Greyhounds
Retired racing greyhounds have long been in our hearts and souls. We’ve always taken in the ones that were hard to adopt and these dogs have been a been a huge part of our lives. Below are the current Sanctuary greyhounds, listed from oldest to youngest. Those that have passed over the Rainbow Bridge are featured on The Angels page.
Sponsor a Special Hound with a Monthly or One-Time Donation!
Monthly Sponsorships and One-Time Donations allow us to do what we do for the Greyhounds in our care. If you could contribute to their upkeep, won’t you please consider making a tax-deductible donation?
- A $10 donation will pay for parasite prevention for one hound for one month.
- A $15 donation will pay for blood pressure medications for one month.
- A $20 donation will pay for 1/6 of the bi-annual exam and lab tests for one hound.
- A $45 donation will pay for Cushing’s medication for one hound for one month.
- A $50 donation will pay for food and treats for one hound for one month.
- A $55 will pay for kidney medications or pain medications for one hound for one month.
We can also use gift cards to pet stores.
We have a Wish List for Chewy.com and a Registry at Walmart.
Monthly Sponsorships are easy to set up via our SPONSOR button under each animal’s photo, and through the auto-ship function on Chewy.com.
We will send personalized updates to all monthly sponsors. It will mean the world to us, and to these hounds that deserve the best!
The Current Hound Pack
Paddington – Sponsors Needed
His black and white “cowdog” markings make Paddington a standout in any Greyhound crowd!
Found as a stray with road rash, an injured paw and multiple scrapes, he was transferred to the Sanctuary where we learned that he was not only suffering from a urinary tract infection and Lyme disease but a very large hernia. Sweet, friendly and outgoing despite his traumatic past, possibly as a field trial lurcher (mixed breed) hound or as a result of a backyard breeder, this stoic survivor swiftly underwent surgery, was neutered and had a full dental without losing any teeth.
Aged between 4 and 5 and underweight at 56 pounds, Paddington is presently being treated both for his Lyme disease, which requires re-testing in 6 months, and for his urinary tract infection. And although he was initially recuperating well from his hernia operation -- complete with an 8-inch-long incision -- his dissolving sutures are now causing his delicate skin to react. While he may not be in pain, he’s back on a regime of anti-inflammatory medications and being carefully monitored in the hopes that he won’t require a second operation.
Gifted with a Greyhound’s soft fur, reminiscent of bunny fuzz, melting brown eyes and a hearty appetite, he wants only to please his caretakers and play now that he’s feeling better. Despite an obvious prey drive for small animals, and having never been trained, he’s learning all about proper “doggy etiquette,” including how to walk on a leash.
Hauntingly reminiscent of Greyhound Razzle Dazzle’s daughter Sugar, who was adopted out several years ago, we feel, in our hearts, that our late Irish lass Razz sent Paddington to us – to tenderly cherish and take care of forever.
Won’t YOU please help us do just that by sponsoring Paddington or donating towards his ongoing care?
