Greyhound Pet Adoption - Las Vegas

Courtesy Post - We have an adopter who has relocated to Reno. She is looking for an experienced greyhound person to transport an ex-racer from Las Vegas to Tonopah in mid-January. She is willing to pay for gasoline. If interested please comment below.

SENIOR FOSTER OPPORTUNITY! We have a 10 year old ex-racer being returned to us after 8 years in her home. Family is having health issues and can no longer care for her.
Dori is a beautiful white girl placed at just 2 years old. She is a healthy girl, sweet and loving. GPALV will take care of any vetting bills for the rest of her life. You must be one of our established adopters. If you would like to open your heart and home for this girl please let us know.

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Did you know there are at least ten verifiable facts about greyhounds that you can easily share with the general public in order to educate them about the breed?

10 Things Everyone Should Know About Racing Bred Greyhounds:

1. Greyhounds are a type of sighthound that naturally chases its "prey" with its keen eyesight that spots oftentimes quite small targets from nearly a quarter to half a mile away.
Once an object of desire is spotted, the Greyhound uses its intelligence and unique physical structure to independently chase down the target at high speeds. This type of physical and mental ability is unique within the sighthound sector of canines, with the greyhound being the swiftest of them all.

2. Their anatomical and psychological traits are what makes the breed what it is and what defines the word "greyhound." It is an intelligent, prey hunting, athletic canine that reaches its prey swiftly from long distances away, and uses both it's body and mind to catch the object of its desire. This chase is accomplished independently of any human or other outside influence.

3. In modern times, greyhounds still possess these same anatomical and psychological traits as have been seen for centuries. The athletic Greyhound is preserved today due to the meticulous research of reputable breeders, whose goal is to keep the greyhound true to its original form by honing its function to the purest level that can be achieved.

4. Greyhounds are bred, born, and raised with their littermates, remaining together for at least the first year of their lives, and often remain in close proximity with their mothers during that time.

5. They spend that time learning pack manners and playing with one another. They are quite often seen playing with their breeders and their breeder's children. In the United States, many in the greyhound adoption community are also seen on the farms playing and socializing with these young, highly energetic pups at their various stages from birth to track-ready. They often then follow these pups during their racing careers as well.

6. It's actually not until these growing pups are matured enough physically that they begin sprinting with other age-similar greyhounds. This can include their siblings and other age appropriate greyhounds on the farm. These "sprint paths" are long, sandy surfaces well suited for the safety of their rapidly maturing bodies and to satisfy their growing need to run and chase.

7. At some point when their natural prey drive does fully emerge, they are then allowed to begin training on a manicured track with an artifical lure that mimics their natural prey.

8. After several months, those exhibiting the desire and ability to continue chasing the fake bunny will go on to professional greyhound tracks where oversight is closely monitored by state regulators and licensed veterinarians.

9. At any point along their journey, if a greyhound chooses not to competitively participate in the chase with other greyhounds, it goes into the greyhound adoption community for placement. In the United States and Canada, there is such a high demand for these greyhounds as pets that there are not enough greyhounds retiring to meet that demand. Some adoption organizations have been working with other countries to bring their own retired racers in to help fill those demands and shortages of American bred Greyhounds.

10. At the point of this retirement, it is likely to be the first time ever that the greyhound has been away from other greyhounds and will have to be allowed to adjust to this strange new world with new people, new expectations, and new routines. It may be best described as imagining yourself waking up one morning in a foreign country where you don't know the language, culture, routines, or expectations, but you have no one or no thing to rely on from your past life to aid you in transitioning or surviving in such a new, strange environment. It is up to the adopter, with assistance from the reputable and helpful adoption community to become fully educated on the breed, what drives the greyhound, it's mental and physical needs, and to put the happiness and satisfaction of the new pet at the forefront of consideration. That can oftentimes smack against the human concept of what one "thinks" the greyhound needs vs the reality of what will actually satisfy the mental and physical well-being of the greyhound itself.

Summary: This article is not all inclusive, but provides an accurate account of one of the most misunderstood and controversial-due-to-ignorance canine breeds on this planet. The purpose of this article is to focus on the racing bred greyhound because they are the largest sector of greyhounds in existence. The lack of education can cause the breed to suffer from genetic decimation. This is particularly a threat when fed by the deceitful propaganda of extreme animal rights "big box" organizations which use and exploit the breed to make a profit off of the dogs in order to pay their salaries and routinely support their worldly lifestyles. Throughout the lives of racing bred greyhounds, their needs are meticulously met from the beginning by allowing them to be puppies, to remain within greyhound packs of their peers, allowed to spot a lure (fake "prey") and give chase to the extent of their desire and abilities. This takes the place of, and mimics the act of allowing them to hunt and kill in the wild - which is, by textbook definition, what a greyhound is and what a greyhound does. To deny the breed of what it is at its very core is to deny the breed of being itself, condone it's decimation, and to dishonor its incredible existence and place in this and the canine world.

Hi all. We have an adopter in need of a dog walker while owner is at work (days). His greyhound has had medical issues and is on prednisone which causes him to urinate more. He is willing to pay to have his boy taken care of. Please let us know if you can help or if you can recommend someone in the Spring Valley area.

From GreySave:
GreySave asked our adopters and friends what they have used to help their hounds get through the 4th of July season. Yes, it is now a whole season, especially in Southern California.



Products:

Thunder shirt
Adaptil products (canine Pheromone) plug ins, collars, spray
Classical music or special relax my dog music for fireworks – this and other options are on YouTube
Access to their safe space – often in bathroom, closet, tub or shower or closed off hallway
White noise machine or app
CBD for dogs
Check with your vet for these suggestions:

CBD oil
Trazodone
Sileo gel
Melatonin
Licks Zen Calming Relief
Tryptophan treats
Safe Spaces

Access to their safe space – often in bathroom near the tub or shower, in a closet or closed off hallway. Wherever it is that your hound feels safest, make sure they have access to that area. Remember, too much soothing or "trying to make it better" can have the opposite effect, so be there for them, but don't overstimulate.



Safety Guidelines

Make sure your hound has their collars & tags on 100% of the time.
Keep them in a safe, secured area IN your house preferably quite near you.
If your hound has a Whistle tracker make sure it is fully charged and on them!
If your greyhound needs to go potty take them out on a leash!!*
*FLEXI-LEADS ARE NEVER OKAY - NOT DURING THE 4TH - AND NOT EVER, EVER, EVER!



Unless you know with the utmost certainty that your hound will not react to fireworks, please take precautions. If you can, please stay home with your dog but if that's not possible, confining your dog to a crate, ex pen or, single room can help them feel safer. Also, leaving the T.V. or music on can help mask the sound. If you know your pet will have a rough time, speak to your vet about possible medication. Every year many dogs get loose, injured, and some even lose their lives.

From GALT:

Xylitol By Any Other Name


No matter what you call it, Xylitol is a sugar substitute that is deadly for dogs. It has long been used in chewing gums and sugar free foods. It is now ubiquitous, turning up in everything from clothing to medications to peanut butter to cosmetics. To make matters worse, it now goes by a number of other names, making it harder for dog parents to spot it and keep their dogs safe. These names include:

wood sugar
birch sugar
birch bark extract
sucre de bouleau
European code E967 or just 967
Meso-Xylitol
Xlitol
Xylite
Xylo-pentane-1,2,3,4,5
Sugar Alcohols
XyloSweet
Lite&Sweet
Xyla
Global Sweet

Xylitol, by any of these names, will sometimes be listed under “other ingredients,” “inactive ingredients,” or “supplemental facts” and is often referred to as a “natural flavor.” Please be sure you are carefully reviewing all of the ingredients and labeling for anything not made for dogs that you give your dog or that your dog might be able to get into. Your dog’s well being depends on your diligence.

oooh…Roo ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog...Rooturn to sender…Stay offa my roo suede shoes…
Yep, it’s the Memphis one!

Oh, and those ducks...they’re the famous Peabody Ducks. https://www.peabodymemphis.com/peabody-ducks?fbclid=IwAR28HGwI_hRJ-QXH3Lasm1ZPNvr_f4PF7EvdiW5b_AhIwzPpl6hFhMdcaCw

This evening I have mainly been doodling…the Area Fifty One one!

And now…the Himalayas one!
(Have I done enough cartoons for a book?…nope, not yeti)

This evening, inspired by the location of the headquarters of the Harley, I present…The Milwaukee one!

Tonight…the Transylvania one! Mwuhahaha!

This evening, I present Rootankhamun…the Egyptian one! Ta daa!

Tonight, something closer to home. Yes, I now present… the Yorkshire one!
(er, the references may well be a little obscure to those of you outside the UK but don’t despair, I’ll be back with a less confusing illustration tomorrow. Possibly.)