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Greyhound Adoption in Puget Sound, Washington and British Columbia

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Max, Sophie, Nova, Cody

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!

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Africa: June Dog of the Month

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/

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

 

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Jett, Vicki, Patty, Max, Hope

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.

Jett

Jett with new Mom Denise & Dad Fernando & Brother Odie (L).

This adoption was to a regular volunteer and previous GPI adopter. They lost their Opal at the age of 12 last year and have been looking for a new friend for their 8-year-old boy Odie. We had a senior girl returned to us recently due to her owner’s health, and they thought there might be a good match there with Odie. And it turns out they were right! Congratulations to Jett and her new family! – Mike Forrest

Vicki

Vicki nka Clover (front – Irish), with new dad Tom and mom Carter, Sister Leia (on couch – Team Inch).

This next adoption was to another family that previously adopted from GPI around 4 years ago. That dog is a Team Inch girl from South Korea named Leia, and the time was right to find her a playmate. She gets along with dogs of all sizes, so it was just a matter of finding a match for her playful nature. We introduced several greyhounds and mixes, and they all got along well, but it was a petite 4-year-old Irish girl named Vicki, nka Clover who charmed her new parents and found her new pack! – Mike Forrest

Patty

Patty with new Dad, Mike.

This recent adoption was to me! (Mike Forrest) I have been fostering Patty for the last few months, and this is my second “foster fail”. Patty came to us from the Kauai Humane Society as a rambunctious 1- year-old and is still as playful as ever after a year at GPI. She keeps my two greyhounds on their toes and makes a great playmate for them. And she’s a very sweet girl and a great cuddler – who could resist?? – Mike Forrest

Max

Max (middle), Carrot (L) & Zigzag with (L to R) Mom & Dad Kristin and Zach with daughters Delilah and Daphne.

These adopters have brought home a number of our dogs over the years and have been on the lookout for a new addition to their pack of two 8-year-olds: Zigzag from Florida (fka Megan) and Carrot from South Korea (fka Phantom). We had introduced a few dogs to them previously and Carrot got along with everybody but Zigzag proved to be a little picky about her new companions. When they saw that we had a 7-year-old Irish boy returned to us due to a family situation, they thought it could be a good fit and got in touch. Zigzag wasn’t quite sure but Max quickly won over the rest of the family with his playful antics and affectionate nature. It took a few days, but Zigzag eventually came around and today they made it official – congratulations to Max and his new pack! – Mike Forrest

Hope

Hope, nka Dove with new brother Maurice with new parents Erin & Tyler.

These adopters lost their senior greyhound last year and were looking for a new companion for their other pup Maurice. He’s an easy going guy but not very confident so we needed to find a good match that wouldn’t overwhelm him. We introduced him to several of our international group of pups, and he seemed fine with all of them. But it was the last one he met – a big, confident, outgoing girl from Ireland – that really clicked with him and his mom & dad. So off they went! Congratulations to Hope, now known as Dove, and her new family! – Mike Forrest 

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Nigel, Princess, Croi, Finn, Jet

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.

We had a puppy adoption day at GPI! As you may have seen, we were recently asked to help find homes for five whippet puppies. We received dozens of applications and quickly got to work. The puppies, now eight weeks old, arrived and got checkups and microchips. And then the five lucky families at the top of our application list drove in from all over the state to pick out their new pups. Congratulations to Nigel, Princess, Croi, Finn, Jet, and their new families! – Mike Forrest

Nigel

This is Nigel, new Mom Gisele & new Dad David and new sister Whippet, Opal.

Princess

This is Princess with Dad Gary, Malia, Niko & Mom Gina.

Croi

This is Croi (pronounced Cree) with new Mom, Eva.

Finn

This is Finn with new Mom, Allyson.

Jet

This is Jet with new Dad Zach & new Mom Christen.

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Timmy, Lale, Rivers, Sally

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.

Timmy and Lale

Lale (L) & Timmy (R) with parents, Toby & Stephanie with Reggie, Sid & Harvey & Husky mix, Loki

A family of five came in with their husky/Samoyed mix Loki looking for a new addition. They previously adopted a greyhound girl named Lady from us in 2019 when the kids were a lot smaller. They were looking for a new companion for Loki, and one who could manage being in a home with three active boys. We had a few candidates to introduce, and they all did really well with the kids and Loki which didn’t really help narrow down the choices. After some time in the yard and a family discussion they decided that instead of picking one of the dogs they’d take TWO: a laid back red 2 1/2 year old from Australia named Timmy, and a bouncy nearly two-year old US girl named Lale! (This is Timmy) – Mike Forrest 

Rivers

Rivers with her new Mom Lauren & new Dad, Jackson.

These adopters are an experienced greyhound family, but did not have one currently. They came in to meet a bunch of our dogs, and after some deliberation narrowed things down to a couple of possibilities. One of the two that caught their eye was a girl who for whatever reason decided she was too shy to come over to them for pets, but was still happy enough to show off her playful side out in the yard zooming around them and playing with a ball. Well, despite her initial hesitation she must have made a good impression because they came back today to work with her and our trainer for a while and then brought her home with them! Congratulations to our lurcher girl Rivers and her new family! – Mike Forrest 

Sally

Sally with new family, son Max with Joker, Dad Russell & Mom Viola.

This family, including a regular GPI volunteer, has been waiting for a dog who could live with their cats, chickens, and senior Klee Kai, and their patience paid off! We recently received six dogs from Ireland, and this perky little 3 1/2 year old girl passed our cat testing with flying colors. It was a couple of weeks before she was ready to go home and yesterday was the big day – congratulations to Sally and her new pack! – Mike Forrest

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Available Dogs.

GPI’s Adoption Guide