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New retired racing greyhounds arrive from track, given a spa treatment including bath and nails, then prepare for upcoming vetting prior to going into their forever homes!

 

Adoption Process

If you are interested in adopting a greyhound, get started by submitting an application. There are several ways to apply:

 

1. Fill out and submit the online application

All applicants: 

James River Greyhounds adopts to the following states/areas in their entirety:

 

Virginia                      Maryland                   Delaware                   North Carolina
 

South Carolina                       Georgia          St. Louis, Missouri

JRG adopts to previous adopters from the following adoption groups regardless of where you reside within the continental United States:

 

Blue Ridge Greyhound Adoption                Greyhound Pets of America-Charleston

      
Greyhound Crossroads                                Greyhound Friends Of North Carolina                                                                  

Greyt Expectations Greyhound Rescue    Maine Greyhound Placement Service
 

Old Dominion Greyhound Adoption           Virginia Greyhound Adoption


Project Racing Home

 

 

2. Print a copy of the online application and return it by mail

 

Mailing Address:

James River Greyhounds

PO Box 70811

Richmond, VA  23255

 

 

3. Call 804-527-3584 and request an application through the mail 

James River Greyhounds does not adopt to homes with children six years old or younger.

Once James River Greyhounds receives your application, a confirmation e-mail is sent to you advising that JRG has received your application. A short phone interview is then conducted reviewing your application, answering any questions and scheduling a home visit (in-person or virtual). This process will help ensure each greyhound is placed into his or her best forever home. Home visits are conducted by one or two JRG representatives, and if an in-person home visit, may bring along a greyhound. This way, you can interact with a greyhound for an extended period of time, see how a greyhound behaves in your home, have questions/concerns addressed, and be well prepared for bringing a greyhound home. 

 

Once your application is approved, you are notified and the adoption is scheduled. All approved applicants will be expected to travel to our partner kennel, Greyt Love Retirement, near Doswell, Virginia to be introduced to their new family member and take them home. Depending on other factors, other arrangements can be possibly worked out; this can be discussed during the home visit process.

Adoption Fee -
$625

What's Included

  • Spay or neuter (including vet exam)

  • Heartworm blood test and prevention

  • Rabies vaccination

  • DHPP vaccination

  • Dental care

  • Thorough deworming with Drontal Plus

  • Ears cleaned, nails clipped & groomed

  • Transportation from track kennel to Richmond

  • If applicable, personal care and transition training in the loving homes of our foster families! 

  • Adoption Kit with the following:

Martingale collar and matching 6 foot lead - designed specifically for sighthounds,

track muzzle & squeaky toy

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