Resources

Welcome to our updated resources portion of the website. We hope you will find it useful. This page lists greyhound adoption resources, books (greyhound owner manuals), CG magazine, Greyhound Network News, greyhound discussion lists, greyhound informational websites, and how to research your greyhound’s history.


ADOPTION

Adopt a Greyhound Project
http://www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/
Lots of information about adopting greyhounds. Great information about the special health needs of greyhounds and tips for new owners.

Save-a-Pet
http://adopt-a-greyhound.1-800-save-a-pet.com
1-800-Save-A-Pet.com is a non-profit pet adoption charity that helps shelters, humane societies, SPCA's, and pet rescue groups advertise their homeless pets to adopters for free.

 

BOOKS (Owner’s Manual)

 Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies (amazon)
Comprehensive guide to all thing racing greyhounds

Retired Racing Greyhounds can also be found locally at Clues Unlimited. Owner Chris Acevedo owns 2 retired racers and 2 pot bellied pigs. Give her a call at 326-8533 to see if she has any books on hand or she will be happy to order a copy. The mystery book store is located in midtown Tucson at 123 S. Eastbourne in Broadway Village.

Adopting the Racing Greyhound (amazon)
The retired racer’s bible filled with information to better understand this special breed by Cynthia Branigan.

Greyhound Guide
http://www.greyhoundgang.com/adoption/guide.html
Everything there is to know about greyhounds but were afraid to ask. Happy reading.

 

CG MAGAZINE and GREYHOUND NETWORK NEWS

CG Magazine
http://www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/cgmagazine/
CG Magazine (Celebrating Greyhounds) is an award winning breed specific glossy magazine that is all about greyhounds. Every issue is packed with behavioral, medical, heart-warming and humorous articles. Published quarterly, it’s only available via subscription and all profits benefit the Adopt-a-Greyhound Project.

 

DISCUSSION LISTS

Greyhound-List
http://www.greyhoundlist.org
The biggest discussion list around with about 3,000 members worldwide. Opt for the digest version.

Greytalk
http://www.greytalk.com
A wonderful resource for new adopters as well as seasoned greyhound owners. The GreyTalk community is a friendly group of over 400 greyhound lovers who love to share stories, ideas, and pictures of their hounds.

 

INFORMATION

Greyhound Health
Valley Fever 
So what is Valley Fever and how do you know that your dog may have contracted this disease?

Recall Alert!  Response Products Voluntarily Recalls Advanced Cetyl M Joint Action Formula for Dogs Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm208421.htm

http://www.greythealth.com/
Suzanne Stack, D.V.M./Arizona offers a wealth of information about your greyhound’s health including the hard to interpret blood panel.

Pet Loss Hotline
For anyone who wants to talk about their thoughts and feelings related to the loss of their pet. This service is provided FREE by a volunteer who has had many years of experience working with bereaved pet guardians and their families. You will hear a recorded message that asks for your name, your pet’s name, pet’s species, and phone number. Your call will be returned usually within a few hours. Call Chrysanne Fife, M.A., 349-8094 (local to Tucson)

Spanish Greyhounds
http://www.scoobymedina.com/
Scooby is an organization devoted to rescuing the Galgos of Spain and places them for adoption.

Holland Greyhound Rescue
http://www.greyhoundsrescue.nl/nGRH/
An adoption group in Holland shows their approach to greyhound rescue (in Dutch)

 Greyhound Advice
http://www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/advice/general_advice.shtml
Advice for new adopters, seasoned adopters and medical advice

RAINBOW BRIDGE

If you would like to see your hound’s picture here, please send us a jpeg and short paragraph limited to 60 words. Put “Rainbow Bridge” is the subject line.

 

RESEARCH

Greyhound Breeding and Racing Database
http://www.greyhound-data.com/
Greyhound Data presents the largest online database of racing greyhounds.

 

GROOMING

Pet Designs
Locally-owned by greyhound-friendly Kevin Sarullo, this midtown shop will pamper your hound in style; appointments required but you can walk in to have your hound’s nails trimmed. Located at 2549 E Broadway; 323-9599. Kevin formerly trimmed nails at the reunions.

 

LODGING

At-Home Kennels
http://www.at-home-kennels.com
At-Home Kennels' offers affordable boarding rates, but most importantly we pride ourselves on providing your pets clean and friendly accommodations from a loving staff of care givers. (520) 722-3162

Burhrke's Pet Resort
http://www.buhrkepetresort.com/index.html
Located in Marana and daily activities, quality food and lot's of TLC make our pet resort a vacation for your pet!  We also offer snake avoidance training.  (520) 682-4114

Greyt Escape
http://www.greytescape.com/
Located on the eastside, the Greyt Escape is a home away from home for your hounds. While you’re enjoying your vacation so are they in the lap of luxury, (520)743-9061.

Lazy Grey Ranch
http://www.thelazygreyranch.com  
Located in Sahuarita, the ranch offers a greyhound-friendly environment with all the amenities of home like soft dog beds and stuffy toys and splash pools, (520) 762-8895.

 

PET SITTING

Kelsey Williams
(484)643-3117
KelseyWilliams17@gmail.com


Doggie Diva Pet Care
http://www.doggiedivapetcare.com
Doggie Diva Pet Care offers clients freedom and peace of mind about traveling and leaving their pets home while they are away.

 

OTHER RESCUES 

Pet Friendly Apartment Listing
http://www.myapartmentmap.com/apartments/az/
There's no need to give up your beloved pets when faced with a move.  Here's a resource to help you find pet friendly apartment housing.