You find yourself or your kids drawn to those long legs and sweet faces.  Someone starts telling you about the dog whose leash they are holding and, before you know it, you start petting a coat like warm velvet.

If your heart wins and you stay, the representatives will answer all the questions that you have about greyhounds, the racing world and living with a greyhound.

Sometimes people visiting a booth will think that the dogs are on display for adoption.  Some groups may work this way, but GReAT thinks that it's better to not break your heart by falling in love with a dog that will chase your cats.

If you are interested in thinking about adoption, you'll be given an information sheet and a form.  Completing and returning the form is not a commitment to adopt, but gives GReAT a chance to follow-up with you so that you can ask more personalized questions.

If your still interested in adopting a greyhound, GReAT will arrange an home visit.  A couple of volunteers from GReAT will bring their dogs and stop by your house.  This not some sort of housekeeping police force or inspection.  This is actually an opportunity for you to see greyhounds in your home and for GReAT get to know what kind of a dog that you need and want.

Greyhounds, like humans, are individuals.  Some are more compatible with small pets like cats, or others are not happy in a home with highly active children.  On the other, some greyhounds love their cat companions and thrive in a home with lots of children and activities.  Another reason for an home visit is that, when they see a greyhound in their own home, some people realize that it just isn't going to work.  The dog is just too big or their three year old is terrified.

Our goal is to make a good match in adoptive family and retiree.

Once a good match for your family is found, usually a matter of weeks, unless you've decided to wait for a specific color or other special condition, a placement appointment will be arranged.  This time can be spent learning more about integrating a new adoptee into your home and buying some equipment and supplies.

Placement: 

Your greyhound, a volunteer from GReAT and the foster parent will come to your home.  They will help introduce your greyhound to any small children or pets.  You will need to make your $250.00 contribution to cover expenses and sign the adoption agreement.