Volunteers Needed

GRR relies on volunteers to continue its mission of finding forever homes for retired racing greyhounds and we presently have a shortage of volunteers. The following is a list of the volunteer positions where we have openings along with brief descriptions of each:

Adoption Representative - If you adopted a dog from GRR, you are familiar with the role of the adoption rep. The adoption rep gets the application from Christine Johnson who has done a preliminary review of the application. The adoption rep then contacts the potential adopter immediately to set up a time for the home visit. The adoption rep conducts the home visit, conducts reference checks and, if the potential adopter is approved, consults with Christine about the dogs to best fit the home, i.e., a cat-safe dog is needed, the adopter specified a dog they were interested in, etc. The adoption rep then makes arrangements for the adopters to meet dogs (if more than one is a good fit), places the adopted dog and does the follow-up with the new adopters. The adoption rep is also the contact with the adopters should any future issues arise.

Foster - Houses an adoptable dog in their home until the dog finds their forever home. Is responsible for treating the foster dog as they would their own pet dog - feeding, walking, house training, playing with the dog, socializing the dog, etc. Also provides feedback to Christine about the dog's personality once it settles in, provides photos and writes a short bio of the dog for GRR's website and brings the foster dog to events to meet potential adopters. The foster home is provided with any medication the dog may need as well as Heartguard and Frontline. The foster home can request food be supplied from GRR or they may provide their own to the foster dog.

Event Participant - Spreads the word about greyhounds making greyt pets at our meet and greets and other events. You can bring your own dog or preferably a foster dog looking for their forever home. Potential adopters attending events like to see the adoptable dogs.

Event Chair - The event chair is the event leader. They are responsible for scheduling the event with the approval of the event coordinator, who is Bobbi Nelson (greytgreys@live.com); getting volunteers for the event; bringing the event kit - banner, table, GRR materials, donation jar, items for sale - to the event; supervising the attendees at the event; and forwarding the completed applications and donations to the GRR office. We have an immediate need for event chairs for locations in mid- and southern Westchester. This is an area that we have unfortunately not been doing for a couple of years and where we used to do very well.

Dog Intake - Meet the hauler, help with bathing, nail clipping, feeding and walking of the new arrivals, photographing the dogs for the website.

Chauffer - Bringing the new dogs to and/or from the vet for their medical and dental work. Getting the dogs to their foster homes or meet and greets if the foster family is unavailable.

Please note that with all of the above, mileage incurred while doing volunteer work can be claimed on your taxes as well as any expenses incurred.   For example, if you're buying dog food for a foster dog, that expense can be claimed.

GRR cannot function adequately and cannot respond to dogs in need without any of the above. Please volunteer if you can.  To volunteer or for more information, contact christine@greyhoundrescuerehab.org.

For those of you who are currently volunteering, THANK YOU.

Lea with Dazziq and Jill (right)

Featured Hound for Adoption

Jill

Injured Dogs

Freddy, Ace, McGraw 

Freddy

On January 20th, I received a call to let me know there had been a bad dog fight in a racing kennel turn out area in WV. A two year old hound had been wounded and needed emergency care. At the time, I had no idea how very serious and life threatening his injuries were. Three days later, he was transported to Ohio State University Veterinary Center, the only place close enough where they had the knowledge of greyhounds to, hopefully, save his life. We knew it was going to cost many thousands of dollars so we reached out to you, our GRR family, by way of our e-newsletter. An auction on Facebook was suggested so we started the ball rolling there to continue our fundraising efforts. Freddy's fan club grew nationwide and extended to the UK, Switzerland, Australia, Canada and beyond.

 

By February 5th, the vets at OSU were confident that Freddy would live, but there was a good chance they would have to amputate his right leg. The wounds were hugely extensive; most of his inside thigh was gone. We had the financial support to authorize OSU to keep trying to save his leg as long it wasn't causing Freddy any unnecessary pain and suffering.

 

March 3rd, six weeks from the date he was attacked, Freddy is arriving here with all four legs. No, they aren't perfect, his gait is a little odd, and yes he has lots of scars, but he's alive, happy, loves his treats, can do stairs and after some adjustment to pet life here with me, my husband and our "pack" of seven hounds, Freddy will get a forever home as a GRRer.

 

The financial support was so tremendous, on behalf of Freddy, we were also able to help two more injured hounds, Ace and McGraw, who've had surgery and will eventually come to GRR to find homes.

 

Freddy thanks you all for your caring, love and passion for him and the other greyhounds we are committed to help.

 

Ace

   

McGraw

 

Thank you to our Foster Homes!

Trixie

We'd like to thank the following who are currently fostering:

Britta Betzin with Miles

Hill Family with Boots

Xylitol Poisoning

Recent Placements

Scarlet

The following hounds found homes:  

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Join the E-group

GRR has an e-group for adopters and volunteers. It's a greyt way to post comments, questions or share greyhound stories. If you would like to join, please contact Jason at snowjay@prodigy.net.