Our current adoption fee is $275, this includes; spay/neuter, initial dental, core vaccinations, heartworm test and initial preventative dosage, worming, initial application of flea and tick product, microchip, transportation from Colorado, an informative adoption packet, educational in home visit, basic raised feeder, basic martingale & tag collars, lead and muzzle. You also inherit a great support group to help out with any questions you may have, and to assist in the transition from the racing industry to a career as your new best friend.
First, a word on cat trainable dogs...
Dogs that are deemed 'cat-trainable' have been tested to see how they react to cats, however, this does NOT mean they will do fine with cats immediately. We always suggest a cautious introduction as well as continued training to help ensure a healthy and safe relationship between your new greyhound and your small household pets. We use the term 'cat-trainable', rather than 'cat-safe' so you are not lured into a false sense of security. We want you to be prepared for some amount of work with introductions. We will provide you with the necessary tools and education to ease the introduction between your new pet and your existing pets.
Our policy is to reserve the cat-trainable dogs for those homes that truly require them. If you have no small animals, you will need to adopt a dog that is not deemed small animal trainable.
Our policy is to reserve the cat-trainable dogs for those homes that truly require them. If you have no small animals, you will need to adopt a dog that is not deemed small animal trainable.
Our current list of greyhounds...
Available Boys
Gilbert (RP Gib Gilbert) ADOPTION PENDING
Fawn DOB: 01/04/2014 Cat Trainable - Yes Our policy is to reserve the cat-trainable dogs for those homes that truly require them. If you have no small animals, you will need to adopt a dog that is not deemed small animal trainable. Gilbert is a bouncy, happy guy. He wants to experience everything that life has to offer (and preferably, right now!). He enjoys rawhide bones and he generally crates well. Gilbert did well in cat testing, but has never lived with a cat. Use a muzzle initially, and closely monitor all interactions. When unable to monitor the interaction, some form of physical barrier should be used, i.e. crating. Gilbert interacted well with the other greyhounds although some of the boys found him annoying.. Caution should be used whenever in the vicinity of non-greyhounds. Foster Home Update: Foster Gilbert is a love bug. He will let you know he wants some lovin' by sticking his nose at you or digging it under your hand or arm. He's also a very curious boy, peeking in doors and cupboards. Keep your snacks and small items locked up. He is very smart; he learned to use the dog door his very first day, and the long staircase a couple days later. A fenced yard is required to adopt Gilbert. |
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Mike (DKC Mike)
Brindle DOB: 10/27/2011 Cat Trainable - NO Mike is a friendly, outgoing guy. He can get a bit rambunctious at times, but if you remind him of his manners, he settles down. Watch him closely in the house as he's still learning all his house manners. Mike interacted well with the other greyhounds. He responded well when meeting Jack Russel Terriers, but caution should always be exercised with smaller animals, especially outdoors. Foster Home Update: Foster Mike aka “Big Mike” is a big loveable goof. He shreds stuffies in minutes and also loves playing with a ball, nudging it around the floor with his nose then pouncing on it like a kitten. He is quite eager for hugs and uses his head as a tool to get attention by wagging his head back and forth on me. He gets along fine with the resident girls Panda and Monkey. Monkey teases him regularly, stealing toys from him or nipping at his toes, and he takes it in stride (and he has a long stride). He has learned to use the dog door and stairs. He really wants to get on the human bed and pokes his nose up there every morning. He doesn’t like being left alone in a room and prefers to be invited if I go up or downstairs. However, when I’m not home and check the security cameras, I usually see him sleeping peacefully on a dog bed like the others. A fenced yard is required to adopt Mike. |
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Cracker (Gez Cracker)
Black DOB: 5/10/15 Cat Trainable – Yes Our policy is to reserve the cat-trainable dogs for those homes that truly require them. If you have no small animals, you will need to adopt a dog that is not deemed small animal trainable. Cracker is a friendly and outgoing young guy. A fenced yard is required to adopt Cracker. |
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Crazy (Ima Little Crazy) ADOPTION PENDING
Red DOB: 7/21/13 Cat Trainable – No He's not actually "crazy", but he is a bouncy, happy boy. He enjoys going on new adventures. . A fenced yard is required to adopt Crazy. |
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Manny (Manny Machado)
Red DOB: 10/1/15 Cat Trainable – Yes Our policy is to reserve the cat-trainable dogs for those homes that truly require them. If you have no small animals, you will need to adopt a dog that is not deemed small animal trainable. Hold onto your heart, because this handsome devil will steal it in seconds. Happiest right by your side or cuddling up tight on the couch with his head on your shoulder, Manny is ready to be your forever love. Goofy and playful as a young pup should be, he’s also proven eager to please and fast to learn the house rules. He figured out stairs in a flash, is easy going with his foster family’s cats and dogs, and will always tell you how he’s feeling (hello, roos!). He’s ready to be someone’s very very good boy. Could that someone be you? A fenced yard is required to adopt Manny. |
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Riddick (KB’s Riddick) ADOPTION PENDING
Red DOB: 1/4/14 Cat Trainable – No Small Dogs - No Riddick is a sweet, mellow guy. He enjoys doing things, but he's also happy to take a good nap. Riddick has a torn gracillus muscle in his right hind leg. This is a common racing injury and won’t affect his life as a pet. A fenced yard is required to adopt Riddick. |
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Russo (GM’s Playindirty) ADOPTION PENDING
Red / White DOB: 9/25/12 Cat Trainable – No Russo believes the world should be greeted with maximum enthusiasm. Every walk is a chance to discover something new. Every window a view to something amazing. Happy wags turn into full body wiggles. And ear scratches deserve full participation by all involved. Even all-important nap time starts with a big gesture - belly flops make it that much more fun. This handsome boy is confident, curious, and quick to learn house rules. So if you’re looking for a companion on your next grand adventure, Russo can’t wait to join you. When racing, Russo suffered a right hock (rear leg) fracture. This should not affect enjoyment of normal pet life. A fenced yard is required to adopt Russo. A fenced yard is required to adopt Russo. |
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Available Girls
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American (American Girl)
Black DOB: 04/29/2014 Cat Trainable - MAYBE American is a sweet, cuddly girl who wants nothing more than to be as close to her humans as possible. She will cuddle up right next to you and tuck her nose in behind your neck to get even closer. She craves attention and needs to be close to humans. She is dog door trained and currently lives with a cat but would NOT suggest she live with a cat unless the cat believes it is also a dog. American would be the ideal dog for someone who works from home as she does have separation anxiety and requires a muzzle if left alone for any amount of time. She doesn’t just chew stuffies, she eats them completely, along with shoes and anything else you would like to get rid of. American likes to claim her humans and will growl at other dogs, when they get to close, so being an only child is preferable for her. She is still young with puppy energy. She is smart; give her love, time and attention she will mature into a wonderful little gal. She is great with stairs and has also done well travelling in vehicles and has even gone camping several times. As long as she’s with a human, she is happy to do whatever you would like. I think she would also be a great running partner if you train her to go longer distances as she is a bottomless pit of energy. She does well on a leash and loves to show you how excited she is when you come through the door…even if you were outside for only a brief time. We actually use a maze bowl with her for feedings as she will swallow everything whole without chewing, and this slows her down and makes her chew the food a little. All in all, American has adjusted to life really well, and she really just needs a family who will spoil her with cuddles and allow her to be the center of attention. A fenced yard is required to adopt American. |
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Crystal (LK's Feastival)
Red DOB: 12/11/2012 Cat Trainable - Yes Our policy is to reserve the cat-trainable dogs for those homes that truly require them. If you have no small animals, you will need to adopt a dog that is not deemed small animal trainable. If you’re looking for a partner to laze away the summer days, the sweet and gentle Crystal is your gal. Easy going to a T, Crystal is well behaved on leash, relaxed on car rides, and confident and comfortable in just about every situation. While she enjoys a zoomie around the yard and tossing her toys in the air and chasing them all by herself, mostly she loves a good lounge. On warm days, you’ll find Crystal in the yard in a classic Greyhound roach position - on her back, legs splayed, with a goofy upside down grin on her face. She’s ready to soak up all that retirement has to offer, and would love a forever family to help her perfect her afternoon nap. Won’t you be her sun buddy? Foster Home Update: Crystal's personality has really blossomed! She's a very sweet, goofy, and confident girl. She craves attention and is very snuggly and affectionate. She gives lots of kisses and is always rubbing her face on us looking for pets and affection. She loves having her back and neck scratched and does a cute little dance when she's really enjoying it. She's a total couch potato and after attention, her second favorite thing is a soft bed (preferably ours!) or a couch with a big stack of pillows. She crates really well and doesn't have any issues with being left alone, but if we're home, she definitely wants to be as close to us as possible. She has a cute habit of collecting all the dog toys in her crate. She has mastered the stairs and is an easy, confident leash walker and a real pleasure to have out and about. She is doing well with cats. All in all, she has adjusted to life as a pet really well, and she really just needs a family who will spoil her with cuddles. A fenced yard is required to adopt Crystal. |
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Barbara
Brindle DOB: 6/1/15 Cat Trainable – Yes Our policy is to reserve the cat-trainable dogs for those homes that truly require them. If you have no small animals, you will need to adopt a dog that is not deemed small animal trainable. Barbara is a sweet girl who can get a bit overwhelmed with the world. She is gaining more confident all the time. With a little patience she will blossom. A fenced yard is required to adopt Barbara |
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Emerson (PG Emerson)
Black DOB: 4/4/14 Cat Trainable – Yes Our policy is to reserve the cat-trainable dogs for those homes that truly require them. If you have no small animals, you will need to adopt a dog that is not deemed small animal trainable. With a bounce, bounce, and a wiggle, Emerson is ready to greet the world. Don’t let her elegant photo fool you, this little darling loves attention and wants to be where the action is. She'll say hi with kisses and nibbles, and if you leave the room for a moment, will light up when you come back in. Emerson is still learning about her new life and we can’t guarantee any unattended socks won’t be stolen (ahem), but she's great with stairs, learning to crate, and has been well behaved with her foster family’s cats and the children she’s met. She’ll gently take any cookies, applesauce or sweet potato crisps offered, but says no thank you to frozen green beans. If you have a home brimming with love and energy, she’d love to be at the center of it. A fenced yard is required to adopt Emerson. |
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PJ (Pickaway PJ)
Red DOB: 9/15/14 Cat Trainable – Yes Our policy is to reserve the cat-trainable dogs for those homes that truly require them. If you have no small animals, you will need to adopt a dog that is not deemed small animal trainable. PJ is a happy, friendly girl and loves the idea of new adventures. A fenced yard is required to adopt PJ. |
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Zelda (Hilco Zelda)
Dark Brindle DOB: 9/14/2013 Cat Trainable – Yes Our policy is to reserve the cat-trainable dogs for those homes that truly require them. If you have no small animals, you will need to adopt a dog that is not deemed small animal trainable. Zelda is a sweet, friendly girl. She can be a bit sensitive about correction, so keep that in mind as she learns the rules of her new life. She is very affectionate and sweet once she gets comfortable. While racing Zelda suffered a right hock (rear leg) fracture. This should not affect enjoyment of a normal pet life. A fenced yard is required to adopt Zelda |
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Recently Adopted
Pettycoat (Pat C Pettycoat) ADOPTED
Black DOB: 6/14/14 Cat Trainable – No Small Dogs - No Pettycoat is a sweet, mellow girl. She tends to be a little more independent, but she does enjoy attention too. A fenced yard is required to adopt Pettycoat. |
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Esther ADOPTED
Brindle DOB: 2015 Cat Trainable – Yes Our policy is to reserve the cat-trainable dogs for those homes that truly require them. If you have no small animals, you will need to adopt a dog that is not deemed small animal trainable. Esther is a super sweet, mellow girl. She came from a shelter in Wyoming and was found as a stray, so there's very little history on her. She adjusted quickly to things and enjoys sleeping on furniture. |
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Nada (TC Awesome Nada) ADOPTED Brindle DOB: 06/16/2014 Cat Trainable - NO Nada is a sweet little girl, but she's a bit shy. Initially, she did a lot of submissive urination and that may happen again with the move. She did get over it though and actually became pretty affectionate and would seek out attention. She likes rawhide bones and crates well.. Nada does well with the other greyhounds. Caution should be used whenever in the vicinity of non-greyhounds. Foster Home Update: Nada will take her time learning to trust you, but once she gains her confidence, she is a sweet and happy little girl who is delightful. If you have three weeks of patience, Nada will reward you with her love. She is happy and waggy and nibbley, and a joy to have around. A fenced yard is required to adopt Nada. |
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Dutchess (Super C Dutchess) ADOPTED
Black DOB: 12/10/14 Cat Trainable – Yes Dutchess is a sweet, friendly girl learning all about the big new world. A fenced yard is required to adopt Dutchess. |
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Pokerface (Oaks Pokerface) ADOPTED
Red DOB: 5/5/14 Cat Trainable -Yes Our policy is to reserve the cat-trainable dogs for those homes that truly require them. If you have no small animals, you will need to adopt a dog that is not deemed small animal trainable. Pokerface is a sweet, silly guy. He can be a little unsure of himself initially and you may see him "smile". He'll gain confidence as he gets out and sees new things. A fenced yard is required to adopt Pokerface. |
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Breezy (Breezy) ADOPTED
Black DOB: 12/02/2011 Cat Trainable - NO At the time of his dental, Breezy had three of his canine teeth extracted because they were broken. The extraction sites will take several more weeks to completely heal. The stitches will dissolve on their own. Breezy has some corneal dystrophy in both eyes. This is visible as a bluish tinge on the edges of the colored parts of his eyes. While this can be a sign of many different problems, Breezy's has not progressed and is likely not going to cause him a problem. Breezy is a friendly guy. He may be a bit reserved initially, but once he gets used to things, he is very affectionate. He generally crates well and probably broke his canine teeth when he was a young dog. Breezy does well with the other greyhounds. Caution should be used whenever in the vicinity of non-greyhounds. Update from Breezy: Hey there, I’m Breezy. Let me tell you a little about myself. I’m the tall, dark and handsome type. I finished my successful career as a professional athlete running in 89 races. In retirement, I enjoy a good adventure or a quiet night at home binge watching your favorite show. I’m inquisitive, gentle, curious and I have a bit of a bully stick habit. I’ve got that dog door thing down and use it when I need to. I’m also smart and respond best to gentle corrections. Just let me know what you want and I’ll try my best. I enjoy the company of other dogs but cats look a little like squeaky toys to me. So, it is best that my home doesn’t have cats. I’ve got an eye thing. My vet calls it corneal dystrophy. She says it sounds scary but it is unlikely to progress or be a problem. I also had 3 broken canine teeth removed and I’m good as new now. One last thing, I need a fenced yard. Contact my friends at Royal Hounds if you'd like to be my forever home. (Or the forever home for one of my friends. Oh wait...or a foster home for those waiting for the opportunity I have gotten.) -Love, Breezy A fenced yard is required to adopt Breezy. |
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Winter (Hipgnawtick) ADOPTED
Black DOB: 09/08/2012 Cat Trainable - Yes Our policy is to reserve the cat-trainable dogs for those homes that truly require them. If you have no small animals, you will need to adopt a dog that is not deemed small animal trainable. Winter is a friendly, out-going girl. She loves to be in the center of the action. She's a real people-pleaser too, so just let her know what you want and she'll try to accommodate! She likes rawhide bones and she crates well. Winter did well in cat testing, but has never lived with a cat. Use a muzzle initially, and closely monitor all interactions. When unable to monitor the interaction, some form of physical barrier should be used, i.e. crating. Winter interacted well with the other greyhounds.. Caution should be used whenever in the vicinity of non-greyhounds. Foster Home Update: Winter is a dream dog. She is so loving and friendly and I keep referring to her as a therapy dog. She walks wonderfully on a leash and likes to come in for a pet and a little reassurance as we go along. She gets along just fine with our small dogs, if anything she's a bit aloof to them. She is interested in our cat, but is also a little afraid of the hissing creature and has not pushed her boundaries. If our house wasn't already full I would insist on keeping her myself. I think Winter will always be referred to as the “one that got away". A fenced yard is required to adopt Winter. |
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Rio (SK Rio) ADOPTED
Brindle DOB: 02/17/2013 Cat Trainable - NO Rio is a friendly, outgoing "people pleaser". He crates well and enjoys rawhide bones and stuffed toys. Rio does well with the other greyhounds, but shows a lot of interest in smaller dogs. Caution should be used whenever in the vicinity of non-greyhounds. Foster Home Update: Rio has adapted well to our home. No accidents in the house. He's a friendly guy. Loves to go for walks. And likes scratching himself on bushes as he walks by. Gets along well with our lab but is very interested in other dogs especially small ones. Around the house he is very quiet and inquisitive. He likes sleeping on his pillow. When hears the garage door open he cries a little knowing someone is coming home. He also has taken an interest in television after he saw a video of our dog on it. Now he is alert when he hears other dogs on it. Once he saw someone drop a ball on tv and he started looking around the room below the tv for it. He is a real people person. A fenced yard is required to adopt Rio. |
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Tote (VJ Surfonthetote) ADOPTED LTBD DOB: 08/15/2013 Cat Trainable - Yes Our policy is to reserve the cat-trainable dogs for those homes that truly require them. If you have no small animals, you will need to adopt a dog that is not deemed small animal trainable. Tote is a happy, friendly girl. She has a silly personality and loves to go on adventures. She crates well and enjoys rawhide bones. Tote did well in cat testing, but has never lived with a cat. Use a muzzle initially, and closely monitor all interactions. When unable to monitor the interaction, some form of physical barrier should be used, i.e. crating. Tote does well with the other greyhounds. Caution should be used whenever in the vicinity of non-greyhounds. A fenced yard is required to adopt Tote. |
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Sheldon (Hashtag Sheldon) ADOPTED
Brindle DOB: 05/05/2014 Cat Trainable - Yes Our policy is to reserve the cat-trainable dogs for those homes that truly require them. If you have no small animals, you will need to adopt a dog that is not deemed small animal trainable. Sheldon tested positive for antibodies to Ehrlichia. This only indicates that he was exposed and not that he was or ever would be sick with it. However, he was treated with a month of doxycycline anyway. While racing Sheldon suffered a right hock (rear leg) fracture. It has healed well and should not affect enjoyment of a normal pet life. Glucosamine supplementation may help in the coming years. During Sheldon's dental, teeth were extracted. The extraction sites are healing well, and the sutures will dissolve on their own. Sheldon is a happy, friendly guy. He sometimes has a hard time containing his enthusiasm! Be patient and consistent with him and he'll figure things out. He generally crates well, but he much prefers to be out with the people, so he will sometimes whine a bit. He enjoys rawhide bones. Watch him closely in the house initially as he may still have the urge to "mark" thing. Sheldon did well in cat testing, but has never lived with a cat. Use a muzzle initially, and closely monitor all interactions. When unable to monitor the interaction, some form of physical barrier should be used, i.e. crating. Sheldon interacted well with the other greyhounds. Caution should be used whenever in the vicinity of non-greyhounds. A fenced yard is required to adopt Sheldon. |
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Danny ADOPTED
White and Black DOB: 06/10/2015 Cat Trainable - Yes Our policy is to reserve the cat-trainable dogs for those homes that truly require them. If you have no small animals, you will need to adopt a dog that is not deemed small animal trainable. Danny likely experienced some sort of trauma to his right front leg while at the racing farm. As a result, he has a hyperextended carpus (wrist) and hyperextended elbow. While the elbow sometimes looks weird, it doesn't bother him. The damage to his carpus has decreased the range of motion in the joint and will likely result in some decreased function as he ages. Supplementing him with glucosamine and other joint protectants may help keep his carpus healthier. Eventually, he may need to take an NSAID like Rimadyl. Danny is a sweet, happy little guy. He's very young and can be unsure of himself in new situations, but as he is exposed to more new things, his confidence will grow. He has started to learn to play fetch with a plastic water bottle. He enjoys rawhide bones.. Danny did well in cat testing, but has never lived with a cat. Use a muzzle initially, and closely monitor all interactions. When unable to monitor the interaction, some form of physical barrier should be used, i.e. crating. Danny interacted well with the other greyhounds, but his playfulness can be annoying to some dogs. Caution should be used whenever in the vicinity of non-greyhounds. A fenced yard is required to adopt Danny. |
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