Senior & Special Needs Greyhounds
What is a senior Greyhound? A senior is a dog that is 7 years of age or older. Adopting a senior has its definite advantages. Older Greyhounds are usually more calm and laid back than younger dogs. They are used to living in a home, so they tend to be house smart, know the rules and are housebroken. Many times, when we receive an older Greyhound it is due to them being returned because of changing family conditions such as divorce, arrival of a new baby etc.. Although these reasons are valid to the people the dog is the one that suffers. He/she is returned for no fault of their own and they are now forced to deal with the transition.
What is a special needs Greyhound? A special needs Greyhound could have a medical condition that might require special medications, special diet, or special care. An example of the medication might be thyroid medication due to an under or over active thyroid. Special needs Greyhounds can lead a full, normal life if given the proper medical attention.
Our adoption fees would include: vaccination update, heartworm test, parasite test and a dental cleaning (if necessary). The adoption fee for a 7 to 9 year old senior Greyhound would be: $100.00. The fee for a senior Greyhound 10 years of age or older would be fully waived. The fees for a special needs Greyhound will be determined on a case by case basis, but are typically reduced from the normal fee of $200.00.
Many of the families associated with GPA Indianapolis have had the privilege of loving one of these beautiful Greyhounds. They would not trade the experience for any amount of money in the world. The Greyhounds listed below are dogs that need special homes to love and care for them. They deserve to have the same chance as the other Greyhounds. PLEASE consider opening your heart and home to a Senior or Special Needs Greyhound.
Thank You.
