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Adoption
We are first and foremost dedicated to moving
Kansas and Missouri retired racing greyhounds into adoption. Greyhounds placed through our program usually are
between 18 months and four years old. These ex-racers are
intelligent, quiet, clean, gentle, good-natured, adaptable dogs who
adjust readily to their new home environment. They are eager to
please and respond positively to any attention. They seem grateful
for their new homes and regard their new owners with never-ending
affection. They do not require a great deal of space to run, as many
people think, but they do need exercise. Inside the house they enjoy
curling up in a corner on a soft blanket.
Greyhounds spend most of their lives in the company of other dogs,
their trainers, and handlers. Greyhounds have all the advantages of
breeding and training when it comes to being a good pet. Their
sociability generally makes them great with other pets (including
cats!). Their temperament makes them wonderful around children and
friends. Their intelligence and breed make them perfect house pets,
clean, quiet, and a loving companion. Whether you are a family
looking for a playful friend, or an individual looking for a devoted
companion, a well-mannered greyhound could be just the pet for you.
Because greyhounds have been raised in kennels, a careful
introduction into a suitable home environment is a must for
successful placements.
Before You Adopt:
We require that new adopters read either Adopting
the Racing Greyhound by Cynthia Branigan or Retired Racing
Greyhounds for Dummies by Lee Livingood prior to the home visit.
If there are children 13 or younger in the home, we also require
Living With Kids and Dogs...Without Losing Your Mind by Colleen
Pelar. All can be found at Amazon.com. Our program will
receive a donation from your purchase if you order them now from the
links below.
The Adoption Process:
Once we
receive your application, it will be assigned to an adoption
representative in your area. After the required reading is
complete, your adoption representative will schedule an educational
home visit. The results of your home visit will be turned over
to the adoption committee for approval and once approved, your
adoption representative will help you determine which dog is the
best match for your home environment. The process can be as
short as two weeks or as long as four. The adoption fee is
$200.
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MORE DOGS COMING SOONDon't see the dog
you're looking for here? We'll help you find the dog
that is right for your family. adopt@mokangreyhounds.org
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