Pawcation Program
Going Away? Let Your Greyhound Enjoy a Pawcation!
The Pawcation Experience
Our Pawcation Program provides a safe, comfortable, and loving home-away-from-home for greyhounds while their families are away. We understand the unique needs of this breed and ensure they receive the specialized care they deserve in a stress-free environment.
Peace of Mind
Rest easy knowing your greyhound is in a safe, loving environment with experienced handlers who understand the breed's unique needs.
Why Choose Pawcation?
The ideal home-away-from-home choice for greyhound owners who value comfort and specialized care.
Breed Specialized Care
Unlike standard boarding, we cater specifically to greyhounds, ensuring proper exercise, diet management, and high-quality rest periods.
Social Environment
Your greyhound will enjoy monitored social time with other hounds, fostering a sense of community and companionship while you're away.
Who it's for
- Greyhounds adopted through GGA-GPA Orillia.
- Owners who need a reliable, breed-knowledgeable place for their hound to stay.
- Hounds that are comfortable being in a home environment with other dogs.
Eligibility & Requirements
To ensure a safe and harmonious environment, we have specific criteria for both the greyhounds and their owners participating in the Pawcation Program.
Requirements
- Up-to-date vaccinations (Rabies, Distemper/Parvo).
- Flea and tick prevention program.
- Greyhound must be socialized and non-aggressive towards other dogs.
- A completed Pawcation request form.
What to Bring: Packing Essentials
To ensure your greyhound settles in comfortably, please provide the following items for their Pawcation stay.
✓ Food and Supplements
✓ Written Feeding Instructions
✓ Blanket That Smells Like Home
✓ Coats (weather dependent)
✓ Necessary Medications
✓ Clear Dosage Guidelines
✓ Leash & Martingale Collar
✓ Greyhound Basket Muzzle
Fees
The Pawcation Program operates on a donation-based model rather than a fixed boarding fee. Donations help offset the costs associated with caring for your greyhound during their stay, including food preparation, utilities, cleaning supplies, enrichment activities, and general care.
Any donation received through the Pawcation Program directly supports the ongoing work of Gillian's Greyhound Adoption – GPA, helping us continue our adoption, education, advocacy, and greyhound welfare initiatives.
Suggested donation amounts are available upon request, but families are encouraged to contribute what they are able.
Request a Pawcation Stay
Booking your greyhound's stay is simple, but please plan ahead. We experience high demand during peak times, including summer months and major holidays.
For the safety of all our guests, we also maintain a strict emergency protocol and require up-to-date contact information for all owners during their absence.
BLACK OUT DATES:
- September 17 - October 19, 2026
- January 29 - February 2, 2027
- April 19 - May 12, 2027
- September 28 - October 18, 202