wteddy.jpg (23732 bytes)

Our Available Pet List

sm_gh.gif (1112 bytes)  Who We Are

Greyhound Pets of America (GPA) is a nationwide non-profit, volunteer-supported organization dedicated to the placement of ex-racing Greyhounds in ideal home situations.

We are a Greyhound-placement organization that accepts Greyhounds primarily from Wisconsin and Iowa Greyhound racetracks, and local shelters. Through a network of local veterinarians, our organization  provides full examinations, spaying, neutering, dental care and other needed medical procedures prior to adoption.

GPA Wisconsin's Milwaukee and Madison adoption operations rely heavily upon Greyhound-savvy families to act as temporary "foster homes" for ex-racers to make the transition to home life while awaiting adoption.  Fostering is a very rewarding activity, where the foster family helps a Greyhound explore a home (most have never seen stairs, patio doors and other interesting things), recuperate from spay or neuter surgery, learn good manners, and best of all, learn that the transition to becoming a pet is journey filled with love.

It is through this program we are able to allow each adopted Greyhound to join its new family in the best possible condition.  For more information, please visit our website at www.gpawisconsin.org.

 

sm_gh.gif (1112 bytes)  Adopting a friend

GPA Wisconsin's volunteers work closely with each prospective Greyhound owner, matching them with a dog whose personality is most ideally suited to its new home situation to ensure a lasting, rewarding relationship.  For more information, please visit our website at www.gpawisconsin.org.  We will work with you in selecting a greyhound that fits your family situation. Adopting from GPA-Wisconsin starts by filling out an application which can be downloaded from our website and mailing it to one of our adoption coordinators. We will check your references, conduct a phone interview, and follow-up with a home visit. We also ask that you read one of a couple greyhound specific publications.

 

Notice to potential adopters outside of Wisconsin and Northern Illinois: we regret to tell you that we very rarely perform out-of-state adoptions.  Our adoption procedure heavily relies upon home visitation in addition to a written application. In addition, we strongly prefer to place our Greyhounds locally, so that our group can act as a resource for any follow-up issues or concerns the adoptive family might have.  Please understand we are not deliberately trying to thwart your efforts to adopt a Greyhound. BUT... we feel that your adoption success can be best achieved by working with an adoption group closer to your locale. This provides you with an adoption support system that's close by for both you and the Greyhound.  To find a Greyhound closer to your family, we suggest narrowing your search here on Petfinder. Also, for a list of Greyhound Adoption groups that may be closer to you, we recommend The Greyhound Project's web site listing. Thanks for your understanding.

sm_gh.gif (1112 bytes)  Come Visit Us!

We rely on foster homes, greyhound breeders and trainers to take care of greyhounds waiting for homes. As such, we don't have a full time facility. However, we have meet and greets monthly in several locations. Please see our 'Events' section of our main website, www.gpawisconsin.org for locations and dates. 

Greyhound Pets of America - Wisconsin
PO Box 2115
Madison, WI 53701
Phone: 414-299-9473 or 608-246-2876

Email: webmaster@gpawisconsin.org
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter



[Home] [Information] [Shelters] [Search]