You’ll find here a list of helpful books that all retired Greyhound adopters should read, as well as a list of useful reference websites that help educate the new Greyhound owner and even seasoned veterans. We strive to ensure that all information is current and accurate. Recommendations come from our experienced volunteers and adopter community. If you have any suggestions or updates, please email us at operations@sagreys.org.

Veterinary Resources Tucson Metro
Specialty/24-Hour Emergency
- VEG (Veterinary Emergency Group – 7080 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, 520-412-8210
- SAVSEC (Southern Arizona Specialty and Emergency Center – 7474 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson 85710 520-888-3177
- VCA Valley Animal Hospital and Emergency Center – 4984 E 22nd Street, Tucson 85711, 520-748-0331
- VCA Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center – 10425 E Drexel Road, Tucson 85747, 520-600-7100
Urgent Care
- Tucson Veterinary Urgent Care – 4832 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson 85712, 520-327-5624 (formerly Pima Pet Clinic)
- UrgentVet – 107 N Pantano Road, suite 107n, Tucson,85710, 520-614-6700 (eastside)
- Oro Valley Urgent Vet Clinic – 10556 N Oracle Road, Oro Valley 85737, 520-614-6300
At-Home Vet Care and Euthanasia
- Tucson Vet Calls Dr. Maria Miller 520-243-9115
- Kindred Spirits Pet Services Dr. Kellie Barrett 520-367-5222
- Lap Of Love Veterinary Hospice Dr. Kenzie Quick 520-462-5007
- Dr. Karen McWhirter 520-519-9311 (Tucson, Corona de Tucson, Vail)
Veterinary Clinics and Hospitals Tucson Metro
Eastside
- Briarcrest Veterinary Care Center SA Greys primary Veterinarian, 7313 E. Tanque Verde, Tucson, AZ 85715 520-298-4123
- Pantano Animal Clinic 8333 E. 22nd St., Tucson, AZ 85710 520-885-3594
- Sunrise Pet Clinic 5635 N Swan Rd Tucson AZ, 85718 520-299-5044
- Caring Ways Veterinary Clinic Mobile vet along with office located at 2251 East Frontage Rd, Suite 1, Tubac, AZ 85646. 520-649-9866
Central
- University Pet Clinic 1506 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 520-795-7016
- Miller Pet Hospital 4131 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 520-327-4591
Northwest
- Twin Peaks Veterinary Center 7555 W. Twin Peaks Rd. Ste 101, Tucson, AZ 85743 520-572-8300
- Dove Mountain Veterinary 12110 N Dove Mountain Blvd, Marana, AZ 85658 520-448-2255
Specialty/Emergency
- Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson – 24 hour, 4909 N. La Canada Drive, Tucson, AZ 85704 520-795-9955
Veterinary Resources Phoenix Metro
24-hour Emergency and Urgent Care
Blue Pearl Animal Hospital
(Southeast corner of Scottsdale & Williams Rds)
22595 N.. Scottsdale Road, Suite 110
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 949-8001
VetMED Emergency and Specialty Hospital
20612 N Cave Creek Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 697-4694
VEG Veterinary Emergency Group Chandler Phoenix
Veterinary Clinics and Hospitals Phoenix Metro
Chandler
Spay Neuter Clinic Chandler 2040 South Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ 85286, 480-814-1008
Goodyear
North Star Animal Hospital – Estrella 9860 S. Estrella Pkwy Ste. B115, Goodyear, AZ 85338
623-225-7387
Mesa/Gilbert/Queen Creek
Alta Mesa Animal Hospital 6704 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205 (480) 981-1244
San Tan Animal Hospital 21321 E Ocotillo Rd #119, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 (480) 656-8922
Phoenix
Banfield Pet Hospital – Biltmore 3150 E Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016- 602-381-1893
Palo Verde Animal Hospital – 1215 E Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020-(602) 944-9661
Scottsdale/Cave Creek
Arizona Skies Animal Hospital 4532 E Lone Mountain Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 – (480) 488-3400
Horizon Animal Hospital 14150 N 100th St Suite 105, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-(480) 614-9500
Dog Licensing
Pima Animal Care Center– 4000 N. Silverbell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745 520-243-5900
You need proof of rabies vaccination and spay/neuter certificate in order to license dog. Check their web site for a listing of vet offices where licensing can be obtained.
Maricopa County Animal Care Center
West Valley – 2500 S. 27th Avenue
(27th Avenue, south of Durango)
Phoenix, AZ 85009
East Valley – 1920 S Lewis
(Baseline Rd/Lewis Dr)
Mesa, AZ 85210
Off Leash Dog Parks
Tucson
Pima County Parks & Recreation – Maintained Dog Parks
Maricopa County Parks & Recreation – Maintained Dog Parks
Online Info about Greyhounds
The Greyhound Project – greyhound info, Celebrating Greyhounds Magazine, national rescue directory
Greytalk – online chat room of all things greyhound
National Greyhound Association (NGA) – racing records, family trees, stats. Look up info on your grey using their ear tattoos.
GreytHealth – Archive of Dr. Stack’s most requested articles about Greyhound Health.
Greyhound Health Initiative –
Books on Dogs
Adopting the Racing Greyhound by Cynthia Branigan
Don’t Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor
Decoding Your Dog edited by D. Horowitz and J. Ciribassi
The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell
Living with Kids and Dogs… Without Losing Your Mind by Colleen Pelar
Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies by Lee Livingood
Dog Boarding and In-House Pet Sitting Services
Tucson
Lazy Grey Ranch. (Very limited availability)
Phoenix
Gilbert (Northeast) – Stephanie Lawrence – 480- 390-0650 (text)