Missouri Italian Greyhound Rescue
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Who We Are
Missouri IG Rescue operates under Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation and Italian Greyhound Safehouse Alliance and follow their policies and procedures. IGRF is a national not-for-profit organization with volunteers all across the country....IGSA is a smaller group, also not-for-profit, whose main focus is puppy mill rescue although any IG in need will be helped when resources allow. Both groups take in unwanted IGs and place them in carefully screened homes where they are appreciated and loved as they deserve. For further information, please visit
IGCA Rescue and
IGSA
IGs in our program come from a variety of sources but most are owner
surrenders given up when the family is no longer able to keep their
pet. The dogs are fostered in our families until the right home is found. Their personalities and health are evaluated and we try very hard to match each dog to the right situation.
If you would like to adopt an Italian Greyhound, the first step is to research the breed to be sure
they have the personality and traits you desire in a companion.
IGs are wonderful pets but they are not your typical "dog" and many people find them too difficult, demanding and/or high energy. House training requires continuous reinforcement and supervision and they should NEVER be allowed off leash unless they are in a securely fenced area. One common misconception many people have is that puppies bond better and easier than adults when, in fact, it is actually the adults and more mature pups who bond most easily. To learn more about living with Iggys, please
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About the Breed
Adopting a friend
We do not adopt to homes with unaltered pets. We prefer a fenced yard for most dogs but we do make exceptions depending on the situation and on each individual dogs needs. Your IG must be an indoor pet and a member of the family and you must be able to devote the necessary time and attention having a dog requries....IGs are very social animals and do not do well left alone too much.
The adoption/approval process involves application, references and
a home visit to meet the family and other pets and to see the
environment....all of this helps us match the right dog to your situation
and needs as well as theirs. We want very much to make a satisfactory
and successful match and these steps are necessary in order to accomplish that goal.
All dogs are spayed or neutered, have been vaccinated, heartworm tested and any other medical needs addressed, including dentals if
needed. We provide copies of all medical treatments the dog received while in Rescue. Adopters must sign and adoption agreement and the adoption donation in Missouri is $200.... these donations are returned to the Italian Greyhound Rescue Fund to provide medical care for future rescue dogs and it is tax deductible.
If you would like an application or further information about IGs
or about our program, please feel free to contact us....we are
always happy to answer any questions you may have.
Links
IG Rescue Items IG related items, proceeds benefit Rescue and the Health Fund
Italian Greyhound Safehouse Alliance
Nebraska IG Rescue
National IGCA Rescue Rep Listing
Missouri Italian Greyhound Rescue
Email:
MOIGRESCUE
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