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James River Greyhounds

Dog rescue in Richmond, VA

James River Greyhounds is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding responsible, caring homes for retired racing greyhounds. Since 1989, we have found "forever homes" for more than 1200 greyhounds - and counting! We are now partnered with Greyt Love Retirement (GLR) to bring even more greyhounds into the region! GLR provides a shelter to foster greyhounds while they await their forever homes.

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Phone (804) 527-3584
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Address
P.O. Box 70811
Richmond, VA 23255
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Rescue FAQs

Richmond, Charlottesville, Williamsburg, Central Virginia

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Home Check
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

All Adoptions Include:
Spay or neuter (including vet exam)
Heartworm blood test and prevention
Rabies vaccination
DHPPC vaccination
Dental care
Thorough deworming with Drontal Plus
Flea & tick preventative
Ears cleaned, nails clipped & groomed
Transportation from track kennel to Richmond
Adoption Kit with the following:
Martingale collar and matching 6 foot lead - designed specifically for sighthounds
Track muzzle, dental kit
Toy & compressed rawhide bone

Adoption application

http://www.jamesrivergreyhounds.org/application

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Pets at shelters & rescues near James River Greyhounds

City of Hopewell Animal Shelter

507 Station Street,
Hopewell, VA 23860

Old Dominion Humane Society

3602 Lafayette Blvd,
Fredericksburg, VA 22408

Spotsylvania County Animal Shelter

450 TV Drive,
Fredericksburg, VA 22408

We'll also keep you updated on Rotini's adoption status with email updates.
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Rotini

English Spot

Male, Young
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Zero's adoption status with email updates.
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Zero

Jack Russell Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on KITTEN DEREK's adoption status with email updates.
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KITTEN DEREK

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Hope's adoption status with email updates.
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Hope

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 7 mos
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Layla's adoption status with email updates.
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Layla

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
Fredericksburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Earl's adoption status with email updates.
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Earl

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Stony Creek, VA

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