GreytHounds of Eastern Michigan

Additional adoption info

If you find a greyhound on our site that you are interested in adopting, please email us or fill out an application @ http://www.gemgreyhounds.org/app-email.htm
Some of our requirements -

ALL Adults in the home want to adopt a retired racing greyhound.
Required Reading - Available at GEM Online Store
Adopting the Racing Greyhound by Cynthia Branigan. (ISBN 0-87605-193-X)
Additional Required Reading if you have young children -
Childproofing Your Dog by Brian Kilcommons (ISBN 0-446-67016-2)
Willingness to keep ID tags on your greyhound at all times.
Understanding that greyhounds are not outside dogs and the intent to keep the dog inside as a family pet.
Willingness to maintain routine vaccinations, dental and heart worm medication.
Willingness to provide contact information and allow GEM to follow up in regard to the greyhounds whereabouts and well being.
The modest adoption fee we charge is to cover some of our expenses in preparing a dog for adoption. This includes; spay or neuter surgery, a heartworm test (& treatment if needed), 6 months of heartworm preventative, all shots (including Parvo, Rabies, Bordetella, DHLPP), worming if needed, a general physical, teeth cleaning and any necessary dental work. If the dog was found to need worming, the adopter is notified so follow up treatment can be obtained if necessary (usually 2 weeks after first worming). If the dog has been in a foster home for more than 3 weeks, there should not be any additional treatment required.


Your new family member will also come with a new leash and matching martingale (greyhound) collar and muzzle. A GEM ID is provided. The ID tag must be kept on the dog permanently and at ALL times you will need a second ID tag made with your own information at the time of the adoption.