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Adopt Me!

Do you want to

experience Unconditional Love? 

Adopt a Greyhound

 
While we may not have twenty dogs to choose from, we will make sure that the right dog is chosen for you. You will be introduced to dogs that match your application and you can pick the next member of your family.  Remember, “it's beauty that captures your attention; personality which captures your heart.”

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Pearl
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~ Rooftop Pearl ~
Pearl is a 2 year old black female.  She's very playful, loves to give kisses and has a greyt personality.  She has not been cat tested yet.

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AMF Pulsar
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~ AMF Pulsar ~
Simon is a stunning black male. He is two years old and very affectionate, loves to kiss, and LOVES toys!  He is not cat tolerant.

Blake
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Blake
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~ Makin Maddness ~
Blake is a two year old red fawn male.  He's very affectionate and loving.  He loves to play with toys. He is good with cats.

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Shirley
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"Shirley" updates:

Shirley
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~ All Hail Shirley ~
Shirley is a very cute four year old fawn female.  She broke her right rear hock on Aug. 13th, 08 and once she arrived here, she was taken to CARES for emergency surgery to repair the break.  She won't be ready for her forever home for another 12-14 weeks.

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ARRIVING SEPT. 19TH
 
~ SB TNT ~
Finnegan is a very sweet brindle boy.  He will be three in October.  He broke his leg in March and required surgery.  He has a plate and screws in his right hock.  He is healing beautifully with just a very slight limp which should disappear completely in time.  He's very calm with a greyt personality.  He is good with cats.
 

 

Boiling Baker WV
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ARRIVING SEPT. 19TH
 
~ Boiling Baker WV ~
Baker is a small red fawn male with a white tipped tale.  He will be three in October.  He has a greyt outgoing personality and is very playful.  He is a definate "No Cat" boy.

     
     
 

Patented Kuranda Dog Beds We use Patented Kuranda Dog Beds because they are durable, chew proof and easy to clean. If you would like to donate a bed to us, click here.

 

BRINGING HOME YOUR NEW GREYHOUND

When you bring your Greyhound home, keep in mind that most likely, this dog has never lived in a house, climbed steps, had a ride in a car, slept in a bed or on a sofa. This is a traumatic change in their normal routine, which was up to 22 hours in a crate with a muzzle on. Don’t expect too much from them, give them space and time to adjust. Remember, they aren’t like other breeds.

*Greyhounds are extremely intelligent and will learn quickly all the rules of his new home.

*I suggest that for the first few weeks, apply masking tape or stickers on glass doors so that the dog knows this is not something he can just walk right through. Leave the window blinds open all the way making sure that you tuck the cords away safely and if there is anything on the windowsills, push it back and out of the way. Mirrors may spook him, making him think it's another Greyhound he's looking at. You may have to put a sheet over your dresser mirror just until he gets used to seeing his reflection.

*Be patient when trying to teach him the stairs. Take him one step at a time going up and down. He’ll get it in no time, soon to be taking five steps at once!

*Let him out frequently and for the first week or so, try not to leave them alone for more than 6 or 7 hours at a time. A lunchtime walk would be great. Some dogs suffer from Separation Anxiety so remember that your Greyhound has never been left alone before. He’s used to living with other dogs, listening to voices all day long.

*Leave the house and come back in often, this way, they get used to you coming and going and know that you will always come home. Don’t make a huge fuss when you come home. Do take them out for a walk due to all the excitement.

*Most Greyhounds do not need crates especially if you are home all day but some dogs feel more secure. They need a space of their own through the adjustment period. Make sure your crate is all ready when you bring your new dog home and give him the opportunity to explore it. Some dogs need the security of their crate until they get acclimated to their new surroundings.

*You will find your Greyhound will follow you everywhere, even the bathroom! Eventually, this will stop, once he realizes you aren’t going to desert him.

*Warning!! Once they find out how soft the sofa and bed is, they may try to confiscate them as their own! They can curl up to the size of a ball if they need to or they can expand to the size of the whole bed if they want to!

*Greyhounds have hardly any body fat so when the temperature is less than 40 degrees, make sure he’s wearing a coat. If there is snow and ice on the ground, clean his pads after being outside to make sure there is no ice or snow packed in them. Don’t leave your dog outside in the heat either. Dogs are susceptible to heat stroke. Make sure there are fresh water and a shady spot for him to rest and of course, a soft dog bed or blanket. Concrete is too hard for Greyhounds to lie on.

*The most important thing to remember is your Greyhound can NEVER be off the leash unless they are in a fenced in area. Sight hounds see things we can’t always see, so no matter how well you think you know your dog, he may see something in the distance and just take off. No matter how loud you scream for him to come back, he won’t listen to you. If you are going to use a “tie out”, make sure you dog is wearing a harness and NOT a leash.

*Be prepared to stop often during your walks, Greyhounds are traffic stoppers! People will want to ask questions and want to pet the dogs. Best of all, you will experience the greatest love of all from your Greyhound, Unconditional Love. Enjoy your new Greyhound.

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PGC is thrilled to announce it's partnership with Natural Balance Pet Food. Natural Balance® Pet Food is the finest food you can buy for your pet, and no matter which product you use, you can be assured that it is truly the "Food For a Lifetime" SM. Each PGC adopter will be given Natural Balance as part of their adoption package.

Miss Tia and her good friend Colleen
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at Petco Cinnaminson

PETCO Bensalem General Manager Debbie
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with Ray Vona & BP's Cisco Kid

Winchester Wohlfeld
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PGC, Inc. is a PA 501(c)3 non-profit group.  All donations are tax deductible.  Please help us place these loving Greyhounds into forever homes where they can enjoy their retirement!  Donations can be made through PayPal. 

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We're all looking for love.
Someone to sit with us,
Love us unconditionally;
comfort us when we're sad,
be joyous when we're happy...
That someone is a Greyhound.
Quiet, adaptable and full of love,
Ex-racers want to share their retirement with you.
The love of your life is waiting for you