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Our most recent happy adoptions! Wouldn't you like to see your photo here too?
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Welcome to California, Zoe! This sweet little lady will be heading home to Sonoma with Rosemary. Zoe certainly has a kind, gentle demeanor--the perfect choice for Rosemary!
Joanie and Greg of Santa Rosa did a fabulous job fostering this little girl, Mopsey Martinez. Then they joined our "Failed Fosters" club by deciding to adopt her! Mopsey is now Ma Cheri and she is such a well behaved little girl--she gets along great with Tessa, the German Shepard cross, as well as all the cats, the horse and the mule! We love our failed fosters.
Susan and Alexis couldn't part with Gayle, their foster hound, when it came time for her to be adopted out. Gayle is now Macy and she fits in perfectly with Susan's family, which includes Truman the greyhound and two cats.
Renee and JP adopted Colbie just in time to take her on a road trip to Idaho for Thanksgiving. Colbie will surely have fun going to school with Renee--she is in her first year of vet school! She will keep everyone busy, that's for sure. She has a lot of fun, puppy energy!
David and Diane told us they wouldn't be good foster parents because they would want to adopt any animal that came into their home. About two hours after Rune went home as their "foster hound," we received a call to say they wanted to adopt him! He fits in perfectly with Poster, their first black greyhound.
Molly and George couldn't be happier with the recent addition to their family. Maggie fits in nicely with the whippets and their cats. She learned the dog door within minutes and she walks well on her leash...and she is cute as could be!
Michelle sure is happy to have Whitney home, safe and sound. When Whitney arrived in California, we found that her sutures from her spay surgery had opened up. We rushed her to Petcare in Santa Rosa and they were able to close her back up. Needless to say, Whitney was much more comfortable and Michelle could breathe a sigh of relief.
Odie finally found his new home and is now called Safari. Who knew the foster home he was in for weeks would become his permanent one? (Anyone who saw Tracey and Chris with Odie would have known!)
What a beauty this 2 year old Racer is. What an appropriate new name! Karen will be sure to have fun with this guy. Though Sonoma is Racer's new home, he plans to spend a lot of time in San Francisco. Because of this, we requested a hound for Karen that could easily negotiate stairs (occasionally that is a little issue for greyhounds). Racer was actually tested on the stairs at the City Hall before being loaded up for his trip to California.
Susan is anxious to get home to Santa Rosa with Bella, her new beauty. Bella is eager to enjoy the California sunshine after months of rain in Oklahoma. Life as a retired greyhound, with fluffy beds and toys everywhere, playdates and M&Gs to attend and a doting mom will be far different from her track life. Welcome home, Bella. (And thanks for not watching Oakdale mark his newfound territory behind you!)
Say "Cheese!" Libby doesn't look too thrilled about the bath, something she has never experienced before. She probably didn't like having all the ticks picked off of her either. Samantha looks pretty darned happy to bathe her new pal at our most recent Retirement Party. Our newest batch of rescued racers came from Oklahoma and went directly to the Pet Food Express to be bathed before heading to their forever homes. Libby is headed to Healdsburg with Samantha, tick and flea free and nice and fluffy soft!
Star is a very deserving superstar for sure. She raced until she broke her rear left leg, a common injury for racing greyhounds. Then she had puppies. Now, at 8 years old, she is ready to relax at home with Vivian in Sonoma. Bless you, Vivian, for providing a loving home for this brood matron. Vivian is learning that everything we say about broods is true--they are wonderfully loving hounds who truly appreciate a nice place to retire.
Nikki will be very happy and at home with Olga and Steven in Sacramento. She is looking forward to the obedience class she is already signed up for. Maybe she'll be able to teach the greyhound next door a thing or two.
Sharon could hardly wait to meet her new little girl, Polly. Adopting sight unseen was unfamiliar for Sharon, but she is thrilled with her Polly as promised! Polly is adjusting to retirement in Petaluma and her new kitty siblings are coping.
Leslie and Phil knew Ferrari was the foster dog they wanted to adopt because she is crazy just like the rest of the family! We give foster families first crack at adopting their foster hound. It didn't take long for this family to make the decision to adopt Ferrari, their third foster. She gets along well with skin kid Logan, with Forrest and Phoenix the whippets and with Bailey the cat.
Zeke and Jean brought Rebel Cause home in January. Rebel is now Jaldi and she sure is happy in Napa. This little lady did well as a racer and then almost died while delivering her first litter during a horrible Oklahoma storm. We are all happy Jaldi was so determined to survive, but Zeke and Jean are the lucky ones who get to wake up with her every day.
Indigo is now known as Babalu. She packed her bags and moved to Fairfield with Ginger, Stephen and her new greyhound sister, Cricket.
Flash is a lucky guy to find the perfect home with such a great family in the Sacramento area.. Michael and Catie are sure to keep Flash busy. Now it looks like Rob and Gwen will be a tad busier as well.
Chase is very happy to come home to Santa Rosa with his new mom, Jenny. He's a little on the shy side, but his confidence will continue to grow. Within a few months, Jenny won't remember that shy ever described him.
Sheila headed home to Ferndale with Elaine and Robert. Lulu the chihuahua is quite delighted with Sheila while Cyrano, her new greyhound sibling, could take her or leave her. All that really matters is that Elaine and Robert love her!
Sheri fell in love with Cola Largo when she first read her profile and saw her photo on our website. Cola is now CoCo and is home in Napa with Sheri, her two boys, a chihuahua, two kitties, and Greysha the greyhound...one BIG and HAPPY family!
Bre is already making herself at home in Vacaville with Nathan and Stephanie. This sweet little girl came to California from the Caliente racetrack in Mexico. We're sure she is much happier in California with new doting parents and a Boxer roommate to play with.
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DD, now Asia, is HOME! The Beal Family of Santa Rosa had originally come to us looking for a younger dog for their family of four. After reexamining their true reason for adopting a greyhound (to give a deserving retired racer a loving, secure home), they decided that age wasn't the biggest factor. When they met Asia, they realized that she was truly the dog for them, and threw out any preconceived ideas--we're sure they made the right decision. Asia is a vivacious girl of 6, who is already worming her way into their hearts.
Well, looks like Ruben (right) has been doing his ambassadog duties: he's been such a fabulous boy, Paula decided that she wanted to add another grey to the family. The lovely Pearl (left) will now be known as Chimay.
Willow has found a new home with Deanna in Santa Rosa. She's got a new terrier sister, and a kitty, too!
Ruben is going to love living in Napa with Paula and her brother, Tim. He will have plenty other Wine Country Greyhounds to play with, including Fanny who lives right down the street! Hopefully his new canine sister will soon accept that his specialty is sleeping, not playing. She is a pointer mix and can surely play forever.
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Sheri from Napa was so excited to finally adopt her new pal, the beautiful Greysha. She gets to go home to a houseful of friends: 2 "skin kids," and lots of dogs and cats of various shapes and sizes! One thing's sure: she won't be lonely!
Sara and Gerry came out to bathe their new boy, Granger, at Pet Food Express just as soon as he rolled into Petaluma! He sure is a handsome guy, and sure to be properly adored his is new greyhound-savvy home!
Sweet Galen arrived in Petaluma in rough shape: cuts and scrapes, full of fleas, and with an old injury to her leg and the end of her nose. Chris was able to look beyond all of that and see her for the beautiful, loving girl she truly is. Galen is now living happily in Tiburon with her new "mom" who dotes on her--this deserving girl has finally found peace and comfort. She's still getting used to living with her new "furry greyhound" (Tibetan Terrier) brother, Yogi!
Pretty Penny is off to live with Jamie and Scott in Santa Rosa. Penny made quite a first impression on the volunteers who went to pick her up (you'll have to ask Jamie and Scott for the details!)
Lola has found her home with Andy, Nick and Michelle in Hidden Valley. Her new human "sister," canine and feline pals were waiting at home for her when this photo was taken.
Joe's found his new family! Meet Moe (yep, Moe & Joe), Ken & Aimee, all of Petaluma. When Aimee emailed WCGA her subject title was "Joe's been waiting for me!" I think she was right! Okay, guys, all together now: "JOE!!!!"
IC, now sporting the much more lovely name of Gracie, has found her new home in Sacramento with Susan and Gary.
Russia is moving to Oakland! Yep, she's found a new home, a new family, and a new doggy brother, Teddy.
Zephyr (AKA Tim) has found a home in Forestville with two acres of "yard" to romp in! Ginny and Rich's son and daughter-in-law have had greyhounds for many years, and they finally decided they had to have one of their own! Now Zephyr gets the pleasure of the company of his greyhound pal, Maggie, without having to share "Mom & Dad."
Amy and Drew are ready to take Siggy home to Sacramento. With everything falling into place, his new home just seems meant to be. I'm sure their beagle, Audrey, and their cat will agree!
Figs is making herself quite at home in Rohnert Park with Conie & Kim. She's also been welcomed by her Corgi brothers...unfortunately, she seems to think she's as small as her Corgi brothers, too!
Well, it didn't take long after Cammie's arrival into Bobbie & Mary's home before they had to have another---Eddy sure looks happy to be part of the family!
Trixie will be spending her time as Ginny's new travel companion. She'll also enjoy time at home with the kids, her new pond and her new Scotties!
Here's lucky Dancer, at home with Mary Lou and Wayne in Napa. Her new sister, Coal, a glossy black lab mix wasn't available for this photo.
(I think she was probably recovering from the crazy running they were doing in the back yard!)
Levi, a shy guy, is making his new home in Sacramento with Lisa. She'll have a great time seeing his true personality emerge under her loving care.
Deric and Kristina were madly in love with Mimi even before they met her. When she met their two Chihuahuas, it was clear that she would fit in perfectly with her new family. They live very close to the Glen Ellen Dog Park, so they're sure to be "regulars" there! Oh, and Mimi's new name? Dora, because she's soooo aDORAble!
(Can you spell s-p-o-i-l-e-d??)
Chica found her new home with Carol and Ron in Ukiah. She's already settled in with Mollie the Hound and a couple of kitties. She will be sure to love her daily walks around Lake Mendocino!
Naked Chica hides her eyes from the camera while Tavisha gives her a bath. This photo was taken the day Chica came to California from Oklahoma. Tavhisha has been volunteering for WCGA as part of her high school senior project. Tavisha and her family fostered Chica from the time she came off the track until she found her forever home with Carol and Ron. Chica immediately took to Tavisha and they were inseparable for almost two months. Hard to let her go?? You bet, but Tavisha is ready for her next foster named Trixie. Thanks, Tavisha--you're doing a great job!
Frances and Craig met Adam and instantly fell in love. They first met greyhounds at the Sonoma County Home Show a couple of years ago and when they were ready to adopt a dog, the greyhounds were the first thing that came to mind. Lucky Adam! Lucky Frances and Craig, too!
Chicago, now Sophie, has found a home with Ilene and Jim and her new greyhound sister, Kyra, in Santa Rosa. The girls are going to get a lot of love and pampering--beds in every room!
Credos, the lovely former brood matron, has a new home with Bobbie and Mary, and a new, more feminine name: Cammie. Cammie is going to live in Napa with some kitty companions...but Bobbie and Mary are already considering adding another hound to the mix! Stay tuned for updates.
Jennifer came in to California, took a bath, and went on her way to her new home with Nancy and Rick in Napa---all in the same day!
Little Hannah will surely enjoy her new home in Sausalito. Jo is completely prepared to spoil her!
Zelda, the beautiful blue hound, has found the perfect home in Napa with Christina and Bandit, her new greyhound brother, and two kitties.
When Michelle met her new greyhound, Smudge, it was love at first sight. Smudge is a lucky girl!
Joanne is taking Sadie home to Windsor to meet her son, Ted. (Rumor has it that Sadie is a little unnerved by her new feline housemates!)
Sharon and Gary have given the handsome Tacoma a new home in Oakmont. Something tells me he's going to be one pampered pup! And his new best friend Badger lives just around the corner!
Here is a picture of Kathy & Bill of Redwood Valley with Pele (Hawaiian goddess of the volcano). Pele (formerly known as Mitzi) is now at home with a Weimeraner sister, two cats, two horses, numerous sheep and one llama. I don't think she'll ever be lonely again!
Poster has been adopted by Diane and David Einstein and Poster will be spending her retirement years on long walks with Diane and David, as well as lounging by the pool.
Bones, formerly Tony, was adopted by Rick and Leslie. In addition to new parents, Bones will also have feline siblings. Lucky Bones often accompanies Leslie to the school where she teaches. Can you imagine how much both greyhound and children enjoy that?!
Jackie is thrilled to have Lady join the family in Napa. Lady will have plenty of company with her Yorkie, kitty, and guinea pig housemates. Jackie and Gary's grandkids and the neighborhood kids are sure to keep her entertained as well.
Molly is already making herself at home with Melinda in Yountville. Molly will be busy keeping everyone company at the Yountville Veteran's Home.
Blaze is now retired, lounging poolside in Sonoma with Lee and Mary. What a GREYT retirement!!
This is Tess who came in from Oklahoma early this morning. She's already making herself right at home with her new family. Peggy & Ken should have no problem getting Tess trained (they're both professionals) but that's only if Tess doesn't get them trained first.
Dan, Anna & Leigha decided that they couldn't part with their foster hound, former brood matron, Jill (foreground), so now Creed has a new sister! They've become the best of pals.
Meet Terry and Bob, and their new pup, Nikki (AKA Velvet). Nikki is a lucky girl: she's going to live in Sacramento with parents who have a long history of greyhound rescue (including co-founding a group in Maryland), and a pack of three other greyhound siblings, and a Malamut/Golden Retriever mix!
Kiska is working on becoming the world's most spoiled greyhound. Michele and Barent in Napa are pretty spoiled by this lovely little hound too.
Jerry and Kathy have been waiting for their little girl for the last few weeks. Annie certainly impressed them with her beauty and smarts. She's obviously gorgeous and she went through the dog door within five minutes in her new home!
Hayden is headed to his new home with doting parents Deanne and Julie and his canine sister and feline siblings. What a beauty Hayden is--even though Deanne said his mugshot on the Available Greyhounds page wasn't the most flattering.
Nodak Crazy Legs has a new family and a new name. The kids agreed her name should be Java. She does seem like a greyhound on caffeine--this little girl has lots of energy.
Carbry Ninfe will now enjoy a name everyone can pronounce! Patricia and Dave will call her Zoe, a perfect name for such a sweet girl. Paige, Zoe's new sister, is going to love her!
Venus is all healed up from her broken leg and is ready to go to her new home in Sonoma with Laurinda and John. Her three sisters (two kitties and one doggie) are anxiously awaiting her arrival.
Chiquita has moved happily into her new home with Rita and Frank in Novato. Frank and Rita are also retired, so all three of them will be spending their retirement years together.
Peggy Sue was adopted by Joyce (left) with coaxing, and support, from her daughters: Terry came with her to pick up Peggy from the mall. Seems fitting since Peggy Sue is certainly a (fashion) model greyhound in this pose!
Dennis finds his forever home with Bill and Mark in Kenwood. He's become a favorite of the neighborhood dogs and their people.
Pazzo Idalula, now Tara, heads home to Healdsburg to spend her senior years with Joanie and Mike. During her career as a brood matron, Tara was known to sun herself on her doghouse roof. She won't need to do that now because she'll be on her cushy bed next to Mike and Joanie.
Lori fell in love with Image at a Petco Meet & Greet in Napa. Image, now Fanny, has a new mom and a new kitty sibling.
They won't even look at each other, but we're sure they'll be fast friends. Lois and Cody have opened their home in Sonoma to WCGA's first brood matron, the 8 year old Dreamer.
Cody has moved in with Lois and her daughter!
Creed with his new mom, Anna. Dan and Leah are waiting at home for him.
Meesah (AKA Jewel) certainly came out of her shell for Kathy. She now lives in Santa Rosa with all of Kathy's kitties and farm animals.
True lives in Sonoma with Mark, Michelle, Mr. & Mrs. Poodle, and Boo, the cat.
It didn't take long for Truman of Santa Rosa to sweep Susan off her feet. He had to work a little harder to convince one of her cats that he was a nice addition to the family, however.