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Greyhound Stories About Adoption,
Owning as a Pet and Funny Occurances


The main goal of the Golden State Greyhound Adoption group is to rescue as many dogs as we can and then place the dogs into loving homes. Everyone who has adopted a greyhound from us has taken a different path to owning a greyhound. This section is dedicated to telling the many funny, inspiring and loving stories of the generous individuals who have adopted a greyhound through our rescue organization.

Bringing a New Greyhound Family Member Home - Teuzie's Story
Read about Teuzie's adoption into a loving home and how he was happy to learn he was now in a loving place. Owners Chris and Krewe express their graditude towards Golden State Greyhound Adoption for thier on going support in owning a retired reacing greyhound.

 
Blessed with a daughter & a rescue greyhound! - Gabe's Story
Read about the coincidental blessing of an adopted daughter and an adopted rescue greyhound. Golden State Greyhound Adoptions helped pair Gabe (a rescued greyhound) with a loving family who wanted a kind, mellow dog that was good with children.

The More I Read I knew I Wanted a Greyhound! - Kizzy's Story
Read about a professional Pet Sitter and her quest to find the right companion. After reading about rescue Greyhounds and meeting them she knew she found the right match. With support from Golden State Greyhound Adoption she found a very supportive organization ensuring her adoption would be successful.

I always dreamed of owning a Greyhound! - Izzy's Story
Read about Laura's first time seeing a greyhound and her journey to adopting and rescuing D's Dream Maker, now her retired ex racing greyhound Izzi.

When I saw an ex racer I knew that is what I wanted! - BJ's and Champ's Story
Read about Ellen's first meeting with an ex-racing greyhound and how she knew that was the dog for her. See how Golden State Greyhound was able to reacue BJ and Champ two ex racing greyhounds and make a forever match.

 
Although The Procedure Was A Bit Unorthodox We Went By The Rules and Adopted Our Greyhound Jazz! - Jazz's Story
Read about how Mary and her adopted Greyhound Jazz, that was being given up by its owner, found each other and how she became a volunteer for Golden State Greyhound Adoption.

Our Journey Started in August of 2006. Who Knew It Would Be "Love At First Sight"- Zepher's Story
First there was a power outage, then we started to stock shelves, then we had a visitor and I saw my first retired racing greyhound. It Was Love At First Sight.

How Cleo Saved Our Lives- Cleo's Story
No one thinks of an Adopted Retired Racing Greyhound as one to sense danger. Moreover one that will sound a warning. Ask Noelle and Ken they have a different story to tell about Cleo their adopted ex-racing Greyhound.

We Opened Our Hearts To Senior Greyhounds - Brood Matrons- Louise and Nakita's Story
Chris and her Krewe never knew the joy of owning a Senior Greyhound. It wasn't till they opened their heart and let Louise race in, did they understand the true meaning of Greyhound rescue and adoption. Read why adopting a Senior Retired Racer is so rewarding.