Young women from MYDC foster newly-retired
racing Greyhounds in a unique 12-week program designed to transition
dogs from track to home with socialization and basic training
GPA/Louisville is
a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer
organization which relies entirely on donations and gifts from
people like you and organization which support our
efforts. You can help us to find homes for more
wonderful retired racers by making a tax-deductible
donation by mail or by PayPal:
Click this icon to start shopping on Amazon.com.
A portion of your purchase price will be returned to GPA/Louisville as a
"referral fee" and those funds will help us find homes and care for even
more retired racing Greyhounds!
Greyhounds are friendly, affectionate
dogs who thrive on attention and human companionship. They are often
described as intelligent, sensitive, sweet, non-aggressive and
unsurpassed as companion dogs.
As a result of lifelong encounters with other Greyhounds
on the racing circuit, these dogs socialize well and are generally
tolerant of other family pets – including cats and small dogs.
Their temperament makes most Greyhounds wonderful
around children. It must be remembered, however, that these are adult
dogs who may have never been exposed to small children, with their quick
movements and high voices. Children must be taught the proper respect
for a Greyhound, as with any pet.
The average female Greyhound weighs between 50 and 70
pounds. The average male weighs between 65 and 80 pounds. Most retired
racing Greyhounds stand between 26 and 30 inches tall.
Greyhounds are strictly indoor pets and cannot
tolerate extreme heat or cold. They are short-haired and considered
minimal shedders.
Racing
Greyhounds are usually “retired” between the ages of two and five years.
With proper care, their lifespan is 12 years or more. This long lifespan
allows the Greyhound to become an essential part of a loving family for
many years.
Thinking about adopting a retired
racing Greyhound?
Visit our
"Reading Room" to
learn more about this wonderful breed of companion pet.
If you have small children or grandchildren, we strongly encourage you to read
Childproofing Your Dog by Brian Kilcommons, regardless of what
dog breed you adopt.
Many excellent books about Greyhounds can also be found in our Reading Room.
A portion of your purchase price through the
Reading Room
will be returned to GPA/Louisville
by Amazon.com as a
"referral fee" and those funds will help us find homes
and care for
more retired racing Greyhounds!
Representatives from GPA-Louisville
will be at the locations listed below
with several retired racing Greyhounds.
They will be happy to introduce you
to their dogs.
Visit Draw the Dog to see more Greyhound cartoons.
M&G Schedule for SEPTEMBER 2010:
1st Saturday PetSmart at 3580 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy in Louisville 9AM-12PM
2nd Saturday SuperPetz at 2221 State Street in New Albany, IN 11AM-2PM
and Lexington Farmers Market (in the Pavilion between
Main and Short Streets) 9AM-Noon
3rd Saturday Feeders Supply at 12318 Shelbyville Rd. in Middletown 11AM-2PM
and "Bark in the Park" with the Animal Care Society
in Seneca Park (off Cannons Lane in St. Mathews) 9AM-3PM
4th Saturday PetSmart at 1020 Veterans Parkway in Clarksville, IN 11AM-2PM
and Lexington Farmers Market (in the Pavilion between
Main and Short Streets) 9AM-Noon
Sunday, September 19, 2010 --
GPA/Nashville's Fall Picnic in Centennial Park (no vending
but lots of food, fun and games) 1PM-4PM
Sunday, October 3, 2010 --Greyhound Adoption of Greater Cincinnati's Greyt Greyhound
Gathering at Sharon Woods Park in Cincinnati (outdoor event) 12PM-4PM
Saturday, October 9, 2010 --
Pet Fair at St. James Church, 3535 Taylor Boulevard in
Louisville 10AM-2PM
Saturday & Sunday,
October 16 & 17, 2010 --
We'll be returning again this year to picturesque Bethlehem, ALL DAY,
Indiana for the 18th annual Autumn on the River festival BOTH DAYS
GPA/Tri-State's Fall Gathering at the Knights of Columbus
in Madisonville, Kentucky
Saturday, October 30, 2010 --
GPA/Louisville's annual reunion -- Greyhound Lovers Gathering
at the Louisville National Guard Armory off Crittenden Drive,
adjacent to I-65 and the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center,
behind Cracker Barrel. Vendors, games, raffles, lunch and
auctions! All Greyhound lovers welcome! Noon-5PM
Schedule subject to change without notice.
Please check back often for updates.
If you need more information about where GPA-Louisville representatives
will be visiting soon, contact us at: GPA@GPALouisville.org
Would you like to learn more about
adopting a retired racing Greyhound?
Contact us at GPA@GPALouisville.org
Click here to start shopping on Amazon.com.
A portion of your purchase price will be returned to
GPA/Louisville as a
"referral fee" and those funds will help us find homes and care for even
more retired racing Greyhounds!
* From Attitudes of Animals in Motion: A
Series of Photographs Illustrating the
Consecutive Positions Assumed by Animals Performing Various Movements
www.muybridge.nl
Greyhound
Pets of America is neutral
on the subject of the Greyhound racing industry. Our goal is to find responsible, loving homes for racing greyhounds who
no longer qualify to compete at the racetrack.
Greyhound
Pets of America currently has
chapters and sub-chapters around the nation. See
http://www.greyhoundpets.org/chapters1.htm
for information on other GPA chapters across the country.
GPA
was founded in 1987 and works extensively with the racing industry to
encourage its involvement with adoption efforts.
The
GPA adoption program depends on donations and volunteers to accomplish its
goals. Whether you send a donation to the national GPA or to one of our
member chapters, your donation will be tax-deductible.
The 800 number below is administered by
Greyhound Pets of America nationwide as a service to the Greyhound
adoption community. It is funded by the American Greyhound
Council. When you call 800-366-1472, your message will be
routed to a GPA volunteer in your region.
(800) 366-1472
GREYHOUND PETS
OF AMERICA - Louisville, KY
P.O. Box 72237
Louisville, Kentucky 40272-0237
(502) 995-3767
E-mail:
GPA@GPALouisville.org
