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Maine Greyhound Placement Service

Maine Greyhound Placement Service is a humane, non-profit organization dedicated to finding loving, responsible homes for retired racing Greyhounds that can no longer compete on the racetrack. MGPS is operated by volunteers and depends on fundraising for its operating expenses.

MGPS currently operates an adoption center located in Augusta, Maine that places retired Greyhounds in New England and beyond. MGPS also maintains an informational newsletter, Greyhound pet supply store to support the kennel and operates a Spay Neuter Clinic at its Augusta location.

Greyhounds placed through MGPS are usually between the ages of two and five years old. These retired racers are very intelligent, adaptable dogs who fit easily into their new homes following a brief adjustment period. They are eager to please and respond positively to any positive attention given them.

Retired racing Greyhounds are quiet, clean, gentle, good-natured dogs that adapt and get along well with children and other pets. They seem grateful for their new homes, rewarding their new owners with never-ending affection. They do not require a great deal of space to run, as many people think. Inside the house they enjoy curling up on a soft blanket, bed or couch, if permitted.

Greyhounds stand between 26 and 29 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh between 50 and 80 pounds depending on their sex. Greyhounds come in a variety of colors ranging from black and red to any shade of brindle and even blue (grey) or any combination of these with white.

Contact
Scott Bruns
Website
http://www.greyhoundplacement.com
Phone
(207) 626-2893
Donation
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Email
greyhoundplacements@myfairpoint.net

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249 Old Belgrade Rd,
Augusta, ME, 04330

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Additional adoption info

All adoptions are by appointment only. Please call Mary our head adoption counselor at 207-846-4707 to set up an appointment at the Adoption center in Augusta. All vaccines, spay/neuter, and medical care has been performed at the Greyhound Clinic prior to adoption. Adoption fees for females $225.00 and males $175.00. The two adoption counselors have had over 30 years combined experience with Greyhounds.

https://www.greyhoundplacement.com/donations.html

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