adoption

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.

Dyno

Dyno with new Mom, Leslie & new sister, Rachel.

These adopters are a mother & daughter who were looking for a greyhound suitable for apartment living. They previously had a Jack Russell mix but this is their first greyhound. We recently got in a few dogs that could fit the bill, so we had them come in for introductions. One happy four-year-old from the UK worked his magic on them and the only remaining question was whether he’d be comfortable going up and down their stairs. We went on a quick field trip and Dyno conquered the stairs immediately, so now he’s off to his new home! – Mike Forrest 

Bernard

Bernard, nka Bernie with new Dad, Rob & Mom, Cleone with IGs, Rose & Lily. 

Recently, a couple made the trip down from Canada to find a dog that could get along with two senior Italian Greyhounds. We don’t have a lot of dogs that would fit the bill, but we did at least have a couple to try. The first one that came out introduced himself politely to the IGs and the people and made quite a first impression. Then after some off-leash time and a few belly rubs out in the yard it was clear that gentle Irish boy Bernard, now known as Bernie, would be heading to Canada! – Mike Forrest

Best

Best (R) with new Mom Kristi & Dad John & Prim.

A family of long-time greyhound owners came in looking for a new buddy for their girl Prim. Prim is an active, bouncy little girl so we wanted to make sure we could find a partner who could keep up with her. We introduced them to one girl and several of our boys, and they all did a great job of introducing themselves and showing off their personalities. Things became clearer when we let the dogs loose in the yard – one was a little too preoccupied with chasing balls and another was a little too bossy, but one matched Prim’s temperament really well and they immediately seemed comfortable around each other. So Prim has a new buddy – a bouncy boy from the UK named Best! – Mike Forrest

Copar

Copar with new parents, Trisha & Chris.

We often say that volunteering at GPI is a great way to meet our dogs, and this adoption is no exception! This couple recently lost their first greyhound Gus and started coming to GPI to take our dogs on Brightwater walks. It didn’t take long for them to fall for one of them, so after today’s walk they made it official! It’s our mellow boy from the UK – Copar! – Mike Forrest

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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.

Ginger

Ginger nka Nigel with new parents, Mike and Tamara.

These recent adopters have been waiting for a greyhound who could both live in an apartment and get along with their cat. Well fortunately in our latest load of dogs that we got from the UK, one fit the bill! And he did a great job of introducing himself and showing off his chill demeanor. The lucky boy is Ginger, now known as Nigel! – Mike Forrest

Jack

Jack nka Disco (L) with new Dad, Sam and Stud (fka Luke)

This adopter came in looking for a second dog. He adopted a South Korean greyhound named Stud (formerly Luke) from us a couple of years ago, and it was time for him to have a new buddy. We introduced several of our recent UK arrivals to see how they would get along with Luke, and he did great with all of them! So it was up to the adopter and he picked a sweet, gentle 3.5 year old named Jack, now known as Disco! – Mike Forrest

Hooper

Hooper (L) nka Indigo, with Dad Machias, son Dimitri & Mom Georgina with Hygge fka Lily.

This little guy came to us a few months ago from South Korea via Team Inch. He hasn’t quite been ready to leave the kennel since then, so his adopters have been patiently waiting. They and their other girl Hygge (formerly Lily) who is also a Team Inch dog from South Korea have been visiting him at the kennel every week in the meantime. Well the day finally came, so little Hooper, now known as Indigo, has left us and officially joined his new family! – Mike Forrest

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Baxter

Baxter (L) with new parents, James & Antonio with doggie sib, Blake.

This recent adoption was to a family that is very familiar with greyhounds, having had four including their current Irish boy Blake who they adopted a little over a year ago. They felt that Blake was ready for a new playmate, and saw a note saying we had a 6-year-old returned to us due to a family emergency. They immediately got in touch and set up a time to come meet him. The two dogs got along and he also made a great impression on his new parents, so today Baxter headed off to join his new pack! – Mike Forrest

Beauty

Beauty with her new parents, Mark & Nicole.

These adopters are a lifelong greyhound family and lost their previous girl Maggie a couple of years ago. They made the trip over from Eastern Washington with one girl in mind, and she did not disappoint. Within a couple of minutes of meeting them, she was practically upside down next to them on the couch requesting more pets. So it didn’t take much persuading for them to bring our sweet Australian girl Beauty back home! – Mike Forrest

Jordy

Jordy with his new parents, Jenn & Richard. 

This family you may recognize as long-time GPI volunteers at various walks and meet & greets. They lost their last greyhound Ash last year and have had their eye on one of our Australian dogs for a little while, taking him on frequent Brightwater walks. Well today the time was right and they welcomed Jordy into his new home! – Mike Forrest

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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.

Ernie

Ernie (R) with Scotty & Kim, their mom.

This adopter is a GPI volunteer who has had several of our greyhounds. She has a soft spot for the senior hounds, and when she saw that one had been returned to us, she had to meet him. Fortunately, her other greyhound Scotty also approved, so 9-year-old Irish boy Ernie has a new pack! – Mike Forrest

Ribbet

 Ribbet (L) with new Dad & Mom, Mike & Po with Tony, fka Pistol.

These adopters made the trip up from Portland to find a new buddy for their 5-year-old greyhound Tony. They got to meet several of our recent arrivals from Australia, and Tony was happy to meet all of them. But I can’t say that I was surprised that they ended up adopting the handsome, outgoing 3-year-old boy named Ribbet! – Mike Forrest

Pinto

Pinto with new mom, Audrey and her son, Michael.

We have also welcomed another repeat adopter to the kennel. Her previous greyhound passed late last year and it was time to welcome a new companion. She came to the kennel with one particular dog in mind, and he did not disappoint! He came right up to greet her, and it didn’t take long for him to show off his easy-going nature on a walk around our yard. And then a short while after that Pinto and his new mom headed home! – Mike Forrest

Leonard

Leonard nka Oscar, new Mom, Melody with cousin, Merry.

This recent adopter has volunteered with GPI and had a couple of our greyhounds before, and came in looking for a new companion. She had one little guy in mind and took him out on our group walk at Brightwater. That went great so they made it official soon afterwards! Leonard will now be known as Oscar in honor of Oscar Wilde and this St. Patrick’s Day adoption! – Mike Forrest

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Available Dogs.

GPI’s Adoption Guide