Greyhound Adoption - Gillian's Greyhound Adoption

Adoption

At Gillian's Greyhound Adoption, we retire our racing greyhounds. We do not rescue. This isn't a difference of semantics. Please read Retired. NOT Rescued on Canine Corners.

After leaving the familiar world of the race kennel, all our adoptables spend approximately two weeks in foster care. This aids in the greyhound's transition from the life of luxury they had as a racer to learning the manners of a pet. Our foster homes ensure to guide and support their foster through this new environment, full of cars, buses, cats, all breeds, stairs, and the like. Each foster has a complete profile that outlines their personality, likes and dislikes, and reactions to everything they have been exposed to. This makes sure we match you with the best hound for your home and the best home for the hound.

We know it is easy to fall in love with a photo - however, please note that a photo speaks a thousand words that are not expressed in the image. At GGA, we match dogs based on the hound and home needs, personalities, and behaviours.

We are proud members of the Purina Pro Club. All our fosters happily eat Purina Pro Plan Sport Performance 30/20. Our fosters are coated by No Nude Hounds and Chilly Dogs and proudly wear their Patience and Love Pet Treasures vests.

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Looking to Adopt?

GGA generally takes in retired racing greyhounds that are a little "extra". These special hounds generally need more support while transitioning from working dog to pet. GGA adopters are special people who are willing to put the time and effort into supporting this transition. Our adopters are not ones that open the door, drop the leash and let their new addition hop up on the furniture and do as they please. They understand that to create a solid foundation they must provide guidance, leadership, and structure, and they know that by doing so they will create a stronger bond with their hound.

Please understand that GGA in general does not find greyhounds to meet adopter's specific needs. We find applicants that match our greyhound's special needs. Although anyone can apply to adopt through GGA the approval and speed at which we can place a hound with you will depend on meeting most or all of the following criteria:

Mature, responsible adults (and children if applicable, and must be over 8 years of age).
Prior greyhound/dog experience is an asset.
Prior greyhound/dog training experience is an asset.
Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions, especially GGA's greyhound-specific going-home protocol.
Willing to work with GGA if aftercare is required or if having difficulties.
Home without cat(s) is a must.
Home without off-breed dog(s) is preferred. If other dogs in residence they must be well-balanced and not small-medium in size.
Pro-racing, pro-greyhound, with interest/knowledge/support of the US NGA racing circuit.
Must be located within Ontario Canada (please note that your exact location is also a factor in the speed with which we can place a hound with you).