How much do greyhounds cost to adopt?

How much do greyhounds cost to adopt?

ADOPT a greyhound The adoption fee is $450 and includes vaccination, microchipping, and all hounds are flea, worm, and heartworm treated. This fee also includes our Starter Kit which contains a collar, leash, muzzle and loads of other goodies to help you get your new hound settled into the family.

Why you shouldn’t adopt a greyhound?

Greyhounds are easy live with but they do have special needs. Their lack of body fat, long thin bones, fragile skin, and sensitive souls means they need to be protected from extremes of temperature, rough environments, and inappropriate handling.

Are adopted greyhounds good pets?

Greyhounds Make Wonderful Family Pets Due to their gentle nature Greyhounds make excellent companions for the whole family. Retired racers adapt well and thrive in a home environment. They’re Sweet, gentle, loving, clean, quiet, and smart – making them excellent family pets.

Is a greyhound a good first dog?

While their genealogy doesn’t suggest they would make great dogs for first time owners, the reality is that they do. Greyhounds can run. They are sweet and gentle dogs who are very sensitive to their owner’s emotions. They are great with kids and adults alike and are not put off by strangers.

Is a Greyhound a good first dog?

Do greyhounds bark alot?

Greyhounds are like many other breeds of dogs; some are more energetic than others. But, for the most part, they are laid back and calm. They seldom bark except during play or with other greyhounds. Many potential adopters ask for a greyhound because they think they would make good jogging companions.

Are greyhounds easy to train?

Greyhounds are generally easy to housetrain. Retired racing greyhounds are especially amenable to crate training and will do well as long as you keep them on a regular potty schedule.

How to adopt a greyhound in Woodinville WA?

If you are interested in adopting one of the available greyhounds shown here, please contact one of our representatives listed on our Contact Us page to help you with the adoption process. You must be able to travel to our kennel in Woodinville, WA to meet available dogs.

Can you adopt a greyhound from Greyhound as pets?

There are two ways you can adopt a greyhound from Greyhounds as Pets WA (GAP). One option is a Straight Adoption, in this model you are adopting a greyhound that has passed its Green Collar Assessment and spent a minimum of four weeks in foster care.

How much does it cost to adopt a greyhound from gap?

We offer a 28 day “road test” period for you to see if the greyhound fits with your family. During this period you can return the greyhound for a 50% refund of the adoption price. Our adoption fee is $350. GAP will provide you with a high level of support both during and after the adoption, with access to our Animal Behaviourist if needed.

Is there an Italian Greyhound Rescue in Oregon?

As the Rescue arm of Italian Greyhound Club of America, we’ve been providing IG rescue services throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho for over 20 years. On our website, you will find helpful information about this breed, the adoption and/or release process, volunteer opportunities and more.