Not yet 2 years old, Nonna never raced. She is a pretty girl who still exhibits patches of her shaggy puppy fur. She is sweet but a bit timid, possibly because of her young age. She has free rein of the Greys’Land facility and is gradually becoming more comfortable in her new surroundings. She has staked out her spot on the couch.
This handsome fellow was in a home until recently returned, along with his “sister” Elise, to the Jacksonville track when their owner developed a serious medical condition. Both Finley and Elise are now here at AAGA. Finley is an enthusiastic, playful guy who is eager to meet people and loves to be the center of attention.
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Elise is a pretty red girl who was placed in a home by the Jacksonville track a little over a year ago. However, she and her “brother”, Finley, were returned to the track due to their owner’s serious medical issues. Both of them are now at AAGA, seeking another chance at “forever” homes. Elise is calm, sweet, and friendly.
Have you ever wondered about pet insurance? How does it work? What does it cover? What does it cost? Should you consider purchasing it or not? Well, here are three comprehensive pet insurance guides — one prepared by ConsumerAffairs.com, one prepared by Lendedu.com, and one prepared by Your Dog Advisor — that explain the “ins and outs” of pet insurance and could be helpful in answering all your questions. A couple of them also give their conclusions as to the top pet insurance providers. (The ConsumerAffairs site is also handy for a myriad of guides on purchasing all kinds of products.) You can also conduct this sort of research online yourself, to tailor your searches to exactly what you want and need in a policy, furthermore what your furry friend might need too. There is no doubt that these animals become a very cherished and loved part of the family, and most people would go all sorts of lengths to ensure their health and safety. This is why pet insurance is so important – depending on what happens to your dog, the situation might call for funds that you just can’t afford. This would mean devastating consequences for you and your pet. Especially with greyhounds who are well known as race dogs, as they can be struck with all sorts of health problems, many pedigree dogs also have illnesses common with their breed. Something that needs researching as well, before investing in a dog. Luckily there are so many places to compare pet insurance prices online so you can find one that is best suited to you. Make sure you get it – it’s worth it. You will thank this site one day!
We know that many of our adopters routinely take their Greyhounds to dog parks. Usually these are fun events for both owner and dog. But sometimes these excursions do not turn out as planned and even result in tragedy.
To avoid your play day becoming a possible trip to the vet or even worse, we urge you to check out these important dog park safety tips.
Kiss is that classic-looking red Greyhound with the most gorgeous naturally mascara’d eyes. Her career consisted of 108 races at the Jacksonville and Wheeling Downs tracks. She is very ladylike, graceful and friendly. She was recently returned to AAGA after spending 14 months in a home when her adopter’s health problems determined she was unable to care for the dog.
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FOUND A SPECIAL HOME! Ace is a handsome 3-year-old guy, so sleek and shiny. He’s on the small side for a male – raced at 68 pounds – but has a huge personality. He is so happy, so puppy-like, so affectionate, and so full of joy, you can’t help but fall in love with him. So, why does he need a special home? Ace has been diagnosed with Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), a rare eye disease in Greyhounds. While PRA is totally painless, there is, unfortunately, no treatment, which means that Ace will eventually go blind, probably within the next 2 years. While we humans find this sad, blindness does not mark the end of a long normal and rewarding life for dogs. They totally adjust to the gradual loss of sight by increasing reliance on their other senses, particularly scent and sound. There are whole books and websites that give tips and tricks for living with a blind dog: don’t rearrange the furniture often; use scent markers (e.g., candles, plug-ins) in different rooms; wear a bell; use squeaky toys; block hazards with baby-gates, plants or other objects; use floor mats and rugs the dog can identify by feel; perhaps have another dog the affected one can rely on, etc. (We have a dog who boards at AAGA often who’s been totally blind for 6 years, and he, his “sister” Grey and his adopters do just fine.) We expect this super outgoing and endearing boy will have no problem coping with his vision loss and feel that he deserves a loving forever home of his own! Could you be that special adopter he is looking for???
A lovely girl with beautiful natural mascara’d eyes, Cherry is very sweet but quiet and reserved. She likes to stand next to you and be petted. An injury ended her promising athletic career at 70 races. Now back “good as new”, Cherry is looking for her “forever” home.
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Grizzler is a shiny black fellow with just a small patch of white on his chest and a “cross-over” right ear. (He always holds it crossed over on top of his head — so unique and cute!) In 131 races he earned a purse 50% of the time plus 4.0 performance points. He is amiable and friendly.
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Nite is an adorable petite shiny girl with a super personality. She knows her name and is very rambunctious and affectionate. She will jump up on you and literally cover your face with kisses — a real “makeup remover”! While she boasts a strong pedigree, she ran just 53 races. However, she brought home a prize in over 50% of them.
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O’Malley is a very friendly good-sized girl (RW 63#) with big ears she holds up a lot. She is outgoing and playful and knows her name. The result of a powerful pedigree, she racked up a 62% “in the money” rate in her 81 races at the Jacksonville and Palm Beach tracks.
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With his striking “tuxedo” markings — white blaze on face, white chest and belly, 4 white stockings, and white tipped tail — Praetor looks as if he is decked out for a big formal affair. And the white patch on the back of his neck is a clear indication of his Irish background. Praetor’s résumé consists of 50+ races. He is an outgoing playful fellow but would probably do best in a home without cats or small dogs.
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Almost totally white, Fanta has a brindle patch over her left eye and on her left hip. The track called her “a sweet loving girl”, and she certainly is! She is very sociable and will jump up on you, if allowed. In her 90 races at Jacksonville and Wheeling Downs, she ranked “in the money” 60% of the time.
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Kurly is a good-looking young boy with attractive brindle markings on his face, a white chest, and big round liquid brown eyes. He is quiet and a bit reserved but friendly. He comes from Australian lineage. For whatever reason, he never raced.
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Tally is a lovely petite (racing weight – 55#) young lady with strong racing genes and 75 races on her resume. She is a happy, confident and friendly girl who would probably do best in a home without cats or small fuzzy dogs.
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Gary is a very personable guy. He always wants to be where people are. When left on his own, however, he likes to inspect countertops, collect small loose items, etc. But because he’s so sweet and likes to give kisses, you can’t help but love him. Perhaps he was spoiled back at the track because he was a very successful racer — crossing the finish line “in the money” in over 50% of his 200 races and chalking up 11.5 performance points along the way.
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Camry, a lovely red brindle gal with a darkish face, just celebrated her second birthday on March 17th. Despite strong racing bloodlines, she ran just 17 races before she was retired. She’s a quiet girl but friendly.
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Omega comes from a rather interesting racing background. His dad was a 2006 All American and a record-holder, his mom was a successful racer in her own right, and his Irish grandfather lived in Australia. Omega himself is a real laid back gentleman. It’s hard to imagine that he racked up 155 races over his career. Outdoors he can’t wait to find a spot of cool dirt in the shade to stretch out. He’s a lovable fellow who gives kisses.
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This young boy is so handsome but very shy, probably why he never raced. Although he has free run of the Greys’Land facility, when there are visitors present, he generally maintains his distance and keeps to his dog bed. He gets along well with other Greyhounds and is slowly getting accustomed to AAGA personnel. He does enjoy carrying big rubber toys around, plus he likes to go outside and spend time in the yard.
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Ruby is a sweet-looking young girl. She is happy, friendly and attention-seeking. Despite a powerful pedigree (her dad set a track record at Derby Lane and her mom was a stakes winner with 15 performance points), Ruby just didn’t have the zest for racing, preferring instead the easy life here at Greys’Land.
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