MISSION STATEMENT:
GreytHounds of Eastern MI, or GEM is a non-profit volunteer organization whose mission is fourfold:
*Educate the public and raise awareness about the availability and suitability of retired racing Greyhounds as pets.
*Find loving and qualified homes for the Greyhounds entrusted to our care.
*Provide ongoing support to those who adopt Greyhounds from GEM or any other group, and
*Promote harmony and cooperation between ALL segments of the worldwide Greyhound community.
Create an alert and get notified with newly adoptable pets that meet your criteria.
Create an alert and get notified with newly adoptable pets that meet your criteria.
This rescue doesn’t have any adoptable pets right now – check out adoptable pets nearby or start a custom pet search below.
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.
5927 Kensington Ave.,
5927 Kensington Ave.,
Detroit,
MI
48224
27796 John R Rd,
Madison Heights,
MI
48071
Wyandotte, MI 48192
HeARTs Speak develops resources that help shelter animals to be seen and find homes, ultimately transforming public perceptions of pet adoption, shelters, and animals in need. Each year our work helps nearly 1 million pets in your community and beyond.
Learn moreThere is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.
Learn moreEvery day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.
Learn more