"TBo--Special Needs- foster looking for a home"

After not working out with his first home, TBo is searching for someone to love.  He is a gentle and laid back greyhound that gives a lot of love and smooches but he needs a special owner.  He is a good boy if he has a confident and experienced dog owner.  He needs rules and consistency and structured handling on a daily basis, with that, he will be a great boy for you.  Tbo gets along with children but due to his background and temperament we're looking for a home that doesn't have children or frequently visiting children.  Although Tbo is a low maintenance breed and an easy dog to work with over all, he is learning some basic obedience in his foster home and we're looking for someone that will be dedicated to practicing basic obedience with him for the long haul.  The training and commands give him the confidence to know how to obey his owner when asked something and reminds him what is expected daily.  In his foster home he has mastered his "sit", knows what "go lay down" means.  His "stay" is coming along and he's already learning to "shake."  He knows to obey "off" for getting off of the furniture, or "get up"& "go" to move to a different area.  He does well crated or not crated when his foster parents aren't home.  We would recommend crating for his new home, at least for the first month or so while he's adjusting. 
He is a smart boy and has quickly learned some basics.  He loves toys and gets along great with kitties in his home.  He can nap as good as the next greyhound but is a lover of the great outdoors on occasion too.  He has experienced some jogging, camping and hiking and absolutely loves it!!  He gets along good with other dogs.  Like so many greyhounds, he is friendly to strangers.  He's a solidly built boy that raced a long career [almost until he was five!].  Unfortunate for him, he just didn't understand what was expected of him in his first home and it just turned into a bad experience for him and the owner.  Do you have experience with structured handling of dogs and find it a joy to train and work with your dog?  TBo's the boy for you then.  It doesn't take much to work with him; he makes it easy if you're consistent!  He has so much love to give and he deserves to finally find a place to remain and call his "home".  
Please contact a GO representative if you think you can give TBo a forever home.

50 is the new 30

Hello my name is Star. I am looking for a new forever home. I get along splendid with children and small animals, including cats. Although I am 9 don't call me Grannie, think of me as your hip aunt, you know the one who refuses to cover her gorgeous white hair. The lady who power walks, regardless of the weather. I am the modern gal with a tattoo and the twinkle in her eye that suggest some long ago adventure.....remember I was a top athlete (think 'Olympic Gold Medalist'.) I have love in my heart to give and the patience of a lady. Just like the Christy Brinkley, Tina Turner and Goldi Hawn, 50 is the new 30.

Senior greyhounds... a Special treat!

Many people know that a racing greyhound retires between 2-5 years old after they become too slow, or are injured on the track. A greyhound that wins, or shows winning traits is subject to a different sort of life. There is no retirement for these dogs. After a successful racing career, these greyhounds head to farms where they are put to stud or used as broods, often for years. At 8, 9, 10, and even 11 years old, these dogs --no longer able to birth large and substantial litters of puppies-- have outlived their money making capabilities and are discarded.

Would you be interested in adopting a retired stud or brood? These dogs --no longer of any value to the racing industry-- are some of the most gentle, and worthy greyhounds you will ever know! While they may be gray in the face and a little slower than their younger brethren, the retired stud or brood deserves to spend their remainder years safe and loved. You would be amazed at the loyalty and joy they bring to their families!

If you are interested in opening your home to a senior, please contact Greyhound Outreach.