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Buzz

Greyhound Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 4 yrs 5 mos

Westerville, OH

Color
Black
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Handsome Buzz aka Buzz Saw, is a retired field trial racing greyhound who is looking for a loving family. He is a black boy and has been overlooked for many months. Buzz is an around very friendly kind of boy. He is playful at times, but also a very chill guy. He especially loves tasty treats and ear scritches! Buzz shines when it comes to being around people. He loves humans and is very attentive to anyone who will pet him. No cats or small dogs for this boy. Buzz has been boarding at Celina, Ohio for 220 days! He is neutered and Heartworm negative. Note: This boy will need a fenced in yard so he can run and play. Please check out our Face Book page: www.facebook.com/groups/ohiolurchers/. Buzz is looking for his retirement couch and a loving family to spend time with. If you would like more information on Buzz, please email us at americanlurcherproject@gmail.com.
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Pudge

Greyhound Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos

Westerville, OH

Color
Black - with White
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Pudge is a retired field trial racing greyhound. This handsome guy has a brother named Beaver who was recently adopted. Pudge was born on 9/18/2021. He looks like his dad Aubrey, aka Red, who retired 12/4/2022. He was evaluated a couple weeks ago. The consensus is: This boy is great and is the best toy tosser. Pudge really LOVES his squeaky toys! Pudge is very aware of his surroundings and good on a leash. He loves to stand and observe everything Notice the black trim around Pudge's ears....so cute. He has white toes with fawn ticking too. He is athletic and would love hiking. This super sweet boy loves to play and meet people and is now looking for his new family. NO CATS or toy sized dogs please. Note: He will need a fenced in yard to run and play. He is heartworm negative, neutered, and microchipped. Pudge will make a fun and awesome pet for some lucky family. Please check us out on Face Book: www.facebook.com/groups/ohiolurchers/.
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Poppy

Greyhound Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 1 yr 5 mos

Westerville, OH

Color
White - with Black
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Story
Poppy was born in the spring of 2023. She is currently boarding in Celina, Ohio. She weighs 57 pounds. This beautiful girl is amazing! Loves loves people and getting attention and pets. She is heartworm negative and is scheduled to be spayed on February 5th. She will need a fenced in yard to run and play. Poppy will make an awesome pet for some lucky family. Please check us out on Face Book: www.facebook.com/groups/ohiolurchers/.
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Woody

Greyhound Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, adult

Westerville, OH

Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Woody is a retired field trial racing greyhound. He was born 9/28/2020 and weighs 57 pounds. Woody is a sweet and friendly confident boy. Very good on a leash, and he is old enough to be settled, but young enough to love playing, hiking, or any other similar activity. We think he would do well with other dogs due to his balanced personality. Racing name was Set 'em up Joe. This very handsome boy is a lot of fun! Super sweet guy who loves to play and meet people and is now looking for his new family. NO CATS. Note: He will need a fenced in yard to run and play. He is heartworm negative. He is now on the look out for a loving family and soft couch. Please check us out on Face Book: www.facebook.com/groups/ohiolurchers/.
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Reacher

Greyhound Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos

Westerville, OH

Color
Brindle
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Reacher is a retired field trial racing greyhound from eastern Ohio area. He was born on January 10, 2023. This gorgeous happy go lucky boy who would love a soft couch and a loving family. He is heartworm negative, neutered, and microchipped. Reacher is boarding at Celina Pet Center. Reacher was treated tick disease in February. Reacher is a fun boy who loves butt scratches! He is very friendly and approaches anyone with confidence. He would do well in a home that has an active lifestyle. We think he is workable with another dog in residence. This handsome boy is looking forward to a soft couch, and loving family. He will require a fenced in backyard. No cats please! Please check us out on Face Book: www.facebook.com/groups/ohiolurchers/. All of our dogs are microchipped and come with a leash and martingale collar.
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Jasper

Basenji Carolina Dog

Male, 7 yrs 5 mos

New Albany, OH

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Name: Jasper Gender: Male Age: 6 Current Weight: 60 Expected Adult Size: Large (50-100 lbs) Breed: Shepherd mix Energy Level: Low-Medium Dog Friendly: Yes outside the home, but prefers to be only dog in their home. Cat Friendly: No Kid Friendly: No Apartment Friendly: No Physical Fence Requirement: Physical fence preferred but not required with regular walks/exercise Crate Trained: Yes Potty Trained: Yes Ideal Home/Adopter: asper thrives in an environment where he can be the center of attention, without having to share the spotlight with other pets at home. Quiet evenings, gentle walks, and the companionship of a loyal friend are what are guy is looking for. Likes: Jasper loves the attention from humans , he’d rather be snuggled up with you on the couch than playing . He loves being around other dogs in day care setting but at home he’d rather be an only pup . He loves all the snacks as well Dislikes: Jasper is pretty easy-going; there’s not much he doesn’t like, What makes this dog special: Jasper is a sweet loving boy! He has a goofy personality & just wants to spend his evenings being a couch potato with you. Although he loves going on walks and adventuring. His ears are the cherry on top - expressive, unique, and utterly adorable! Jasper's adoption fee is $350. All fees include spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations, worming, flea and heartworm current. All dogs over 6 months of age have been tested and are heartworm negative. If you are interested in Jasper, apply at rescuedohio.org to become an approved adopter and a meet & greet can be set up once approved. ##194704##
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Benji (Squirt)

Basenji Chihuahua

Male, 4 yrs 11 mos

Lewis Center, OH

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered
Story
Remember little Squirt? He found himself on the naughty list for poor behavior. He thought if he would bite, spit and spin the shelter would open the door and set him free. That turned out to be a bad plan One of our experienced dog fosters immediately drove to the shelter and brought him home! She named him Benji to start his new life. Benji spent some time pouting, but finally caved when he realized life was better on a lap. Benji is good with other dogs, has worked on his social skills with strangers, has learned to walk on a leash, is house broken, plays with toys and alerts to strangers!Benji is ready for his forever home with a loving family who will be understanding of his tarnished past.He is 12 pounds and approximately 4 yrs old.You can apply to meet Beni at ricopetrecovery.org! Adoption fee is $250
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Adopting a Whippet

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Whippet - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

The cost of a Whippet can vary depending on several factors, such as breeder reputation, lineage, and location. On average, you can expect to pay between $800 to $2,500 for a Whippet puppy from a reputable breeder. Adoption fees for Whippets from shelters or rescue organizations are typically lower, ranging from $150 to $500.

If you’re interested in adopting a Whippet, there are several options available:

Local animal shelters: Check out your local animal shelters or humane societies. They often have Whippets or Whippet mixes available for adoption.

Breed-specific rescues: Look for Whippet-specific rescue organizations in your area or nationally. They focus on finding homes for Whippets in need of loving families.

Online adoption websites: Websites such as Petfinder or Adopt-a-Pet can be great resources to search for Whippets available for adoption in your area.

Remember, adopting a dog is a wonderful way to give a deserving Whippet a second chance at a loving home!

Whippet fun facts

Fun Facts:

Whippets can reach speeds up to 34 miles per hour, the fastest in their weight class. They also use the same double-suspension gallop as a Greyhound, where all 4 legs are off the ground at the same time.

The Whippet is the smallest of the sighthounds, and the most popular sighthound breed in the United States.

The first written mention of the word "Whippet" was in 1610.

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Whippet Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Whippet types to temperament and health issues to popular Whippet mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.