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My name is Tilly!

Posted 13 hours ago

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My basic info

Breed
Greyhound
Color
Brindle
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
22142932

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Sweet Tilly – A Resilient Soul with the Sweetest Heart

Tilly is a 6-year-old petite greyhound with a stunning light auburn brindle coat, a distinguished dark face mask, and one adorably floppy left ear that gives her irresistible character. When she prances down the sidewalk with her quirky Clydesdale gait, she's an absolute eye-catcher.

This remarkable girl has overcome tremendous hardships to become the happy, well-adjusted companion she is today. When Tilly first came into foster care, she had everything to learn – stairs, leash walking, potty training, even how to be a pet. She tackled each new challenge like a champ and has blossomed into the happiest little girl ever.

What makes Tilly special is her gentle, undemanding nature. She's unusually independent for a greyhound and will often put herself to bed in another room, making her ideal for families who appreciate a dog that isn't underfoot constantly. Yet when she's with you, she's extremely affectionate and loving. When she feels confused or out of her depth, she does the most endearing thing – she simply freezes and stares straight ahead rather than panicking. She's truly unobtrusive and an incredibly easy dog to have in the house.

Tilly is wonderfully polite on walks, non-reactive to dogs of all sizes, and loves all people (though she may be a touch shy initially). She doesn't bark at the doorbell, isn't destructive, and has recently discovered the joy of playing with toys for the first time in her life. She's still learning to play with her foster siblings and can be a little clumsy in her enthusiasm, but this clever girl picks up new skills every week.

Tilly is deeply empathetic and sensitive – she needs a little confidence building, as corrections can make her feel terribly guilty. When she apologizes with those big brown eyes, your heart will absolutely melt. She thrives with gentle guidance and patience.

Low-maintenance, sweet-natured, and resilient beyond measure – Tilly is ready to bring her gentle presence and loving heart to her forever home.  We so not know yet if she can live with cats or if she requires a companion.

 

We adopt within 1 1/2 hours of Kansas City.

December 21, 2025, 6:34 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22142932
Contact
Address
Kansas City, MO 64131

Their adoption process

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Submit Application

Please visit our website for more information: https://kcregap.org

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Submit Application

https://kcregap.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Additional adoption info

We require potential adoptive families to fill out our application which is available for download on our website. We check references, including vet references, and then schedule a home visit. We require a fenced-in area. Families are also asked to sign an adoption contract, which is also available for review on our website. Our adoption fee is $400 for dogs up to age 7, and $350 for dogs age 8+.

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More about this rescue

Greyhounds are notoriously over bred to support the racing industry. According to industry breeding reports published in The Greyhound Review, there were 77,852 litters registered by the National Greyhound Association between 1989 and 2000. Multiplied by a conservative average of 6.52 pups per litter, the result shows that more than 507,596 greyhounds were born curing that twelve-year period. Their lives are difficult from the outset. In order to track the dogs for racing, greyhound puppies are tattooed by three months of age and are individually registered by 18 months. Of those born, only 78% of those puppies were individually registered during the same twelve-year period. Because very few are ever found wandering, the 22% not registered are presumed dead. On average, a revolving baseline of 1,000 dogs is needed to sustain a racetrack operation. In 2000, approximately 26,500 greyhounds entered the racing system, and an equal or greater number of greyhounds, aged between 2 and 5 years old, exited the system. Approximately 13,000 dogs were retired to rescue groups for adoption, leaving approximately 13,500 unaccounted for. This sport has conservatively claimed the lives of more than 1,000,000 greyhounds in its 75-year U.S. history.

KCREGAP is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. KCREGAP is dedicated to finding loving homes for retired greyhounds. Since its inception, 4000 greys have been adopted into loving homes in the KC Metro area and beyond. The reality is that, because of poor track standards, many beautiful greyhounds come to us with health issues requiring veterinary attention. The adoption fee charged by KCREGAP does not cover the actual costs incurred in treating these dogs. Costs often climb into the thousands of dollars.

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