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Second Chance Greyhounds

Dog rescue in Douglasville, GA

Second Chance Greyhounds is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is working to form partnerships with correctional facilities throughout Georgia and Florida who will foster and train former racing Greyhounds to better prepare them for life as a treasured pet. In return for the good manners that they learn, the dogs provide an outlet for the inmates to practice patience, learn responsibility and allow these men and women the opportunity to experience unconditional love for the first time in many years. It’s a very special partnership that benefits both humans and Greyhounds.

Contact Patti Peterson
Address
445 Austin Drive
Douglasville, GA 30134
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445 Austin Drive

Douglasville, GA 30134

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Adoptable pets at Second Chance Greyhounds

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

Greyhound

Male, 4 yrs 5 mos
Douglasville, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Zip Up's adoption status with email updates.
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Zip Up

Greyhound

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
Douglasville, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Duster's adoption status with email updates.
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Duster

Greyhound

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Douglasville, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Polish Pierogi's adoption status with email updates.
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Polish Pierogi

Greyhound

Male, 5 yrs 10 mos
Douglasville, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Reggie's adoption status with email updates.
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Reggie

Greyhound

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Douglasville, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Milly's adoption status with email updates.
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Milly

Greyhound

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Douglasville, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Cawbourne Joey's adoption status with email updates.
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Cawbourne Joey

Greyhound

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Douglasville, GA

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Additional adoption info

First and foremost, you will need to complete the online adoption application located at http://www.secondchancegreyhounds.org/application-to-adopt/. Once submitted, someone with Adoptions will be in touch within a 24 hour period to conduct a brief phone interview. We do check references and require a home visit.

Our adoption fee is $600 for a trained prison Greyhound and $350 for a non-trained Greyhound and is non-refundable under ANY circumstance. The adoption fee covers all vetting for the Greyhound which includes spay/neuter, teeth cleaning, vaccinations, heartworm test, and fecal test. For those Greyhounds exiting the prison foster program, they will be trained to pass the CGC (Canine Good Citizen) test.

Your Greyhound will also be sporting a black Premier martingale collar, black leash, black turnout muzzle, as well as a numbered tag identifying your Greyhound as a Second Chance Greyhound in the event he or she is lost.

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Buford, GA
We'll also keep you updated on NOT ELIAS's adoption status with email updates.
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NOT ELIAS

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Marietta, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Waylon's adoption status with email updates.
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Waylon

Labrador Retriever

Male, Senior
Atlanta, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Burrow's adoption status with email updates.
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Burrow

Golden Retriever/Poodle (Standard)

Male, Adult
Locust Grove, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Stormy's adoption status with email updates.
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Stormy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Atlanta, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Koala's adoption status with email updates.
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Koala

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Carrollton, GA

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