The Adoption Process

Personalized Greyhounds, Inc. will provide: Transportation to the Harrisburg area All immunizations Worming Heartworm, Lyme & Ehrlichia tests Spaying or neutering Teeth cleaned One month supply of flea/tick preventative One month supply of heartworm preventative Microchipping Greyhound collar and lead PG, In. identification tag Medical Records A thorough "Going Home Guide" Our quarterly newsletter A PG INC volunteer who is assigned to you as your advisor All of the above are included in the Adoption Fee. Please see the application for detailed information.

What will I need for my Greyhound? For the most part, Greyhounds do not need any special equipment or environment. However, you should expect to purchase: Crate: It is imperative that you use a crate for the first few weeks. We recommend a wire dog crate (48" x 36" x 30"), which is similar to what they lived in at the track. They are not used to the run of the house, and should be given freedom gradually. (We sometimes have used crates for sale or occasionally loaners.  If interested in these, please ask us about them.)

• Bed or sleeping material: Greyhounds need a soft place to lie down. Thick blankets, crate pads, heavy quilts, or dog beds can be used in the sleeping crate--the thicker the better.
  
• Coat: Because they have so little body fat, they are sensitive to the cold. They should have a coat for walking in cold weather.
  
• Toys: Your Greyhound may have never had anything that "belonged" to it. It will start to accumulate "treasures." They especially like soft, squeaky toys.
  
• Raised food and water bowls: Greyhounds should eat out of bowls raised 15-18 inches off of the ground, to avoid digestive problems.
  
• Books: "Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies" by Lee Livingood with technical editing by Peggy Levin, Founder of Personalized Greyhounds, Inc., an informative new publication for prospective as well as current adopters. For more information, check our Catalog section to order.  Those who apply to adopt a greyhound will receive the book as part of their $40 deposit fee.

For more information from Personalized Greyhounds, Inc., please send us e-mail at louise@pgreys.org, call us at (717) 761-3317, or use our snail mail address: