We know that sometimes life happens and people find themselves unable to properly care for their greyhound. Our greatest fear is that someone will feel so desperate that they consider giving or selling their greyhound to a stranger. Without the required references and home checks performed by rescue groups, greyhounds run the risk of being placed into unhealthy and abusive homes. We want to ensure your loved one gets the home they deserve.
Before you make the decision to surrender, give away, or sell your dog, we may be able to help you find solutions that will allow you to keep your dog as a member of the family. While we can't guarantee miracles, we do have extensive experience dealing with a multitude of issues and can certainly offer suggestions and alternatives to giving up your beloved pet.
We understand that sometimes despite best efforts it is necessary to surrender your greyhound. In this case, we feel the best solution is for Greyhound Pets of America - Houston to take the greyhound and find them a new, loving home.
Based on urgency and foster home space availability, Greyhound Pets of America - Houston does take in greyhounds surrendered by their owners. Please understand that because we have very limited resources, it's necessary for us to prioritize the dogs we take into rescue. Please be patient with us and we will do our best to work with you to ensure the safety and well-being of your greyhound.
Greyhound Pets of America - Houston knows that surrendering your greyhound is a very difficult decision, but sometimes it is the only one to make. If you choose to surrender your greyhound, you'll be asked to complete a surrender contract. Your signature on this contract represents a permanent decision on your part. This legally binding contract gives full ownership of the greyhound to Greyhound Pets of America - Houston. This allows us to provide veterinary care and down the road, legally adopt out the greyhound to a carefully pre-screened 'forever' home. Please note: We consider adoptions through our organization to be closed, meaning that we do not reveal the identities of either the surrendering or adopting parties. This ensures your privacy, as well as the privacy of the adopter, will be protected.
Complete the Surrender Form.
Our Team will review your application to determine if we have an open foster available and whether or not your greyhound is a fit for our rescue.
We will contact you to let know our decision.
If it has been determined that your dog is a good fit for our organization, we will contact you to make arrangements to get the dog
If your dog is not a good fit or if we do not have room at this time, we will provide you with alternative resources.
