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Annie was adopted by first time adopters Janna D. and Jessica D., and will live in Alpine, CA. Annie, just a year and a half old, arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from Kansas in November with18 other greyhounds. They became the "Muppets" group of which Hilda, Mildred, Lew and Eric still remain with us waiting for their forever homes. Annie will share her home with five small dogs, Lola, Meadow, Mia, Little Bit and Curly Jo and a cat named Weeble! Placement rep was Kathy S.
GREYJOY was adopted by a long time volunteer and adopter Lerissa P. Four year old
Greyjoy arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from Kansas on March 16th with several other greyhounds . He was a member of the "Game of Thrones" group. Greyjoy joins 10 year old Toots (GAC's Maizee) adopted in July of 2006 and is living with his new family in San Diego.
WAHINE was adopted by first time adopters Tim and Crystal W., and will live in Vista, CA. Five year old Wahine arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from the Caliente racetrack in Mexico in mid February. She was a member of the "Surfing Lingo" group. Wahine joins children Claire (12) and Cameron (8) and is living with her new family in Vista, CA. Placement rep was Kathy S.
Macker was adopted by a long time adopter Robert C. Four year old Macker arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center with five other greyhounds on February 16th. They came from the Caliente racetrack in Mexico. A member of the "Surfing Lingo" group, he is the first to be adopted. Macker will be an only pet but he will have 8 year old Sophie (GAC's Suffolk) and Maggie, an 11 year old mixed breed, as playmates.
Camilla was adopted by a 2nd time GAC adopter Kristen B. Sweet, shy Camilla, one of our treasured Sponsor Dogs, was adopted today. A member of the "Muppets" group, she arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from Kansas on November 17th with 18 other greyhounds. Just a year and a half old, Camilla now joins two year old Anubis (GAC's Fletcher, one of the greyhounds she was rescued with), a nine year old cat, and kids Hali (12) and Kali (19 and in college). Only six greyhounds from the once very large "Muppets" group remain at our center.
Ripcurl was adopted by first time GAC adopter Jane H., and will live in Ojai, CA. Six year old Ripcurl arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center on February 16th with five other ex-racers. They came from the Caliente racetrack in Mexico. A member of the "Surfing Lingo" group, she is now the 2nd member of her group to be adopted! Ripcurl joins the adopter, her 14 year old son Hudson, and the cutest rescued dogs, a little American Staffordshire Terrier, Delilah (age 11) and an equally cute Chihuahua/Terrier mix, Rosa (age 3). Now named Cleo, she is living with her new family. Placement rep was Lois H.
Macker was adopted by a long time adopter Robert C. Four year old Macker arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center with five other greyhounds on February 16th. They came from the Caliente racetrack in Mexico. A member of the "Surfing Lingo" group, he is the first to be adopted. Macker will be an only pet but he will have 8 year old Sophie (GAC's Suffolk) and Maggie, an 11 year old mixed breed, as playmates.
Camilla was adopted by a 2nd time GAC adopter Kristen B. Sweet, shy Camilla, one of our treasured Sponsor Dogs, was adopted today. A member of the "Muppets" group, she arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from Kansas on November 17th with 18 other greyhounds. Just a year and a half old, Camilla now joins two year old Anubis (GAC's Fletcher, one of the greyhounds she was rescued with), a nine year old cat, and kids Hali (12) and Kali (19 and in college). Only six greyhounds from the once very large "Muppets" group remain at our center.
Ripcurl was adopted by first time GAC adopter Jane H., and will live in Ojai, CA. Six year old Ripcurl arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center on February 16th with five other ex-racers. They came from the Caliente racetrack in Mexico. A member of the "Surfing Lingo" group, she is now the 2nd member of her group to be adopted! Ripcurl joins the adopter, her 14 year old son Hudson, and the cutest rescued dogs, a little American Staffordshire Terrier, Delilah (age 11) and an equally cute Chihuahua/Terrier mix, Rosa (age 3). Now named Cleo, she is living with her new family. Placement rep was Lois H.
Mac was adopted by first time adopters Kevin and Kesa H., and will live in El Cajon, CA. Two year old Mac arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from a greyhound farm in Kansas with sisters Misty and May. He was originally adopted in October, but was returned to us recently through no fault of his own. He now joins a very pretty 12 year old Dalmatian and teen-aged boys Conner (17) and Cole (15). Mac is now living with his new family very close by. Placement rep was Sharon S.
Effie was adopted by long time super volunteers Bob and Kathy S., and will live in Escondido, CA. Effie arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from Kansas with many other greyhounds in August 2012. She was a member of the "Hunger Games" group. Nearing 10 years old at the time, Effie had health issues to overcome and needed to gain substantial weight before she could be safely anesthetized to undergo her spay and dental. She soon went into a foster home with long time adopters where she began to thrive and recently was able to undergo her surgery, necessary because she continued to go into repeated heat cycles. Within this large haul we received many very young dogs, born into the industry, but because of its decline, did not race. And, we received many older dogs used for breeding purposes when their racing careers were over. Effie was one of our former brood moms. So, once again Kathy and Bob flunked fostering and Effie has been officially adopted!
Sweetums was adopted by first time GAC adopter Christine Mary P., and will live in Concord, CA. Sweetums arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from Kansas in mid-November with 18 other greyhounds. She was a member of the "Muppets" group, which is starting to decline in numbers quite nicely! Sweetums, now named Zoe, will be two years old in June. Placement rep was Carole A.
Beauregard was adopted by veteran adopters Greg and Theresa D., and will live in Santa Ynez, CA. Beauregard, a very tall, handsome brindle boy, arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center in mid-November. He was a member of the "Muppets" group. Just a year and a half old, Beauregard joins 10 year old Miles (GAC's Alphonse, adopted in 2005) and nine elderly cats. Placement rep was Barbara Van D.
Beaker was adopted by first time adopters Barbara L. and Jules G., and will live in San Diego, CA. Handsome Beaker, born in July 2010, arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from Kansas in mid-November. He arrived with 18 other greyhounds and they became the "Muppets" group. Beaker, now named Seamus, is living in San Diego with his adopters and two 7 1/2 year old cats (brothers) Kukui and Maui. Placement rep Mary Ellen N.
Lydia was adopted by first time adopters, Patrick Athay and Melanie W., and will live in Oceanside, CA. Pretty little Lydia, just a year and a half old, arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from Kansas in mid-November. She arrived with 18 other greyhounds and became part of the "Muppets" group. Lydia is now living with her adopters and two cats, Steve and Daniel. Placement rep was Kathy S.
Joni, was adopted by first time adopters Daniel and Sarah W., and will live in Temecula, CA. Joni arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from the Caliente racetrack on February 1st with an injured back paw. Luckily, the fracture was older and did not require any intervention by means of a splint or surgery. Joni just turned two years old in January. Now named Stella, she joins her new family including three cats. Placement rep was Nancy M.
Zelda was adopted by first time adopters Michelle and Brendan P., and will live in San Diego, CA. Zelda arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center on November 17th with 18 other greyhounds from a greyhound farm in Kansas. Now 2 1/2 years old, she was a member of the "Muppets" group and will be keeping her very cute name! Zelda will be an only pet for now but she will have a cat in her future as she will be assisting with its care from time to time. Placement rep was Mary Ellen N.
Finnick was adopted by first time adopter Trisha N., and will live in Mariposa, CA. Finnick arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center in August 2012 from Kansas with 21 other greyhounds. Finnick just turned a year old in December. Now named Finnigan, he joins Baxter, a 3 1/2 year old Miniature Schnauzer, Foster, a 12 year old Terrier mix, and Gypsi, a 13 year old Kelpi mix. Finnick's adopter operates a dog boarding facility from her home so he will have lots of company! He had a long trip to Mariposa, but it wasrth it. Placement rep was Jim H.
Baker was adopted by GAC adopters Keith and Tiffany H., and will live in Chula Vista, CA. Baker, now four years old, originally came to the Greyhound Adoption Center from the Caliente racetrack in Mexico in July 2012 with 10 other greyhounds. He was a member of the" Olde English Occupations" group. Adopted in August, he was recently returned because of changes in the adopter's circumstances. But, it didn't take this handsome boy long to find another home, and he will be keeping his current name. Placement rep Mindy T.
Julius was adopted by first time GAC adopter and volunteer, John C., and will live in San Diego, CA. Young, handsome Julius, just 17 months old, arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from Kansas with 18 other greyhounds on November 17th. Julius was a member of the "Muppets" group. He joins an eight year old greyhound, Nola, and is living with one of our turn-out volunteers! Placement rep was Kathy S.
CARSON GOES HOME! Carson, GAC's top dog, finally found his forever home after waiting nearly four years. He was rescued from a horrific hoarding situation in May of 2009. As a result of his background, Carson came to us with many complex social issues and remained at our rescue and rehabilitation center while he worked hard to reach a point wherein he was considered adoptable. GAC never gives up on its hard to place dogs. Staff and volunteers gave Carson the loving environment and attention he needed to reach this milestone. Dogs like Carson is where your donations are needed most. Although we were given no specific age on this boy when he was rescued, we believe he is now nearing eight years old. What makes this story so remarkable is that in 2004, Parker went home with these adopters, having spent six long years at our facility in Lakeside. Parker retains the longevity record at our kennel, followed by Carson. Parker also came to us with difficult social issues to overcome. When Parker passed away, having lived many good years in his forever home, Ed and Rich adopted Topaz, another one of our hard to place dogs. They recently lost Topaz to cancer and the opportunity to adopt Carson presented itself. GAC is forever grateful to Ed and Rich for adopting three of our special needs dogs. Carson joins lovely 9 1/2 year old Sherwood (GAC's Tattooine), adopted as a companion for Parker in 2005. Congratulations to Carson and his new family from all of us at GAC!
Fletcher was adopted by first time adopter, Kristen B., and will live in Chula Vista, CA. Handsome, two year old Fletcher arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from Kansas with 18 others on November 17th. He was a member of the "Muppets" group. Fletcher joins a nine year old cat and girls Kali (19 in college) and Hali (12). Placement Rep was Mindy T.
Bugatti was adopted by long time adopters Scott and Meryl T., and will be living in Antelope, CA near Sacramento. Bugatti, arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from the Caliente racetrack in Mexico on September 22nd. He arrived with nine other greyhounds and they became the "Vintage Cars" group. A little on the shy side, Bugatti has been one of our Sponsor Dogs for the last few months. Bugatti is keeping his name and he joins 8 1/2 year old Lulu (GAC's Dahlia), who was adopted in December 2009.
Austin was adopted by first time adopters June Martin and Jack B., and will live in San Diego, CA. Austin, 3 1/2 years old, arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from the Caliente racetrack on September 22nd with nine other greyhounds. They became the "Vintage Cars" group. Austin, now named Lucy, joins a five year old cat.
Fozzie just a year old in January. He arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from Kansas on August 25th with 21 other greyhounds. He was a member of the "Hunger Games" group. Fozzie was adopted by long time adopters and joins several canine companions including Clyde, an eight year old greyhound, GAC's Zinger and GAC's Cheer (now Wally). Wally was just a little 8 week old puppy at the time of his adoption a year ago in August. We all have fond memories caring for momma Glee and her little pups, Charm, Cheer, and Chipper. Fozzie now lives with his new family in Ramona, CA,
Delly, just 22 months old, arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from Kansas on August 25th with 21 other greyhounds. He was a member of the "Hunger Games" group. He now lives in Madera, CA.
Betsey was adopted by first time adopters Michael Ann A. Betsey, just 16 months old, arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from Kansas on November 17th. She arrived with 18 other greyhounds and was a member of the "Muppets" group. Betsey, now named Calli, joins a handsome 7 year old Wheaton Terrier named Riley, two cats, and teen-agers Itai (17) and Ariana (14). Placement rep was Lois H.
Six year old Bumblebee went to her forever home today with Lynnet and Katie M. She arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from the Caliente racetrack on June 2nd with seven other greyhounds. She was a member of the "Super Heroes" group. In September her severe hearing loss was discovered and thereafter we knew she needed to be placed in a very special home with other dogs who could assist in guiding her and helping her become less fearful. She is now living in Fallbrook with long time adopters and volunteers. She joins four cats and GAC's Gain, Tammy, Ketch, and Michael! We couldn't have asked for a better home for this very special girl. Thank you Lynnet and Katie from all of us at GAC!
Rizzo was adopted by first time adopter, Craig S., and will live in Moorpark, CA. Rizzo is 4 1/2 years old and arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from Kansas with 17 other greyhounds on November 17th. She was a member of the "Muppets" group. Rizzo will be sharing her new home with two 45 year old Desert Tortoises! Rizzo is the 2nd member of the "Muppets" group to be adopted! Placement rep was Lois H.
Brewster was adopted by long time GAC adopters, Rebecca and Clinton O., and will live in Marysville, CA. Four year old Brewster arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from Kansas with 17 other greyhounds on November 17th. He was a member of the "Muppets" group. Brewster was one of the largest greyhounds in our kennel, weighing in at nearly 90 pounds! Brewster has been re-named Graham and his family includies Bailey (19), Sarah (13) and Mariah (9). Brewster is now the 3rd member of the "Muppets" group to be adopted! Placement rep was Barbara W.
Carli was adopted by first time GAC adopter, Yolanda S., and will live in El Dorado Hills, CA. Four year old Carli arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from the Caliente racetrack on July 28th, having suffered a badly broken leg on her 123rd, and final race of her career. Carli required complex orthopedic surgery. Her recovery and subsequent rehabilitation was painful, tedious, and lenghty. She was, however, a stellar patient! Carli will retain her name but she is now spelling it Carly. She joins a 19 year old African Grey Parrot and a 14 year old Blue and Gold Macaw. Placement rep was Linda M.
Auburn was adopted by veteran adopters Gregory and Peggy W., and will live in Lake Forest, CA. Five year old Auburn, one of our special Sponsor Dogs, arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from the Caliente racetrack in Mexico on September 22nd. She arrived with nine other greyhounds which became the "Vintage Cars" group. This lovely girl logged 201 races during her lengthy career which started in Miami, Florida with her final years being raced at Caliente. Auburn's new part time companion will be Lillie, a three year old Golden Retriever, the adopter's grand-dog, who attended the adoption meeting today to assist in selecting her new friend! And, once it comes out of hibernation in April, Auburn will meet her full time companion, a 90 year old desert tortoise! Auburn, renamed Mitzee, is now living in Lake Forest, CA. Placement rep was Sharon C.
Miranda was adopted by veteran adopters Amy and Craig M., and will live in San Diego, CA. Beautiful Miranda arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center on July 7th from the Caliente racetrack in Mexico having suffered a broken leg on her 49th and final race of her young life. Miranda will be three years old in February. Fortunately Miranda's break was able to mend without surgery but her recovery was painful, tedious, and lengthy requiring frequent trips to the surgeon for splint changes and check ups over several months. Miranda joins five year old Chai, adopted two years ago, and two teen-agers, Colin and Claire. Miranda, renamed Mia, is living in San Diego with her new family. Placement rep was Mary Ellen N.
Foxface was adopted by veteran adopters Steve and Karen T., and will live in Vista, CA. Foxface arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center from Kansas with 21 other greyhounds on August 25th. She was a member of the "Hunger Games" group of which just Finnick, Gloss and Beetee remain at our shelter. Finnick is a year old pup, Gloss a 10 year old used for breeding after his racing career concluded, and Beetee, our seizure boy, is just 20 months old. 10 year old greyhounds Gale and Effie and 9 year old Prim from the Hunger Games group are currently in foster homes. Foxface, 8 years old, is the last of our brood moms from this large intake to go home! Now named Chelsea, she is living with her new family in Vista. Placement rep was Kathy S.
Guild was adopted by veteran adopters Carrie and Larry H., and will live in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Guild is 5 1/2 years old. He arrived at the Greyhound Adoption Center with Fender and Avalon from the Caliente racetrack in Mexico on October 20th. The trio became the "Guitar" group. Guild, renamed Watkins, joins Tallee (GAC's Amidon) adopted in August of 2012, and is living in Orange County. Placement rep was Sharon C.