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Resources and Updates
Trust – A Deadly Disease
There is a deadly disease stalking your dog. A hideous, stealthy thing just waiting its chance to steal your beloved...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Bloat Kills Dogs
Please read this information …Your Greyhound’s Life Could Depend On It. It may be a funny name, but bloat, or...
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...
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...
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....
Socialize Your Greyhound
Once your new greyhound is settled and comfortable in his new home with you, take him for car rides, to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Housebreaking Your Greyhound
House soiling accidents should be few, but certainly may happen. Initially, make allowances for the change in routine, an upset...
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...
Alone Training
On your first full day together it’s important to begin “Alone Training”. Your new greyhound must learn how to be...
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....
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...
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....
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...