We Adopt Greyhounds, Inc (WAG)

11/04/2024

Congratulations are in order as our little Spunky Monkey has been adopted!! As you may remember, Spunky, now Livie, is a very special needs puppy who suffers from Congenital Megaesophagus (CME) and requires a special diet and the use of a Bailey chair for eating!

She’s now almost 7 months old and a very pretty young lady who is doing well! She loves being part of her pack and having her siblings to play with. She is working on her obedience and is really smart! Her mom is taking great care of her CME and it is under control! She’s all the way up to 32 pounds and still very much growing!

She hates windshield wipers and barks at them but she loves to cuddle and maybe is even a bit spoiled with bedtime snuggles with mom, who says, “She is very confident and sassy! I love her so much!”

Congratulations to Kaylee and the whole pack!!

11/02/2024

A little late this year, but here we go!

The photo contest has officially begun! Let’s see those adorable pictures! You can enter and vote until November 24th and then we will be taking the entries and creating a beautiful color calendar which you can purchase from WAG. Top getters get a complimentary calendar!

All proceeds from our photo contest and calendar fundraiser will go directly to support the care of and the adoption of retired racing greyhounds in 2025!

https://www.gogophotocontest.com/weadoptgreyhounds

This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, and has two parts! Our photo event kicks off TODAY and will run until November 24th. Then, WAG will create a 2025 Wall calendar showcasing all of our entries. Remember, ALL entries will be included in our finished calendars (which will ship out by mid-December).

Entries are $5 each and votes are $1 each. The top 13 vote getters will prominently featured in our calendar and will also receive a complimentary calendar!

Let's get creative! We'd love to have thematic or seasonal pictures to include in the finished calendar so please consider entering your favorite holiday pictures or pictures of your hound enjoying different seasons.

A few general rules for entering the photo contest:
*Photos can feature multiple dogs. The main subject of the picture should be a sighthounds. Sighthound(s) must be featured prominently in the photo.
*Photos should only feature animals, No humans can be featured in the pictures

Please consider entering, voting, and preordering our calendar.

You can preorder your calendar here:
https://www.gogophotocontest.com/weadoptgreyhounds/purchase

If you would like to order a calendar or if you would like to participate in the photo contest "offline", please reach out to [email protected]

Fundraiser for We Adopt Greyhounds, Inc

11/02/2024

Tomorrow is the big day and we can't wait! Please use this map for parking information, and take advantage of the shuttle if you can! We're booth number 73, and we can't think of a better spot: food, seating, and doggo therapy all in one area!

AND swing by booth 70 to see a familiar face at the Great Acres Farm booth!

⚠️ Please note that parking behind City Hall is ONLY for early voting. Use only the lots highlighted in green on the parking map.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from our Silly triceratops (who's still looking for her forever family!) and the rest of us at WAG!

Let’s see your hound’s best costume today! Share in the comments or tag us in your post!

And don't forget you can meet Silly and a few of our other available hounds this Saturday in Torrington! Get a jump on your holiday shopping, and relax in between with some doggo therapy! Check the Facebook event for more information!

10/22/2024

10/18/2024

It doesn't get much better than sunbathing on a crisp, autumn day according to foster Silly! She certainly seems to be enjoying her first fall in New England 😍

Silly (Silly Joke) is still looking for her forever home and we're still scratching our heads over it! Her foster parents say she's very sweet. She gets along well with her foster sisters and everyone respects each others boundaries. She gives playful tail wags when she's happy or excited. They say she's extremely polite and well-behaved, and sleeps well in her crate! She chooses the lure pole over traditional dog toys, and loves to dig in the yard and would love a sanctioned dig pit at her forever home! We don't know about you, but this girl sounds perfect!

Silly does well in a home with other greyhounds who respect her space and boundaries, but is also confident enough to be an only dog. She is cat workable and would do well in a home with a dog savvy cat and owner. She's a bit of a breed snob and will alert you to any non-greyhounds nearby. Silly is only two years old and still has a bit of energy in her. She loves to go for walks and sniffs, has loved adventures that involve bodies of water, and is a total social butterfly who loves people!

If you think this gorgeous New Zealand lady is a good fit for your family, fill out an adoption application on our website or contact your adoption representative. And don't forget! We're approved to adopt into Massachusetts again finally!

10/17/2024

Our hearts go out to Jackie and Keith on the loss of WAG hound Stella (fka Dream) 🩵

Stella (5/1/2016 – 9/7/2024)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Stella (FKA Dream, sister to Dani FKA Drama). Stella’s Gotcha Day was November 30, 2017. That was the day she made us a family and taught us how to be parents. She captured our hearts the moment we met, who could resist those soulful eyes? Stella had a unique personality that made us love her to the moon and back. She was resourceful, mischievous, smart, happy, and loveable. We formed a bond and connection that was hard to describe. She was truly and member of our family and went everywhere with us. She had many loves including rides in the car, hikes, sunning herself, snuggling like a lapdog, treats and all the people and other animals she was fortunate to meet. She was the star of the neighborhood. Everyone remembered her name and loved to give her pets, which she adored. We always said we thought she knew the entire English language because she would insert her little grumbles into our conversations at the exact right time. We loved her with all our hearts. She was the absolute best and her sudden passing has left us heartbroken. Stella will always be with us, will never be forgotten and will WAG forever.
To us Stella was a Dream.
Until we meet again Over the Rainbow Bridge.

10/05/2024

If you've been looking for a new family member with a little more culture, look no further than Teddy! Not only is he a gorgeous boy from the UK, but he's becoming bilingual too! That right, Teddy has learned 'spacerek,' the Polish word for 'walkies.' And in case you can't tell by his reaction, Teddy 🩵loves🩵 a good spacerek!

Teddy (Teddys Mate) is just perfection in a nutshell. His foster dads say “Teddy is a big, happy boy. He loves to explore and play. If he’s bored, or you’ve missed his dinner time he’ll let you know! He’s a big sweetie who’s happy to meet new people and to beg them for pets. He’s also very respectful of his foster brother’s space. He likes to bark for attention. We’re trying to wean him off it, but he’s also usually right. He’s a good advocate for his needs!” Who doesn’t love a boy who knows what he wants?

Teddy is ready to find his forever home! He's not cat or small dog safe, but he loves kids, people and is amazing with his greyhound housemate! He turns 6 this month, so he’s the perfect age - a mix of still young enough for many more adventures, and just old enough to want to be lazy at the drop of a dime!!

If you think Teddy's meant to join your family, please apply on our website or contact your adoption representative! And don't forget! We're officially approved to adopt into MA again, so this boy could be ready to start learning your wicked awesome local slang too 😉

10/04/2024

Check out this beautiful, petite redhead… foster Kourtney, with her mohawk and glamorous eye liner! 🤩 But Kourtney is not just good looking... she is a sweet "velcro dog," who wants nothing more than to get snuggles and stare deep into your eyes. She still has a bit of puppy energy - when she greets you, she will boing, boing, boing with excitement. She gets along great with almost every dog she meets, regardless of breed or size. She is likely cat workable with a dog confident cat who will show her who's boss. In foster care, she's making great progress on her leash skills, stairs skills, and overall manners. She still needs to go potty every few hours. Kourtney feels safe in her crate and insists on sleeping in it at night. She loves stuffies, but needs to be supervised so she doesn't eat them. She loves to meet new people, including kids. She enjoys car rides and does great getting in and out of the car. Kourtney has never heard of "personal space," and she would love to get into yours.

Kourtney (VJ Show Time) is littermate to Kassie (VJ All I Know), and daughter to mama Zara (PJ Outheregrindn). If you're interested in learning more about Kourtney, please apply on our website or contact your adoption representative. And don't forget! We can finally adopt into MA again!

10/01/2024

It's National Black Dog Day, so we couldn't let the day go by without sharing our available black hounds! Teddy, Silly, and Tyler are all wonderful companions still waiting for their forever homes.

Did you know that black dogs are more likely to be overlooked, and tend to be the last to be adopted? In some cases, there is the 'black cat stigma,' while others argue that it's hard to capture their expressions in pictures. These faces look pretty expressive to us, and there's nothing unlucky about welcoming these amazing hounds into your family! In fact, we tend to think the black hounds are ✨more✨ lucky! So, if you're looking to add a new member to your family, please remember to look past the fur color and get to know the hound first!

Share pictures of your black dogs in the comments or tag us to share the black dog love!

10/01/2024

You may have noticed a familiar face that joined us over the weekend. Tyson (JK On My Grind) recently returned to WAG and is on the hunt for the perfect home for him. Tyson has separation anxiety and would prefer that his family be home more often than not. He's a great candidate for a family who works from home, or has a dog-friendly workplace! He's happiest when you’re home or you take him with you! He loves new places, people and car rides!

Tyson would love another greyhound at home for play and company. He prefers greyhounds and doesn’t always play nice with fluffy dogs, no matter their size. He has previously done very well with cats, but as he was getting overstimulated in his home, he started to show signs of wanting to direct some stress towards the cat, so a dog-savvy cat is recommended.

Tyson is doing very well in his new foster home. He has settled in with his new foster family, is getting lots of stair practice, and they are working on his separation anxiety in small increments.

If you think you might be the right home for this handsome red head, please fill out the application on our website, or contact your adoption representative!

09/30/2024

Single, international hunk looking for his forever home.

Tyler “Ty Ty” (racing name Versailles) is a single, 7 yr old (turned 7 in July), 75 lb black male greyhound from New Zealand seeking a lifelong commitment in the US.

Dislikes – Cats, and non-greyhounds.

Likes- People, greyhounds, respectful kids, car rides, short walks in the summer and longer walks in cooler weather.

Strengths- Eating really well, jumping into the car, does well at the groomer, meeting new people and making them fall in love with him.

Weaknesses-Staring at small animals such as frogs, squirrels, and large animals such as deer.

Fears- Crying & screaming kids

Hopes- Find forever home

Favorite things to do- Cuddling on the couch and following his human around.

Tyler recently received a SLO diagnosis that doesn't affect him much. It is treated with antibiotics and supplements. His recent bloodwork all came back normal and is otherwise healthy.

Are we a match? Fill out an application on our website or contact your adoption representative today!

09/28/2024

What a fun day hangout with our favorite vet team, rocking out to Dr. Stone's band, and talking about the best dogs! Thank you to all who stopped by!

09/28/2024

This one isn't part of our backlog, but we simply couldn't wait to shout from the rooftops that Fionn finally found his forever home!!! Every adoption is special, but most of us with WAG are crying the absolute happiest tears because this couldn't have been a more perfect match! The Joyce's found Fionn through a shared post, and being a devout wolfhound family currently without one, Mary didn't hesitate to reach out about him! That combined with us being allowed to adopt into MA again finally, it seemed serendipitous! As of today, Fionn is a resident of The Cape, and we can't wait to see pictures of him on a private beach come October! Happy long awaited Gotcha Day, big man, and happy early 4th birthday!! Don't forget to keep in touch!

09/27/2024

Don't forget! Tomorrow is WAG @ Stone Vet Open House Adoption Event!! If you've ever been curious about the amazing team and place that takes care of our hounds while they're in foster care, tomorrow is the day! Meet the team, hang out with some adoption groups, and even check out Dr. Stone's band! And if you're looking to add a new greyhound to your family, be sure to stop by our booth to meet available hounds Kourtney, Silly, Tyson, and Tyler! If you get there early enough, you may even catch Fionn making an extra special appearance that we are SO EXCITED for! 🩵

See you tomorrow!

09/26/2024

We have a HUGE announcement! WAG has been added to the “Approved Shelter/Rescue” list with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts! In other words, we can adopt to our Massachusetts supporters again!

See you in Mass!!!

If you have any questions on how to apply to adopt or foster dogs in Massachusetts, please head over to our website at https://weadoptgreyhounds.org/available-hounds or email us at [email protected]

09/26/2024

We've had a record number of foster fails recently, and have a whole backlog of announcements to work through! So without further ado, let's get into it!

This handsome New Zealand man Able (Able Master) was just irresistible to Nico and Tom. If you ask us, it was probably his international charm and the way he rocks the heck out of his Rex Specs! We are so happy for Able, Nico, and Tom, and can't wait to see Able's first Halloween costume in retirement! Happy Gotcha Day, Able!

09/09/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Annual Gathering! We have 30+ years to celebrate, and the love, energy, and community we see at each Gathering is proof of that. From vendors to volunteers to attendees, we could not do this event without every single one of you! We have more pictures coming, but for now, take a peek at some of the memories made today!