Philadelphia Greyhound Connection Inc.
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Who We Are
Philadelphia Greyhound Connection, Inc. is a PA Non-Profit 501(c)3 Corporation dedicated to assisting in the re-homing of retired racing Greyhounds. We hope to find as many forever homes as possible for Greyhounds that are no longer fast enough to be considered racers or those that may have been injured during racing.
PGC, Inc. is an all-volunteer group that was founded in December 2003. Our Greyhounds come from tracks along the Northeastern corridor of the US. We don’t have kennels so all of our dogs go into foster care. Each new adopter is assigned a Greyt Buddy that they can contact if they ever need any help or information. PGC is available 24~7~365 to assist adopters with anything they might need. We offer a greysitting service to our adopters and your Greyhound is treated just like a member of the family! No crates, free run of the house and lots of play time and love. We highly recommend Bridgewater Veterinary Hospital (215.638.9275) and CARES (215.750.2774) for your Greyhounds medical needs. We always have a large selection of coats (summer and winter), Martingale collar & lead sets, toys, handmade collars available at discount prices. We even carry Gourmet Greyhound Coffee!
Adopting a friend
Our adoption donation is $275.00. That covers spay or neuter, teeth cleaning, current inoculations and heartworm check. A collar and lead will be provided as well as a PGC, Inc. ID tag. A $50.00 check must accompany all applications. The adoption process takes approximately 2-4 weeks. After you complete and return your application, the adoption representative will review your application and answer any questions you may have. Your veterinary and personal references will also be checked at this time.
Greyhounds for adoption can range in age from 2 to 5 and have a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years. Senior’s (6+) are also available. Males are usually 26 to 30 inches high and between 65 and 85 pounds, females are usually 23 to 26 inches high and between 50 and 65 pounds. Their hair is extremely short and they shed very minimally. Most people who are allergic to dog hair are not usually allergic to Greyhounds. Greyhounds are part of the sight hound family and can see up to ½ mile away. For this reason, they can NEVER be let off the leash unless in a fully fenced in area. No matter how well your Greyhound follows your commands, NEVER allow him off the leash. Greyhounds come in many colors - brindle, black, white, fawn or a combination of these colors. They are extremely intelligent dogs and can adapt in their new environment rather quickly. They are very social animals and love to be cuddled! The more love and affection you give your Greyhound, the more you receive in return! Be prepared to stop often during your walks, Greyhounds are traffic stoppers! People will want to ask questions and pet the dogs. Best of all, you will experience the greatest love of all from your Greyhound, Unconditional Love.
Come Visit Us!
www.PhillyGreys.org
Philadelphia Greyhound Connection Inc.
Philadelphia, PA 19115
Phone: 215-676-7075
Email:
pgcgreys@verizon.net
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