activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 12
- Community Engagement and OutreachHosts weekly meet and greet events for Greyhounds, often at pet supply stores, and maintains a public calendar of events for the Prescott and Verde Valley areas to engage with the community and promote adoptions.
- Community Outreach and Adoption EventsOrganizes weekly meet and greet events for Greyhounds, often at pet supply stores, and maintains a public calendar of events for the Prescott and Verde Valley areas to facilitate adoptions and community engagement.
- Foster Program for Greyhounds Greyhound and Sighthound Adoption ServicesOperates a foster care program for retired racing Greyhounds, providing temporary homes where dogs can adjust to a home environment, recover from medical procedures, and learn basic pet manners before adoption.
- Greyhound Foster Program Greyhound and Sighthound Adoption ServicesOperates a foster program that provides temporary homes for retired racing Greyhounds, helping them acclimate to a home environment, recover from medical procedures, and learn basic pet manners before permanent adoption.
- Greyhound Foster ProgramOperates a foster program that provides temporary homes for retired racing Greyhounds, helping them acclimate to a home environment, recover from medical procedures, and learn basic pet manners.
- Greyhound Owner Resources Animal Behavior Training and SupportProvides a downloadable guide with useful information for current or prospective Greyhound owners to support responsible pet ownership.
- Greyhound Rescue and Adoption Greyhound and Sighthound Adoption ServicesRescues, rehabilitates, and facilitates the adoption of ex-racing Greyhounds, including those with injuries or special needs, into suitable homes. This includes comprehensive medical care, behavioral evaluations, and matching dogs with families.
- Greyhound Rescue and Adoption Greyhound and Sighthound Adoption ServicesRescues, rehabilitates, and facilitates the adoption of ex-racing Greyhounds, including those with injuries or special needs, ensuring they are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and receive necessary medical care prior to placement.
- Greyhound Rescue and Adoption Greyhound and Sighthound Adoption ServicesRescues, rehabilitates, and facilitates the adoption of ex-racing Greyhounds, including those with injuries or special needs, into suitable homes. This includes comprehensive medical care such as examinations, spaying/neutering, dental care, vaccinations, heartworm/tick fever tests, worming, and microchipping before adoption.
- Greyhound Temperament AssessmentConducts temperament evaluations of Greyhounds to assess their compatibility with small dogs, children, and other pets, as well as their prey drive and overall demeanor, to ensure successful placements in adoptive homes.
- Greyhound Temperament EvaluationConducts temperament evaluations of Greyhounds to assess their compatibility with small dogs, children, and other pets, as well as their prey drive and overall demeanor, to ensure suitable placements.
- Veterinary Care for Greyhounds Pre-Adoption Veterinary CareProvides comprehensive veterinary care for Greyhounds in its program, including full examinations, spaying/neutering, dental care, vaccinations (rabies), heartworm and tick fever tests, worming, and microchip identification, ensuring they are in good physical health prior to adoption.
strategies · 7
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- Community Engagement and Education community_engagementThe organization actively engages with the community through events and information sharing to raise awareness about Greyhounds as pets, facilitate interactions between the public and adoptable dogs, and educate potential adopters on responsible pet ownership. This approach aims to broaden the reach of their adoption efforts and build a supportive community around Greyhound welfare.
- Community Engagement and Education community_engagementEngages the community through events and information sharing to raise awareness about Greyhound adoption, educate the public about Greyhounds as pets, and connect potential adopters with the organization. This strategy aims to foster a supportive community around Greyhound adoption and responsible pet ownership.
- Foster-based Socialization and Assessment foster_based_socializationUtilizes foster homes to acclimate retired racing Greyhounds to a home environment, assess their individual personalities and behaviors, and provide them with basic household training and social skills before adoption. This approach allows for detailed behavioral observation and preparation for successful integration into permanent homes, especially those with other pets or children.
- Foster-based Socialization and Assessment foster_based_socializationUtilizes foster homes to acclimate retired racing Greyhounds to a home environment, assess their individual personalities and behaviors, and provide them with basic household training and social skills before adoption. This approach allows for detailed behavioral observation and preparation for successful integration into permanent homes, including those with other pets or children.
- Foster-based Socialization and Assessment foster_based_adoptionThe organization utilizes a network of foster homes to acclimate retired racing Greyhounds to a home environment, assess their individual personalities and behaviors, and provide initial training. This foster-based approach allows for detailed behavioral observation and preparation, ensuring a smoother transition for the dogs into permanent homes and informing personalized adoption matching.
- Personalized Adoption Matching and Support personalized_adoption_matchingEmploys a comprehensive screening and matching process, including applications, interviews, and home visits, to pair Greyhounds with suitable adopters based on personality and lifestyle. This strategy also provides adopters with behavioral guidance and educational materials, and requires ongoing communication and commitment to ensure the long-term well-being and responsible ownership of the adopted Greyhounds.
- Personalized Adoption Matching and Support personalized_adoption_matchingThe organization employs a rigorous screening and matching process, including applications, interviews, and home visits, to pair Greyhounds with suitable adopters based on personality and lifestyle. This strategy extends to providing specific behavioral guidance post-adoption and requiring ongoing communication to ensure the long-term well-being and responsible ownership of the adopted dogs.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Adoption Program
Rescues retired racing greyhounds and places them in foster and permanent homes throughout Arizona
Foster Care Program
Provides temporary homes for greyhounds while they await permanent adoption
Meet and Greet Events
Hosts events where potential adopters can interact with greyhounds available for adoption
relationships · 24
who they work with
- 2 Hounds Design Partner — Listed as a provider of Martingale Dog Collars.
- Alliance of Therapy Dogs Partner — Listed as a national therapy dog group.
- Arcadia Animal Clinic Partner — Listed as a veterinary clinic in Phoenix, AZ.
- Art by Billie - Billie Mann Partner — Listed as a Greyhound artist.
- Glenfair Veterinary Hospital Partner — Listed as a veterinary hospital in Glendale, AZ.
- Greyhound Pets of America Partner — GPA-AZ was formerly a Chapter of Greyhound Pets of America before becoming a separate entity in 2010.
- Greytalk Partner — Listed as a community network of Greyhound owners with ongoing discussion on numerous topics.
- Halemar Partner — Listed as a provider of Greyhound coats.
- Homestead Animal Clinic Partner — Listed as an animal clinic in Mesa, AZ.
- Judy's Greyhound Gifts, LLC Partner — Listed as a provider of unique items for Greyhounds and their owners.
- Kathleen Gilley Partner — Collaborates by providing educational content on Greyhound behavior from her seminar.
- Mile-Hi Animal Hospital Partner — Listed as an animal hospital in Prescott, AZ.
- MyApartmentMap Partner — Listed as a housing search website with pet-friendly listings.
- National Greyhound Association (NGA) Partner — Listed as a source for adoption links and a resource for credible, responsible adoption groups.
- Nick of Time Productions Partner — Provides webmaster and event photography services, including Greyhound photos at special events and fundraisers for GPA-AZ.
- Paw Posse Partner — Specializes in quality dog supplies and donates 10% of purchases to Greyhound Pets of Arizona when a specific promo code is used.
- Petco Partner — Hosts weekly meet and greet events for Greyhounds.
- PetsMart Partner — Hosts weekly meet and greet events for Greyhounds.
- Phoenix Veterinary Referral & Emergency Partner — Listed as a 24-hour emergency veterinary clinic in Phoenix, AZ.
- Saguaro Veterinary Clinic Partner — Listed as a veterinary clinic in Scottsdale, AZ.
- Suzie's CBD Treats Partner — Supports GPA-AZ with donations of their CBD products for Greyhounds.
- Thrive Pet Care Partner — Listed as a veterinary clinic in Scottsdale, AZ.
- Val Vista Animal Hospital Partner — Listed as an animal hospital in Gilbert, AZ.
- iGive Partner — Participates in a program where retailers donate a portion of online purchases to the organization.