Greyhound Pets of America Southern Nevada (GPA Las Vegas) is a
501(c)(3), Nevada Nonprofit Corporation and a chapter of the national greyhound adoption organization,
Greyhound Pets of America, Inc., established to promote adoption of
retired racing greyhounds primarily in metropolitan Las Vegas and
Southern Nevada. GPA Las Vegas is a volunteer organization dedicated to finding
loving homes for greyhounds from dog tracks across the country.
Through our community service work, we attempt to raise public
awareness that these ex-racing purebred dogs make excellent loving
pets and that they are available for adoption into qualified homes. We have
successfully found homes for over 300 greyhounds!
What
is the GPA Las Vegas Adoption Philosophy?
In
compliance with the Greyhound Pets of America Code of Ethics, which
governs the adoption of retired racing greyhounds, GPA Las Vegas is
committed to ensuring that the quality of homes found will take precedence over the
quantity of greyhounds placed.
What
is the Benefit of Fostering Greyhounds in Individual Foster Homes?
Greyhounds arriving at our organization are primarily from the
racing kennels where they have been recently retired. Fostering them
in individual homes (usually with greyhound adopters) helps them
transition from racetrack to retirement relatively stress-free.
Each greyhound arriving in Las Vegas resides in a foster home until
it is adopted.
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What
is the Procedure for Adopting a Greyhound from GPA Las Vegas?
Complete and submit or mail the online application to GPA Las Vegas.
Once the application is reviewed, you will be contacted by email or
by phone. Prior to adoption a personal visit with a greyhound
adoption placement representative will occur in your home. Following
approval for adoption, you will need to obtain the necessary
adoption supplies and equipment. A visitation with the available
greyhounds and selection of your greyhound will be scheduled by a
GPA Las Vegas representative.
What
does it Cost to Adopt a Greyhound?
A
donation of $325 per greyhound is required, which includes the costs of
spaying/neutering, dental cleaning, blood testing, parasite testing,
flea and tick treatment, vaccinations, transportation and grooming.
An identification tag, a martingale collar and a leash are also
included in the donation.
How
Long Is the Adoption Process?
In general,
after an adoption application is received, it is processed within a
few weeks. Availability of greyhounds for adoption varies depending on when
they are released by racetracks. Usually, there are a small number
of greyhounds available for adoption at all times. Contact
GPA Las Vegas for additional information and with questions
concerning adoptions.
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How Else Can You Help?
If you are unable to adopt a greyhound, you can still help us:
Make a donation. We are a non-profit organization staffed by volunteers. Our expenses run high and we frequently dip into our own
pockets to make ends meet. We warmly appreciate contributions of money, supplies, bedding and quality food.
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Volunteer to Help Us.
We are grateful for volunteers to help with fundraising, public
relations, transporting dogs, placement follow-ups, home visits,
etc. Tell your friends about GPA Las Vegas and our wonderful
greyhounds. Give us your ideas. We welcome new ideas to help us
promote our program and improve operations. Sponsor a greyhound
awaiting adoption.
Our Veterinarians Who Keep Our Fosters Healthy!
Pecos-Russell Animal Hospital, 456-3848, 3488 E. Patrick , South/Southeast
Dr. Paula Paetz. Dr. Paetz has 2 greyhounds, Picabo & Mardi Gras, who also work at the clinic! She generously donates discounted services to GPA Las Vegas Foster Dogs.
Rainbow Animal Hospital, 363-1300, 244 S. Rainbow Blvd, Northwest/West
Dr. Neil Patton. He generously donates discounted services to GPA Las Vegas Foster Dogs.
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Greyhound Pets of America Southern Nevada (GPA Las Vegas)
PO Box 36748
Las Vegas, NV 89133-6748
Phone: 702.392.5822
Fax: 702.898.9953
email:
info@gpalv.com
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A 501(c) (3) Non Profit Charitable Organization dedicated to the welfare
and adoption of retired racing greyhounds after their retirement from the racetrack.
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