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You may arrange to meet any of our available dogs at one of our regular local Meet & Greet events. See our calendar for dates and locations.
Dogs currently looking for their forever homes include:
Dogs currently looking for their forever homes include:
| Black dogs: | 5 available | Brindle dogs: | 9 available |
| Dark Brindle dogs: | 2 available | Fawn dogs: | 5 available |
| Red Fawn dogs: | 7 available | White & Black dogs: | 2 available |
| White & Brindle dogs: | 5 available | White & Brindle Tick dogs: | 2 available |
| White & Fawn dogs: | 1 available |
| Key to size ranges: | Sm | Avg | Lg | X Lg | |
| (in pounds) | Male: | Under 70 | 70-75 | 75-80 | Over 80 |
| Female: | Under 55 | 55-65 | Over 65 |
| Black dogs | Back to top |
| Eagle | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from our kennel staff: "Eagle is a new boy to our kennel, but he is a real sweetheart of a fella. He is fun-loving, outgoing, and playful. Yet he settles easily, and is very affectionate. He looks forward to his one-on-one time with us. Eagle also gets along very well with the other greys here in our kennel. He's just an overall very fun and loving hound, who we think will make a wonderful companion pet, including for a first-time greyhound adopter. We'll have more on him once he is in a foster home." | |||||||||
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| Emmy | Female | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: "Emmy is a smaller sized, VERY sweet girl. She's very attentive to her humans without being clingy. She has more of a calm personality, but can be enticed into some fun playtime as well. She loves belly rubs! We'll have more on her once she's been placed in a foster home." | |||||||||
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| Johnny | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: "Johnny is a new boy to us, but not only does he have beautiful, deep golden eyes, he will steal your heart in a second with his wonderful greyhound "grins". He's shown us his sweet, engaging, and somewhat playful personality. He's very entertaining and interactive, so we've enjoyed him immensely thus far. We'll have more on Johnny once he's been placed in foster care. | |||||||||
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| Paul | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: "Paul has a fun-loving personality, and is very interactive with us, and has a very expressive face-it's easy to read what's on his mind. He gets along well with his kennel mates also. His playful nature is tempered by his eagerness to settle in for loves and attention. He loves to romp in the yard, so a fenced area for supervised turnouts would be a big plus for him. We will have more once he's in a foster home." | |||||||||
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| Robbie (Our Brigadier) |
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 ***UPDATE 4-16-10*** Comments from the Foster Home: "Robbie is a wonderful combination of playfulness and passivity. He loves his squeaky stuffies, and is best buds with our son's 18 month old pit bull. Yet, he is very calm and laid back. He is full of personality, and is catching on well to life in a home. While we would still not recommend him sharing quarters with small animals, he tends to ignore them generally, when we are walking and he sees them behind gates and fences, etc.) Robbie has a wonderful relationship with children, and will eagerly gravitate to them for attention, in fact, appearing to crave it. He is really an awesome boy, with an extremely engaging and sweet personality!" | |||||||||
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| Axel | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from our kennel staff: "Axel has adjusted to retirement very nicely. This boy is one striking hound, with a deep brindle coat and gorgeous black face that really sets off his amber colored eyes. He's so good looking that we had trouble deciding which picture to use of him! He is an excellent companion for leash walking, and he enjoys car rides too! We will have more on him once he's in foster care." | |||||||||
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| Devin | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the Foster Home: "Devin settled into his foster lifestyle very easily. He immediately picked his bed and just lays down. He is very affectionate. Even when you are done giving attention, he gives you nudges to see if you have any attention left to give him. He walks EXTREMELY well on lead. He lives with a small dog (an "in your face" type IG) and has never shown aggression to her, and they often share his bed. He does like the cool tile floor and I find him behind the couch on the tile sometimes. He loves to meet new people at Meet 'N' Greets. He wants to get in line to get his pets from strangers. He sleeps on his back sometimes - that is always a treat! Although he loves attention - he is laid back and fell into my home's routine easily."
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| Justin | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: "Justin is a new boy to us, but he's really settled in well. He's a good listener, and shows an eager to please personality. He's got a laid back demeanor for the most part, and loves to be by your side for affection, and will reciprocate with kisses if allowed. We'll have more on him as he continues to settle in." | |||||||||
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| Moe | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: "Moe is a newbie to our kennel, but he's really settled in quickly. He gets along with the other greys, and in fact, thrives on being around them-so we would suggest he be in a home with other greys. He loves to romp and play, and he loves his one on one time with us. He loves to give greyhound kisses if you let him, and he's always happy when he's by your side and getting your affection. He's a very good natured, interactive boy, but can be a bit unsure of what you expect of him initially. We'll have more on him once he's placed in a foster home." | |||||||||
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| Penske | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the Foster Home: "Penske has been with us for almost one month and he is a very sweet boy. He gets along well with our two greys and our Pekingese but is still a little shy until he gets to know you. Penske loves to eat and isn't picky about his food. He has a beautiful coat that looks like mink or sable, very striking and soft to the touch. Penske is a talker and will hold a conversation with us when he’s in the mood. He will do his business on lead and behaves well on his walks. Penske has spent some time around our grandkids (ages 4 and 6) with no trouble and is small dog friendly. In fact, we feel he thrives in the company of other dogs, so he'd be wonderful as a second pet for any family. Penske is comfortable in or out of a crate,also. | |||||||||
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| Peppi | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: "Peppi is one of our newer residents, but he's fitting in nicely with his kennel-mates. He's got a playful nature, so he's always anxious for his turnout times. We think he would thrive with a fenced yard for some supervised playtime. He also loves people, and is very interactive and attentive to them. His intro to cats curiosity, but with ability to redirect, so an experienced dog/cat owner is desirable for this situation. We'll have more on him as he continues to settle in." | |||||||||
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| Regent | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 "Regent is new to us, but he's settling in nicely. He has a gorgeous coat and markings. He is a very sweet, people-oriented hound, and does enjoy his turnout time for some playful interaction. We'll have more on him once he's in foster care." | |||||||||
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| Sifter | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the Foster Home: "Sifter is a very handsome boy, and has a mostly calm nature, just as the kennels staff told us. He's alert to everything around him, and enjoys any attention he gets. He loves his food and his stuffies. While he does not live with children, he socializes with them well outside of the home. He's really a well behaved boy, and does love to go on his leash walks with us. We feel that Sifter is ready to find his forever home-he will be a wonderful 4-legged companion!" | |||||||||
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| Tricha | Female | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: Tricha is a cute, interactive girl with a very adorable personality. She is calmer natured, yet playful and entertaining. She will also lay like a turtle, with her legs splayed behind her, which is quite an unusual relaxed greyhound position! She sits readily as well(another greyhound "bonus" move.) Tricha is the type of girl who will enjoy entertaining you, yet calmly enjoy your quiet times too. We will have more on her once she is in foster care. ***UPDATE 7/1/2010*** Tricha has just been placed in a foster home, so we'll have more on her soon. | |||||||||
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| Donald | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: Donald is a gorgeous darker brindle, and he has a fabulous personality! He is very anxious to please, listens well, and is a quick learner. He has really adjusted well in his transition to our kennel routine. He is an all around pleasant boy, and we enjoy him a lot.***UPDATE 4-26-10*** More kennel comments on Donald: "We have also learned that Donald loves car rides, and gives greyhound kisses too! He has a very well-rounded, happy demeanor that will brighten even the roughest of days. More will follow on him once he's in foster care." ***UPDATE 7-27-10*** Donald has just been placed in foster care, so we will have more on him soon. | |||||||||
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| Sam* | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: "Sam is new to us, but this handsome coated boy also has a nice, outgoing nature. He's playful, and inquisitive, but also settles quickly for his favorite pastime, which is human interaction and attention, at which time he turns into a cuddle-muffin. We think he'll make a wonderful pet. More on him to follow as he continues to settle in." | |||||||||
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| Billie* | Female | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: "Billie is a beautiful fawn girl with a very gentle nature. She's very eager to please her humans. She's only slightly submissive initially, but not shy. We feel she would be an excellent choice for a calm household, or possibly and older couple who enjoy a more settled lifestyle. We'll have more on her once she's in foster care." | |||||||||
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| Bundy | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: "Bundy is a friendly, outgoing boy, and has a laid-back nature. He enjoys your company, but will patiently wait for his "attention time" while you go about your daily routines. He's a real sweetheart of a guy, and we'll have more on him once he's in a foster home." | |||||||||
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| Buzz | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from our kennel staff: "Buzz is a new guy to our kennel, but he's doing well getting used to his new routine and kennel mates. He enjoys his romps in the yard, so he will thrive in a home with a fenced yard for some supervised playtime. He's very attentive and interactive with his humans as well. His initial intro to cats exhibited too much interest at this time. We may retest at a later date. We will have more on him once he's been placed in a foster home." | |||||||||
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| Gimme | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: "Gimme is a good boy, and tries very hard to make sure you are happy with him. He is easy to get along with, and loves affection and human interaction. He enjoys having his ears rubbed, and will stand by your side for as long as you will give them. Just an all around sweet natured, happy, affectionate boy. We'll have more on him once he is in a foster home." | |||||||||
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| Millie | Female | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: "Millie is a small girl that's big on personality. She loves interactive play with her favorite humans, and actually lays down and hops like a bunny as part of her playtime...it's adorable! She does calm readily, and is very affectionate. Her initial cat compatibility test was inconclusive, so we will retest at a later date. We'll have more on this beautiful girl once she's in a foster home." ***UPDATE 7/25/10*** Millie is currently in a foster home, so we'll have more on her soon. | |||||||||
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| Albie | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the Foster Home: ***UPDATE 6-6-10*** "Albie is settling into home life very well. He's a smart, outgoing, alert boy, and has a happy curiosity about everything new that he experiences. He would do great with a fenced yard for his turnout times, so he can romp and play, and he'd enjoy a home where he could participate in some of the family fun." ***UPDATE 7/11/10*** Albie continues to settle into home life. At the Meet & Greets he is comfortable with children of all ages. He gives kisses, and enjoys all the attention that he is given. He loves life and is always ready to play with the other hounds.
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| Falco | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from our kennel staff: "Falco is another of our boys who takes great pleasure in making us laugh. He likes to play, and has a happy, well-adjusted attitude toward life. As his picture shows, however, he does enjoy some quiet time, and will contentedly enjoy your attention and affection. More on him to come once he's in a foster home." | |||||||||
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| Happy | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from our kennel staff: "Happy is new to our kennel, but he's a really nice, even tempered boy that really enjoys bonding time with his humans. He gets along well with his kennel-mates, and is settling in just fine. He's a good walker on lead, and he enjoys car rides. We'll have more on him as his personality once he's in foster care." | |||||||||
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| Kenny | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff; "Kenny can best be described as a huge lover-boy. While he enjoys a good romp outside, he settles in for human interaction quickly. He chatters and gives kisses. His initial cat introduction shows a bit too much interest, though we may retest at a later date. He's a good boy, great leash walker, loves car rides, and will be a fantastic addition as a family pet. We will have more on him once he is in a foster home." | |||||||||
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| Leif (Our Featured Pet) |
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 Comments from Foster Home:***UPDATE 6-6-10*** "Leif continues to do well in our home. He is somewhat playful, and interacts well with other dogs and people. He does very well with our small, darker colored dogs. He would be fine in a home with older (12+) children. He's not a barker or fretter, and he walks/potties well on lead. He will let you know when he has to go outside, and he's a really frugal hound....he LOVES to play with paper towels, toilet paper, and newspapers! : ) He loves to go for car rides. Leif is just an extremely good-natured and pleasant boy-he will make a wonderful pet for his forever humans." | |||||||||
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| Red | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: "Red is an entertainer!" He's got a cute, playful nature, both with his humans and kennel-mates. He's a fun boy that tends to make you forget whatever is on your mind, and make you focus on having some happy-time with him. He's quite happy to stop for pets, too! More to follow on him when he's in a foster home." | |||||||||
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| Turbo | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the Foster Home: "Turbo is adjusting very quickly to home life. He is enjoying exploring his new surroundings, gets along great with the cats and small dogs, and has had no potty issues at all, and will thrive in a home with a fenced yard for his turnout and some interactive play. He has an adorable personality, and can be enticed to try and "talk" to you. He's a very loving boy to all who come his way...big or small. Just a fantastic boy!" (Turbo also has an adorable greyhound "Roman nose"...) | |||||||||
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| Apple | Female | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: Apple is a sweetheart of a girl who, though not shy, is a bit unsure initially about what you expect of her. Once she is confident with you, she approaches quickly and enjoys your company and affection. She is a calmer, good natured girl, is curious about new things, and catches on to your expectations with ease. We think she would thrive in a laid back environment, and will have more on her once she is placed in a foster home. ***UPDATE 7/25/10*** Apple has just been placed in a foster home, so we'll have more on her soon. | |||||||||
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| Pretty | Female | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: Pretty was named very appropriately, as she has a leggy, sleek build and beautifully marked cost. She is a calm, laid back girl who listens well, is eager please, and loves your affection. She would enjoy a laid back lifestyle where she could be integrated with your routines. We will have more on her once she is in a foster home. | |||||||||
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| Birk | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: "From day one, Birk has impressed. He has a calm, intuitive spirit that is reflected on both his face and in his demeanor. He loves human interaction, but will patiently wait for you to give it. We think Birk will be a true gem of an addition to the lucky family who chooses him. More on him will follow once he is in foster care." | |||||||||
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| Charlie | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from our kennel staff: "Charlie is another one of our extremely great boys. He's very interactive, loving, and sweet. He tends to always look like "he's got a smile on his face" and he enjoys pets and attention from his humans. Oh, and he sits! He also walks well on lead, and enjoys car rides. We feel he'll really be a wonderful pet. We'll have more on Charlie once he's been placed in foster care." | |||||||||
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| Chuck | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the Foster Home: Chuck has been with us for 2 weeks now, and is continuing to blossom. The first night we could not believe that he had never been in a home before. He fit right in immediately with our 2 boys (greyhounds) and was calm and well behaved. On the website it said he has a kind and gentle nature, and it was an apt description. Nothing seems to ruffle his feathers. He minds well and when correction is needed, he redirects quickly. He loves stuffies, loves people, and appreciates attention. Other than that we can only say that he?s a real sweetheart and is turning into one of those fosters that you hate to see go. His confidence and gentle nature will make someone a fine pet.
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| Fox | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: "Fox is a boy with a very sweet and loving nature, who will follow you for pets and attention, without being in your face about it. He is a leaner, and is an excellent four-legged companion. We enjoy our one-on-one time with him. More will follow when he is placed in foster care." | |||||||||
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| Spot | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: "Spot is a very sweet, interactive, and quite handsome boy, with extraordinary markings. He loves his playtime with you, so he'd enjoy a fenced yard for some supervised exercise. He's natured with an always-happy attitude, and we think he will be a fun dog to incorporate into outings and activities. We'll have more on him once his is placed in a foster home." | |||||||||
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| Destin | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: "Destin is also a newer resident of our kennel. He's a really sweet boy who loves attention and affection from his humans. A definite companion-hound. He also sits on command! Overall, what a doll this boy is... We'll have more on him as his personality continues to emerge." | |||||||||
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| Foxette | Female | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: "What a gorgeous girl our Foxy is! She's got very unusual markings, and her personality only makes her even more adorable. She is outgoing and enjoys her playtime with you. However, she's a very gentle hound, and seems very content to adapt to whatever her surroundings require. We'll have more on her once she's in a foster home." | |||||||||
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| Burrito | Male | Back to top | |||||||
 Comments from the kennel staff: "Burrito's a beautifully marked male with a sweet, happy personality. He enjoys his turnout playtime, so he'd most likely do best with a fenced yard for some supervised romps. He loves interacting with his humans, and oftentimes when we are out in the yard with them, he'll wind up close by your side. He's an overall happy, well-adjusted hound, and we'll have more on him when he's placed in foster care." | |||||||||
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