Greyhound Welfare Inc.
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Greyhound Welfare, Inc.
Mid Atlantic
PO Box 5273
Takoma Park MD 20913
Tel/Fax: (301)949-0615
Contact Us
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Latest News... | Clocked at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour, the greyhound is the fastest four-legged animal in the world, second only to the cheetah (according to The Doglopedia. Of course, speeds on the track will pale in comparison to how quickly these gorgeous dogs can endear themselves to the people they meet. Apply today to find out for yourself! OR meet one in person ! We'll be out on Saturday at Bark! Hope to see you there! See our Greyhound Welfare Calendar for our complete listings for the months ahead.
Bark - Mandalay, Merle, Reva, and Sarah
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New Arrivals... We're taking in dogs from Daytona, Florida (and sometimes, Wheeling, West Virginia). These dogs are fast...at forgetting track life! They're also quite quick at picking up home life basics in our foster homes. Please read individual dog descriptions for details! If you think you'd like to adopt a greyhound but are waiting for the right dog to come along, apply today so you will be ready to bring your dog home when he shows up. If you would like to help by fostering or volunteering, please fill out an application form or email us. Volunteering is one of the most rewarding activities you can be involved in. Veterinary and dog food expenses are covered by GW. |
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| We have a few wonderful dogs available for adoption. All our dogs are completely vetted. This means that they are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, heartworm tested, treated for fleas and ticks, and dewormed. Additionally, if our dogs need any medical attention, we make sure they get the best care possible.
We foster all our dogs prior to placement. Our experienced foster homes (and their dogs) teach our dogs quite a bit about home life and the outside world before they are adopted. As a result, most of our dogs are already house broken and know basic manners at the time of placement. Additionally, they may be familiar with children, other breeds of dogs, cats, and the big world out there. .jpg) Greyhounds like Beck make winter a wonderland! To apply to adopt one of our lovely dogs, please fill out an application. One of our volunteers will be in touch with you by email and by telephone to discuss adopting a greyhound. Additionally, you may find the information on our website quite useful. Our application process usually takes about a week. If you have additional questions, email us at adopt@greyhoundwelfare.org. Email is the quickest way to reach a Greyhound Welfare volunteer. |
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| Greyt Resources... While our greyhounds may not come with instruction manuals, we've unearthed (and created) a number of 'greyt' resources for owners and potential owners alike. Check them out!
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| Please consider joining us in our efforts to rescue retired racing greyhounds - fostering dogs in your home is an undertaking of tremendous value and equal reward. Of course our volunteer opportunities extend beyond fostering. Click here for detailed information on volunteer opportunities. No experience is required, bring your enthusiasm and we'll help you get involved!
Our Wish List... *All donations to Greyhound Welfare are tax-deductible! Bedding for foster dogs - Old comforters, blankets, etc. Thank you for your generosity! |
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| Greyhound Welfare is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and placement of ex-racing greyhounds. We operate and place dogs in the "Mid-Atlantic" region, which includes DC, MD, and VA.
Our dogs are housed in foster homes, not in kennels. Foster parents help them adjust to life in the world outside race tracks. There they learn all kinds of new skills necessary to becoming confident family members - socializing with animals they've never encountered before (like different breeds of dogs and cats), leash manners, stairs, even house-breaking at times. All of this helps these retired athletes to transition smoothly into their 'forever' homes. .jpg) For Luka and Jasper, a little snow is a fun thing! GW greyhounds can be visited in their foster homes, and our adopters can speak with the dog's fosters to learn more about the dog. We encourage visiting potential dogs before an adopter makes a decision -- and your dogs are welcome to visit too! We do limit visitation to approved adopters. If you are interested in any of our dogs, or in working with us, apply today! |
