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!
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
Twin Cities Area, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Greater Minnesota, Western WI, Eastern Dakotas
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
St. Paul, MN 55107
7280 260th Street,
Wyoming,
MN
55092
3059 16th St NW,
New Brighton,
MN
55112
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