My name is Colby!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated over 3 weeks ago

Cared for by Greyhound Pets of America - MN

Adoption process

Submit Application

My basic info

Breed

Greyhound

Color

Black

Age

Adult

Size

–

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

20865854-1840

My details

Good with dogs

Not good with cats

Purebred

Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

TS Colby Chaos, R 12E, L 75145

Hi, I'm Colby! I love Allllll the rubs and leaning on people. On walks, I love when people stop to pet me and to visit shops for treats and pets. I like to independently play with toys too but my foster person says I haven't discovered that they squeak yet. I have a funny way of scratching my head using my leg (not foot, although I do use my foot, too). It is really quirky!
I am very sweet, super curious, and a bit mischievous.
I do like to counter surf and my foster says I might be a hoarder. I took her slippers into my kennel. I'm great in the car but I need help getting in.
My foster says I'm interested in other dogs - staring them down, pulling hard, a few times spinning on leash - so she did not have me meet any yet. I'm probably just so curious about seeing other types of dogs that aren't greyhounds. Something I can work on with some help from my forever person.
Something else I need to work on with your help is that I'm not a fan of having certain things taken away. Looking forward to meeting you!

Personality Traits: laid back, social, playful, independent, goofy, strong willed

To see other hounds currently in our care please visit the Hounds in Our Care page on our website.

You can also learn learn more about our adoption philosophy and find a link to our online application at our website: www.gpa-mn.org

If you are interested in learning more about adopting from GPA MN, please contact us at adoptioninfo@gpa-mn.org

Rescue

Greyhound Pets of America - MN

Contact info

Pet ID

20865854-1840

Contact

—

Phone

—

info@gpa-mn.org

Website

http://www.gpa-mn.org

Address

PO Box 18312, Minneapolis, MN 55418

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

https://gpa-mn.org/adopt/our-process Be sure to complete the required readings & meet and greet requirements

Additional adoption info

Here is an overview of the steps in our adoption process:

Attend a GPA Meet & Greet or Special Event
Read a required book (add'l book for kids under 8)
Submit adoption application and provide references
Phone Interview with Applicant(s)
Reference Check
Vet Check
Meet adoptable hound
$650 Adoption Fee
Signed Adoption Contract
Signed Conditions of Ownership

GPA is an all-volunteer organization and we do our best to respond quickly to make the process smooth and efficient for adopters. When you apply you will receive confirmation within a matter of days, and will be assigned to an adoption representative to complete the process. Please note that we do not adopt to families with children under the age of 5.

Adoption application

https://gpa-mn.org/adopt/our-process

Go meet their pets

We host several Meet & Greet events at locations across the Twin Cities and Greater MN area. Visit our website to find a Meet & Greet or Special Event near you.

gpa-mn.org/events/meet-greets

More about this rescue

We are the Minnesota chapter of Greyhound Pets of America.

Greyhound Pets of America is a tax-exempt, non-profit corporation founded in 1987 for the purpose of finding homes for ex-racing greyhounds and educating the public on the suitability and availability of greyhounds as pets.

All of our greyhounds go into foster homes where they can acclimate to their new lives as retired racers. We also get a better idea of their personalities so we can make the best possible match with their new family.

We have found great success in matching the personalities of the greyhounds with the personalities of the new families. We test all our greyhounds to see if they can live with small animals and many of our greyhounds go on to live in families with other pets, including cats.

Greyhound Pets of America - Minnesota is run entirely by volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to the cause of rescuing retired greyhounds. GPA-MN and our volunteers are committed to making sure all our greyhounds have a happy, safe and long life while in our care as well as after they find their forever homes.

If you're planning to get a dog, we hope you will consider adopting one of our retired racers!