Greyhound Adoption League

For Tucson: Lorri, 520-578-2792 or Shirley, 520-881-7638
Adoption Days: 1st & 3d Sunday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, PetSmart, Grant & Swan.
2d & 4th Sunday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, PetSmart, Thornydale & Orangegrove.
2d & 4th Saturday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, PetSmart, Broadway & Pantano.
1st Sunday of each month, Bookman's Bookstore, Wilmot and Speedway, 12:00 - 4:00 PM.

For Sierra Vista and surrounding areas: Contact Dave Breen, 520-378-1763.
Adoption Day: the last Saturday of each month, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Ramsey Canyon Pet and Supply/Arizona Feeds, Highway 92 & Glenn Road, Sierra Vista.

For El Paso, contact: Pat and Alan Roberts, 915-593-7006
Adoption Day: Call.

Frequently Asked Questions

- Are they good with children?
More so than most breeds. They are not as playful as puppies, of course, being mature dogs, but they are very tolerant of children and will usually walk away if children become overbearing. Like any dog, however, Greyhounds have their limits and cannot be expected to remain placid if they are tormented for long periods of time.

- How are they with other pets?
Greyhounds are friendly by nature and socialize well because of encounters with other Greyhounds in the racing kennel. They can learn to accept cats, but the introductory period must be very closely monitored.

- How old are retired Greyhounds?
The retired racers are usually between two and five years old.

- What is their life expectancy?
These purebred athletes enjoy many years of good health. With proper care, they have a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years .

- How much does it cost to own a Greyhound?
Greyhounds cost about a dollar a day to feed and all the love you can afford.

- Are ex-racing Greyhounds already house-broken?
Frequently an adopted Greyhound is practically house-broken right from the start. In their kennel environment they are "turned-out" three or four times a day to relieve themselves. Therefore, racing Greyhounds are kennel-broken, which means they are trained to go outside and keep their kennels clean. They need to be walked frequently at first, but they quickly learn that their new home is the place they keep clean and outside is where they go to relieve themselves.

- How big do they get?
Greyhound males stand 26 to 30 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh between 65-86 pounds. Females stand 23 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh 50 to 65 pounds.

- Why do they wear muzzles?
Actually, the Greyhound is a wonderfully unique creature blessed with both the ability to be very competitive and aggressive while on the track, yet a very loving and docile companion, living to please a beloved owner. They wear muzzles while racing for two reasons: to help racing officials determine the outcome of a photo-finish race, and to protect the Greyhounds from injury during the excitement of the chase.

- Where should a Greyhound live?
Because Greyhounds have little body fat and thin coats, they certainly are not suited for outdoors in extremely hot or cold weather. Greyhounds live in temperature controlled kennels with a soft bed . After adoption, Greyhounds enjoy their own soft spot where they can feel protected. Some Greyhounds often cuddle with stuffed animals, and old couches are quickly claimed as a home.

- Why do Greyhounds need to be kept on a leash?
A leash assures the Greyhound protection from disasters. Greyhounds have no fear of cars and other hazards in our world. Moreover, as history has proven, the Greyhound is an animal born to run. Greyhounds are accustomed to walking on a leash and enjoy the exercise, as well as the attention they receive from the people who pass by.

- Do Greyhounds need a lot of exercise?
Greyhounds should be given a nice long walk three or four times a week and taken to a grassy open space, where they can sprint once or twice a week. Greyhounds can make excellent jogging companions once they are trained to go at the new pace.

- Aren't all Greyhounds gray?
Not at all -- they are many colors: brindle, white, black, brown, fawn or a combination of these colors, approximately sixteen variations. The name Greyhound is not derived from the color of the animal. The name has three possible sources of origination: The ancient Greeks may have called Greyhounds "Greekhounds," or may have named them "Gazehounds," since they relied on sight rather than smell in hunting. The name may have also been derived from the Latin "gre" or "gradus" meaning degree, which related to the principle and care in breeding.

- Why are Greyhounds so skinny?
Greyhounds are like any other competitive athlete, they eat heartily (up to two pounds of meat and vegetables per day while racing), but burn off excess weight when they run. After leaving the track, most Greyhounds eat two cups of dry dog food twice a day.

WE NEED:
Canned Dog Food
Doggie Bones
Paper Towels
Carpet
Bleach
30 Gallon Trash Bags
Heavy Duty Leashes
Dog Shampoo (Adams)
Flea & Tick Spray (Adams)

Come Visit Us!

For Sierra Vista and surrounding areas: Contact Dave Breen, 520-378-1763.
Adoption Day: the last Saturday of each month, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Ramsey Canyon Pet and Supply/Arizona Feeds, Highway 92 & Glenn Road, Sierra Vista.

For El Paso, contact: Pat and Alan Roberts, 915-593-7006
Adoption Day: Call