As an IG parent you must be willing to commit to a structured and reasonable routine to keep your iggyfrom having excessive indoor accidents. Submitting an adoption application is the first step, and is required before meeting specific foster dogs in which you may have an interest. club for the breed (IGCA) and is a separate organization. Bone Appetit! However, if you have significant foreseeable changes in your life that will conflict with giving a rescue IG a life long commitment (multiple moves ahead of you, overseas travel, financial issues etc. AGA is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes as defined by section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Because of his barking while alone, we do not think an apartment would be a good idea. is micro-chipped and registered with PetLink prior to adoption! a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For Though it may be difficult for you to imagine giving up your "IG baby" for your human baby today, the arrival of children in the home is one of the top 5 reasons that IG's are given up by their owners. We understand that circumstances can change and people are not always able to keep their rescue IG. There is no fee to foster and the reward is knowing that you've helped a retired racing greyhound on they journey to their forever home! IGRF's mission is rescue, and it Adopters are waiting to adopt Greyhounds. A little more about me and my personality: Very, very sweet disposition. They thrive on having attention. Italian Greyhounds are pack animals and they bond closely with their humans. It is not unusual for people to acquire an Italian Greyhound before they are ready to start a family since they offer so much joy and companionship in the home. 2, Please consider sponsoring one of AGA's available greyhounds. operations are totally funded by the IGRF, He does like to be held a lot. This will help you make an educated decision on whether an IG is going to mesh with your long term family plans. more information about Houston-area IGRF rescues, please contact *IGRF Rescue All adoption applications are processed in the order they are received. As always, 100% of the proceeds goes directly to the hounds! Austin Greyhound Adoptions (AGA) primary mission is to find responsible & loving homes for purebred greyhounds after life on the racetrack and to acquaint the public with the desirability and availability of greyhounds as pets. a retired racing greyhound on they journey to their forever home! Crate training - please note that we teach crating as a 'safe happy personal space' where the IG can rest/sleep when confinement is necessary. We want you to be successful in giving one of our rescue IG's a loving family for life! It is our goal to place our rescue IG's in homes that will provide for the dog's health and safety in a loving family environment for the dog's lifetime. We appreciate your understanding our candor in asking about your plans for having children or grandchildren in your home so we have an opportunity to talk with you about the most common problems people face when they bring a new baby home. ), please consider other ways that you can enjoy this wonderful breed such as applying to foster which does not carry a long term commitment. Click here for information about upcoming IG-related events and activities for folks in the SA area. New design! Click here for the adoption application. If we fail to ask you about it and children might be in your future, even 10 years from now, please ask your IGRF Rescue Representative about this important topic! Small dog and cat testing, as well as other behavioral assessments if needed, are done so that a better placement may be achieved. We do not operate a commercial kennel facility and are totally dependent on foster homes, adoption fees, and generous financial contributions from the public. Simply Click Here and enter your dogs name into the search engine at the top right of this page. Email us before ordering! AGA partners with PetLink for microchip registration! or preferences. for the greyhounds in our adoption program! If I have a known medical issue or am taking any medications, they are listed here: Eye drops twice a day, Some Things to Consider Before Adopting an Italian Greyhound. Crates should NEVER be used as a punishment or 'time out' space: I do just fine being in my crate for reasonable amounts of time. Italian Greyhounds are known for housebreaking issues and most will have occasional accidents. Greyhounds are waiting to come in from farms and tracks. Sometimes touching is not enough and you have to pick him up and hold him to make him feel secure. Are you ready to adopt? before submitting your adoption application and deposit! contact Our hounds are taken to AGA's veterinarians immediately upon arrival to be spayed/neutered, heart worm and parasite tested, teeth cleaned, vaccinations, nails trimmed & bathed. We appreciate your patience and understanding! - The Official AGA Cookbook, (Check with us for color availability. We can help you! If you have not previously registered the microchip for your AGA Adopted Greyhound, please let us know. Family Planning: Contact us for more information! the Houston IGRF Rescue rep. For more information, email the AGA foster team at foster@austingreyhounds.org or call 512-895-9150, ext. All funds received literally go to the dogs! NO ACCIDENTS. Since he is BLIND, if left alone, he will start barking until you touch him. has a nationwide organization of rescue representatives, foster IG's can live as long as 18 years! Click the badge above to see our available hounds! If you have questions, please contact us at adoption@austingreyhounds.org. Please fill out an AGA Foster Application today. Help AGA bridge the gap between the track and adoption! IGRF rescues are looking for If you are seriously thinking about adopting an IG, here are some things to consider. My house-training Status is: Very rare or no indoor accidents. If you have not previously registered the microchip for your, There is no fee to foster and the reward is knowing that you've helped. homes , Primary Color: Seal (off black with reddish or dark brown hues), My adoption readiness status: I am available for adoption, My optimal Adoptive Home: Low energy/activity, At night, I prefer to sleep in: My human's bed, Walking on a leash: I walk very well on a leash and enjoy going for walks. Click here for more information on Greyhounds and retired racers! WE HAVE A WAITING LIST FOR AVAILABLE GREYHOUNDS! Any greyhounds you own or follow now has its own website where you can upload Photos, Video, News Stories or simply check out your dog or his brothers or sisters history. Official AGA T-shirt- New colors! Copyright 2007-2022 Austin Greyhound Adoption webmaster@austingreyhounds.org, If you have questions, please contact us at. Click here for information about upcoming IGRF Rescue-related events and activities in the Greater Houston area. Are You In the San Antonio Area? These A Family for Life: The younger the dog you adopt, the longer the commitment! ), All sales promote AGA's mission and help raise funds. The Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation was established by the national "parent" Greyhound-Data has created an individual website for every dog in its database which is currently 2,295,978 greyhounds. And then, prioritized for the best possible match to your family and individual living situation (other pets, children, personality of the hound, etc.) AGA is an all-volunteer organization with no paid staff. Click to visit IGRF Rescue for Texas on Facebook: Upcoming Houston-Area Events the Houston IGRF Rescue rep. Does not like being left alone. Your AGA Adopted Greyhound is micro-chipped and registered with PetLink prior to adoption! by clicking the PayPal button next to the hound you'd like to help race into retirement! When children arrive in the home, balancing dog ownership and parenting can present challenges that result in the dog losing its home. Greyhounds are waiting to come in from farms and tracks. homes and other volunteers, including some here in Houston. Greyhounds are looking for their Furever Homes!