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Greyhound Pets NL is a Canadian Registered Charity that finds loving homes for rescued Greyhounds To subscribe, visit https://gpnl.ca.

GPNL is pro-adopter and pro-greyhound, here to support rescued and retired racers in their adoptions and promote them as pets. All events & activities associated with Greyhound Pets NL will be posted on this page and/or sent out to our members via our email subscription list. Please contact [email protected] for all adoption inquiries. Or visit our website at https://www.gpnl.ca/ for more information on our adoption process and available dogs.

14/11/2024

🎶You better watch out, you better not cry🎶

Pet Pictures return this year with a special guest - Santa! 🎅

Join us Sunday, November 24 at Pet Valu on Ropewalk Lane for pictures with Santa. Photos are $15 per pet and will be delivered by email. You will receive 2 professional photos for a single pet. For more than one, you will receive a solo shot of each as well as a group shot. Cash or EMT accepted at the event. All proceeds going towards Greyhound Pets NL’s efforts to rehome ex-racing greyhounds from around the world.

11/11/2024

“Black Dog Syndrome” is an odd phenomenon, and one that has presented itself within Greyhound adoption groups for many years. There is a tendency to overlook black hounds in favour of the lighter ones.

Black is the dominant genetic colour amongst Greyhounds, and many of the most prolific sires used in breeding Greyhounds were, or are, black. Even in breeding two fair coloured hounds, the whole litter may come out black.

Some adoption groups even choose to forgo uploading any images of the hounds to encourage people to apply for dogs based on their personality and suitability. At the end of the day, that is what is important.

Lily is a 4 year old black Greyhound available for adoption and needing a foster home. She is quiet, calm, gentle, sweet…and homeless.

A link to our Foster/Adoption Application can be found at our website at www.gpnl.ca

10/11/2024

‼️CANCELLED‼️
Our group walk scheduled for today, November 10, is cancelled due to the strong winds. Stay warm and cozy friends!

09/11/2024

URGENT - Foster or Adoptive Home needed‼️

4 year old LILY is an ex-racing Greyhound that arrived from Australia🇦🇺 on September 27. Due to a prior commitment, Lily’s current foster family cannot keep her past Tuesday.

Lily has embraced home life, and is a confident easy girl. She is clean in the home, not kennelled and can be left alone with no issues, sleeps through the night, walks well on lead, enjoys her toys, and is very affectionate with everyone she meets.

If you are interested in fostering or adopting our sweet Lily, submit an application online at www.GPNL.ca, or feel free to message for more info.

*Lily is not small animal/cat safe.*

08/11/2024

🐶GROUP WALK🐶
Join us on Sunday, November 10 (weather permitting🤞) for a group walk at Bowring Park. Meet at 2pm at the iron gates on Squires Ave. All hounds and their family are welcome to attend!
If you are interested in adopting a greyhound please join us! You can hang out with some greyhounds and chat with some experienced owners and fellow dog lovers.

27/10/2024

Congratulations to Judy Perchard who was the lucky winner of the $500 Costco giftcard! The winning ticket #01617 was drawn today at the conclusion of this year’s Christmas at The Glacier.

26/10/2024

This weekend visit GPNL at Christmas at The Glacier, meet the planet’s fastest dog racing into hearts globally, and learn about our adoption program.❤️

01/10/2024

Thanks NTV for featuring us on the evening news tonight!

29/09/2024

The Great Global Greyhound Walk is a GO! 🟢
Meet at 11am at the main gates (off of Squires Ave) af Bowring Park. Just park in the large gravel lot and walk into the park. You’ll have no trouble spotting us! 🐕🐕🐕
Our newly Canadian hounds will be joining us as well, including those in foster looking for a forever home. Make sure to meet Max, Lily and Blackjack today!

25/09/2024

✈️Our Australian ex-racing Greyhounds arrived safely in Vancouver🇨🇦 earlier today!

🐾Safe travels Blackjack, Lily, Max and Margo❤️, who will arrive in St. John’s Friday morning.

🇦🇺+🇨🇦=❤️🐾

24/09/2024

✈️Our Aussie Greyhounds are on the move! All are now at the airport in Brisbane ready to begin their journey home.

🐾Safe travels Margo, Lily, Max and Blackjack❤️

🇦🇺+🇨🇦=❤️🐾

23/09/2024

🐾A GREY’T big thank roo to Chris and Ches of PetValu Ropewalk for their kind donation of dog food for our foster dogs, treats & toys for the annual Great Global Greyhound Walk, AND a cheque for $1,274.48 on behalf of their store and patrons. WOW! We are super thankful for your kind and generous donations!❤️

22/09/2024

🚨URGENT🚨- Foster Homes Needed!

Our next transport of ex-racing Greyhounds will arrive from Australia🇦🇺 on September 27!

BLACKJACK and MAX are still looking for appropriate placements, so here’s a little about them:

BLACKJACK
4 years, 4 months
Blackjack is affectionate, quiet and resilient, but could use some confidence building. He is a timid boy that cautiously explores his environment. He could benefit from the companionship of another dog to help build his confidence.

MAX
2 years, 10 months
Max is playful, curious and resilient. A cuddly boy with a strong prey drive. Very affectionate.

Fostering a Greyhound isn't just a generous act; it's a rewarding experience filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories. It's an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dog's life. Plus, we make the process as easy as possible for you by providing everything needed to foster a Greyhound, including bedding, food, and covering all vet expenses.
This is also a perfect chance to see if a Greyhound is the right fit for your family, and if you happen to fall in love with your foster dog (as many do), you'll have the first option to adopt.

Please contact us if you are interested in fostering or want more info about our foster program.

15/09/2024

It’s sweater weather!

❄️WHY GREYHOUNDS ARE MORE SENSITIVE TO THE COLD❄️

Now that the weather is dropping in temperature it is essential to make sure we are keeping our hounds nice and cosy.

So why do greyhounds feel the cold more? This is often due to their lean body structure and short coat. Unlike other breeds with nice thick coats or an extra layer of fat, greyhounds have a slim build and a thin coat that doesn’t provide much insulation. This makes them more susceptible to feeling the chill when the temperature drops.

Greyhounds also have a low-fat percentage. This means they lack insulation as they don’t have that extra body fat to keep them warm. This also means they lose the heat faster and feel the cold much more intensely.

A fun fact about why greyhounds might not be a big fan of the cold is that they originated and were originally bred in much warmer climates. Greyhounds and other sighthounds have a long history of being used for hunting and racing in Egypt and the Mediterranean, where the weather tends to be a lot warmer!

To keep your greyhound warm there are things you can do inside and outside the home to help them.

Inside the house, you can:
• Provide nice cosy bedding. Make sure your greyhound has a comfortable bed with extra blankets. This will help keep them cosy whilst relaxing indoors.
• Use draft stoppers. Greyhounds can be sensitive to drafts so using draft stoppers to seal any gaps under doors or windows can prevent cold air from entering the home.
• Keep the temperature within your home regulated. Maintain a comfortable temperature inside so the dog is comfortable.
• Add some pyjamas or a fleece for an extra layer. Luckily most greyhounds love being dressed so adding another layer can just help keep them warm.

Outside the house, you can:
• Make sure they wear thick winter or snood coats. This extra layer can help trap their body heat and keep them nice and snug! Plus they will look very stylish.
• Limit their exposure to extreme cold. Try to limit their time outside in the extremely cold weather. Take them on shorter walks and watch them to make sure they aren’t getting too cold.
• You can also protect their paws if they really struggle in the cold. They can have some stylish dog booties or paw wax to protect their paws from the ice and cold.
• Plan their walks during warmer times of the day when able to. Mid-morning or early afternoon are usually the warmer parts of the day so when it’s extremely cold walking at these times will benefit the greyhounds.
• If you don’t have a snood on your coat you can always buy your greyhound a snood to protect their ears and neck from the cold.

Make sure you keep your greyhound hydrated even in the cold weather. Cold weather can be dehydrating so making sure they have access to fresh water at all times like you would when it's warmer is key.

Also, keep an eye out for signs that your greyhound is cold or in discomfort from the cold.

Here are some signs that your greyhound may be feeling the cold:
• They may be shivering. Like humans, dogs shiver when they become cold. If they are shivering it’s a sign they need to warm up and get some extra layers on.
• They might be actively seeking warmth within the home. They might constantly be looking for spots to cuddle into or try to snuggle by heat sources when they feel chilly.
• They may curl up into a little ball. Let’s be honest greyhounds LOVE to stretch out, but if they are in a tight ball it’s likely they are conserving body heat.
• Your greyhound may lift their paws. When the ground is too cold your greyhound may lift up their paws or hesitate to walk. This could be a sign their paws are feeling uncomfortable from the cold temperature.
• Their movements may slow down. If your greyhound seems sluggish or is moving slower than usual it could be a sign that the cold weather is affecting their energy levels.

Remember each greyhound is unique and some of these behaviours above may be common to them as an individual. If you do notice any of these signs and they are not normal for your greyhound then make sure to warm your greyhound up.

I hope you all are keeping warm now it's getting colder and that this post helps with understanding why greyhounds need that little extra during this time of year.

10/09/2024

*AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION* - Greyhound BLACKJACK!
BLACKJACK will arrive from Australia on September 27.
DOB: May 21, 2020
*more pics and bio to follow

10/09/2024

*AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION* - Greyhound MAX!
MAX will arrive from Australia on September 27.
DOB: January 6, 2022
*more pics and bio to follow

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Happy New Year from all of us at Greyhound Pets NL! 🎉🐾 As we leap into 2024, and begin planning to receive our next transports, we would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for the love and support you’ve shown our long doggos this past year. Your support has helped 19 ex-racing Greyhounds from Ireland and Australia find their loving homes 💞🐾 🐾Lara (now Saoirse) 🐾Winnie 🐾Karl 🐾Tux 🐾Katie 🐾Tigga (now Toby) 🐾Clark (now Klark) 🐾Nico (now Jake) 🐾Isaac 🐾Antonio (now Tony) 🐾Opal 🐾Amy 🐾Hugo 🐾Red (now Joey) 🐾Fargo 🐾Luccario (now Lana) 🐾Edward (now Oslo) 🐾🐾Kali & Lola (littermates adopted together❤️) “Do those little bits of good where you are; it is those little bits of good put all together that overwhelm the world.” — Desmond Tutu

✈️It’s travel day! Our 7 ex-racing Greyhounds left Melbourne🇦🇺 today to begin their journey home to Newfoundland🇨🇦!❤️🐾 🩷Liccario 🩷Lola 🩷Karlie 💙Hugo 💙Red 💙Edward 💙Fargo

In a world where you can be anything, be kind. ❤️ 📷: Whippets Poppy & Prim #kindness #WednesdayWisdom #whippet #whippets #rescuedog #doglovers

When Merlin Met Elmo 🐾💕 Happy Friday, friends! #puppylove #puppy #rescuedog #cutedogs #greyhound #greyhoundadoption #greyhoundlove #doglovers

*AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION* Merlin is an ex-racing Greyhound who is currently in China in the care of Candy's Hound Rescue International, who rescued him in 2019. He is approximately 3 years of age and weight 50-60lbs. Merlin will arrive in Toronto on Nov. 28, and is scheduled to arrive in St. John’s on Dec. 2. Merlin is not cat or small dog safe, but loves people. Anyone interested in adopting Merlin can submit an application on line at https://gpnl.ca

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Congratulations to AMBER DILLON, the lucky winner of the Daikin mini split in our Relaunch Lottery fundraiser! 🎉 See this morning's draw 👇 A huge THANKS to everyone who supported us and bought tickets. We cannot express our gratitude enough for your continued support! 🙌 And a very special thanks goes out to Mechanical Components Ltd. for making this fantastic prize possible!!! http://www.mclimited.ca/

Rohan arrived safe & sound and is settling in with his new family 🏡🐶 Congratulations Emily & Nick! 🎉

Happy National Dog Day! 🐾 Show us your doggos! 👇 #nationaldogday #dogs #greyhounds #salukies #whippets #sighthounds #mydog #allthedogs

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