Blue Ridge Greyhound Adoption

20/04/2024

Darby is looking for a new forever home. His elderly dad is in poor health and can no longer take care of him, Darby is a 7-year old fawn male. To the best of our knowledge, he is in good health. He is currently in Alexandria, VA, If you are interested in adopting Darby or want more information, please reach out to Katie Thompson at 703-898-1291.

09/04/2024

The Greyhound Health Initiative presents a webinar about canine osteosarcoma. Dr. Nicola Mason will be discussing the clinical signs (symptoms), diagnosis, treatment, and new immunotherapeutic approaches to preventing and treating metastatic osteosarcoma. In addition, Dr. Mason will discuss ways in which our GreyT community can get involved in helping us find better treatment options for this disease. There will be an update on the research Dr. Mason is currently conducting at the University of Pennsylvania. A live Q&A will follow the webinar. This webinar will be recorded and a copy of the recording will be sent to all who register.

While donation is not required, you will be sent to our Paypal Donation page before registering for this event. Any donation helps us to continue to provide quality webinars for our sighthound community! Please help if you can. If you prefer not to donate, please select CANCEL and return to GHI. You will be redirected to the Zoom Registration page.

Please make sure to wait on the ZOOM REGISTRATION PAGE once your donation is complete or you choose to CANCEL (this can take up to 3 minutes to redirect). You should receive confirmation from Zoom that you have registered for this event. If you have any issues with your donation or with registration for the webinar, please email [email protected]. Thank you for your support!

Register Here: https://greyhoundhealthinitiative.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=324f74eaa772b939f1d61924f&id=9598cdf6f0&e=d7107d1938

15/03/2024

MISSING GREYHOUND from the Pelham's Crossing Subdivision, Fredericksburg, VA

Details:
*9 year old tuxedo greyhound.
*65 pounds, she's a smaller greyhound.
*She's gone a bit gray in her face
*Wearing a purple 1 inch collar.
*She's chipped.

She was last seen on the east side of the Pelham's Crossing neighborhood near the woods. Those woods back up to some houses, a townhouse community, and ultimately Route 2. She has not been seen since Wednesday around 1pm.

We think she may be traveling through the wooded areas surrounding our neighborhood, but can't confirm it.

She may have crossed Route 2 or Benchmark Road leading to more subdivisions and/or miles of wooded battlefields. So, the more eyes the better. We're hoping she gets tired and comes out for food or shelter and shows up on a ring cam or somebody can actually see her.

If you see her, please let me know, 24/7! 540-538-9868.

Please print/share the flyer if you can. The more eyes that see it, the better.

I've attached the flyer and a map so you can get an idea of the area where we're at.

13/03/2024

Thank you all who reached out about interest in Cash. I’m happy to report he has a new home where he will be well taken care of and spoiled.

09/03/2024

UPDATE: Cash has found a new home. Thanks to everyone who responded with interest.

CASH NEEDS A NEW HOME!!!

Cash (formerly Boc's Goldberg) is a beautiful fawn male that was returned due to no fault of his own. He currently weighs 104 pounds but is on a diet to lose at least 10 pounds. He was born on January 7, 2015 which means he turned 9 a few months ago.

Cash has recently been to the vet and is very good health. He's very gentle and sweet-natured and gets along well with cats and dogs of all sizes.

Cash is currently being fostered in Sterling. If you think you have room in your heart and home for this big boy, please contact Katie Thompson at 703-898-1291, reply to this post or send us a PM. We will do our best to answer any questions you may have.

13/02/2024

Lenny Needs A New Home

Lenny (DOB-4/20/2015) is a black and white male cowdog (approximately 74 pounds) who was adopted in December 2018 along with his half-sister Sunny. He was released from the track after breaking his leg and had no resulting mobility issues. In terms of other medical issues, Lenny had one of his middle digits amputated in 2022 when he injured it while running. This has not affected him in any way. Lenny suffers from anxiety from loud noises particularly thunder and fireworks, and when he senses a pending storm, he will find a quiet and dark place where he will remain for the duration. He has been prescribed 100-200 mg Trazadone as necessary for this condition. Overall, he has remained in excellent health.

Lenny does not require much attention as he tends to a be a “sleeper” for most of the day. He is not a finnicky eater. In terms of walking and exercising, he is quite well-behaved when he is by himself; however, he will bark and become very excited when he sees other dogs. When kenneling Lenny (and his sister), he has always been very good other than this one time on February 4 in which he bit Sunny.

Lenny will do best as an only dog. If you have no other pets and are interested in adopting Lenny, please send us a private message.

27/07/2023

**********EXCITING NEWS! ******

James River Greyhounds is very fortunate to continue placing NGA Retired Racing Greyhounds because of our on-going relationships with the racing greyhound owners, kennel owners, kennel trainers/handlers and the many individuals who have been a part of the racer’s life.

As a PRO-Racing adoption group, we continue to support the industry and all the individuals who continue to make a positive impact upon these awesome athletes! We are forever GREYTFUL for being able to be a part of their next chapter of retirement!

The Board of JRG has been in contact with the respective Boards of selective adoption groups that are functioning primarily as a support group for any retired racing greyhounds within their area (some of these groups are receiving a limited number of NGA racers and racers from both Ireland and Australia).

Each Adoption Board is very excited to extend the invitation to previous adopters/families of the following adoption groups to apply with James River Greyhounds if they are interested in bringing another NGA retired racer into their lives.

Blue Ridge Greyhound Adoption
Greyhound Pets of America-Charleston
Greyhound Crossroads
Greyhound Friends Of North Carolina
Greyt Expectations Greyhound Rescue
Maine Greyhound Placement Service
Old Dominion Greyhound Adoption
Virginia Greyhound Adoption

To begin the process, complete an Adoption Application https://jamesrivergreyhounds.wufoo.com/forms/jrg-previous-adopter-application/ which will indicate your prior adoption group. The JRG adoption coordinator will then reach out to the corresponding group point of contact for confirmation and be in touch with next steps!

If you have any questions prior to applying, please email [email protected] and we are happy to help with the process!

Let's work together to match you with your next retired racer! We look forward to hearing from previous greyhound adopters of these groups!

07/04/2023

Do you want to add a new fast friend to your family?

Roman is a 79 pound white and brindle male who will turn 4 next week. He was recently adopted locally, but unfortunately his new home is not the right place for him. Roman is super sweet and playful, especially when he is out running in his yard, but is definitely alpha and a little headstrong. He also has sleep startle so he needs an experienced male leader and must be an only dog.

If you are interested in adopting Roman, please contact Katie Thompson at 703-898-1291 or email [email protected].

27/08/2022

This is our last call for picnic tickets. If you haven't gotten around to purchasing your tickets yet but plan on attending, please secure your tickets as soon as possible this week. We'll be ordering food this coming Thursday and we need a proper head count.


As a reminder:

THE BRGA ANNUAL PICNIC WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 FROM 12:00PM TO 3:00PM

8 CHAINS NORTH WINERY
38593 DAYMONT LANE
WATERFORD, VA 20197

Tickets are $25 per person. Children 12 and under are free.

Price includes a BBQ lunch, open wine bar, an ice cream social and an afternoon filled with lots of our beloved furkids.

Blessing of the Hounds by Reverend Sue


PLEASE BRING MUZZLES IF YOU PLAN TO LET YOUR DOGS RUN FREE WITHIN OUR PRIVATE AREA

22/08/2022

BRGA has decided that we will not be producing a calendar for 2023. But, the NGA is taking pre-orders for theirs and you can order it here: https://ngagreyhounds.com/onlinestore #!/2023-NGA-Greyhound-Calendar/p/484332377/category=0

18/08/2022

We stopped by 8 Chains Winery today to check out their new outdoor facility and also for wine tasting. We picked three different wines for you to choose from at our picnic on September 10th - a red, a white and a blush. If you haven't been there for a while, you'll be surprised at how they've improved their outdoor picnic area. Here's a few photos. Tickets are $25 and include lunch and an open wine bar. Get your tickets here: http://www.brga.org/blog/2022/6/10/2022-annual-picnic

15/08/2022

2022 Annual Picnic - Get Your Tickets Now

It's just one month away and tickets are limited!

The BRGA Annual Picnic will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 12:00PM to 3:00PM

8 Chains North Winery
38593 Daymont Lane
Waterford, VA 20197.

Tickets are $25 per person which includes a barbecue lunch, open wine bar (while supplies last) and ice cream social for both hoomans and hounds. Children 12 and under are free. Reverend Sue will be on hand for a Blessing of the Hounds.

The deadline for picnic registration is Friday, August 27, 2022.

SEE YOU THERE!!

(Dogs must wear their muzzle if they will be running free in our enclosed area.)

Tickets are available by here: http://www.brga.org/blog/2022/6/10/2022-annual-picnic

16/02/2022

The National Greyhound Association is pleased to announce that Pet Transfer is now available online. It is a streamlined form that allows pet parents to change the ownership of their greyhound into their name.

Greyhound Pet Parents will receive a “suitable for framing” registration certificate with generational pedigree, one-of-a-kind identity bertillion, whelping date, color and s*x along with registered and Pet name.

For a limited time, they are including a 2022 NGA Ambassador Membership for each household that registers their NGA bred greyhound into their name.

Any tattooed NGA bred greyhound can be registered as a pet greyhound, regardless of whether they were registered as a racing individual or not. They can also retroactively transfer greyhounds that may have passed on over the rainbow bridge. This would be a nice way to honor greyhounds past, present and future.

The cost is $40. Ten Dollars ($10) of each transfer will be sent back to BRGA. There is a drop-down listing the Responsible Adoption Partners endorsed by the NGA so look for and select Blue Ridge Greyhound Adoption.

https://www.ngagreyhounds.com/pet-transfer

11/11/2021

We have just 16 calendars left!

Our 2022 Calendars are ready to mail. We have a VERY limited supply.
Here's a list of this year's dogs:
AJN Java Joe
AJN Roscoe
AJN Trump
AMF Bumpy Flight
Barts Onbroadway
Bartsofftheleash (RIP)
Ben Simmon
Betty Low
Blockhead
Blue Ott
Boc's Goldberg
CoronaNLime
CTW Have It All
D'Bulls Boosted
Dancin Biloxi
Dancin Evergreen
Dawes Point
Del Sol Kassi
Del Sol Katy
El Chapo
Flying Pearl
HereComesHaynes (RIP)
Hello How R You
JB's Hothead
JD Precious
KB's Ice Dog
KB's Temptation
Kid Dynamite
Locomamasita
Mega Gabisha
Mega Gandelfette
Moon Mtn WokeUp
Outlaws Code
Paisley Park
PJ Super Slow
RR Trenton
RTR Wildfire
Time For Olivia
TNT Franchise
TNT Super Cool
Turbo Denise
Turbo Kavik
Twister
UB Big Chief
Ultimate Sadie
Victori Pierre
WW Clocked In
WW Shadow Rider
WWs Fanduel
Zach Wheeler
To purchase, visit the BRGA website and make a $20 donation via Paypal or debit/credit card. Please be sure to include your name and address in the notes as well as a mention that the payment is for the calendar.
You can purchase/make your donation here: http://www.brga.org/donate/

Thank you for supporting  BRGA!

25/10/2021

Our 2022 Calendars are ready to mail. We have a VERY limited supply.

Here's a list of this year's dogs:

AJN Java Joe
AJN Roscoe
AJN Trump
AMF Bumpy Flight
Barts Onbroadway
Bartsofftheleash (RIP)
Ben Simmon
Betty Low
Blockhead
Blue Ott
Boc's Goldberg
CoronaNLime
CTW Have It All
D'Bulls Boosted
Dancin Biloxi
Dancin Evergreen
Dawes Point
Del Sol Kassi
Del Sol Katy
El Chapo
Flying Pearl
HereComesHaynes (RIP)
Hello How R You
JB's Hothead
JD Precious
KB's Ice Dog
KB's Temptation
Kid Dynamite
Locomamasita
Mega Gabisha
Mega Gandelfette
Moon Mtn WokeUp
Outlaws Code
Paisley Park
PJ Super Slow
RR Trenton
RTR Wildfire
Time For Olivia
TNT Franchise
TNT Super Cool
Turbo Denise
Turbo Kavik
Twister
UB Big Chief
Ultimate Sadie
Victori Pierre
WW Clocked In
WW Shadow Rider
WWs Fanduel
Zach Wheeler

To purchase, visit the BRGA website and make a $20 donation via Paypal or debit/credit card. Please be sure to include your name and address in the notes as well as a mention that the payment is for the calendar.

You can purchase/make your donation here: http://www.brga.org/donate/

28/08/2021

27/08/2021

Our friends in Florida need our help. Please consider adopting one of their cuddlepillars.

28/07/2021

We have a few spots left in our Basic Manners Classes specifically geared to greyhounds. (It’s really to train the humans.) Every dog is different and every dog learns in his or her own way. This class will help you understand how your dog learns, so you can develop fun ways to teach them basic manners.

The first class will be on getting your greys attention. This will be a prerequisite to all subsequent classes. The next class will cover wait; the third class will cover come. All training will be using fun games and a positive attitude. So bring your grey, some super high-value treats and their favorite toys and plan to have fun learning how to communicate with your greyhound.

All who attend will be required to sign a liability waiver.

Date: Sunday, August 8 at 8am
Location: Dunharrow Farm - 4288 Ringwood Road, Nokesville, VA
Fee: $20 per dog (space is limited)

Please call Katie Thompson to reserve your space – 703-898-1291

17/07/2021

BRGA is pleased to start a series of Basic Manners Classes specifically geared to greyhounds. (It’s really to train the humans.) Every dog is different and every dog learns in his or her own way. This class will help you understand how your dog learns, so you can develop fun ways to teach them basic manners.

The first class will be on getting your greys attention. This will be a prerequisite to all subsequent classes. The next class will cover wait; the third class will cover come. All training will be using fun games and a positive attitude. So bring your grey, some super high-value treats and their favorite toys and plan to have fun learning how to communicate with your greyhound.

All who attend will be required to sign a liability waiver.

Date: Sunday, August 8 at 8am
Location: Dunharrow Farm - 4288 Ringwood Road, Nokesville, VA

Fee: $20 per dog (space is limited)

Please call Katie Thompson to reserve your space – 703-898-1291

09/07/2021

Tickets now on sale for our Annual Picnic which will happen on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 12:00PM to 3:00PM at 8 Chains North Winery, 38593 Daymont Lane, Waterford, VA 20197.

Tickets are $30 per person. Children 12 and under are free.

Your ticket includes:
- Picnic lunch
- Open wine bar (while supplies last)
- Ice Cream Social
- Goodie bag filled with greyhound goodies

We will have a covered, private area, fenced off from the rest of the outdoor patio so our dogs can be off leash. Please bring a muzzle which will be required if your dog is off lead.

A separate dog run at the winery (for use if no other dogs are currently in it)

Group roo and Blessing of the Hounds

Water will be available for the dogs as well as p**p bags - PLEASE pick up after your dog.

The deadline for picnic registration is Friday, August 27, 2021. Space is limited and we sell out every year so to be guaranteed admission, so we encourage you to purchase your tickets soon.

http://www.brga.org/blog/2021/5/8/2021-picnic

10/06/2021

I was on a United Airlines flight to Florida and lo and behold what did I see in the Hemispheres magazine but one of our BRGA members. I was so excited and thought I would share.

Jason and Patrick have adopted two greyhounds from us and they own a bakery and cafe in Charlottesville VA called MarieBette Cafe.

If you get an opportunity, it is well worth the drive to visit MarieBette, you will enjoy!

17/05/2021

It was great day yesterday at Greys and Grapes. The weather was perfect and it was wonderful seeing everyone! Thanks for coming.

If you were there and took pictures, we'd love to see them.

P.S. Stay tuned for more information about our picnic in September.

13/05/2021

Update: Rilke was found in the next neighborhood over from were he lives. A kind man found him on his front porch. He is now home and safe. Thanks everyone!

GREYHOUND AMBER ALERT!! Rilke, a male brindle greyhound, got loose in the the Salem Lakes neighborhood in Virginia Beach. Please reach out to us if you find him. 800-610-2026

10/05/2021

IT'S THIS SATURDAY and the weather forecast looks perfect!

Blue Ridge Greyhound Adoption will be hosting Greys and Grapes this Saturday, May 15 from noon to 5pm at 868 Estate Vineyards, 14001 Harpers Ferry Road in Hillsboro, VA.

Admission is free. Picnic tables are available but feel free to bring a picnic blanket for both you and your dogs. You can bring your own picnic lunch but alcoholic beverages can not be brought onto the property. Food, wine and other beverages will be available for sale.

Vendors will be selling all kinds of greyhound goodies as well as other arts and crafts - jewelry, fiber arts, etc. It’s a great afternoon and a good way to socialize your dogs.

Oh, and live music too!

See you there!