We are delighted that you are interested in adopting a Greyhound! Have you done your research? You will want to learn all you can about adopting a retired racer, so please read 'Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies' by Lee Livingood' or 'Adopting the Racing Greyhound' by Cynthia Branigan and if you have children 'Childproofing Your Dog', by Brian Kilcommons. There is a wealth of important information in these greyt books.

We also have our own online manuals on Greyhound Care
and Crate Training of Greyhounds

If you are interested in adoption, there are several ways to apply:

Once the application is received by GPA, a phone call is made to the potential adopters informing them that GPA has received the application. A short phone interview is then conducted, explaining the adoption procedure, reviewing the application and setting up a home interview. Home visits are conducted by two people, bringing along a dog that is similar to the request on the application. In this way, someone requesting a male should see exactly how large a male can be.

Once the application is approved, a phone call is made to the family advising them of the approval, along with more information regarding the timing of the next shipment of dogs.

Our adoption donation is $250.00, which includes:

Before Adoption:
-Spay or Neuter (Vet exam at this time)
-Heartworm Blood Test and Prevention
-Rabies Vaccination
-DHPPC Vaccination
-Dental Care
-Thorough worming W/ Drontal Plus
-Flea & Tick Preventative
-Ears cleaned, Nails Clipped & Groomed
-Transportation of Greyhound from Track Kennel to GPA -R.
-Personal Care and TransitionTraining in the Loving Homes of Our Foster Families!

Your Adoption Kit includes the following:
-Martingale collar and matching 6 foot lead - designed specifically for a Sighthound
-Track Muzzle, Dental Kit
-Toy & Compressed Rawhide bone



GPA - Richmond can supply you with a
Deluxe Model Easy Fold Travel Crate
(42" Double Door for $80.00 or 48" Double Door for $100.00 at the time of Adoption.