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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.

Dixie

Dixie (black) with new parents, Teena & Dave & Nya, Fka Sandy.

These adopters have had many GPI dogs over the years and made the trip from Eastern Washington to find a companion for their current girl Nya (fka Sandy). We introduced a couple of dogs that we thought might get along with her and both did great! This left the decision up to mom & dad and it was a tough one! It came down to the wire, but they ended up picking a mellow girl from the UK named Dixie! – Mike Forrest

Jet

Jet (black), new Mom, Erin (on the right with Harbor), Erin’s sister Leesa (on the left with Jet).

These recent adopters made a long trek to GPI, and are long-time greyhound owners. They came in looking for their 7th greyhound and brought along their current 9-year-old girl Harbor. At first Harbor wasn’t quite sure about the dogs we brought out to meet her, but she quickly came around and got along with everybody. After some time in the yard in between downpours they decided to bring home a gentle UK boy named Jet! – Mike Forrest

Elliot

Elliot (left) with new Dad, Gene & Mom, Tammie with Tyrion (S Korea).

It’s always a fun day when one of our longer-term residents finds the perfect home they’ve been waiting for. Almost 5 years ago a family came to us and adopted an 8-month-old deerhound mix puppy who had come in from South Korea via Team Inch Sighthound Rescue. At the time they also had another greyhound and a deerhound. Sadly, both of those other dogs have passed away and it was time for a grown-up Tyrion to find a new buddy. It just so happens that we had a few “fuzzy” deerhound/borzoi mixes in the kennel to introduce to him along with our retired racers. One South Korean/Team Inch boy in particular really seemed to match Tyrion’s energy level, introducing himself and very politely prompting Tyrion to play. We will all miss him at the kennel, but I have no doubt that Elliot and his new buddy will have a great time together back at home zooming around their 10 acre fenced yard! – Mike Forrest

Dania

Dania nka Dani with new parents, Glenn & Charlotte.

One day a couple made the drive down from eastern BC to meet some of our dogs. They were introduced to the greyhound breed around 15 years ago at a meet & greet but the time hasn’t been right to adopt until now! They got to meet a bunch of our dogs and quickly narrowed down the list to a couple of girls. Since they had come a long way they stayed the night, and the next morning they took one of them out on a “test drive” on our Brightwater walk and she did great! So, they packed up and headed home with 3-year-old brindle girl Dania, now known as Dani! – Mike Forrest

Sarita

Sarita nka Sadie with Mom Shawna holding Ollie, Dad David with Oscar from UAE, their son, Evan in the middle.

Well, this one sure didn’t take long. On a Friday we welcomed a 2-year-old Saluki girl in from Qatar. Then on that Sunday a family came in looking for a new playmate for their Saluki mix Oscar who they adopted from GPI 4 years ago. They also have a small Rat Terrier mix named Ollie, and we don’t have many dogs in the kennel right now that are good with smaller critters. But our new arrival Sarita, now known as Sadie, had no problem at all with that and immediately won everybody over with her playful, cuddly personality. And so she headed off to her 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.

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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Available Dogs.

GPI’s Adoption Guide

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

More Info

Available Dogs.

GPI’s Adoption Guide