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Dolly is an easy-going girl who is looking forward to living out her golden years in your company on a comfy bed. Dolly does well with dogs of all breeds and sizes, although she can be somewhat protective of her personal space, so special attention to her sounds and body language is warranted at first. She has no problems with humans being in her space, and takes direction well when on walks and managing playtime with other dogs and toys.
Dolly loves neighborhood walks and benefits from opportunities to stop and smell the flowers. Like many greyhounds, Dolly has a strong prey drive for small outdoor critters- squirrels, rabbits, and cats. Dolly will do well in a home as an only dog, or with 1 or 2 other dog siblings who are similarly laid-back and respectful of their personal spaces.
Dolly is an easy-going girl who is looking forward to living out her golden years in your company on a comfy bed. Dolly does well with dogs of all breeds and sizes, although she can be somewhat protective of her personal space, so special attention to her sounds and body language is warranted at first. She has no problems with humans being in her space, and takes direction well when on walks and managing playtime with other dogs and toys.
Dolly loves neighborhood walks and benefits from opportunities to stop and smell the flowers. Like many greyhounds, Dolly has a strong prey drive for small outdoor critters- squirrels, rabbits, and cats. Dolly will do well in a home as an only dog, or with 1 or 2 other dog siblings who are similarly laid-back and respectful of their personal spaces.
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Their adoption process
1.
Submit Application
Please visit www.greyhoundoptions.org and click "Adopt" to fill out an application.
2.
Interview
We will contact you to set up time for a phone interview, followed by a home visit.
3.
Home Check
One of our volunteers will visit your home with a greyhound to provide additional info and introduction to the breed!
4.
Approve Application
Once approved, you will be moved to our eligible adopters list. We will work with you to find a dog that is a great fit for your family.
Additional adoption info
Adopters must fill out an application (available on our website or by mail) and have a home visit before being approved for adoption. Minimum adoption donation is currently $450 (for U.S. dogs) and $700 (for Irish dogs), and an adoption agreement must be completed. All of our greyhounds are spayed/neutered, vet-checked, heartworm tested, have had a dental cleaning and are current on recommended vaccinations. We require all dogs to be kept indoors and leash-walked or let out in fenced areas only. If an adopter can no longer care for his/her greyhound, it must be returned to the care of Greyhound Options, Inc.
Adopters must fill out an application (available on our website or by mail) and have a home visit before being approved for adoption. Minimum adoption donation is currently $450 (for U.S. dogs) and $700 (for Irish dogs), and an adoption agreement must be completed. All of our greyhounds are spayed/neutered, vet-checked, heartworm tested, have had a dental cleaning and are current on recommended vaccinations. We require all dogs to be kept indoors and leash-walked or let out in fenced areas only. If an adopter can no longer care for his/her greyhound, it must be returned to the care of Greyhound Options, Inc.
Go meet their pets
Meet and Greets are held most weekends of the month at various store locations throughout Western MA, Northeastern MA and Northern CT. Please visit our website for a schedule of events.
We also have 2 special adoption events each year. Please visit our website dates and locations of this year's special events.
Meet and Greets are held most weekends of the month at various store locations throughout Western MA, Northeastern MA and Northern CT. Please visit our website for a schedule of events.
We also have 2 special adoption events each year. Please visit our website dates and locations of this year's special events.
More about this rescue
Greyhound Options, Inc. was formed in 1995 by a small group of volunteers devoted to finding loving homes for retired racing greyhounds. We do not operate a kennel, but choose to provide these dogs the stability, care and comfort only possible through a foster home network. Fostering also enables us to truly evaluate the temperament and behavior of each dog in our care, so we can best match adopter with dog. In 2008 we passed the wonderful milestone of placing our 1000th greyhound! As a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, all expenses are covered through donations, and volunteers are always needed. Please contact us if you would like to make a donation of any kind.
Greyhound Options, Inc. was formed in 1995 by a small group of volunteers devoted to finding loving homes for retired racing greyhounds. We do not operate a kennel, but choose to provide these dogs the stability, care and comfort only possible through a foster home network. Fostering also enables us to truly evaluate the temperament and behavior of each dog in our care, so we can best match adopter with dog. In 2008 we passed the wonderful milestone of placing our 1000th greyhound! As a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, all expenses are covered through donations, and volunteers are always needed. Please contact us if you would like to make a donation of any kind.
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