Hounds Available for Adoption at GC  

Welcome to our Available Hounds Page!  Below you will see pictures and descriptions of our available hounds as well as additional pictures by clicking on the camera next to each dog.  Since we update this page almost daily, you'll want to check back often to see the latest details on all our terrific dogs!

If you would like more information about any of our available hounds or if you are interested in starting the adoption process, please contact Allyson.    Last updated:  Tuesday June 30, 2009

Our Foster Symbols & Descriptions

  This symbol is a clickable link to a whole extra pages of pictures for that foster!  We add new pictures when they come in from the foster homes so you'll want to check back in on your favorites.

New dogs have just come into the program!  You'll want to check back often because their pictures and descriptions will change frequently.

Fosters with this symbol are in the middle of their adoption process.  They've been chosen by a family but for some reason there has been a slight delay before they can go home.

These lucky dogs have found their family to love them!  Their adoption pictures will appear soon on the Postcards from Home page. Visit our Postcards page to see all the happy families!

For a donation of only $20 or more through PayPal, you can help the dog of your choice for one month.  Click on the heart for more information!

Visit our Foster Sponsorship page for more information!

Visit Precious Puppers Couchwarming Gifts for more information on the ways our generous members are helping out the most special of our available fosters.  $$ Each $ represents $25 that has been sponsored by a GC member to help with the adoption fee!

Small Dog, Cat, and Child tolerance~ Our volunteers work hard to evaluate every dog in our program for  their personalities and tolerance with small dogs, cats, and children.  Although noone can predict behavior 100%, we are committed to making the best match possible for each dog and family in our group.

'Older Children Only' means one we feel should only be placed with children 12 years and older who are mature and responsible enough to understand the needs of the dog.  This can be caused by previous concerns with younger children, fragile health, shyness, or an activity level that's higher than would be a good match for very small family members.

Dogs with this icon are under the care of our veterinarians.  For some medical reason they have not been cleared for adoption yet.  Explanation can usually be found in the description, or you can request more details from our adoption staff.  Interested families can still inquire about a dog in holding, however, and can sometimes make arrangements to meet them.

Our Available Hounds, all with foster home experience,

as well as the hounds which are

Babagnoosh is a sweet, laid back boy. He is a little on the shy side but is opening up more and more everyday. His foster family says he is one of the sweetest fosters they have ever had.  It will take some time for Babba to warm up to new people but once he does he will be a VERY devoted family member.  Babba is fine with other dogs, both large & small, and fine with cats and little kids.  He crates perfectly and will "talk" loudly when he needs to go out.  His foster mom says it is the funniest sound she has ever heard - it's as if he is trying to form actual words.  Babba will do best with a fenced in yard as things still spook him while out on a leash. If you are willing to give this sweet guy time to warm up to you then he will be forever devoted.  Babba would do best in a quiet, low-key home without active small children.  Although he is safe with them, the energy seems to make him uncomfortable and he will retreat to the safety of his crate.

New pictures!  4.12.09

Luke is a big, sweet, silly boy. He is considered special needs because he is blind in his right eye due to an injury he received as a puppy, but he doesn't seem to let that slow him down. He gets along great with the other dogs in his foster home and is very loving and playful. He walks nicely on leash and is completely potty trained. Luke is intelligent and will do best with a family that enjoys obedience training as confident pack leaders.  He will make an awesome addition to the right home!

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$50 of the adoption fee has been donated!

Just Arrived!  Doc's Whipper, affectionately called Doc is  beautiful red brindle. He is a handsome boy who has a lot of energy. He almost immediately realized that toys were for his personal entertainment!  He does well with children and seems to welcome their attention. Although right now, his sudden movements might be a bit much for small children. He responds well to correction and is learning that the kitchen counters are off-limits. He has a people oriented personality, and loves to be with his family members. His boundless energy and charm keeps everyone entertained and laughing. He is currently learning the do's and don'ts of inside living and although very curious is adapting well. He walks well on a leash but requires a firm hand.  What a great boy full of personality!
 

Hank celebrated his birthday on Dec 28th the day he officially retired from racing. He is a super friendly guy that wants to be with people more than anything else. He walks wonderfully on leash because he just wants to be right next to you. This tall guy has lots of personality and couldn't be any sweeter. He crates quietly but needs another quiet dog for company because he dislikes being left entirely alone. Hank likes to go for rides in the car. He passed his small dog test and while initially a little interested in the cat responded well to correction and quickly lost interest. He should be trainable with cats with careful introductions and a few reminders on what is expected.  Hank isn't comfortable in a home with the activity that comes with small children.  This is a precious 'velcro doggy' who wants a quiet family to bond with.  Owners who are home most of the time would be his dream!

Polo boy has been a dream foster. Perfectly behaved in every way.  Walks great on leash, picked up potty training quickly, great house manners from the start and very friendly and loving to everyone. His foster mom described him as a "Walmart Greeter" and says he greets everyone they meet on their walks like a long lost relative. His littermate is a therapy dog and Polo Boy would probably be an excellent candidate for that because of his easy going, tolerant personality. He is very good with the cat in his foster home and didn't even pay attention to a very small dog that tried to attack him on a walk. As perfect as Polo boy is he does have one problem. He arrived with a very small tumor on his foot. It was removed but is cancer and is likely to grow back in the next year. This isn't a type of cancer that is very painful or likely to move to other organs and kill him. It can be removed again when it comes back but each time it is removed it will harm more and more of his foot until he is likely to have to have his leg amputated. At this point he is not in any pain and has full use of his leg and foot so our vet has advised us not to amputate and let him keep the leg as long as he can. There is a chance that extensive radiation could slow the cancer down or stop it completely but that would be very expensive and the odds of it being successful aren't that good. Polo boy is looking for a special home that wants an almost perfect dog and won't mind if he ends up being a 3 legged dog at some point in the future. Amputations are pretty expensive and his family will need to be as sure as possible that they will be able to afford it when the time comes.

Polo's adoption is being handled in a different way to help potential adopters with future medical treatment.  (See note to the left!)  If you are interested in helping this special boy, please contact GC Director Kim Owens.

100% of the adoption fee has been donated!!

Ruff Ann is one of the lucky dogs in our first TriCounty Tech class!  Ruff Ann is not rough at all and is actually very sweet and well behaved with the most beautiful gold eyes. She crates quietly and loves people. She has a pretty high prey drive and tested NOT cat and NOT small dog tolerant at the track so probably shouldn't live with any small animals.  Update from her student!  This little girl has a beautiful black shiny coat and couldn't be prettier with her unusual gold eyes. She is a happy, playful girl that loves people. She is one that will climb in your lap any chance she gets for a snuggle. A real loving girl! Ann has a high prey drive so sometimes mistakes small animals for bunnies so should live in a home without them, otherwise she is just perfect.  Update  3.6.09!  Annie loves kids and absolutely everyone she meets. This stunning little girl with gold eyes will crawl up in your lap to snuggle and you won't find a more loving or sweeter dog. She has put on a lot of weight and is a real beauty now with a glossy black coat. Annie crates quietly and is very well behaved. Annie has a high prey drive so needs a home with no cats and
no small dogs. She gets along well with other greyhounds.

New Pictures!  3.22.09

Just Arrived!  Buck is a calm but friendly guy. He is a very well behaved, tall beautiful guy with lots of dark eyeliner around his expressive eyes. Buck likes to go for rides. He crates quietly and potties on leash so would probably be very good in an apartment or townhouse or in a home without a fenced yard. Buck passed his cat and small dog tests with no interest at all so should do well in a home with either. His foster home describes him as an awesome dog who would be a great first greyhound.

Mais Oui is a sweet girl with little cute, sassy moments!  She's doing well with everyone in her foster home and is learning to be comfortable with the stairs.  She loves to play with toys and all of her doggy housemates too.  She's an easy girl who will be any easy fit into almost any household!  Updated Description!  4.21.09~  May has settled into her new foster home very nicely. She walks very well on leash & potties on leash, crates well & loves to go on car rides. May can be an active girl & just loves playing with her toys, squeakies best of all!! She's gotten along very well with long dogs & 5 lb dogs in her foster homes. She can get a little protective of toys she's playing closely with tho so is learning manners on proper sharing. She's a small to average size girl at around 62 lbs & has a gorgeous petite face. We got to introduce her to stairs which she took in stride with a little practice. May would love to have 2 legged or 4 legged siblings to play with & a fenced yard or play dates to stretch her legs every so often. She is a social butterfly & enjoys going to meet & greets to show off her beauty & meet everyone that will stop to pet her. May also enjoys the quiet moments of snuggling on the floor & would fit into almost any home!!

More Pictures! 

3.21.09!

Lana has just become available and we'll have more information soon.  She is small dog and cat tolerant but needs a home with a fenced yard.  She is a happy, waggy, sweet little girl!
 

Marti is a sweet and affectionate little girl. She enjoys playing with her toys, napping, rolling in the grass and sunbathing. She loves to look at herself in the mirror and see how pretty she is! She is very good in her crate and is very quiet at bedtime. She has not had any “accidents” in the house and will come find you when she needs to go. She is extremely laid back and enjoys her quiet time. She is great with kids and other dogs. She is an all-around great Greyhound!

Mattie has just arrived!  She loves people and wants to be around them more than the other doggy housemates.  She has shown no anxiety moving into her foster home and new life-- learned to go up and down stairs right away, and even likes looking at herself in the mirror!  She chases balls, loves to play, and is showing herself to be smart enough to learn tricks.  What a beautiful, smart girl!

Buckeye has just arrived!  He is a super-sweet boy that just loves to lean into his humans for attention.  He walks very nicely on leash and never makes a peep in his crate, so would make a great choice for living in an apartment or condo.  He is mild-mannered and would make a nice walking companion. 

 

Wonda has just arrived!  She is a very sweet and friendly girl who was known in her kennel for wagging hard and getting excited by the attention she loves most from her humans.  She passed her cat and small dog tolerance test and shows very little interest after being given a chance to sniff and check out the critters.  Wonda is a very small girl who raced successfully for a long and knew her routine well.  She wanted to race!  She responds well to her name, comes when called, and responds right away to correction when she makes a mistake.  Wonda has no problems with slick floors or adjusting to strange walkways and bridges around her foster home.  This is a intelligent, outgoing girl that will make a great companion!
 

Skeela is one of a kind! She is a greyhound who thinks she is a tiny little lap dog. She absolutely loves to snuggle with her humans and insists on being cuddled up whenever you sit down. As part of the rules foster homes do not allow the fosters on any furniture but Skeela's greatest joy in life is to sit in your lap so whoever adopts
her needs to be ready for a TV watching companion. She is also great with the cat, quiet in her crate, sleeps through the night on her dog bed beside her human, and has not had a single accident in the house. She walks great on a leash, loves to give kisses and will roll over and ask for belly rubs. She is truly a people centric hound seeming to prefer the company of her human to other dogs. Whoever adopts her
is getting a one in a million dog!
 

Zoe is a beautiful honey blond, renamed Zoe by the family she lived with for the last five years. She is now in need of a new family to love her.  They would surely agree that she should have been called Honey, not only because of her stunning color but because she is one honey of a pet.  She is smart, sweet and loving and and has wonderful house manners. She loves to play and has been wonderful with the 13 month old granddaughter visiting her foster home over the weekend.  She enjoys squeeky toys, running in the backyard, and has lived with a cat!  The perfect dog for a family!
 

Our Pending Hounds, on their way home!

Updated Description!  5.4.09~  Kara is a cute happy little girl. She is well behaved and tries to please. Kara has quickly learned house manners and has done well with potty training. She is very devoted to her family. She is pretty outgoing with most people and even more so once she knows you. Kara is so happy and waggy that she injured her tail wagging it and had to have it cropped 3 times before we finally docked it short enough that she couldn't hit anything with it and re injure it.  Now she has a happily wagging tail stub. It really suits her though and couldn't be any cuter. Kara does have an unusually high prey drive towards other animals large and small. She has been able to be trained to live with a small dog and cat in her foster home with a lot of work and supervision but she would do better in a home with either no other animals or just other greyhounds. She needs careful introductions to any animal other than a greyhound and is gradually learning that she is not supposed to chase everything but each new animal is a new experience for her. She walks great on leash and potties great on leash. She has been very quiet in her crate in her foster home but when she was in a kennel situation she was pretty loud and would excitedly bark whenever a person came close to get their attention.   We are unsure whether she would be OK in an apartment.

Congratulations to the Calder Family of SC!  Pending Day 6.2.09

New Pictures!

4.20.09

Just Arrived!  This little girl was released from a shelter near Savannah into the care of GC.  She was never registered to race.  We don't know much more about her history and haven't discovered which adoption group she originated from.  We'll have pictures and more information soon.  If you feel she might belong to your adoption group, please send us an email so that we can help explore further.    Update from the foster family!  Savannah was initially interested in the kitties, but quickly responds to correction.  She also did very well with small dogs and the young children (3 and 5) in her foster placement.  She is calm, easy-going, and loves to cuddle with her humans.  She doesn't chew on items inappropriately, has great house manners, and doesn't display any anxiety at being left alone.  She is slightly timid when first approached and at feed timing, preferring to eat alone.  Savannah seems to be a dog who will fit into almost any home, whether there is another greyhound with her or not.

Congratulations to the Ayers Family of Augusta GA!  Pending Day 5.19.09

Just Arrived!  Tune Town is a sweet girl who LOVES people. She is stunning with an unusually glossy, mahogany red and black brindle coat. She can be vocal when crated away from people so would not be a good apartment dog. She potties on leash so might do OK without a fenced yard. She loved playing with the small dog in her first foster home so should be good with dogs of all sizes. She loves people best though and would probably do best with a family with someone who is home a lot. She likes to go for rides and passed her cat test.
 

Congratulations to the Petak Family of SC!  Pending Day 2.2.09

Brook is a medium size fawn girl with blue hair mixed in. She has the most gorgeous Cleopatra eyes with the liner extending almost two inches from her eyes. She's a very very sweet girl who tolerates just about anything! She is very good about getting groomed or being handled in any way.   Brook is quickly getting the hang of stuffies, though it seems she believes the "goal" is to tear the nose off the stuffed screaming monkey! She's a playful girl who does very well with other greyhounds and really enjoys having playful companionship, particularly in the yard. She has been nothing but gentle with every creature in the house, though she has tested not cat safe.  She walks very well on leash and tends to hug your side if something startles her. She is PERFECT in her crate and readily goes in for a small treat.  She's a very smart girl and very food motivated, so she will be easy to train.  Brook is a very sweet easygoing girl who lives to please and works very hard to figure out what her humans want.

Congratulations to the Regan Family of NC!  Pending Day 12.17.08

Updated Description!  10.28.08~  Zeda is a super sweet girl ready for her forever home. She walks wonderfully on leash, potties well on leash, crates perfectly, is an all around greyt girl. She loves having children around to play with her in a fenced yard or inside the house. She seems to do well with all size dogs except for trying to correct the hyper ones (Aussie or Spaniel types) No kitties or small critters for her please. She bonds very quickly & is attentive to her people & has impeccable house manners. She also loves being with & seeing other greys out at events. If you're looking for a perfectly adjusted girl, ready to fit right into your family then Zeda is the one for you!!

Congratulations to the Grove Family of N. Myrtle Beach, SC!  Pending Day 12.6.08
 

Our Adopted Hounds, home with their very own families!

Helen is being treated for a 'tarsocrural luxation'-- torn ligaments and tendons below her hock.  She has an excellent plan for treatment and is expected to make a very good recovery.  Updated Description!  5.4.09~ Helen is a sweet, laid back, tolerant girl which has made her a favorite at the vets. She accepts even painful treatments with no problem and is always happy to see the vet and vet techs. She is tolerant with small dogs and cats. She was able to move into a foster home for a short time and had very good manners there from the start.   She had to be moved back to the vets because of some problems getting her leg to heal and is still at the vets now. Helen is quiet in her crate and potties well on leash so she may be a good apartment dog.   We are optimistic that we will be able to save her leg and are hoping she makes a full recovery but she may end up with a limp or not having full use of the leg. Either way she will be an awesome pet for a lucky family.

Congratulations to the Burgess Family of SC!  Adoption Day 6.27.09

Crayons has just arrived!  She is doing very well adjusting to retirement, sleeping quietly all night in her crate and pottying well on leash.  She loves to play, giving her family little playbows and bounces to get their attention.  She has a very cute, sweet personality and makes great eye contact.  The small dog and cat test was passed with flying colors.

Congratulations to the Mullins Family of Aiken SC!  Adoption Day 6.26.09
 

Babyface is a calm, quiet girl. She is good with kids and tested cat and small dog safe. She is outgoing and friendly and loves everyone.  She is mannerly in the house and is doing well with her potty training. She crates well. She should be an easy first or fifth greyhound. This is one very good little girl.
 

Congratulations to the Wofford Family of Spartanburg SC!  Adoption Day 6.20.09

Just Arrived!  Brenda has arrived from the farm and will be visiting the vet this week.  More updates as soon as we have a chance to know her a bit.

Congratulations to the Trotta Family of SC!  Adoption Day 6.19.09

Just Arrived!  Lisa and Jak are housemates returned together from their previous home.  They are tightly bonded and we would love to find a family who's heart is big enough for both of them together.  Both were vetted today with a fresh teeth cleaning and are ready to seek a new couch of their own.  We'll have more information on them soon!

Congratulations to the Ayers Family of Augusta GA!  Adoption Day 5.31.09

Just Arrived!  Zena is a tiny little impish girl and just as sweet as she can be!  She's bouncy and cute, and sure to win hearts everywhere she goes.  She crates quietly, potties well on leash, and shows her love of being with people by seeking them out for attention.  Although she's been very curious about her new surroundings, she corrects easily and learns quickly.  What a great girl!  Updated Description!  5.4.09~  Zena is a small curious girl that wants to check out everything. Her foster home has worked hard to teach her good manners like not to put feet on counters to see what is up there and she has learned fast and seems to want to please. She is living with cats and small dogs in her foster home and gets along well with them. She is bright and learned to sit on command quickly. She sometimes cries in her crate when left alone so may not be the best apartment dog but her foster home is working on that. She has had no accidents in her foster home and potties nicely on leash. Zena loves to lean on you and will nose you with her nose to get petting. She is a sweet affectionate girl that will make a lucky family very happy.  New Update!  5.19.09~  Zena has started giving kisses!!! And she now officially loves toys! She really enjoys playing with her nylabone and kong.  If someone is looking for a dog who likes to show off this is the dog for them! She loves to learn new things and doesn't even need treats to learn, she's all about the praise. She has learned to sit still to get out of her crate, sit and wait for her foster family to walk out a door first, lay down, come when called and wait for food/treats. At one point her foster mom was teaching Zena to "dance" but decided to stop rather than encourage her to jump in the air. Zena is also a great leash walker. Even though she has a bouncy personality she walks calmly right by your side and wears out after half a mile so her exercise requirement is very minimal.

Congratulations to the Miles Family of Clayton GA!  Adoption Day 5.23.09

New Pictures!

4.20.09

Just arrived!!  Coral is one big girl, weighing in at 77 lbs! She is a sweet girl and rides great in the car. She either lays down near you or will stand up and lean on your shoulder when stopped at a light. She loves ear scritches. She crates easily and corrects easily when she makes a mistake.  More info as she settles in!

Congratulations to the Mitrick Family of Greer, SC!  Adoption Day 5.21.09

Just Arrived! 
 

Congratulations to the Kinn Family of Florence SC!  Adoption Day 5.09

Blondie is just a bit shy when she first meets new people but has been glued to her foster mom's side and follows her thru the house from the room to room. She is a very devoted, loving girl within a few hours. She is already learning not to pull on the leash and doing well with her house manners. She crates well. Blondie loves to run and play outside and doesn't like to potty on leash so may do better with a fenced yard. She sometimes wants to chase cats but responds well if you tell her no so seems like she might be OK eventually with supervision. Her foster home is working with her with their cats. So far Blondie doesn't not try to get up on the furniture. Blondie seems like she will be an easy addition for some lucky family.

Congratulations to the Pruitt Family of Anderson SC!  Adoption Day 5.16.09
 

Boogie has settled in quickly at her foster home. She potties well on leash and is not loud in her crate so may be a good apartment dog.  She has had no accidents in the house. Her foster mom says she is definitely a velcro dog that wants to be right by your side all the time. Boogie passed her small dog test but still needs testing with cats since her foster mom has none. Boogie walks nicely on leash and likes to go for walks and seem like a bright girl that learns quickly.
 

Congratulations to the Uptagrafft Family of Florence SC!  Adoption Day 5.16.09

Lukes Lover is a pretty little girl that was so shy at first that she would chose to stay in her crate but she really warms up fast. Within a few days at her foster home she was enthusiastically trying to give everyone hugs (which was discouraged). She has become a happy, silly, friendly girl although once in awhile a fast movement or loud noise will make her jumpy. She never had an accident in the house during her potty training and will quietly whine to let you know she needs to go out. She is a little shy about pottying on leash so may do better in a home with a fenced yard. She is living with several small dogs and large dogs in her foster home so should get along with both.
 

Congratulations to the Stephens Family of GA!  Adoption Day 5.16.09

Ritzy is a sweet, friendly girl that loves everyone. She is very young and still acts like an energetic, playful pup sometimes. She is very curious about everything and her foster home is working on teaching her good house manners. She was able to break out of a wire crate so will need a plastic Vari-kennel if a crate is used. She can be vocal so may not be the best in an apartment. Ritzy loves kids but because of her enthusiasm may need to be in a home with older kids because she could knock over very small kids. She tested cat and small dog tolerant at the track. She is going to be a great dog for an active family that wants a dog that will join them in activities. Since she is young she will probably do best in a home that will give her walks, jogs or other forms of exercise daily.
 

Congratulations to the Drescher Family of Augusta GA!  Adoption Day 5.16.09

Just Arrived!  Gemini is a very laid-back, very sweet boy who seems to be very submissive and eager to please.  More info on him soon!
 

Congratulations to the Griffin Family of Augusta GA!  Adoption Day 5.16.09

New Pictures!  3.30.09

Henry is a sweet boy young boy with an outgoing personality, a
beautiful unusual coloring, and slightly crossed gold eyes. He is
happy and curious about everything with a puppy enthusiasm for life.  His foster home is teaching him not to jump on people and put his feet up on things and he is learning but still has the short attention span of a pup since he is so young. He is great walking on leash but doesn't potty on leash so needs a fenced yard. He is doing good on his potty training. So far he has liked all the children he has met but still needs some work on his jumping before being placed with small children because he could knock them down. He is tolerant of small dogs but needs further testing with cats because he was interested in them when he met them at the track. He likes to play with toys and loves to be with people.

Congratulations to the Housinger Family of Conway SC!  Adoption Day 5.13.09

Pepper qualifies for our Precious Puppers Program!

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$50 has been donated toward Pepper's adoption fee!

Pepper is a gorgeous girl that will show love and attention to whomever is there to love her forever. She loves people and never grows tired of being loved and petted. One of her favorite things to do is to play with her stuffed toys.  Although she doesn't seem to be a good match for little critters of other kinds, she is relaxing in her retirement and waiting for her family to fall in love.  Updated description!  2.2.09~  Pepper is a beautiful girl that can win your heart with her charming ways. She does well with other greyhounds, but would also do well in a home where she is the only greyhound. She does not do well with cats or smaller breeds because she seems to take the dominant role.  Pepper warms up to people and children and loves to be showered with love and attention.  She never tires of hugs and kisses!

Congratulations to the Kaage Family of Augusta GA!  Pending Day 3.16.09

More Pictures!  1.4.09!

Update Description!  2.2.09~ Pippi is a sweet, loving girl that is beautiful too. She walks great on leash and stays close while looking up at you with adoration. She responds quickly to any correction and seems to really want to please. She seems to get along well with dogs of all sizes and likes kids. Pippi's favorite toys are stuffed animals and she loves to carry them around with her from room to room. She is doing great on her potty training and could now lived comfortably without a fenced yard. She passed her small dog test easily and seems like she will be trainable with cats with a few reminders.

Congratulations to the Styles Family of Mauldin SC!  Adoption Day 5.6.09

New Pictures!  1.4.09!

Just Arrived!  The best way to describe Shilo is that he is a fuzzy teddy bear of a
dog. He is outgoing and very sweet but pretty calm. He pottys on
leash and is very quiet in his crate so probably would do well in an
apartment. He likes to go for walks and is pretty good on leash. He
loves kids and everyone else he meets. He is very loving and a bit of
a velcro dog that likes to stay close to his family.
 

Congratulations to the Huck Family of Charlotte NC!  Adoption Day 5.2.09

Just Arrived!  

Congratulations to the Doby Family of NC!  Adoption Day 2.29.09

New Pictures!  2.18.09

Katie is a sweet, shy girl who behaves perfectly in the house. She always goes potty outside and has gotten the hang of using a dog door in her foster home. Katie crates quietly and prefers to hang out inside her crate when the activity in the house is too much for her. She enjoys the company of other dogs in her foster home and gets along well with males and females. She will be a loyal, devoted pet for any family that is willing to give her patience and time to trust them. Update 3.6.09!  Katie LOVES to go for walks!  She trots along, head high, and enjoying the entire experience without a bit of shyness.  Her perfect home would include plans to let her continue coming out of shell through her walks.

Congratulations to the Threlkeld Family of Camden SC!  Adoption Day 4.29.09

New Foster Home pictures!  2.19.09

Ruby was a very sick girl when she came into the TriCounty program and it wasn't certain whether she would survive. She is a tough little girl and has pulled thru and is doing much better now. As sick as she was she still tried to greet everyone. She had tick borne diseases and to have a badly infected tail docked and is still on antibiotics for multiple infections. She was missing a lot of fur which has nearly grown back now and she is becoming a real beauty. She was one of the thinnest dogs we had ever seen and has put on 4lbs but still has a lot more weight to gain. Thru her treatment Ruby has been a model patient and willingly let people do whatever was necessary to get her better. She has become a favorite and has many visitors that come by just to see how she is doing. This is another girl who likes to snuggle and tries to get in your lap every chance she gets. She is getting healthier every day thanks to the hard work of the vets and students at Tri County Tech. We are hopeful that she will be well and have no ongoing health problems by the time she is released from the Tri County Tech program in March. Everyone is also hoping that sweet Ruby finds the very special home she deserves.  Update  3.6.09!  Ruby is doing great. Her tail has been docked short and she still wags the stub non stop. The skin infections are cleared up and her hair is nearly grown back. She has a clean bill of health and should have no ongoing health problems. Now that she is well and feeling good she is even more happy and outgoing if that is possible. She is curious about everything and very food motivated so probably would learn to do any trick you wanted for food. She has finally gained some much needed weight and she looks healthy and beautiful. This is a great girl that loves children and seem to get along well with other greyhounds and should do well in just about any family.  Update~  3.22.09!  Ruby never met a stranger!  That includes squirrels, chipmunks, birds, small animals, cats, you name it....she wants to play with all of them!  She is very smart, not Alpha, and learns corrections on the first try.  She will follow her humans from room to room, very affectionate and eager to please. She is completely housetrained and is comfortable both in and out of the crate.  This little girl just loves to be petted and kissed!

Congratulations to the Thomas Family of Charlotte NC!  Pending Day 4.18.09

New Pictures!  3.23.09

Just Arrived!  Erin is settling into retirement quite nicely! She rests quietly near her humans while they are working and is a super affectionate girl. She gets really excited when taken outside & does those quick circles with play bows. Erin had several litters of pups & seems to enjoy the more laid back older dogs in her foster home, with the youngest will be 8 in February. She is still figuring things out but seems very eager to get the hang of everything from stairs to dinner routine & has had no accidents in the house. She seems to know already that business is handled outside.  This is a super special girl- cute, silly & totally lovable!!
 

Congratulations to the Small Family of Myrtle Beach SC!  Adoption Day 4.18.09

Erin qualifies for our Precious Puppers Program!

Just Arrived!  This petite cutie is such a sweet happy go lucky girl! Dora is very playful and loves her toys and is always up for a game. She loves kids and other dogs. She can't seem to get enough attention from her people and is going to be a very devoted pet. She is probably going to be too interested in cats to live with them but may be trainable with small dogs.
 

Congratulations to the Roberts Family of NC!  Adoption Day 4.6.09

Just Arrived!   Lightfoot or Dugan as we have been calling him is a medium sized, sweet, affectionate boy who loves kids and just lights up and starts wagging his tail if he even hears a child's voice. He loves to play with stuffed toys and his favorite is a stuffed bunny. His favorite thing other than being with people is sleeping on a big cushy dog bed though. Dugan does great with cats and helps his foster mom feed the cats morning and night and also passed his small dog test with a Pomeranian with flying colors. Dugan is walks wonderfully on leash and is quiet and well behave in his crate. He has visited a nursing home and enjoyed himself so much that we think he shows potential to be a great therapy dog. This guy is going to make a great addition to just about any family.

Congratulations to the Family of Easley SC!  Adoption Day 4.3.09

New Pictures!  2.7.09

Ruff Ann is one of the lucky dogs in our first TriCounty Tech class!  Ruff Ann is not rough at all and is actually very sweet and well behaved with the most beautiful gold eyes. She crates quietly and loves people. She has a pretty high prey drive and tested NOT cat and NOT small dog tolerant at the track so probably shouldn't live with any small animals.  Update from her student!  This little girl has a beautiful black shiny coat and couldn't be prettier with her unusual gold eyes. She is a happy, playful girl that loves people. She is one that will climb in your lap any chance she gets for a snuggle. A real loving girl! Ann has a high prey drive so sometimes mistakes small animals for bunnies so should live in a home without them, otherwise she is just perfect.  Update  3.6.09!  Annie loves kids and absolutely everyone she meets. This stunning little girl with gold eyes will crawl up in your lap to snuggle and you won't find a more loving or sweeter dog. She has put on a lot of weight and is a real beauty now with a glossy black coat. Annie crates quietly and is very well behaved. Annie has a high prey drive so needs a home with no cats and
no small dogs. She gets along well with other greyhounds.

Congratulations to the Kilpatrick Family of Greenville SC!  Adoption Day 3.29.09

New Pictures!  3.22.09

Just Arrived!  Nothing cranky about Carl in spite of his name! This is a tall, calm, but very outgoing guy. Carl is a love and will rub on you and do little hops for attention when he meets you. He is a very affectionate greyhound. So far he has done very well with the small dogs in his first foster home. Carl travels calmly and happily in a car.  Updated description!  1.31.09~  Carl is a total love bug!  He may have been quiet and calm initially, but now that he's settled in he is most definately a bouncy energetic 2 year old.He'll settle down (on a pillow) when told to, but would rather be playing with a chew toy. He's never met a stranger and isn't shy about pushing to the front of the line when loving is being given out. He lays his head on the other pups backs or on your lap or arm when he wants attention.   He has the most bewitching golden eyes, so don't look into them unless you're ready to fall in love! Nothing intimidates this confident boy. He's great on slippery floors, and stairs. He did well meeting small dogs but is not cat safe. On walks, he doesn't tug on the leash but does tend to wander in any and every direction to make sure he doesn't miss a thing. Reminders to stay focused are helpful. He isn't food aggressive at all but sure does love his chow, hopping up and down when his bowl is carried to the crate and he chomps his teeth. It's not a fast chatter but a very slow chomp, and really adorable.  He will go in his crate when told to kennel up but he is the last one in.  He is a beautiful solid brindle, not a white toe or even on his chest. Very affectionate and energetic!

Congratulations to the Grimes Family of Columbia SC!  Adoption Day 3.26.09
 

More Pictures!  2.25.09!

Just Arrived!  Rooster is one of the lucky dogs in our first TriCounty Tech class!  KT is initially a little shy when you first meet her but warms up very fast, maybe even within the first hour or two. Once she warms up she will wag and play and shows her silly side. She is a very sweet, quiet girl who seems pretty laid back. She is quite at home in the classroom and goes from student to student to get attention during class and is not shy there at all. She is a real
beauty with those big dark eyes and sweet temperament. She is also a little timid (but not aggressive) around small dogs and dogs that don't look like greyhounds at first but may be do OK with them. KT was initially shy with children but after a short time would curiously approach quiet children that were sitting still near her so it seems like she will warm up to them too with time and good behavior on the kids part. She gets along well with other greyhounds and they seem to increase her confidence.
 

Congratulations to the Gordon Family of SC!  Adoption Day 3.23.09

New Pictures!  2.18.09

Congratulations to the Kramer Family of Cayce SC!  Adoption Day 3.22.09

New Pictures!  3.10.09

Fannie has really come out of her shell! She loves to chase me, toys, squirrels, birds and my dogs in the backyard and is starting to get the idea that if she brings toys back to you-you will throw them for her again and again. She wakes up in the morning happy to see everyone full of love and tail wags. She plays with her stuffies in the house all day then roaches on her dog bed in the den. She is just an all around great girl and the family who gets to see her full personality emerge will be very lucky indeed! (she also has the CUTEST ears in the world)

New Foster Home pictures!  2.25.09

Just Arrived!  Blue is one of the lucky dogs in our first TriCounty Tech class!  He has a really laid back sweet personality and has the most beautiful gold eyes. He is a really big boy, very outgoing, crates quietly and rides well in the car.   Update from his student!  Blue is very laid back, quiet and good with cats and small dogs. Just a super sweet, calm, loving guy that should be great in any situation.
 

For more information on adopting our TriCounty Partnership dogs, please visit this page or email the program coordinator Becky Canfield.

Congratulations to the Mitchell Family of Lexington SC!  Adoption Day 3.13.09

New Pictures!  2.18.09

This is a great pup, VERY outgoing and looking for an adventure.  He even travels well!  Warrior should be an easy 1st greyhound for a family that wants a companion to join in in their activities.  Updated Description!  2.2.09~  TK is a handsome, red brindle guy with a beautiful, glossy coat. He is very outgoing and loving to everyone he meets and doesn't seem to know a stranger. He is a nice, well behaved guy that loves rides in the car and would be happy doing about anything his family does. He would be a great first greyhound or would fit nicely in with a number of other dogs.

Congratulations to the Anderson Family of Spartanburg SC!  Adoption Day 2.28.09

Just Arrived!  Dodge is one of the lucky dogs in our first TriCounty Tech class!  He is very friendly and loves people.   He crates quietly and travels like a champ with his head in the driver's lap.  What a sweet boy!  Update from his student!  Dodge is a happy, friendly boy that loves people. He is happiest when people are petting him. He loves to attend classes at the college where he can go from person to person to get petted. He is not cat safe so needs a home without them.

For more information on adopting our TriCounty Partnership dogs, please visit this page or email the program coordinator Becky Canfield.

Congratulations to the Ketchie  Family of Raleigh NC!  Adoption Day 2.28.09

Dodge is our first TriCounty Partnership adoption!  We are proud to congratulate everyone involved:  Joanne Johnson and Becky Canfield of GC, Dr. Champion at TriCounty Tech, and his student Stephanie who was there to help send him home.

New Pictures!  2.18.09

Just Arrived!  Jeanie is a very sweet, smart and sensitive girl. She is still full of "puppiness." She's playful and loves toys and flashing those big brown eyes at you. She always wants to be in the room with you so potty time is quick and to the point. Jeanie needs to stay busy so lots of chew toys are required. She's extremely cat safe, loves kids and doesn't meet a stranger. No quick moves or loud voices, she's easily shaken. She's definitely a lover and can't resist laying her chin on your lap or the side of your bed for attention. She is a bit of an "attention hog." You can't love on one dog without loving on her. She doesn't get on furniture or climb stairs and has finally become a fan of her crate. She'll make a great pet for a family looking for a young grey.
 

Congratulations to the Hamilton Family of Martinez GA!  Adoption Day 2.19.09

Just Arrived!  Hoppy was never trained or raced because he had an injured foot as a pup. It healed fine and he runs around and plays now but they were afraid he would get hurt again if he raced. We've been told he is very sweet, outgoing, lead trained, crate trained, very playful and puppyish.

Congratulations to the Family of SC!  Adoption Day 2.7.09

Just Arrived!  Pork Chop is available again for adoption after showing that she's just not comfortable sharing a home with small children.  She is such a wonderful dog that it was difficult for the family to make this decision but safety is everyone's first concern.  More about this pretty girl soon....she's ready to try again!

Congratulations to the Nonnemacher Family of Myrtle Beach SC!  Adoption Day 2.18.09

Just Arrived!   Happy is a very pretty, very quiet, extremely calm girl. She acts as if she's not a new foster...nothing in the house intimidated her! She climbs the stairs and walks the hardwoods with ease. She still seems pretty shy...even though she has full roam of the house her favorite place to be is her crate. She does wag her tail a good bit but its a very slow gentle wag so i don't think she'll have any problems with actual happy tail. She still needs a little work with leash walking as she pulls a good bit but other than that she seems completely ready for a forever home.

Congratulations to the Greene Family of  Taylors SC!  Adoption Day 2.17.09

Just Arrived!   Bigfoot is a tall guy with a big loving personality to match. He wants his head in your lap or under your arm as much as possible. He is extremely outgoing and loves everyone he meets. He potties great on leash so doesn't require a fenced yard and is quiet in his crate so may be a great dog for apartment living. 

Congratulations to the Robbins Family of  Greenville SC!  Adoption Day 2.17.09

Just Arrived!   Clone or "Puddin" as we have been calling her is a pretty, little, red brindle girl who is a social butterfly. She is happy and friendly with people and enjoys the company of other dogs too. She loves to play with the hyper tiny dog in her foster home so passed her small dog test with flying colors. She travels well and is very curious about everything. She likes to watch TV and listen to wind chimes. It's tough because she has to be petted but she has to explore everything as well. There is so little time.
 

Congratulations to the Campbell Family of Spartanburg SC!  Pending Day 2.11.09

New Pictures!  2.7.09

Just Arrived!  Cliff is really doing well with his foster home! He is a sweet boy and not a mean bone in his body.  He loves to play catch and fetch with a tennis ball, gives good kisses and loves to be kissed on. He will kennel when told to with no fuss. Cliff responds very well to discipline and learns quick. He is also an attention hog and loves his humans!
 

Congratulations to the Bolton Family of  Anderson SC!  Pending Day 2.11.09

New Foster Home pictures!  1.31.09

Just Arrived!   Sunny Boy is a cute white and red girl who actually grins when she is happy. It is something a few greyhounds do and is a submissive greeting although it looks a bit intimidating the first time you see it. We love the grinners! She is outgoing and happy and has been a favorite of ours to visit when we travel to the track kennel to pick up dogs. She really stood out with that grin and great personality.

Congratulations to the Chavis Family of  SC!  Pending Day 2.10.09

New Pictures!  2.7.09

More Pictures Loaded!  11.12.08

Stylin is a calm, quiet girl that expects nothing more than lots of
love, steady meals & a soft bed to rest her head on. She has lovingly
become known as "Lady Chatterly" as she loves to let everyone know just how happy she is by chattering her teeth. Missing stuffies can always be found in her crate as she enjoys keeping her most precious items close by, snuggled in around her.  "Lady" is sharing her foster home with 3 greyhound & 2 feline sublings & has frequent visits from her friend Prince, a Mini Schnauzer. She thrives on the attention of big people and little people and is looking forward to smiling her way into your heart. (And when she does smile you will get the cutest surprise - she is missing one of her front teeth, giving her the most character to that cheerful grin!) 

Congratulations to the Wallace/Johansson Family of Wilmington, NC!  Adoption Day 2.6.09

Just Arrived!  Captain Messier is as cute as the Hockey Player he is named for. He is a sweet obedient boy who aims to please. This cuddly boy just loves to lean into you for love. His laid back personality makes him a great dog with kids. He comes right to you when you call his name. He crates quietly and get along with all the dogs in his foster home. He travels great, laying down for the trip. He would be a great first greyhound for someone.

Congratulations to the Hurt Family of Rock Hill SC!  Adoption Day 2.6.09

Just Arrived!   This little girl loves to play with toys, people, kids & cats! She is so funny, hasn't found anything she doesn't like so far, and is just loaded with personality.  She plays well with her greyhound housemates with a wonderful bouncy energy. 

Congratulations to the McGee Family of Aiken SC!  Adoption Day 2.5.09

RockStar has quickly adapted and settled into his new foster home routine.  He is a smart boy, loves walks and is excellent on leash. Other star qualities he displays include, love of people, compatibility with other dogs, quiet crating, and youthful playfulness.  His foster home is working on stairs and counter-cruising and he will soon be ready for his for his permanent home.

Congratulations to the Aquilar Family of SC!  Adoption Day 2.1.09

Just arrived!! 
 

Congratulations to the Wenner Family of Wadmalaw Island, SC!  Adoption Day 1.09

Just Arrived!  Running Man is a 3 year old white and red male. He is very large and has a very large, happy, outgoing personality to match. He loves to give hugs. Because of his size, energy and tendency to give hugs, Running Man probably would do better in a home with no very small children until he is taught to tone down his greetings a bit. He passed his cat and small dog tests at the track. He is going to be a fun guy for some lucky family.
 

Congratulations to the Jones Family of Greenwood SC!  Adoption Day 1.23.09

Just Arrived!  Dave will be 3 in March. This handsome guy has a famous dad and we adopted out his mother Ruthie who was a great mom and now is the perfect pet. He seems like he has the same wonderful personality of his parents. Dave is very friendly and likes to be with people. He rides nicely in a car. He can be a bit vocal at first in a crate so may not be the best dog for an apartment otherwise he seems like he would do well in about any situation. He passed his cat and small dog test so should be fine to live with either.

Congratulations to the Collins/Norton Family of SC!  Adoption Day 1.09

More Pictures!  1.4.09!

Just Arrived!  B's Imanni - 4 1/2 year old Brindle female with a white collar, white around her neck and white feet. She is a calm sweet girl who is very friendly with people she knows but has been a bit standoffish with some men.

Congratulations to the Davis Family of Abbeville SC!  Adoption Day 1.20.09

Just Arrived!  Buck is a calm but friendly guy. He is a very well behaved, tall beautiful guy with lots of dark eyeliner around his expressive eyes. Buck likes to go for rides. He crates quietly and potties on leash so would probably be very good in an apartment or townhouse or in a home without a fenced yard. Buck passed his cat and small dog tests with no interest at all so should do well in a home with either. His foster home describes him as an awesome dog who would be a great first greyhound.

Congratulations to the Canterbury Family of Columbia SC!  Adoption Day 1.17.09

Just Arrived!  Facie is a cute little brindle girl with just half a tail. At some point, part of her tail had to be amputated. Having an amputated tail is often a mark of distinction for greyhounds. Many of the very friendly waggy ones hit things with their fragile tails when wagging and have to have a portion or all of their tail amputated - greyhound folks call it "Happy Tail". Facie is an outgoing little gal and she even grins up at you when she is very happy. Only a few greyhounds do this and we love to see the grinners. This one is going to go fast with her quirky smile and great personality. She passed her cat and small dog tests too so could live with either.

Congratulations to the Bailey Family of SC!  Adoption Day 1.17.09

Just Arrived!  Boo Mizzou (Boo)- 3 year old black male - Very cat and small dog safe - Clark in Simpsonville Boo was described by his racing owners as a calm, sweet guy who gets
along well with everyone and never causes any trouble. Just a good all around easy guy to have around. He was a little overwhelmed when he first arrived and a little scared. He was already walking up to people wagging his tail cautiously after only a day. Boo does seem like he will be a very well behaved guy that will want to please his new family more than anything else. So far he has been very quiet in his kennel so may be a good dog for an apartment or a townhouse. He
will potty on leash but needs a little work on his leash walking because he can freeze up a bit if he gets nervous. He was not interested in cats or small dogs at all during his cat and small dog test so seems like he would be great living with either one. Boo has some bald patches on his rump in the photos due to a flea allergy. The fleas are gone and his patches are already starting to grow hair back.

Congratulations to the Aquirre Family of Charlotte NC!  Adoption Day 1.16.09

More Pictures!  1.4.09!

Ty is a beautiful, friendly, 7 year old girl who has been living in a home with children for 3 years and is wonderful with them. She is being returned because the addition of new twins to the household has made her very uncomfortable. No aggression, just running away and hiding in fear of the babies. Her family has decided she needs a home without babies where she can relax and be comfortable again. Ty is very well behaved little girl otherwise and loves older children. She is great on leash and is fine with cats and small dogs. Ty will be a great, already trained, loving pet that would be perfect for just about any home without babies.
 

Congratulations to the Frymire Family of Greenville SC!  Adoption Day 1.14.09

Just Arrived!  Lisa and Jak are housemates returned together from their previous home.  They are tightly bonded and we would love to find a family who's heart is big enough for both of them together.  Both were vetted today with a fresh teeth cleaning and are ready to seek a new couch of their own.  We'll have more information on them soon!

Congratulations to the Grimes Family of N. Augusta SC!  Adoption Day 1.9.09

Wiener is shy little girl that has the prettiest mascara eyes. We adopted out her mother Ruthie a few years ago and she is a sweet silly girl so hopefully her daughter will turn out to be just like her. Wiener tested small dog tolerant but has not been cat tested yet. More about this cute girl after she gets done at the vet and we get to know her better.

Congratulations to the Henke Family of Charleston, SC!  Adoption Day 1.09

Just Arrived!  Her name, Dim Sum, translates into "Heart's Desire"! She is a 2 year old black female that never trained or raced. As a pup they noticed she sat at a strange angle and did some X-rays.  They found that at some point when she was very small she had probably been stepped on and she had a healed fracture of the head of the femur. They decided not to race her because of it and kept her at the farm. She is an Oshkosh Slammer pup and has the same mom as the 3 littermates below. They say she gets along very well with other dogs and loves to play with them and get them to chase her. She never growls at other dogs. She has a really nice playful happy personality.

Congratulations to the Jackson-Clodfelter Family of Sumter SC!  Adoption Day 12.31.08

Blondie is a sweet happy girl whose tail goes 100 miles an hour. She was a very good racer and still loves to run and play and has a bit more energy than the average couch potato greyhound so would do well in a home that enjoyed walking or hiking with a dog. She is very devoted to people and has jumped fences to get to her former racing owners. She will need a 6 foot fence if she is outside off leash to keep her safe. She would do OK without a fenced yard if her family was committed to giving her on leash exercise. She prefers not to be alone and can be vocal about it so definitely would not do well in an apartment or townhouse. She would love to have another dog for company or someone that is home a lot. She seems to want to please and responds quickly to corrections so will probably be OK with cats with some supervision and reminders. She does very well with small dogs.

Congratulations to the Crouch Family of Greer SC!  Adoption Day 12.28.08

We have added a special page to our Postcards From Home for honoring our Memorial Adoptions.  Please visit as we recognize the commitment made by these families to the dogs who have touched their hearts forever.

Latest Addition~ Ale Night Life, 1.4.09

A recent question:  why are some of the dogs pending for a length of time?

          Because we choose to host all foster dogs in our homes, available space is always limited.  A down-side is that we don't have room to hold dogs for families or postpone adoptions for weeks or months.  Unfortunately every delay is one less dog that we can bring into the program and we hope adopting families understand.

          Regular visitors to this page may see, however, that some dogs stay Pending for more than the few days that are more typical for Greyhound Crossroads and wonder about the reason.  We think that's a very good question!  Usually this is because a foster family has fallen in love with their foster and wish to keep them.  In order to help them make certain it's 'true love', we place them on required Pending for a month.  You'll notice many long-pending dogs fit into this category.  Occasionally we also make the decision to delay finalizing adoptions because it's in the best interest of a dog with medical concerns and treatment.  If you're concerned about a dog on this page don't hesitate to email me and we'll be happy to explain.  If you'd like to receive an application, the link is below!

Thank you for visiting this page!  I hope you enjoy watching all the happy dogs come through our program.

Kim Owens, GC Director

See our  Postcards from Home for pictures of all our happy hounds and their families.

Email Lisa, our Foster Coordinator, to ask about our foster home program!

Email Allyson , our Application volunteer, to start your own adoption or to find out more about the dogs in our program!