The process starts with a call from the track. The representative there lets us know how many dogs they have ready to be "petted out", or go out to adoption groups.

The representatives of GPA then go to the track and pick out the dogs. We only take as many dogs as we have open foster homes for. This is one of the many reasons why, foster homes are so important.

The dogs are chosen and then transported by GPA to Pembroke Animal Hospital.

Here they are bathed and assessed for any medical problems. We cat test them with Robokitty, and get an idea of which foster homes they will go to. For the next few days they are spayed or neutered, they are updated on their shots, and their teeth are cleaned. The foster homes pick them up when they are ready to go home and begin the next step of the process.

In the foster homes they learn what retirement really means.

Most of hese dogs have never been in a home before. The barking dog on TV, their own reflection in the window of the stove, the phone ringing, are all new experiences for them. They learn to interact as part of the family with the humans as well as any other pets. We do a true cat test at this point to see how they react, and work on any other issues that come out in foster care.

The person who is looking for a dog fills out an application, either online or by printing it and sending it to our PO Box. We do an initial phone interview and get an idea of what dogs might fit with this adopter. We then make arrangements to do a home visit. A placement representative of GPA who has been through special training will bring a dog into the home so the prospective adopter can actually see a greyhound in their home. The placement reps answer questions, tell stories, and give any tips on the breed that might help the new adopter. Once completed, the placement rep then reports back to the Keeper of the Hounds and the Foster Home Coordinator to aid in determining the best fit for both the dog and the family.

We set up a meeting between the dog and its new adopter to see if it's a good fit. Some of these take place in homes, some happen at our meet and greets, or open houses.

No matter where, it's usually love at first site and this leads to our Happy Tails

GPA/ Central New Hampshire Chapter
PO Box 778
Concord, NH 03302-0778
Message Center 888-507-9597
National Referrals 80-366-1472