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Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc.

We find homes for Greyhounds and other sighthounds. Visit our website for more info. www.galtx.org

The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas's mission is to facilitate placing greyhounds in loving, responsible, forever homes and turning no greyhound away regardless of its medical condition.

11/03/2024

Please help us welcome Sandy to the GALT family! Sandy celebrated her fourth birthday in October and enjoys a good snuggle. Watch for her to be adoptable as soon as we get to know her better in a foster home and address any medical needs.

11/03/2024

We need you to make our 2024 Holiday for Hounds Auction a huge success for the hounds! Bidding is already open and runs through November 10. Proceeds will help us cover the expenses related to veterinary care for our new arrivals, especially for those hounds that come to us with injuries, tick-borne diseases, heartworm, and other parasites.

Please consider shopping for some of your holiday gifts here to help our Injured Reserve hounds, like Millie, Mick, Nollie, Ruby and Charlie. Mick, Nollie, Ruby and Charlie all have heartworm and need to complete their medical treatments before finding a forever home. Millie is receiving chemotherapy for cancer. If you don't need more treasures, you can still help by making one or more $25 donations to our Mick & Friends Holiday FAN (Fund-A-Need) Club (Lot # 40).

In addition to stunning greyhound-themed art, jewelry, accessories, and home goods, this auction also offers several gift cards and other “non-dog" items that might make great gifts for some of your friends and family. Bidding on these 46 wonderful auction lots is a gift to the hounds, whether you place the winning bid or a bid that inspires someone to bid higher!

Many thanks to all of the donors, bidders and volunteers who have participated in all of GALT's online auctions this year. Let's make this last 2024 auction the best ever!

Bid Here: https://www.32auctions.com/GALT2024HolidayforHounds

11/02/2024

Please help us welcome Skylar to the GALT family! Skylar is a two year old retired racer from Australia who loves to go on adventures. Watch for her to be adoptable as soon as we get to know her better in a foster home and address any medical needs.

11/02/2024

Please help us welcome Tyler to the GALT family! Tyler is a five year old retired racer from Australia who is fun loving and confident. Watch for him to be adoptable as soon as we get to know him better in a foster home and address any medical needs.

11/02/2024

The only place we know of that you can get this stunning Northcoast Greyhound Support necklace is GALT's 2024 Holiday For The Hounds Auction. Go bid now to help the hounds: https://www.32auctions.com/GALT2024HolidayforHounds

11/01/2024

👑 King recently turned 12 years old! Happy birthday, King!

11/01/2024

🐿️ Rob sees a tasty squirrel! He is seeking a forever home where he can be an only dog. No cats for him please. Read more: Rob is a tall, dark, and dashingly handsome boy who loves being a pet. He looks forward to his meals being on time even though he’s a grazer who nibbles all day, most of the time. Rob also enjoys the comfort of his big, soft beds and his cozy crate. He rotates between them several times a day. As long as there is room for him to roach, he’s happy. He does get anxious when we go out, and when we crate him (rarely for more than two hours) he seems to settle down more quickly. However, we have left him alone, gated in the family room, and he’s not destructive. He is a ‘velcro’ hound who loves to be near his people so you can count on him to follow you around when you’re at home.

This boy LOVES his toys. He brought three with him when he came to stay with us and he loves them best. The giraffe is his favorite, then the monkey with the missing arm and the hedgehog comes in third. If you toss one of the toys across the room he’ll pounce on it in a split second, then wait for you to do it again. If the doorbell rings he jumps for joy and greets the visitor lavishly, without barking.

Rob looks forward to a good walk every day. He walks very well on the leash and minds his own business. He’s interested in watching the squirrels and has no desire to chase them. Thunderstorms and fireworks don’t faze him at all. He loves riding in the car and jumps right in. He doesn’t get on the furniture, and he loves to come up to you for a cuddle and get his ears and neck scratched. Belly rubs will get you extra points!

Like most greyhounds, Rob sleeps deeply for long hours every day and he sleeps with his eyes open. He is sensitive about his space when he’s sleeping and startles if you walk past him while he’s dreaming, and he might growl. It’s easy enough to cope with. We make sure he’s awake by clapping our hands and saying his name and his head will pop up. Rob seems to choose his special person in the family to bond with most closely and he’ll accept that person as the pack leader. That person seems to be the one who feeds and walks him.

Rob will need to learn his place is in the family ‘pack’. He can also be a resource guarder which means if he has something he shouldn’t, it’s best to trade him for a higher value treat than to demand that he drop it or try to take it out of his mouth. Due to his resource guarding, Rob should not live with children.

Rob previously lived with another male greyhound and did well, and he’s also been fine as an only dog. Because he loves walks and isn’t vocal, Rob may do well in an apartment with someone who is home most of the day.

11/01/2024

Bidding in GALT's 2024 Holiday For The Hounds Auction is open! https://www.32auctions.com/GALT2024HolidayforHounds Please bid high and bid often to help the hounds, especially our eight recent arrivals from Australia!

11/01/2024

Just some of the cute Halloween hounds that came our way this year.

10/31/2024

👻 Wylie is quite dapper as he steps out for tricks and treats.

10/31/2024

🎃 Adamswood Mill makes the cutest corn candy goblin!

10/31/2024

👻 Happy Halloween! Please be safe and enjoy your trick or treating. If your hound dons a costume, please share a photo with us!

10/30/2024

👹 Prada's devil dog act is just that, all act for Halloween. What will your hound be this year?

10/30/2024

Greyhound Karen is serious about finding her forever home. She just wants to be a much beloved only dog. Read more: Karen is a sweet ginger-colored hound with large, lovely, medium brown eyes and a petite nose. She’s about average size and is muscular and fit.

Karen was shy when she first came to GALT and has made a lot of progress since those first days. She comes into my home office during the day to seek affection and often naps on the bed closest to my desk. She will lean her forehead against my legs and stand there while I massage her neck. She is a fast learner. It took three meals for her to learn the crate-while-eating routine here, and now runs ahead of me as I take her bowl to the crate. And she knew exactly what to do with the dog door. Clever girl!

Karen prefers a harness to a leash when on walks. She enjoys 2-mile walks most days. She has a big yard where she runs and patrols, so she gets plenty of exercise. With strangers, it takes her a minute to watch and evaluate, and then gives most humans her special greyhound grin within a few minutes. Karen is not afraid of holiday gunfire or fireworks.

Karen came from an environment where she was handled a lot. She submits calmly to nail trims, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, removing and replacing her collar, and putting on a coat with a neck that covers her eyes briefly. She will be easy for her future family to maintain.

She is not a fan of car rides and is learning they’re not so bad…high value treats make trips tolerable. Karen can sometimes be vocal, though not excessively. She has not counter surfed in my home however she does supervise cooking closely.

Karen should be an only dog with people who aren’t away from home too long. She is highly food motivated and can be trained for a home with no dog door. She’s shy – she will need your patience while she acclimates. She prefers children older than 14 who are respectful, kind, and have experience with family dogs.

10/30/2024

GALT's 2024 Holiday for the Hounds online auction opens this Friday morning! It's packed with fun gifts for yourself or your friends. Every bid helps the hounds, so please watch this space for the bidding link!

10/29/2024

🧹 Ahh, Kiah makes an adorable witch. Are you ready for Halloween?

10/29/2024

🥰 Please help us welcome Greyhound Naz to the GALT New Mexico family! Naz is a retired racing greyhound from Australia who will celebrate her third birthday in November. Watch for her to be adoptable as soon as we get to know her better in a foster home and address any medical needs.

10/29/2024

Individual retail sales are open for the Celebrating Greyhounds 2025 wall calendars and weekly planners! If you can't decide which you want, consider purchasing both as a set for $35, which is $5 off the price of buying both separately! https://greytstore.org/products/celebrating-greyhounds-2025-wall-calendar-weekly-planner

10/28/2024

🎂 Happy fourth birthday to Joey!

10/28/2024

💞 Please help us welcome Buddy to GALT New Mexico! Buddy is a retired racer from Australia who turns 3 next month. Watch for him to be adoptable as soon as we get to know him better in a foster home and address any medical needs.

10/28/2024

As the holiday shopping season approaches, remember that you can help the hounds by starting your online shopping at iGive.com. iGive donates a percent of your shopping value to GALT at no cost to you at 100s of popular retail stores!

10/27/2024

Odin, What are you doing? Are you keeping an eye on the TP for your family?

10/27/2024

Eleven year young Xander is looking for his forever home. Small dogs are ok, but no cats please. Read more about him: Xander’s foster mom calls him her ‘plug-n-play’ foster because he blended in with the pack from day 1. He shares space with two greyhounds and an 18lb crazed Pug/Jack Russel mix, all who are 10 years old. Xander likes lazy days in his senior living home, moving from one dog bed to the next. When he sleeps he seems to be reliving his racing days, his hind legs kicking up a storm to the point where his back end lifts up off the bed, a sight to see. He sleeps peacefully through the night with the rest of the pack in his foster mom’s bedroom.

Xander’s favorite time of day seems to be EARLY in the morning, when he wanders into the living room and does zoomies or helicopter spins. Once he gets his aerobic exercise out of the way he’s ready for his first potty break of the day then breakfast. Xander really enjoys mealtime, sometimes breaking out into a hopping dance while his food is being prepared. He quickly learned where his food station is, standing ready for his bowl to be put down for him. He is a fast eater and is very polite, not bothering the other dogs if they are still eating. Xander also likes his mid day treats his foster mom gives the dogs outside. He’s learned to get in line for his treat and waits patiently for his turn.

Xander doesn’t seem interested in stuffed toys. He seems to be content with getting scritches from his foster mom, tries to give her a kiss but his needle nose gets in the way. He does like to ‘roo’ when he hears a fire/police siren, breaking into his song along with his housemates. Xander also likes to go for a stroll around the neighborhood and does very well on the leash, walking calmly next to his foster mom. He is non-reactive to the barking dogs in the neighborhood and is very good when encountering people. He likes car rides but does need some assistance getting his huge self in and out of the SUV. He does pretty good getting in and out of a mini-van though.

His foster mom says Xander is the perfect dog and the family he selects for his next forever home will be very blessed. Xander will return all the love his next family bestows on him.

10/27/2024

We know this time of year can be hard on the pocket book and that some of you might be looking for creative ways to help the hounds on a budget. Consider these great ideas:

-If your employer provides matching funds for donations to nonprofits, remember to make your gift go twice as far on their dime.
-Ask your employer to share products it gives away as promotions with us so that we can raffle or auction them to help the hounds.
-If you have gently used jewelry, art, dog coats, leashes, collars or other goodies that someone else might love, donate them so that we can auction them to help the hounds.
-If you have access to a meeting space, donate it to us to hold an event.
-Donate your time as a volunteer! We often need help running events, helping with hound related errands, transporting hounds, searching for lost hounds, shipping items for our auctions, and other tasks critical to our operations.
-Give the gift of your special skills! Some skill sets are hard to come by and can cost more than we can afford. If you have skills such as photography, videography, fundraising, public relations, graphic design, event planning, etc., please let us know. If you aren't sure whether we can use your special skill, email us at [email protected] to talk it over.
-If you have enough stuff in your life already, ask family and friends to donate to GALT in your name as your holiday or birthday present.
-Make sure your Kroger and Tom Thumb rewards cards are linked to GALT and that you use them when you shop.

Be in touch with us about your creative ideas to help the hounds at [email protected]. We can do so much more together and your idea might be just what we need.

10/26/2024

💔 Our condolences to Maxcy's friends and family on his recent crossing of the rainbow bridge. (aka Puffapelli, Ocotber 23, 2013, to October 23, 2024, loved by the Goodrich Family from May 13, 2017, to October 23, 2024, adopted from Mid-South Greyhound Adoption Option)

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Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc. (GALT) is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit corporation operating in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, throughout Texas and the United States since May, 2001. GALT has assisted more than 3,400 greyhounds and other sighthounds in finding their forever homes. GALT depends solely on donations and net proceeds from its GreytStore.org for its operating budget of more than $360,000 per year for needs of the dogs in its possession. Learn more about helping GALT here.

GALT takes a neutral stand on greyhound racing. GALT is always willing to sing the praises of owning retired racing greyhounds as companion pets. If your club, organization or group is interested in hosting an educational presentation, please contact us and we will gladly endeavor to accommodate your schedule.

Our Mission Is To:

Assist all greyhounds, primarily those that are retired from or affiliated with the racing industry;

Facilitate placing greyhounds in loving, responsible, forever homes;

Educate the public about the desirability of adopting greyhounds as companions and family pets in the home;

Stress the importance of spay and neuter as a means of controlling the number of unwanted animals;

Support, welcome and encourage an active, organized volunteer base of greyhound lovers who share the passion and vision of finding loving, responsible, forever homes for greyhounds to live out their natural lives;

Provide continuing educational support to the greyhound's family after placement to ensure a successful adoption;

Connect with other groups and people that assist and adopt greyhounds to promote adoption worldwide;

Endeavor also to assist greyhound mixes, other large sighthounds and large sighthound mixes; and most of all,

Enjoy the spiritual connection we all share with greyhounds and each other in loving and helping one of the most loving and loyal creatures put on this earth.