Comet is all settled in at his new home!

Yay! Comet finally hit the jackpot and has a wonderful family to dote on him. He was one of our favorite dogs and every time we showed him to a prospective family he would make it to their top two and every time the other dog would go home. Well, maybe that was for the best because he really got lucky and has a great home with people who will appreciate him in all of his quirky perfection. Comet finally has a home where he can squeek his toys until his heart's content :)

April's Adoption Event!

Join us on April 18th to celebrate Earth Day at Green Dog Pet Supply and meet some wonderful retired racers waiting for a family to take them home and spoil them completely rotten!

If you've never visiting Green Dog this would be a perfect opportunity. They have a great selection of natural and organic foods and sustainable and durable pet product that incorporate environmentally and socially responsible materials and practices. Green Dog also has a great newsletter that is a wealth of information about pet foods and pet nutrition.

Where: Green Dog Pet Supply
Address: 4605 NE Fremont St., Portland
When: Saturday April 18th
Time: 11am - 2pm

Keep those teeth clean!

Dental care is an important part of your greyhound's overall health. According to the American Animal Hospital Association over sixty percent of pet owners fail to provide dental care considered essential by veterinarians. Proper dental care is so essential to your dog's heath that studies have found that dogs may experience depression because of failure to address this aspect of their well being.

American Veterinary Medical Association president James Cook, DVM says "Oral disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem for pets. Twice-a-year checkups, including an oral health checkup, are important to ensure your pet is not in pain and is not suffering from serious oral health problems. Besides causing receding gums and tooth loss, bacteria in the mouth can enter the bloodstream, potentially infecting the heart, liver and kidneys, which can be potentially life threatening."

Making dental care part of your standard veterinary checkups is important to the long-term health of your greyhound. While in our care we monitor our adoptable greyhounds' oral health and have their teeth professionally cleaned before you take them home but it is up to you to ensure that they continue to get the care they need for a long healthy life.