiful Greyhounds to find homes all over the world.



The adoption fees are different for the Galgo's due to the costs involved with getting them here, but it is well worth it just to know that you have been a part of the wonderful miracle of getting these magnificent animals here to America where they will be safe and loved.

• Read an account of the abuse of Galgos in Spain (warning, graphic in nature)
• Learn more about Galgos at our Resource Page
• www.scoobymedina.com
• www.galgorescue.org

In 2010 we plan to partner with Galgo Rescue International Network ( GRIN ) to help rescue the Ibizan Hounds ( Large Podencos ) from a shelter in the Canary Islands. http://www.galgorescue.org/

This is a wonderfully insightful and informative article written by our friend RALF who was with us in Spain Sept 2009. We recommend it be read by any of our volunteers who plan to accompany us on our May 2010 trip or any subsequent trips we will be making to the SCOOBY shelter in Medina Del Campo Spain.

www.scoobymedina.org/news/2009/12-1-en.html

MIRAGE also known as RAJI is a beautiful little Spanish Podenco. The Podenco family comes in 3 sizes, Toy, Mini and Large which is the IBIZAN Hound. RAJI is a Medium and runs about 30#. He is sweet and loving and VERY agile. He is currently learning English. RAJI is 4 yrs old and we brought him here from a shelter in Spain on November 9th. RAJI is also a member of the sight hound family. RAJI would love a couple older kids to run and play with. If you would like to meet RAJI give us a call or come see him at one of our adoption events. Let us know first though since we can't have all our dogs at any one event so if you want to meet a certain one we need to know.

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