Welcome to Bluegrass Greyhound Adoption
in Lexington, KY
Let a greyhound race into your heart.
About Us
EXCITING NEWS!
Our first set of fosters arrived safely on January 15th, 2018. Since arriving they have been a hit at meet and greets across Lexington, and five have even found their forever homes! Interested in adopting? Scroll down to check out our available dogs and keep an eye out for our next set of fosters!
If you are thinking about fostering or adopting, now is the perfect time to contact us. See our foster application and information on the benefits foster families receive in the fostering section of the website.
Bluegrass Greyhound Adoption's Mission is:
1) To find dedicated, loving homes for retired racing greyhounds;
2) To offer ongoing support to families after adoption;
3) To provide education regarding the greyhound breed;
4) To promote a harmonious and cooperative link between all corners of the greyhound community.
BGA is a 501(c)(3) organization
The Adoption Process
If you have decided a greyhound is right for you, please download and fill out our adoption application, available below. We, at Bluegrass Greyhound Adoption, strive to enable the best match for you and the retired racer.
If you are interested in interacting with any of our dogs, feel free to check us out at meet and greets in the Central Kentucky region.
GREYHOUNDS AND CHILDREN
Never leave any dog alone with a small child.
In each picture an adult is very close by. The greyhounds pictured have been in these homes long term.
Adoptions to homes with young children are decided on an individual basis.
BGA, in collaboration with the parents and after the home visit, selects a greyhound very carefully for a home with young children.
Greyhounds in general are quiet and gentle; they are not built for roughhousing that may come as a child grows.
“Childproofing Your Dog” by Brian Kilcommons
This little book has common sense suggestions to help parents who are considering adopting a dog.
Sometimes after careful consideration of the commitment involved parents elect to wait a few years.
It may be best for the children and dog to wait until the children are a bit older.
BGA is here to help.
If you have young children and apply to adopt we will do everything we can to ensure a happy outcome for all involved.
Some homes with young children are appropriate for a greyhound.
BGA will be available after adoption if requested to answer any questions or help with concerns.
Angel’s Story
Meet Angel
Angel is an approximately 3-year-old untattooed greyhound (never raced, not bred for racing). BGA became aware of Angel’s plight by way of an ”angel” in her own right, a greyhound mom who found out about the dog’s situation.
Angel was living outside. She had been purchased to breed with a coonhound in order to sell lurcher puppies. She herself showed no interest in hunting.
BGA was contacted
After hearing from the concerned greyhound mom, BGA decided to attempt to acquire Angel. This was not a small process and was expensive. She had another name but did not recognize it. Two of us named her Angel for obvious reasons.
Angel is currently being vetted for eventual adoption.
Where we go from here
Angel will be finished with vetting by mid-February.
Angel has done amazing in her foster home. She is excellent in and out of her crate. She is cat and small-dog safe (in the foster home). She is greyt with other greyhounds. She loves to play. She has been busy exploring a world she’s never known until now. It is a privilege as her foster mom to watch this dog take tentative steps to savor life.
Bluegrass Greyhound Adoption Volunteers
Our volunteers are longtime advocates for the breed.
- We are a newly-formed group but our members have been involved in greyhound adoption for many years.
While we build our website we invite you to contact us now if you are interested in adopting a greyhound.
- We will do our best to answer your questions and are ready to assist you in finding the right match for your home should you decide to apply.
Maybe you will find the same love we have for this amazing breed.
Some greyt sites
Greyhound Articles Online
"The World's Only Articles Anthology for Greyhound Lovers"
Greyhound Health Initiative
GHI is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of sighthounds around the world by building awareness of their unusual medical characteristics within the veterinary and adoption communities through their education, outreach, and research programs. Here the adopter can find information about why your greyhound's bloodwork is slightly different, why greyhounds react differently to anesthesia, and how to make an informed choice when selecting a greyhound-savvy vet. GHI is a nonprofit and offers memberships for a small fee.
North Coast Greyhounds - A fun-D raising enterprise!
Cara and Jerry Brockhoff have given away tens of thousands of dollars to benefit greyhounds for many years. Their website has some of the most beautiful and unique gifts, personal wish list items, and more. Semi-retired for Cara must put emphasis on ”semi,” because they are still going strong. Check out Insider Trading. No guilt - 100% of profits benefits the hounds.
Greytalk
Forums for discussion of everything greyhound. You must register and join; the site is free.
Donate to Bluegrass Greyhound Adoption, Inc.
Your support and contributions will enable us to place retired racing greyhounds into loving, appropriate homes "from track to couch." BGA is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your donation is 100% tax deductible.
