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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.
Please use the navigational elements on the left to move around the resources section.
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. Galgos are Spanish greyhounds who are often hung from trees following the hare coursing season. Scooby rescues these dogs 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
Burhrke's Pet Resort http://www.buhrkepetresort.com/index.html Located in Marana and home to AGR's new arrivals, 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 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. DD takes care of your pets and homes as if they were our own. DD is volunteer and adopter Deborah Brightstar.
OTHER RESCUES
Equine Voices http://www.equinevoices.org Green Valley-based horse rescue and sanctuary is dedicated to saving Premarin mares and foals from slaughter.
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