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Shoni, Heaven, Judd, Bianca

July 29, 2025

Join us here as our Adoption Representatives share stories from the Adoption Center. Check out our Available Dogs to see who’s still waiting for their forever home.

Shoni

Shoni, nka Moose, new mom, Emily & dad, Alex.

Recently a couple came in looking for their first greyhound. They previously had a labradoodle but never a sighthound. But they also recently adopted a two year old cat so we needed to find a greyhound who would be ok with a new feline friend. When our latest load of dogs arrived from West Virginia there was one boy who did really well in our cat testing. He’s a nervous guy by nature so he wasn’t quite sure about meeting new people, but fortunately this family has experience with shy dogs and saw his potential right away. So, congratulations to Shoni, now known as Moose, and his new family! – Mike Forrest 

Heaven

Heaven nka Margot (L), new dad, Kaleb, mom, Jamie and sister, Cindy (R).

These adopters came in looking for a companion for their 11yo greyhound Cindy who they adopted from us in 2020. Cindy is a retired brood mom and generally a pretty easy-going girl. But she doesn’t like dogs that are too nosy or pushy, so we made sure to introduce some of our more polite pups. She ended up doing well with all of them, so it was up to mom & dad to decide. They narrowed it down to a couple of options, and after sleeping on it decided on a cute, friendly 2 year old fawn girl from West Virginia named Heaven. She’s now going by Margot – congratulations to her and her new pack! – Mike Forrest

Judd

Judd, nka Moses with new Dads, Jack and Bill.

This adoption was truly a team effort. This little 15lb, 1.5-year-old guy was found abandoned in a crate and was turned into a shelter in the Portland area. Since he looked like he could be an Italian Greyhound mix they reached out to us to see if we could take him on. He was very shy and uncomfortable around new people, so as soon as he got to our kennel our staff and volunteers started working with him. It took a little while, but he started to trust people more and figured out the kennel routine. One of our volunteer trainers took him on as a foster and continued working with him in her home where he really started to come out of his shell. Eventually a couple reached out to us about the possibility of adopting him, so we set up an introduction. They knew it was going to be a long process and have been taking things slowly with him, and he has really started to blossom! They knew he had found his forever home and decided to make it official – congratulations to Judd, now known as Moses, and his new family! – Mike Forrest 

Bianca

Bianca, nka Inky with new Dad, Tim & Mom, Eileen.

This recent adoption was to a family that last adopted from GPI nearly 20 years ago. They recently wrapped up some long trips and decided it was time to settle down with a new hound. They came in with one pup in mind, and this 3-year-old Australian girl did not disappoint! Congratulations to Bianca, now going by Inky, and her new family! – Mike Forrest

More Info

Available Dogs.

GPI’s Adoption Guide 

Filed Under: Adoption Tails Tagged With: adoption, dogs, greyhound, pets

Miracle, Ringo, Rusty, Elmo, Amor

July 6, 2025

Join us here as our Adoption Representatives share stories from the Adoption Center. Check out our Available Dogs to see who’s still waiting for their forever home.

Miracle

Here is Miracle nka Mira and New Mom, Melina.

This adoption was to a family in Oregon that has fostered and adopted many sighthounds over the years. They have a 12 year old Italian Greyhound and an 11 year old Chihuahua/Min Pin mix and have been searching for another little one to add to their pack. So, when they saw that an Italian Greyhound girl named Miracle from South Korea had arrived, they were quick to get in touch. Miracle, now known as Mira, didn’t take much convincing to fit right into her new pack. Congratulations to all! – Mike Forrest 

Ringo

Here’s Ringo, nka Moses, new Mom Karin with Sisters Ciara fka Cooler (L) & Vali fka Kiki (R).

This adoption was an international affair. This Saluki/Canaan Dog mix boy came over from Bahrain last year along with his two brothers, and it took a while for him to settle and start trusting people. He gradually gained confidence working with our staff and volunteers, and later in the year a family got in touch and offered to foster him along with their two GPI greyhounds. He settled right into his new foster home and learned a lot about the world from his new family and greyhound sisters. He did so well that he quickly became part of their pack, and this weekend they realized that he had found his forever home all along. Congratulations to Ringo, now known as Moses, his sisters Ciara and Vali, and the rest of his new family! – Mike Forrest 

Rusty

Rusty (R) with new parents, Leslie and Dave with sister, Ember (L).

This recent adoption was to a family that is no stranger to GPI – they are regular volunteers and this is their 18th GPI greyhound! This 7 year old boy was sadly returned to us when his owner passed away. It took him a little while to adjust and he was showing signs of separation anxiety. He met his new mom & dad during turnout one evening, and they offered to foster him and see how he got along with their greyhound Ember. He settled in pretty quickly and Ember approved, so they decided to make it official! Congratulations to Rusty and his new family! – Mike Forrest

Elmo

Elmo (R) with new Dad, Cameron & new IG Brother, Henri (L).

We recently received two Italian Greyhounds from South Korea, one of which was adopted a few weeks ago. The other one is a friendly, energetic little guy who unfortunately lost a leg to an injury. But that hasn’t slowed him down at all. That’s good because he now has an IG brother named Henri to play with! Congratulations to Elmo and his new family! – Mike Forrest

Amor

Amor (L), new family Jude, Kevin Tate & Amy, Mega (Fawn) & Babe (R).

This family of four has adopted from us several times, and currently have two of our hounds (Babe and Mega) plus a third from a different group (Peyton). So, they came in looking for hound #4 to add to their sizable pack. We introduced several pups and they all did great with the other dogs and the kids. But it was the last guy we introduced, a 3 year old who raced in West Virginia, who stole the show. He was great with the other dogs and made sure to spend time introducing himself to each of his new humans. So, it didn’t take long for them to decide to bring home Amor

More Info

Available Dogs.

GPI’s Adoption Guide 

Filed Under: Adoption Tails Tagged With: adoption, dogs, greyhound, pets

Aspen: July Dog of the Month

July 1, 2025

Please contact Greyhound Pets, Inc. Woodinville ([email protected]) for more information about Aspen.

 

Aspen

Tag No: 6856
Registered Name: None
Breed: Greyhound Mix
Date of Birth:  June 18, 2021
Color: Brindle
Cat Trainable: No
Dog Friendly: See Comments
Kid Friendly: Ok with older Kids - 10+
Weight:  70 pounds
Location: Woodinville, WA (Kennel)
Comments:  Aspen is a sweetheart.  She can be timid with people she does not know, but once she knows you she is friendly, curious and playful.  She loves treats, ice cubes, tennis balls, chest rubs, and playing tug.  Aspen was in a home but returned because she did not get along with the other dogs in her home, despite everyone's best efforts.  Aspen loves to run and play with other dogs, and she plays well, but she can play roughly, so needs play buddies that are ok with slightly rougher play. Aspen needs to be an only dog in a home as she is food aggressive with other dogs. She will need a home with a fenced yard and no cats or other dogs.  She lived with an 11 year old boy and loves to meet new kids, and although she can be a big excited/jumpy at first greetings, she does calm quickly.  Aspen does well on car rides.  She knows several commands and she is working on her leash manners.  Aspen is a delightful "fuzzy" that will just make you smile!

Sponsored by Shabari Girish Ganapathy

If you would like to sponsor Aspen while she waits for her forever home, see: https://www.greyhoundpetsinc.org/support/sponsor-a-dog/

Greyhound Pets, Inc. - www.greyhoundpetsinc.org - 877-468-7681

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO ADOPT A GREYHOUND?

Read Greyhound Pets, Inc. FAQ about our requirements to adopt a greyhound and what to expect:

https://www.greyhoundpetsinc.org/learn/greyhound-faqs/

Once you are ready to adopt, please fill out an Application to Adopt on our website - https://greyhoundpetsinc.org/adopt/adoption-guide/

Photos by Chris and many Brightwater Walk Volunteers

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Max, Sophie, Nova, Cody

June 16, 2025

Join us here as our Adoption Representatives share stories from the Adoption Center. Check out our Available Dogs to see who’s still waiting for their forever home.

Max

Max with new Mom & Dad, Deidra & Nick.

A couple made the trip up from the Portland area to find a hound
companion. This is their first dog together and they came in with an open mind looking for the right fit. The kennel is completely full which means there are a lot to choose from! We introduced a number of pups including some recent arrivals from the UK. They quickly narrowed it down to two of our boys and spent some time out in the yard with each of them. And soon after they headed home with Max, a bouncy, happy 3-year-old boy from England! – Mike Forrest 

Sophie

Sophie with new mom, Abbey.

This family previously adopted a senior greyhound from us, but he sadly passed away a couple of months ago. So, it was time to find a new companion. The new pup would need to get along with Samson the Goldendoodle who also lives in the home. Samson was used to having a lazy senior greyhound around and proved to not be interested in meeting our bouncier, more energetic pups. But one girl that we introduced was very polite and Samson approved. She also showed off her friendly, affectionate nature which got the human seal of approval as well. So, congratulations to our 4-year-old Australian girl Sophie and her new family! – Mike Forrest 

Nova

Nova with new family, Lionel & Gwen, Mom Hannah and Dad Yu

A family of four came in looking for a new greyhound companion. Their previous GPI hound Lady Wallace passed away last year at the age of 12. We have plenty of pups to choose from right now, so the challenge was to find one that would do well with a 6-year-old and a 3-year-old in the house. We introduced several of our Irish and English hounds to see how they’d do, and they all were pretty good with the kids in the adoption center. But when we got outside into the yard one English girl very quickly decided that running and screaming kids were nothing to worry about and were actually kind of fun to follow around. So, it didn’t take long for them to decide that Nova was going to come home with them! – Mike Forrest 

Cody

Cody (R) with new Dad Sean & Mom Lani & Greyhound brother, Roman (L).

A couple came in recently with their four year old greyhound Roman who originally came from Australia. They are new to the area and were looking for a companion for Roman who has some separation anxiety. Roman is a pretty calm guy (except for some brief zoomies out in the yard) and got along with all of the hounds that we introduced, so it was up to mom & dad to decide. And it ended up that the first dog they asked to see was the one they brought home – our 4 1/2 year old Irish boy Cody!

More Info

Available Dogs.

GPI’s Adoption Guide 

Filed Under: Adoption Tails Tagged With: adoption, dogs, greyhound, pets

Africa: June Dog of the Month

June 1, 2025

Please contact Greyhound Pets, Inc. Woodinville ([email protected]) for more information about this dog.

Africa

Tag No: 7051
Registered Name: None
Breed: Saluki/Canaan
Date of Birth:  February 4, 2021
Color: Black/Tan
Cat Trainable: No
Dog Friendly: Ok with dogs her size, unknown with others
Kid Friendly: Unknown
Weight:  55 lbs
Location: Woodinville, WA (Kennel)
Comments: This four year old Saluki/Canaan mix is a playful and affectionate girl with plenty of puppy-like energy. Mostly black in color and blessed with that slinky sighthound physique, Africa stands out from the crowd with a delightfully curly tail, notably large ears, and best of all, a pair of beige eyebrows that seem to have been dabbed on sideways with a large brush and give her the cutest quizzical expression.

Africa was surrendered to our friends at Bahrain Animal Rescue Centre (BARC) when she was just a puppy by an owner who was leaving the country and couldn’t take her along. After a stint in the BARC shelter Africa then lived in a foster home, where we are told she was in heaven playing with the other dogs and cuddling with her foster mom on the bed. In February, 2024, Africa finally took her “Freedom Flight” to America and GPI.

When Africa first arrived at GPI she was somewhat unsure about being handled as she was naturally confused, wondering what was happening to her and who all these strange people were. But Africa caught on quick that the kind staff and volunteers at GPI can be relied upon 100% to give gentle caresses and tasty eats. That said, she is not a fan of restrictive affection or having her collar grabbed by strangers-and really, who could blame her?

She is currently more than making up for lost time in her social life and now shows exuberant affection towards her human friends. She is a little shy on first introduction (especially with large men), but give her a few moments and her natural curiosity and intelligence will override any reluctance to approach you. Add an optional treat or two, and presto you will have a wiggling little kiss dispenser who is hoping to be your new bestie. Africa is very eager to please and sometimes values human affection even over treats!

The right home for Africa could include dog-savvy kids and/or a compatible dog, but no cats. She loves to run and play (games of chase are a favorite) and happily shares her toys. Her garden must have a high fence (at least six feet) because this athletic lass can jump! Africa is suited to a life in a quieter suburban or rural area, not in a busy downtown environment.

It might be due to her lack of experience or just her personality, but Africa can be temporarily overwhelmed by stimulating or bustling environments. Her family should definitely introduce her to new places and experiences, but just a bit slowly and selectively while she learns about the world and her real personality emerges.

Africa is seeing the world outside the kennel on group walks with her GPI dog friends at a moderately busy public park. She doesn’t seem to mind other dogs being in close proximity. A few of GPI’s volunteer trainers, under the tutelage of GPI’s professional trainer, Miss Rosyn, have made great progress in teaching Africa basic leash manners and how to control her youthful impulsiveness. With more a bit more maturity and experience she will make a good on-leash walking companion, either one-on-one with her human or in a group dog walk. She loves car rides, though she needs to be restrained or contained as Africa believes you both should be in the driver’s seat!

Since arriving at GPI Africa has made great strides in learning about life as a pet, blossoming from a cautious and inexperienced youngster into a vivacious and loving dog. Now she just needs to take that final step into her forever home.

Sponsored by Sandi Wescott

Would you like to sponsor Africa while she waits for her forever home?  If so, you can find more info here:  https://greyhoundpetsinc.org/support/sponsor-a-dog/

Greyhound Pets, Inc. - www.greyhoundpetsinc.org - 877-468-7681

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO ADOPT A GREYHOUND?

Read Greyhound Pets, Inc. FAQ about our requirements to adopt a greyhound and what to expect:

https://www.greyhoundpetsinc.org/learn/greyhound-faqs/

Once you are ready to adopt, please fill out an Application to Adopt on our website - https://greyhoundpetsinc.org/adopt/adoption-guide/

Photos by Chris, Robin, Suzanne, Monica, Mary & other Brightwater walkers

 

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