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February 11, 2018February 11, 2018
National Greyhound Association

  NGA is proud to include VAGA an adoption group on their site. To access the NGA site see the...

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November 1, 2016November 1, 2016
Trust – A Deadly Disease

There is a deadly disease stalking your dog. A hideous, stealthy thing just waiting its chance to steal your beloved...

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November 1, 2016November 1, 2016
Reducing Adaptation Anxiety in the Retired Racing Greyhound

By Judy Kody Paulsen Racing greyhounds have led a very structured life that presented very few changes on a day-to-day...

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November 1, 2016November 1, 2016
Living with Greyhounds and Small Children

By Laura Goodearl I am frequently asked, “Laura how do you and your husband live so peacefully with four greyhounds,...

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November 1, 2016November 1, 2016
The Dangers of Using a Flexi-leash

Borrowed from fastfriends.org I have just experienced a greyhound owner’s worst nightmare. My new dog Onix, got away from me...

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November 1, 2016November 1, 2016
Children and Retired Racing Greyhounds

By Carolyn Flajnik Unlike most rescue groups, Virginia Greyhound Adoption does not have a policy against placing retired racers with...

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November 1, 2016November 1, 2016
Learning to Love Your Greyhound’s Muzzle

By Lynda Radecki Are you really aware of the myriad of uses for the single best tool that arrives with...

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November 1, 2016November 1, 2016
Obesity and the Retired Racing Greyhound

By James E. Radcliffe, DVM The greyhound in retirement should be maintained at a body weight of four to eight...

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November 1, 2016November 1, 2016
What’s In Those Blood Tests?
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November 1, 2016November 1, 2016
Ticks Can Really Tick You Off

Ticks are the most difficult and persistent parasites that affect dogs. The American Brown Dog Tick is the most formidable...

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November 1, 2016November 1, 2016
Giardia

By VetSmart and Dr. Becky Williams Giardia is a microscopic organism that is dangerous to virtually all warm-blooded creatures. If...

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November 1, 2016November 1, 2016
Bloat Kills Dogs

Please read this information …Your Greyhound’s Life Could Depend On It. It may be a funny name, but bloat, or...

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November 1, 2016February 27, 2017
Local Veterinarians
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November 1, 2016November 1, 2016
What to Do When You Have Lost Your Dog
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October 31, 2016October 31, 2016
The Race
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October 31, 2016October 31, 2016
Lawn Chemicals and Your Greyhound

Lawn chemicals are very dangerous for greyhounds as well as other pets. These chemicals can cause reactions ranging from upset...

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October 31, 2016October 31, 2016
Identifying Signs of Stress

While socializing your new greyhound you’ll want to know how to watch your dog’s body language (and other dogs) for...

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October 31, 2016October 31, 2016
Utilizing Dog Parks

While you’re thinking about social opportunities, you should know that we’ve had several greyhounds attacked and injured at dog parks....

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October 31, 2016October 31, 2016
Socialize Your Greyhound

Once your new greyhound is settled and comfortable in his new home with you, take him for car rides, to...

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October 31, 2016October 31, 2016
Grinning Greyhounds and Other Behaviors

A Grinning Greyhound You’re just waking up a few days after adopting your first greyhound. To your horror you open...

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October 31, 2016October 31, 2016
Helping Your Greyhound Feel Safe

We hope you will offer your greyhound the gift of patience. Please remember that your greyhound has lived most of...

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October 31, 2016October 31, 2016
Exercise for Your Greyhound

Be sure your greyhound’s surgical site (if they were spayed or neutered just prior to adoption) is fully healed before...

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October 31, 2016October 31, 2016
Four Easy Ways to Bond With Your New Greyhound

Love Your Greyhound Learning to love your greyhound and having him love you in return is one of the easiest...

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October 31, 2016October 31, 2016
Housebreaking Your Greyhound

House soiling accidents should be few, but certainly may happen. Initially, make allowances for the change in routine, an upset...

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October 31, 2016May 16, 2018
What, When and How Much Food?

If your dog was transported to Virginia on adoption day, he will arrive exhausted, confused and very hungry so please...

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October 31, 2016October 31, 2016
Alone Training

On your first full day together it’s important to begin “Alone Training”. Your new greyhound must learn how to be...

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October 31, 2016October 31, 2016
Your Furniture, Your Bed and the Dog’s Bed

Your greyhound will want to sleep in your room at night, but do not invite him to share your bed....

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October 31, 2016October 31, 2016
Making the Decision to Adopt

If you work full time, try to adopt when you can schedule a three-day weekend. You and your new dog...

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October 31, 2016October 31, 2016
Order an Embroidered Collar

It is proven that ID worn by your pet 24/7 will save its life if it were to slip out....

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October 20, 2016October 31, 2016
VAGA Lends a Helping Paw to GPA-Greater Orlando

Keep your feline friends and canine companions healthy and happy by following these 10 pet care tips the pros want you to know. Qui ne duis graeco, cum tempor...

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