JANIE HAS A HOME--but we have 14 dogs that need one!

The group was notifed by the Lubbock County District Attorney's Office on April 20, 2010 that 7 Greyhounds rescued from an animal cruelty case were officially being transferred to our care.  The person who was charged with the crime signed them over to the group after several months where the dogs were "in limbo" as the case was under review.  Join us in celebrating and welcoming all of them--check out the "adoptable dogs" page and meet--Toya, Jeffe, Bristol, Dani, Kasey, Kylie, and Sissie.

The group is also trying to find homes for Erin and Ruth.  Both of these dogs were rescued in the Midland/Odessa area from dangerous situations.  Erin was rescued by a young woman that was jogging and Erin decided to jog with her--how neat is that.  Ruth was rescued from the animal shelter. 

There are 3 lovely dogs from the Greyhound farm.  Slaytex Susan is in foster care.  Honey who was formerly Slaytex Shopper is also in foster care.  Logan needs to find a foster  home as he is still on the Greyhound farm.  If you are interested in any of these dogs--please contact our group immediately--this is the largest number of dogs we have ever had available for adoption.  We could also use donations to help with the new opportunities and challenges that have "run" our way!

Petfinder is updated more regularly than our webpage.  Our group is at this link.

http://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelterid=TX1315

Preference in adoption is given to the cities that have active groups--Lubbock and Midland/Odessa, Texas, and Albuquerque, New Mexico. We also have volunteers that are able to help out with home visits in Amarillo, San Angelo, El Paso, and ciites/locations  within 100 miles of where the groups are located.

Udate on Janie--She now lives in Lubbock with her new humans--Gary and Janet and her new sisters--Onyx and Roxy. She was originally rescued from the Midland Animal Shelter.




FOUR GREYHOUNDS ARE SAVED FROM THE LUBBOCK ANIMAL SHELTER!

Kris Kringle is only a puppy--his estimated age is 5 months--we have no idea how he ended up in the animal shelter but we are so happy that we were able to save him.  He's going to a potential home for a "sleep-over" this weekend and if things work out--he plans to stay longer--as in forever! Kris was adopted and his new name is Moose.




Tex was first reported to our group in mid-December by an individual who spotted him as a stray and was unable to catch him.  He was spotted many times after that and was finally trapped by LAS personnel in mid-January.  He is a sweet boy and felt to be only about 2-years old. When he was released to APFUG he only weighed 48 pounds--at this time he is recovering and has already gained 14 pounds--what a miracle and how wonderful that he is safe and warm and most importantly--getting well.

Update on Tex--He has a home!





Jo Jo was rescued from the shelter on Feb. 1.  We are so sad to report that she passed away earlier this week due to complications from canine distemper--she was a lovely dog and would have made a wonderful pet.  We are grateful to her foster family for taking her in and letting her experience the joys of living in a comfortable and loving home environment. We have dedicated a place for her at "The Rainbow Bridge".


Do you remember Willie Boy--he was rescued from LAS in May and moved to New Mexico for awhile?  Well--he's back in Texas and ready to move into his forever home--he is truly a miracle and a success story--not only surviving near-starvation--he overcame several serious infections, too.  His new name is Trigger and he has found his "forever home".





Mayme moved to Lubbock, Texas and has a home.

Do you want a rescued Greyhound of your very own?
Then simply follow these procedures:

Have your family meet a Greyhound up close and personal if you are not sure! We will gladly have you visit a greyhound in your immediate area. We do adopt to qualified applicants that live out-of-town---however, first preference is given to those living near the cities of Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, Amarillo, and Albuquerque.

Read, read, read! Learn how to care for these unique animals by reading our website and any other Greyhound website out there..

Contact us by calling 806-787-8530 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   Feel free to download our adoption application and send it to us via snail mail or email. Our mailing address is A Place for Us Greyhounds, c/o Linda Dunn, P.O. Box 94681, Lubbock, TX  79493

Wait for our interviewer to contact you within 48 hours so we can learn all about your unique living arrangements and review your application.

After you are approved, you will be sent our complimentary Greyhound care guide to read before you bring your Greyhound home.

APFUG carefully reviews the personality profiles of all Greyhounds waiting for a home, as well as your home situation, and matches you with the Greyhound that would be perfect for you! You can even read the personality profiles of the greyhounds available for adoption yourself and see if one steals your heart!  If you did not get a chance to meet the Greyhound you are considering for adoption at one of our Meet and Greets--arrangements will be made for you to do so.

Adoption Day! APFUG Adoption Coordinators and the foster home will walk you through the needs of your Greyhound. The adoption fee of $175 and a signed contract will also be collected at this time.

Each greyhound that is up for adoption has been tested for heartworms, Erlichia, and Lyme disease as well as received all of the vaccinations and 6 months of heartworm preventative. The new family will also be given a collar, leash and muzzle.

GREYT INFORMATION

Q: Why adopt a greyhound?
A: Greyhounds are gentle, non-barkers who shed very little. The oldest recognized breed, they have become the most devoted of companion dogs.

Q: How much does it cost to own a greyhound?
A: Greyhounds placed through APFUG have been examined by a veterinarian, spayed/neutered, heartworm tested, inoculated for rabies, distemper/parvo, and kennel cough, wormed, flea dipped, and have had their teeth checked with dental work needed. They are given an ID tag, collar and leash, muzzle and care booklet. If you would like to have your greyhound microchipped please let us know and we can have that arranged
The minimum donation for adoption is $175.00. We can supply information on crates or we have a few to loan out to help with the transition into your new home.
Greyhounds cost about $20 a month to feed. The cost of annual check-ups with booster shots, heartworm test, medication and stool sample check varies depending on your veterinarian.

Q: Are they good with children?
A: More so than most breeds. They are very tolerant of children and would walk away rather than growl or snap if children become overbearing. Infants and toddlers should not be left alone with any breed of dog. Young children need to learn to handle dogs gently and leave sleeping dogs alone.

Q: What is their life expectancy?
A: Greyhounds may live to be twelve to fourteen years old. This holds true for retired racers as well as others.

Q: How are they with other pets?
A: Greyhounds are friendly by nature and tend to socialize well with other dogs as a result of encounters with other greyhounds at the racing kennel. They quickly learn to live harmoniously with cats, but, as with all dogs, introductions should be carefully monitored. Being sighthounds, greyhounds will instinctively chase anything fast-moving. Greyhounds are cat-tested at the kennel and provided with a muzzle to use during the introductory period.

Q: Are greyhounds house-broken?
A: Greyhounds are kennel-broken, which means they are trained to go outside and keep their crate clean. Walk them frequently at first and they will quickly learn that their new home is the place they keep clean and outside is the place where they "go". The use of a crate is an important part of the house-breaking process.

Q: Do greyhounds need much exercise?
A: A greyhound needs no more exercise than an average dog. If you do not have a fenced-in yard, they should be taken out on lead four times a day to relieve themselves and, whenever possible, walked for the sheer enjoyment of being with their owners. If possible, greyhounds enjoy an occasional brief sprint in a safely enclosed area.