Ladies in waiting

GPA/N’s senior hounds looking for homes

Each of GPA/N’s senior hounds has a story to tell. Some were successful racers who retired to breeding programs. Some were adopted and later surrendered. Each is looking for a caring home where she can be part of a family that understands a lady of a certain age has much love to give.

GPA/N takes its commitment to dogs eight and older seriously. In 2007, the Senior Incentives program was established to encourage senior adoption and to ensure at least 10 percent of GPA/N’s adoptions are seniors.

Senior adoption is open to homes with greyhounds. Other potential adopters require board approval. The program includes waiver of the adoption fee and a veterinary stipend. Through the Oshkosh Maximum Fund, senior adopters can apply for help with non-routine veterinary expenses. For details, go to our Senior Incentives page or contact Liz Trapp, ltrapp44@aol.com or Carol Macherey, DVM, cmacvet@comcast.net.

Meet our senior girls

ADOPTED! | After only a modest showing on the track, Cleo (RD’s Cardinal) retired in 2003 after 55 races. She was adopted and lived in a home for almost five years before her people were unable to keep her. She’s proven to be a perfect lady who loves to play with toys. To learn more about Cleo, click here.

Huslin did well under the sunny skies of Florida where she had 107 races before retiring in 2002 to be a brood momma. She had 14 registered pups in two litters. Since none was a success racer, she retired for a second time. She’ll be a good companion for a quiet family, possibly one with older children. To learn more about Huslin, click here.

After just 40 races, Melody (Gather Em Up) joined the ranks of the brood mommas. After six litters and 29 registered pups, she called it quits. She has an old right hock fracture that doesn’t affect her activity or capacity to love and be loved. To learn more about Melody, click here.

Success (RK Roarinsuccess) had 43 races when she retired from the Jefferson County Kennel Club in Florida. She was adopted in 2004 and lived the comfortable life of a pet until being surrendered in July. A sweet girl who can sit on command, she needs a home without small animals or children. To learn more about Success, click here.