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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

    Urgent Care

    At-Home Vet Care and Euthanasia

    Veterinary Clinics and Hospitals Tucson Metro

    Eastside

    Central

    Northwest

    Specialty/Emergency

    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)

    The Kritter Sitters

    Phoenix

    Gilbert (Northeast) – Stephanie Lawrence – 480- 390-0650 (text)