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Royal Hounds Greyhound Adoption

We facilitate the placement and adoption process of ex-racing Greyhounds and those bred for the racing industry.

We value compassion and respect for people and animals. We value the humane treatment of greyhounds before, during and after their use by the racing industry. We advocate education on the importance of responsible pet ownership. We believe every greyhound deserves life as a beloved pet.

Royal Hounds is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, tax exempt organization comprised soley of volunteers who give graciously of their time and love to this noble breed with the common goal of finding secure and loving homes for the many ex-racing and retired Hounds that grace us with their presence.

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We facilitate the placement and adoption process of ex-racing Greyhounds and those bred for the racing industry.

Most of our adoptions are in the greater Puget Sound area.

A New group of greyhounds are arriving January 26, 2019.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

1. Visit http://www.royalhounds.org

2. Complete an application http://www.royalhounds.org/adoption-application.html

3. You will be matched with a greyhound to fit your lifestyle.

4. Meet with one of our volunteers at your home to answer all of your questions.

5. Adopt your new best friend and love of your life!

6. Receive all of the support you need to succeed.

7. Make new friends, join a community and volunteer to help more greyhounds get the life they deserve.

Current adoption fee may be found under Ready to Adopt on the Royals Hounds Website: http://www.royalhounds.org/thinking-about-adopting.html

Adoption application

http://www.royalhounds.org/adoption-application.html

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