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Kentucky Greyhound Placement Dog rescue in Shelbyville, KY

Incorporated and 501(c)(3) in September 2016 - Kentucky Greyhound Placement (KyG) is anxious to help greyhounds and retired racing greyhounds to find their forever homes.
KyG is a dba of Pet Action League, Inc. (PAL). Please note donations to PAL directly support KyG. -Thank You!
All sighthounds are welcome to our annual event held in July. Don't worry it is in air-conditioned Floral Hall at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. Event will have vendors, speakers and offer an opportunity to see what the state of Kentucky has to offer.

Contact Pat Ricia Leenerts
Email kygreyhounds@yahoo.com
Phone (502) 536-7594
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Shelbyville, KY 40065
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Shelbyville, KY 40065

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We'll also keep you updated on PJ Rusty Nail's adoption status with email updates.
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PJ Rusty Nail

Greyhound

Male, Young
Shelbyville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on AMF Peter's adoption status with email updates.
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AMF Peter

Greyhound

Male, 7 yrs 9 mos
Shelbyville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Nauti Boy's adoption status with email updates.
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Nauti Boy

Greyhound

Male, 8 yrs 9 mos
Shelbyville, KY

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Jefferson County, KY
Fayette County, KY
Franklin County, KY

Kentucky Greyhound Placement adoption area is loosely defined by the triangle defined by Louisville KY (including Southern Indiana) to Lexington, KY to Northern KY (near Cincinnati, OH) and surrounding counties.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Home Check
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Application to adopt requests references from veterinarian and from non-related people not living with applicant. A snippet of information about how greyhounds are different. The contract fee is listed. Items related to the care of the greyhound are mentioned to ensure applicant will care for the greyhound.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Kentucky Greyhound Placement

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We'll also keep you updated on Lioness (Purrfect Day Cafe)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Lioness (Purrfect Day Cafe)

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Baby
Louisville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Wiggles's adoption status with email updates.
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Wiggles

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Lexington, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Kiara's adoption status with email updates.
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Kiara

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Georgetown, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Duke's adoption status with email updates.
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Duke

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 mos
Lexington, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Callie the Great Pyr's adoption status with email updates.
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Callie the Great Pyr

Great Pyrenees/Border Collie

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Louisville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Carrie's adoption status with email updates.
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Carrie

Lionhead

Female, 7 mos
Elizabethtown, KY

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