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.
This booklet contains the most successful methods used by greyhound adoption groups across the country.
Many thanks for our friends at Greyhound Friends in North Carolina for sharing this booklet. This booklet is shared in the hope that greyhound owners never have to use it and that they will be prepared ahead of time.
The Greyhound Project – greyhound info, Celebrating Greyhounds Magazine, national rescue directory
Grey Talk – 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.
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
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
Tucson
Pima County Parks & Recreation – Maintained Dog Parks
Maricopa County Parks & Recreation - Maintained Dog Parks
Tucson
Lazy Grey Ranch. (Very limited availability)
Phoenix
Gilbert (Northeast) - Stephanie Lawrence - 480- 390-0650 (text)
Caring Ways Veterinary Clinic SA Greys primary Veterinarian, Mobile vet along with office located at 2251 East Frontage Rd, Suite 1, Tubac, AZ 85646. 520-649-9866
Briarcrest Veterinary Care Center 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
University Pet Clinic 1506 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 520-795-7016
Miller Pet Hospital 4131 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 520-327-4591
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
Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson – 24 hour, 4909 N. La Canada Drive, Tucson, AZ 85704 520-795-9955
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)
Keep house collars (clip or buckle type) with ID tags on your dogs at all times.
If your hound becomes lost, call SA Greys IMMEDIATELY at 520-955-7421. We can begin a search. The SA Greys tag that comes with each of our adopted hounds has our phone number and a unique ID number. A rescuer can call us with that ID and we can retrieve your contact information.
Please DO NOT use a retractable leash when walking your dog. We recommend a Martingale style collar for walking. Watch our friend Michelle Caillet (owner of Greyt Escape) demonstrate a Martingale collar.
Lost Greyhound Emergency Booklet
Hot Pavement (and other surfaces)
Wildlife Removal – Sean @ Tucson Wildlife Removal 520-230-2067
Kindred Spirits Pet Services offers this set of useful resources for coping with the loss of your companion: https://kindredspirits.pet/pet-loss
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