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.

Comments:
July 16, 2008 - My name is Buddy. I am 7 years old. My foster mom says I am the sweetest boy. I love be around people especially children of all ages. I am crate trained and house broken. I am pet friendly, I live with another male greyhound and a female shepard. We get along pretty good. My foster mom introduced me to these little critters I believe she called them guinea pigs. She was glad that I didn't seem interested in them. I am also crate trained. Thats where I sleep at night. I can climb stairs but I'm more comfortable staying on the main floor of the house. I love to go on walks and ride in a car. I'm not interested in stuffies.

July 17, 2008 - Buddy's special needs: He has Panus - this is an eye condition that is controlled with daily eye drops. The eye drops do not cure Panus but they to keep the disease from progressing. Left untreated, eventually he would go blind. Buddy also is a seizure dog. He is on a low dose of phenobarbitol, an anti-seizure medication, that will also need to continue for the rest of his days. Discontinuation of the medication would result in more frequent & stronger seizures.

August 30, 2008 - Buddy continues to be a very sweet dog. He is loving being retired. As Buddy as stated he enjoys being around all kinds of people. He is a very laid back greyhound. Even though he is classified as a special needs dog, he would make a great family pet. I have been fostering Buddy for about 6 months and in that time, he has had only 1 seizure. He takes his medication very well. His Panus (eyes) is under control with his daily eye drops. The eye specialist has said that Buddy sees just fine. Buddy loves to go on walks, this is about the only time you will hear Buddy bark. Buddy also went to his first meet and greet and he enjoyed himself, he went up to everyone who wanted to meet him and enjoyed the attention he was given. Buddy will be attending more meet and greet in the Indpls. area so come and see what a sweet, wonderful, beautiful greyhound he is.

Other Information:
Buddy qualifies for our Seniors Program
Buddy qualifies for our Special Needs Program