Greyhound Pets

Our breed-specific resources provide detailed insights into sighthound characteristics, history, and temperament. We help owners understand unique traits like the Italian Greyhound's affectionate nature or the Whippet's athletic prowess. Our guides cover lifespan, energy levels, and compatibility with families or other pets.

We offer tailored training strategies for sighthounds, addressing challenges like housebreaking, leash pulling, and prey drive management. Our methods emphasize positive reinforcement to build trust and encourage obedience while respecting each breed's instincts.

Our health resources focus on common sighthound concerns, including dental care, joint health, and skin sensitivities. We provide guidance on recognizing signs of anxiety, maintaining optimal weight, and preventive care tailored to these lean, active breeds.

We deliver practical advice on grooming, nutrition, and environmental enrichment for sighthounds. Topics include coat care for short-haired breeds, dietary needs for high-energy dogs, and creating safe spaces to prevent injuries in slender breeds.

Our adoption guidance helps prospective owners evaluate sighthound suitability, prepare homes for new pets, and transition retired racing Greyhounds into family life. We emphasize patience and understanding of breed-specific behaviors during the adjustment period.

Yes, Italian Greyhounds adapt well to apartment living due to their small size and moderate exercise needs, though they require mental stimulation and regular walks.

Whippets are generally quiet dogs and do not bark excessively, making them well-suited for noise-sensitive environments.

Greyhounds require moderate daily exercise, including short walks and occasional off-leash play in secure areas to satisfy their sprinting instincts.

Sighthounds can be independent but respond well to positive reinforcement training tailored to their high energy and prey drive.

Italian Greyhounds have short coats and shed minimally, making them a good option for allergy sufferers with regular grooming.

Whippets have low body fat and short coats, requiring extra warmth like sweaters in cold climates to prevent discomfort.

Don't waste your time. The fostering parent is very lazy as if your bothering him/her with your inquiry. I had an interest in one of the Greyhounds in the picture shown, but it looked a little sickly like it was underweight. The description of the dog I was interested in says "She needs some extra groceries but we are getting her filled in" and when I inquired about this, the robotic person answered in a condescending way and lacked any sort of effort to address my concern.

Similar to the other reviewers, the robotic person gave me a robotic response "You should research the breed to become knowledgeable" and avoided my question entirely. I suspect that this robotic person is quite lazy and I bothered him/her and there is zero interest in adopting out the advertised Greyhounds. I imagine these Greyhounds at this place get very minimal exercise and poor quality food. Avoid this Greyhound foster parent and go to a breeder or a different foster parent if you want a Greyhound and want to have an intelligent conversation.

They are way too biased against people who haven't owned greyhounds before. Way too strict on who can qualify to adopt, wont even let you adopt if you work a full time job for example. Adoption process carries out for MONTHS. I suggest looking elsewhere if you're interested in adopting these great dogs.

I just met with Greyhound Pets of America and I am very impressed with their professionalism and attention to detail. I have learned a lot in this process and although I've had a few long term dogs, I am not sure I am qualified for this. Either way I appreciate them for what they do.

I have had the pleasure of working with GPA for over 15 years. They are amazing and truly care about the placement and care of their dogs. Everything is done for the benefit of the hounds. Quality organization!

I was extremely excited about adopting a greyhound after years of wanting to. When I finally go in touch with someone after several weeks of trying, it was via a cellphone that I'm assuming they shouldn't have given out to me-she was busy and called back later on. She seemed upset understandably, but then proved to be difficult and dismissed any suggestions or options I gave and then told me that I was not a good fit for greyhound adoption. If everyone has this much fun trying to help, it's no wonder that they have so many they can't place.

Apparently if you dont live in Orlando, according to their website, you won't be able to adopt a dog from them.

Just adopted our first Greyhound yesterday! Very impressed by the professionalism and dedication of Greyhound Pets of America (Orlando Chapter). It is humbling to see the amount of work and sacrifice that the volunteers put forth into every single Grey to make sure that they are being adopted by the right family. Facilities are very clean and the hounds are extremely well cared for. Ms. Joann Harris is truly the "Greyhound Whisperer of Central Florida". She possesses a wealth of information unsurpassed by anyone. If you are thinking of adopting a Grey, do not hesitate to visit Greyhound Pets of America. Your life will truly be changed for the best.