Our Favorite Sites GPA National - Find out the news from our national organization, and see what other chapters are up to. Pedigree and littermate names may be found at http://www.greyhound-data.com. If your pup isn't listed or if you know something about your Greyhound that's not shown on the site, you can add the information yourself! Vote for GPA/Houston in The Worlds Top 50 Greyhound Websites

Services / Resources

• The Greyhound Project - A comprehensive site celebrating greyhounds with complete information and wonderful graphics. www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/cgmagazine is the new site!

• Grey-Friendly Apartments - Visit this list for Houston, TX., area greyhound friendly apartments.

• Texas Dogs Online - Rescue Groups, Clubs, Events, Breeders, Merchants.  Go here if you are looking for a master listing of rescue groups for instance.

• National Greyhound Association - The "home" of Greyhound racing.  A very complete list of links pertaining to racing greyhounds.

• Wings for Greyhounds - Assists in transporting greyhounds to areas where they are needed---by air.  Visit this site for more information.

• NGA Blue Pet-Transfer Application Request - The National Greyhound Association will send you the blue Pet Transfer application and the name and address of the Registered Owner.

• Best Friends Pet Resort & Salon - 'The Pet Hotel' is truly a best friend to GPA/Houston in their very generous support of our group. Check here their hours of operation and also for their locations around the country.~Thanks Pet Hotel!~

• Burpdog - Homebaked biscuits for your pups. Houston GPA member's site. (You can order them here.) Sometimes you're lucky to get a taste at a Houston area event!

• Privileged Pets - What Privileged Pets offers is a friendly alternative to boarding and kennels. This is a Houston area business--offering "Professional In-Home Pet Sitting Service"

• Dog Beds by Design - Check this site for some neat, well-made dog beds!  This Houston GPA member has started this business and donates 10% of her profits to GPA/Houston. Thanks much Courtney!!!

Medical questions / Concerns

• National Animal Poison Control Center - In a life and death situation when every minute counts for an animal, you can call the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center for 24-hour emergency information at 888-4ANI-HELP.

• Heartworms and Prevention - This is a listing of dozens and dozens of articles and websites, gleaned from search engines. It is very important that you keep your pets current on preventative measures, should you live in mosquito infested areas...

• Acupuncture Vets - Visit IVAS for more information on this option.

• Canine Epilepsy Network - "This site is provided as a resource for all those concerned with canine epilepsy: owners and breeders of affected dogs, veterinarians, neurologists, and researchers."
   

Food / Treats / Collars / Gifts / Misc.
The following are all excellent high quality foods.  The websites for the various brands are listed.  Most of the sites will have a store locator.

• California Natural- Premium foods

• Canidae Foods- "All Natural Dog Food, Cat Food and Treats for All Life Stages. We use only Fresh and Whole Human Grade Ingredients."  Search for closest supplier from this website.

• Iams Foods- Iams and Eukanuba offer fine choices for your dogs' food.

• Innova Foods- Premium foods

• Natural Balance- Premium foods

• Nutro Foods- Check this website for additional information about this food for your new family member!

• Premium Edge foods - Check their site for information, and this list of area suppliers

• Solid Gold Foods (Hund-n-flocken)--

• Wellness - Old Mother Hubbard and Wellness Foods

• The Senior Goodie Page- Be sure to check this site out if you have adopted a "Senior" hound.  Some  special people offer some special gifts to those adopting a Senior Greyhound.

• Kansas Bank Note Company, Inc. - If you are wanting to have a greyhound gracing your checks--click here as you will be able to choose from several different designs in several colors---or--you can submit your own photos to be put on your checks.

• Silk Road Collars - "Providing quality products for you and your pet."--You can check out their catalogue on line.- Products that are now available at the Houston GPA adoption center.

• Brass & More - Quality greyhound-themed products. Many items are in stock at the Houston GPA adoption center- Check their online catalogue and then have the shelter place your order!

• Voyagers Greyhound Apparel - A portion of the proceeds from your purchase will be donated to your adoption program.

• Greyhound Treasures - Hand Painted, solid wood elevated feeders, etched glass and elegant gifts...

• Dog Beds by Design - Check this site for some neat, well-made dog beds!  This Houston GPA member has started this business and donates 10% of her profits to GPA/Houston. Thanks much Courtney!!!