VAGA Lends a Helping Paw to GPA-Greater Orlando

In the current state of the economy, our friends at GPA-GO can no longer afford to fill their crates to capacity due to the rising cost of vetting, feeding and caring for a full kennel. We all know that every empty crate represents one less greyhound given a chance at life beyond it's racing career living in it's forever home. Always being there for the hounds, VAGA has stepped up to this latest challenge. VAGA has offered to rent kennel spaces at the GPA-GO adoption kennel and will continue to do so for as long as GPA GO needs our support. Our rented kennels will be full of greyhounds that have no where else to go. VAGA has committed to full financial responsibility for the care of these greyhounds until they are adopted. These expenses include all vet work, food, meds and anything else that may be needed. For example, the cost to spay or neuter, with a dental, and vaccinations may cost upwards of $200 to $300 dollars not including unplanned expenses such as extractions, x-rays or medication. Transportation of each greyhound to Virginia costs up to $60 per dog. As you can see, VAGA goes into the red for every dog we place as the adoption fee does not begin to cover the expenses involved in bringing a greyhound home. This is the biggest challenge we have faced but we feel it is something that we must take on and hope that you do, too! VAGA needs your help, now more than ever. Only by working together can we save the lives of the many greyhounds who are depending on us. If you have thought about adopting another greyhound, this sure would be a wonderful time. If you are able to foster a greyhound and free up a crate for another waiting hound, please fill out an application. If adopting or fostering isn't right for you right now, there are many other ways you can help out and spread the word about these wonderful hounds:
» Make a donation:     Monetary donations are always welcomed! Click here to make a donation. » Shop our online store:     We work hard to bring you quality items at a fair price. Often times, the profit for us is small but we strive to keep our pricing competitive while bringing you items not found elsewhere. And every penny goes back into saving more greyhounds! » Attend local meet and greets and special events to help spread the word on greyhound adoption:     This is the first step for many in learning about greyhounds. The very first meet and greet that was held in Warrenton lead to a wonderful forever home for Habanero, a beautiful male greyhound. A little female named Corin found her awesome forever home from a meet and greet that was held in Leesburg. One nice family in Fredericksburg came to the meet and greet at Petco and adopted their fourth greyhound. Meet and greets do work! (and they are fun, too.) » Help with applications and the screening process through phone interviews and home visits:     Training is provided and you will help educate applicants by talking about the adoption process. VAGA is all about teaching applicants how to be an awesome forever home for their greyhound. » Assist on Adoption Day when extra hands are always needed:     It is way cool to be a helpful part of the final adoption process. You'll assist with picking out a collar and lead, help teach the stairs and how to dremel toenails. Thank you for the love and concern you have for these wonderful dogs. Please spread the word about these greyhounds and work with us to find nice forever homes.