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These are some of the Greyhounds that we have available for adoption.
For more information- Please contact:
Paula LaPorte
518-261-7025 (Home)
518-428-3254 (Cell)
518-261-6366 (Fax)
A Word to Cat Owners Who Wish to Adopt a Greyhound…
Families who own cats, and wish to adopt greyhounds, must understand that there are
never any guarantees regarding the cat's future safety, regardless of how
disinterested the greyhound seems to be. We cannot, and will not, promise that the
greyhound will never chase or injure the cat. We do our best to determine the
greyhound's level of interest, but several thousand years of genetic programming is
hard to overcome, and you must understand that something as small as a bird flying
by the window or a squirrel romping in your yard could be a trigger. The
greyhound should always be supervised when interacting with small animals and
should never be left alone or unsupervised with small animals. Taking 30 seconds
to put kitty in a closed bedroom or crating your greyhound before leaving the
room will help insure a safe, harmonious environment for everyone.
A word to families WITHOUT fences who wish to adopt a Greyhound…
When adopting a Greyhound from Forever Home, fencing is NOT mandatory, HOWEVER, potential adopters must thoroughly understand that in inclement weather, you will need to be willing and able to stay outside with your Greyhound LONG ENOUGH for
the dog to do his/her business . You MUST walk the dog, as simply standing
there will not stimulate the dog. Greyhounds are NOT afraid of snow, and they
WILL do their business but you have to walk with them and be patient and stay
outside with them long enough for them to evacuate their bowels. This can take
anywhere from two (2) to thirty (30) minutes. It takes some time to establish
a routine so patience is essential. Once the routine is established, things will
go more quickly. If fencing your yard in NOT an option please consider
purchasing a small kennel from AGWAY or FARM & TRACTOR or 2 exercise pens from your local pet supply store and set them up in your yard so you can turn your
Greyhound out without his leash. Greyhounds will complete their bathroom needs
much more rapidly off leash inside the kennel or X-pen.
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New to the flock is the stunning " WHITNEY". is a delightful little Red female who just turned 2 yrs old in Feb 2008. She is oh so sweet and loveable, and as beautiful inside as she is outside. Her huge brown Maybelline eyes are so expressive as she gazes lovingly at you. We have placed 2 of her 1/2 sisters recently and they are all extremely sweet fur kids. FELINE FRIENDLY
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Welcome "MAGGIE", a dear sweet, and slightly timid, black girl who will turn 2 years old July 11,2008 so she is still a pup. She wants to be loved but is just a little shy initially. Once she gets to know you she warms right up. She would like a family where she can be the center of your universe and where she will feel all the love and support that will make her into an awesome companion. Maggie has a very beautiful face and we know you will fall in love with her on sight. Her foster mom just gave her a nice bath and Maggie now smells like a coconut.
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Greetings to " ZIMA-CLAIRE", a sweet little white with black girly girl who just turned 2 in April 08. She is an adorable little bundle of joy and will be bouncing her way into your heart the moment you see her. ZIMA would be the perfect choice for anyone seeking a younger female Grey. Update: We have found that ZIMA loves to give GREYT and PLENTIFUL GH KISSES, and that she is a HUGE SMILER !! It took a long time, and was real hard with a digital camera, but I was finally able to capture a perfect pic of Claire Bear and her HUUUUUUGE Greyhound S-M-I-L-E... Here she is in all her COLGATE GLORY smiling her little heart out!!
FELINE FRIENDLY
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Hi, My name is "KANSAS". I am another newbie here at Forever Home Greyhounds and I am hoping they will help me to locate my Forever Family . I am a beautiful shiny black boy and I will be 3 years old in July of 2008 . I am a little bit shy at first but once I get to know you I am fine . I would love to have my very own house with a family of my own . If you are looking for a wonderful and faithful companion to share your heart and home with, please consider me . We could have so much fun together once I get moved in and comfortable, and Summer is such a wonderful time to spend with a family of your very own . I can hardly wait !!
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Hi, My name is "ASTRO", and I won't be 3 yrs old till November 2008. Even though I am a young guy, I ran 53 races and then I broke my leg. Just like that I was out of a job . Forever Home came to my aide and they say that a handsome red head like me should have no trouble at all finding a family to love me . My broken leg is healing well, and soon I will be able to romp and play and go for nice long walks so I am hoping to find a family while the weather is really nice so we can spend a lot of time together doing all the stuff that families do in the Summertime. Please come and meet me at a Forever Home event, or if you prefer, come and hang out with me in my foster home. Please don't wait too long, because I am really anxious to go home with you !!
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Hi everyone, my name is "BLIZZARD". I am an all White boy and I just turned 2 years old in Feb, 2008, so I am still just a kid . I only ran one race, and guess what happened ? Yep, I broke my leg the first time out, so my career was over before it ever even started . Since Greyhounds can't get unemployment and dog food costs big bucks nowadays, I was in dire straits . Forever Home came to my rescue and now I am in a greyt foster home waiting for a family of my very own . My leg is healing nicely and it will in no way impair my ability to be a phenomenal companion for some lucky family, so please come and meet me at one of Forever Homes regularly scheduled adoption events, or give Paula a call and she will get an appointment with my foster family for you to come and visit me there . Hope to see you soon.
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Say hello to "RUSH". RUSH is a beautiful Fawn Brindle boy who just turned 4 in March 2008 . He is sweet and cuddly, a real love sponge . Rush just arrived from Florida and would love to find a loving Forever Family here in NY . He gets along well with other dogs and will let you cuddle and pet him for hours if you want to.
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Say hello to "JESSE", a beautiful Silver Brindle male. He is drop dead gorgeous and at 4.5 yrs of age has settled down nicely. JESSE hails from Florida and he is looking forward to retired life on a nice soft sofa here in the GREYT North East. Jesse will be attending our numerous adoption events so why not drop by and say hello. You may also visit him in his Foster home.
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DAWSON" is a big handsome Brindle boy who is sweet and happy. We are now profiling to see if he will be a feline friendly Greyhound. Update to follow shortly. Dawson just turned 3 yrs in Feb 2008.
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We now have two ways to submit your application:
Online Adoption Application
To Begin Adoption Process: Please complete the online emailable application and accompany it with your $50.00 application fee, which is promptly refunded if your application is denied.
Application Fee may be submitted via:
Please Note: Forever Home does NOT hold any specific dog unless a $100.00 NON REFUNDABLE deposit via Paypal accompanies the application. If client fails to adopt that SPECIFIC dog client forfeits the deposit . In cases of multiple clients interested in the same dog placement is at the descretion of FOREVER HOME and we will return the deposit to applicant who is NOT able to adopt that specific dog. Deposit may be submitted via PAYPAL.
Printable Application
Click on the link below and print the form.
Fill it out & mail it along with a check for $50.00 to:
Forever Home Greyhound Adoption
213 West Fulton Road
Middleburg, NY 12122
The printed application may also be faxed to 518-261-6366.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR PRINTABLE APPLICATION!
The link above is the adoption application and will only work if you have the Adobe Acrobat downloaded.
Click here to download the Acrobat for free.
Click on the PayPal logo below to submit your $50 adoption application now:
Once your application has been received and reviewed you will be contacted by one of our officers to arrange a Home Visit. We request that ALL family members be available at this time. We will discuss all aspects of the adoption process with your family and also educate you as to what may be expected once your new Greyhound comes home.

Beginning in May 2007 Forever Home will begin Micro-Chipping all of our available Greyhounds. We feel it is an important and valuable tool to insure their safety. We will also be offering low cost chipping to all of our clients who currently own Forever Home Greyhounds. The Micro Chipping will be by appointment or at specified adoption events. (call Paula for details)
The cost to our current adoptive clients will be a very reasonable $10.00 per Greyhound which is less than 1/2 what your Vet is able to offer it for. Please call Paula at 518-261-7025 for info and arrangements.
30 Days of ShelterCare Pet Insurace is availiable for free, with the implantation of the Micro Chip.See Below for more information.
ShelterCare Pet Insurance Program
Alleviate the financial stress associated with your pet’s unexpected medical expenses and generate funds for our shelter at the same time! Simply apply for a ShelterCare Pet Insurance Program by using the ShelterCare banner-link.
Here’s how it works: ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs cover you when your pet needs essential veterinary care from an illness or injury. Also, every time a completed application for a ShelterCare program is generated through our shelter’s website, we automatically receive a $25 donation to help cover common needs like blankets, litter and food. This donation is of no cost to you and provides us with essential funds. Make the right move and enroll today! For more information about the ShelterCare program, visit our Care sheet, or click on the links below.
Click Here to see available plans.
Click Here to learn more about the benefits of Shelter Care programs.
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Forever Home Greyhounds is currently seeking families to join our foster program. If you are interested in teaching a retired racer the ropes of living in a family home, we now offer a convenient online form that makes the process of applying much easier.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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A LOST GREYHOUND = A BROKEN HEART
Greyhounds who escape from their owners seldom respond to verbal commands and become lost so quickly. A Greyhound at large faces so many dangers, such as inclement weather, cars, hunters, traps, and thiefs just to name a few. THIS COULD BE THE BEST $15.00 YOU WILL EVER SPEND!
Greyhounds on the run will almost always respond to either a SQUIRREL call or a RABBIT call. Every Greyhound owner should have one of these calls close at hand at all times. Keep it by the door JUST IN CASE! Kneel down and use the call and watch your Greyhound turn around and rush right back to you!! Follow this link to our merchandise page where you can order either the Squirrel or Rabbit call. A MUST HAVE tool to help ensure your Greyhound's safety.
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Behavior problems account for the leading cause of owner relinquishment of pets and in some cases resulting in euthanasia - we all know it and numerous studies confirm it. Often pet parents just need some help in dealing with the issues they are facing. PetVideo.com can help.
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Forever Home is very excited to announce that we have joined hands with Barkbusters, the world's largest and most famous dog training company. Barkbusters can help with any and all aspects of your Greyhound's training and they are very adept at helping with seperation anxiety issues. Your trainer, Rachel Baum has agreed to give Forever Home adoptors a 10% discount so call her today and set up your Barkbusters Consultation !!
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Forever Home Greyhound Adoptions endorses NuVet Plus, and we encourage all of our Greyhound adoptors to use it to promote longevity and good health for their Retired Racing Greyhounds. NuVet Plus signifigantly reduces and in many cases prevents or eliminates many problems that strike your Greyhound such as.... Scratching, Itching, Hot Spots, Allergies, Arthritis, Premature Aging, Low Energy Levels, Cataracts, Digestive Problems, Heart Disease, and Tumors. To order call 800-474-7044 and use our order code, 99903, to receive the WHOLESALE price. You may also place your order by visiting http://www.nuvet.com/99903. When you order NuVet Plus Daily Canine Supplement for your puppy or older dogs, and put it on AutoShip, they will give you an additional 15% off the wholesale price and your orders will automatically ship! You can't believe the difference this will make in your pets! I know it has for mine! For more information on NuVet Plus, read this information on our Care Sheet.
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Support Greyhound Adoption by shopping with NORTHCOAST GREYHOUNDS , a FUN-Draising enterprise. 100% of the profits are contributed to Greyhound Adoption Agencies.
Unusual Jewels and Greyt Decor for Greyhound Lovers. Visit the website www.NorthcoastGreyhounds.net or email Cara@NorthcoastGreyhounds.netCara Brockhoff, 2919 Sunnygrove Ave Mckinleyville, Ca 95519 Phone: 707.839.4765
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Forever Home Greyhounds is currently seeking families to join our foster program. If you are interested in teaching a retired racer the ropes of living in a family home, we now offer a convenient online form that makes the process of applying much easier.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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Behavior problems account for the leading cause of owner relinquishment of pets and in some cases resulting in euthanasia - we all know it and numerous studies confirm it. Often pet parents just need some help in dealing with the issues they are facing. PetVideo.com can help.
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Forever Home is very excited to announce that we have joined hands with Barkbusters, the world's largest and most famous dog training company. Barkbusters can help with any and all aspects of your Greyhound's training and they are very adept at helping with seperation anxiety issues. Your trainer, Rachel Baum has agreed to give Forever Home adoptors a 10% discount so call her today and set up your Barkbusters Consultation !!
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Forever Home Greyhound Adoptions endorses NuVet Plus, and we encourage all of our Greyhound adoptors to use it to promote longevity and good health for their Retired Racing Greyhounds. NuVet Plus signifigantly reduces and in many cases prevents or eliminates many problems that strike your Greyhound such as.... Scratching, Itching, Hot Spots, Allergies, Arthritis, Premature Aging, Low Energy Levels, Cataracts, Digestive Problems, Heart Disease, and Tumors. To order call 800-474-7044 and use our order code, 99903, to receive the WHOLESALE price. You may also place your order by visiting http://www.nuvet.com/99903. When you order NuVet Plus Daily Canine Supplement for your puppy or older dogs, and put it on AutoShip, they will give you an additional 15% off the wholesale price and your orders will automatically ship! You can't believe the difference this will make in your pets! I know it has for mine! For more information on NuVet Plus, read this information on our Care Sheet.
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Support Greyhound Adoption by shopping with NORTHCOAST GREYHOUNDS , a FUN-Draising enterprise. 100% of the profits are contributed to Greyhound Adoption Agencies.
Unusual Jewels and Greyt Decor for Greyhound Lovers. Visit the website www.NorthcoastGreyhounds.net or email Cara@NorthcoastGreyhounds.netCara Brockhoff, 2919 Sunnygrove Ave Mckinleyville, Ca 95519 Phone: 707.839.4765
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The Winner
A LIFE AT LAST BEYOND MY CRATE
THE TURN OUT PEN AND STARTING GATE
NO MUZZLE STRAPPED AROUND MY HEAD
A SMILE FOR YOU I WEAR INSTEAD
THE ENDLESS DAYS OF SLEEP AND REST
REQUIRED OF ME TO PASS EACH TEST
TO RUN THE FASTEST, BE THE BEST
WHILE MAKING MONEY FOR ALL THE REST
PULLING TENDONS, MUSCLE TEARS
BREAKING BONES , IT'S TOUGH OUT THERE
ANOTHER SENSLESS VICTORY
FOR ONE OF YOU BUT NOT FOR ME
AROUND WE RACE AND ALWAYS END
BACK IN OUR CRATES AND TURN OUT PENS
BUT NOW I AM ROMPING IN THE SUN
AT MY OWN PACE AND JUST FOR FUN
AND IN MY EYES THE LOVE YOU SEE
COMES FROM THE VERY SOUL OF ME
IT'S BY YOUR SIDE I'LL ALWAYS BE
SO THANK YOU FRIEND, FOR CHOOSING ME
By Debra Raskin
IT'S TOUGH OUT THERE
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