My name is Penn!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated over 2 months ago

Cared for by Greyhound Pets of America - MN

Adoption process

Submit Application

My basic info

Breed

Greyhound

Color

Black

Age

Adult

Size

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Weight

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Sex

Male

Pet ID

21794613-1874

My details

Good with cats

Purebred

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Arkwild B Penny, R 54C, L 76052

Hi I’m Penn! I am an active boy who loves to play with toys and explore the world around me! Even though I have a foot injury I am still recovering from, I don't let it slow me down–I love to go on walks and sniff my way through the neighborhood, noticing every squirrel and bird that crosses my path. I like to meet new people, but I’m unsure about dogs that aren’t greyhounds. Do they even count as dogs if they aren’t greyhounds? I enjoy a good neck scritch, and will give you a big hug in return to show how much I love it. If my people are home, I prefer us to be in the same space, and I don't like to go in the kennel if I know my people are about to leave. I will let you sleep in in the morning as long as I have toys to occupy myself with, but I would prefer we all got up and got the day started already! The vacuum cleaner is the only thing that has scared me even a little bit so far. Do you think I would be a great addition to your home?

To see other hounds currently in our care please visit the Hounds in Our Care page on our website.

You can also learn learn more about our adoption philosophy and find a link to our online application at our website: www.gpa-mn.org

If you are interested in learning more about adopting from GPA MN, please contact us at adoptioninfo@gpa-mn.org

Rescue

Greyhound Pets of America - MN

Contact info

Pet ID

21794613-1874

Contact

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Phone

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info@gpa-mn.org

Website

http://www.gpa-mn.org

Address

PO Box 18312, Minneapolis, MN 55418

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

https://gpa-mn.org/adopt/our-process Be sure to complete the required readings & meet and greet requirements

Additional adoption info

Here is an overview of the steps in our adoption process:

Attend a GPA Meet & Greet or Special Event
Read a required book (add'l book for kids under 8)
Submit adoption application and provide references
Phone Interview with Applicant(s)
Reference Check
Vet Check
Meet adoptable hound
$650 Adoption Fee
Signed Adoption Contract
Signed Conditions of Ownership

GPA is an all-volunteer organization and we do our best to respond quickly to make the process smooth and efficient for adopters. When you apply you will receive confirmation within a matter of days, and will be assigned to an adoption representative to complete the process. Please note that we do not adopt to families with children under the age of 5.

Adoption application

https://gpa-mn.org/adopt/our-process

Go meet their pets

We host several Meet & Greet events at locations across the Twin Cities and Greater MN area. Visit our website to find a Meet & Greet or Special Event near you.

gpa-mn.org/events/meet-greets

More about this rescue

We are the Minnesota chapter of Greyhound Pets of America.

Greyhound Pets of America is a tax-exempt, non-profit corporation founded in 1987 for the purpose of finding homes for ex-racing greyhounds and educating the public on the suitability and availability of greyhounds as pets.

All of our greyhounds go into foster homes where they can acclimate to their new lives as retired racers. We also get a better idea of their personalities so we can make the best possible match with their new family.

We have found great success in matching the personalities of the greyhounds with the personalities of the new families. We test all our greyhounds to see if they can live with small animals and many of our greyhounds go on to live in families with other pets, including cats.

Greyhound Pets of America - Minnesota is run entirely by volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to the cause of rescuing retired greyhounds. GPA-MN and our volunteers are committed to making sure all our greyhounds have a happy, safe and long life while in our care as well as after they find their forever homes.

If you're planning to get a dog, we hope you will consider adopting one of our retired racers!