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PO Box 8071•Madeira Beach, FL 33738•727-595-7852
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Our mission is to find homes for retired racing Greyhounds. We cover Pinellas & Hillsborough, the greater Tampa Bay area, Sarasota, Northern Manatee and Hernando Counties. Click here to see what we have to offer.
Adopt a Greyhound and make a Fast Friend!
The GPA/TB hounds begin their retirement in our kennel, under the ever watchful eyes of our Kennel staff and Office Manager, Lisa. They are assisted daily by several very caring volunteer kennel workers to ensure that each and every grey has the best possible care-and in return, are rewarded with a lifetime of memories, laughs, hard work, and fun. We thank these dedicated people, and are very appreciative of their roles in the futures of all of our hounds.
URGENT!!! CRITICAL NEED: GPA/TB is in dire need of Foster Homes. Our entire program centers around them, and chances are excellent that your hound's retirement began in one. Please consider touching another grey's life in that manner and give us a call at 727-595-7852 for more information. (Please see our foster home page Become a Foster Home for an in-depth look at the benefits of opening your home to a grey in need.)
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When: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Join GPA/Tampa Bay at this year's 8th Annual Gulfport event, and show your support to our hounds! Call us at 727-595-7852 for further details, if needed. |
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When: Sunday, March 11, 2012 Our Annual 5K Run/Walk fundraiser volunteers are busily putting the final touches on for this event! Please click on the following links for ALL pertinent information, including registration forms, flyer, and general information. (These PDF pages may be downloaded and printed for distribution and registration.) |
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Spring Picnic Kick off your Spring season with GPA/Tampa Bay! There will be all sorts of free and fun activities for all to enjoy, such as an easter egg hunt, raffles, an Easter bonnet parade, photo opportunities, and much, MUCH more! |
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11th Annual Our biggest annual fundraising event will be held RAIN or SHINE, so be sure set aside the date. We want to make this the best year ever! For complete details, please click on the "Run With the Big Dogs" link from our main navigation panel. |
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Our kennel hounds are in need of some fluffy blankets. Any soft flannel, "furry", or chenille type works very well. If you can help out, please call us at 727-595-7852, or email Tonya at tonya@greyhoundpets.com
Looking for new landscaping ideas that are considered "pet friendly" for your hound? Or maybe you just want to add a little bit of "life" to the inside of your home? Now you can reference our Pet Hazards page for a list of indoor and outdoor plants that are deemed appropriately safe by the ASPCA for your beloved 4-legged friend.
Our CURRENT newsletter, Homeward Bound Spring 2011 has been released and is now available for viewing online. There's LOTS of information on all the upcoming special events we have planned for the spring, and a reprint from the GPA National Communique on websites and adoption...plus lots of other information, so don't miss out!
***IMPORTANT MEDICAL INFORMATION***
Greyhounds and Anesthesia...Know the Protocol
For years, veterinarians struggled with the oftentimes difficult and sometimes lethal outcomes when dealing with greyhounds and surgeries. Greyhounds have unique body chemistries, and even the most routine dental can end in tragedy if your veterinarian is not aware of the specific protocol(s) developed to prevent greyhounds from "crashing" both during surgery and post operatively. Fortunately, our pets have benefitted greatly from these new ways of dealing with anesthesia, and their liklihood of safely recovering have increased tremendously. If you are a greyhound owner, we highly recommend downloading the following document on Anesthesia Protocol for Greyhounds, and keep one for yourself, give one to your vet, and keep one in your automobile in case of an emergency. It could save your greyhound's life.
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