How to Adopt a Greyhound In New Hampshire

Adopting a greyhound can be a rewarding experience for anyone interested in caring for these gentle, social dogs. Most greyhounds that are up for adoption had a racing career, so most were bred on farms where physical attributes and temperament were important to the breeding. Usually, abuse or mistreatment will not be an issue. New Hampshire is a great place to adopt greyhounds because greyhound racing is popular there. Like any adoption agency, there is a process that you must go through to adopt a greyhound that will fit into your family. Following is information on three adoption agencies associated with New Hampshire.

Things You'll Need

  • Application
  • Internet access to learn about the agencies and greyhound
  • A home that will accommodate a large dog
  • An environment that meets the dog's needs
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Instructions

  1. How to Adopt a Greyhound in New Hampshire

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      Research the background and temperament of the greyhound. Before deciding on adopting any pet, you should know what the demands of the animal are. The greyhound is a large animal, so it is not a good dog for apartment living. Greyhounds are sociable animals, but they have very little knowledge of other dogs and cats. They will get along with other pets, but must have time to adapt. Because they have been trained, they will look to you for leadership. Because they were trained to chase lures, they love to run and need places to exercise?

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      Check out Greyhound Placement Service of NH (GPS). This is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to finding homes for former racing greyhounds. It is located in Goffstown, N.H. The one kennel houses 30 to 40 dogs ranging in age from 2 to 12. They are state licensed and inspected regularly. This is a volunteer based service. Before you can adopt a greyhound, you must sign a contract that is specific about the care of the greyhound. The dog must be on a leash, taken out three to four times a day if there is no fenced in area, housed in a crate for a transition period, muzzled around cats until safe, and the greyhound must be returned to GPS if you cannot or do not want to keep the dog. The fee for adoption is $225 which includes spaying/neutering, inoculation, Frontline treatment, teeth cleaning, heartworm checked, bathed, and wormed. Call or e-mail for an appointment. The dogs are brought out for you to become familiar with. The phone number is (603) 497-2148. A link to the website is added.

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      Take a look at REGAP (retired greyhounds as pets). This is an adoption kennel located in Seabrook, N.H. The kennel has other dogs as well and greyhound mixes. The dogs are housed in a kennel and may be visited by appointment. There is an open viewing on Saturday and Sundays between 2:00 and 4:00. You must fill out an application form with a vet reference. You will also be required to have a phone interview. Contact information is as follows:REGAP (retired greyhounds as pets) RT 107 319 New Zealand RD Seabrook Greyhound Park Seabrook, NH 03874 Phone: 603-926-2684A link is provided.

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      Consider Greyhound Welfare. This is a greyhound rescue and placement group that supports the Washington D.C. area and the New England area. They take in ex-racers from the Eastern coastline and place them in foster homes. Because they are in a foster home, they learn to adapt. Remember, these dogs are not used to homes. They don't even know how to climb stairs. A home visit is required by a foster volunteer who is located close to you. They come into the home with the dog, so you can see the dog and ask questions. The application can be filled out online and is quite detailed. You will be asked how you will take care of the dog including exercising and if there is a fenced-in yard. You will be asked what your routine will be for the dog. Your vet will be contacted as well. Dogs will not be placed in homes with children under the age of 6. Contact information is as follows:New EnglandPO Box 120788Boston, MA 02112(617) 479-2323A link is provided.