2025 Adoptions
A list of all retired racing greyhounds adopted by Greyhound Crossroads in 2025
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From our friends in Australia: Charlie is a very chilled and easygoing black male greyhound with a heart full of friendliness. He's calm and quiet in the kennels, making him a laid-back companion. Charlie absolutely loves car rides and is incredibly social with people, always eager for pats and attention. He's known for his sweet nature and has shown no signs of resource guarding, even with high-value treats. If you're looking for a relaxed, affectionate boy who loves to be around people, Charlie would be perfect fit for your home! Charlie was born on January 18, 2020, so he's just turned 5. He tested safe with small dogs as well as the cats, and has experience with children 12 years or older. He's listed at 31 kg, which translates to about 68 lbs.
His Australian pedigree and history: https://www.thedogs.com.au/dogs/291079//sunset-charlie His American greyhound-data listing: https://www.greyhound-data.com/d?z=MgljYb&d=sunset+charlie&x=0&y=0 |
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Added: March 12, 2025
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Her traveling description from Down Under: Carlie is a lively, black female greyhound with a love for car and van rides! While she can be a bit erratic on the lead at first, she settles down quickly and enjoys her walks. Carlie is a happy girl who loves meeting new people, chasing flies, and of course, getting plenty of pats. She's playful and sweet, always ready for a cuddle and some attention. If you're looking for a fun and affectionate companion with a bit of energy, Carlie will make the perfect addition to your family! Carlie will turn 3 years old on March 25th so it's almost her birthday! She tested safe with an Italian Greyhound and a Cavoodle, and even made friends with their testing cat! Her prey drive is very low, with no interest, and has experience with their family children who are 12 and older. Her weight is listed at 26kg, which converts to about 58 lbs. She is just as cute as a button! Her Australian pedigree and history: Since she never raced, there won't be an Australian race record for her. Her American Greyhound-data pedigree: She isn't listed yet- this will be corrected soon. |
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Added: March 13, 2025
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From our Australian friends: Meet Frank, a strong and affectionate greyhound with a heart of gold! Frank can be a bit strong on the leash and pulls at first, but he settles into a nice rhythm and responds well to his handler. He comes when called and is loving towards people, offering positive consent during interactions. While he might tuck his tail when things get a bit overbearing, he quickly recovers and remains calm. Frank is relaxed around other dogs and has lived with another greyhound, walking well beside them. His gentle nature and ability to adapt makes him a great companion for anyone looking for a loving and social dog. Frank turns 7 on February 21st. He hasn't spent time with children, but his incoming testing confirms that he is safe with small dogs. He is too interested in kitties to live safely with them. His weight wasn't listed for us, but he's described as being on the medium-large male size. On arrival he was a little pully on leash, but engaging with the volunteers and a touch sensitive to the excitement. We will have an update on his time settling into retirement soon! Update! Frank is coming right along and loving his second chapter as a retired fella. His foster mom tells us he's very good on leash, in the car, and with all people. Like most greyhounds he can have active spurts with energy, and can be a little strong, but mellows quickly. He greets his humans excitedly when they return home, and the foster family is working to teach him calm greetings. Hes especially good with their children and has experience now with their 5 year old grandchild. Also very safe with their small dog as tested and confirmed when he arrived. What an awesome boy! Surprising he hasn't been snapped up by a special family yet but he's going to be perfect for someone soon.
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Added: February 17, 2025
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From our Australia Friends: Meet George, an energetic and confident greyhound who's read for an active home! George would thrive in a house with a yard, ideally with older kids who can keep up with his high energy. He's social with other greyhounds and enjoys walks alongside them, greeting them at barriers without concern. George does need further training around small animals, but he could potentially live with medium to large dogs after a proper meet and greet. He's strong and excitable on leash, but calms down as the walk progresses. Though energetic, George is confident around unfamiliar people and is always ready for an adventure. If you're looking for a lively, playful companion who loves to be social and active, George could be perfect for your home! George was born on 1.4.22 so is still very much a young boy at heart. His foster home describes him as high energy, confident, and possibly trainable with small dogs and cats. Although he was very curious when meeting them, he would look and then walk away without lunging at them. He may possibly need a retest after he has settled into retirement and has some time away from the excitement of the trip over. He had no exposure to children while in Australia. He was never named so at this time we don't have a registered name for him, and there won't be a race history in Australia. More very soon as he settles in! |
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Added: February 17, 2025
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From our friends Down Under: Lily is a sweet and gentle greyhound who's ready to find her forever home! She is a calm and friendly girl who gets along with other dogs, especially retired greyhounds, and is also great with kids. She's been a bit shy at first with new people, but once she feels comfortable, she's very affectionate and loving. Lily enjoys a good run or walk to burn off some energy, but once she's had her exercise, she's just as happy to relax and settle down. She's quiet, well-mannered, and doesn't have a jumpy, excitable nature. Lily takes her time getting to know you, but once she trusts you, she'll be a loyal and affectionate companion. Lily was born on April 1, 2021, so will turn 4 in a couple months. Her weight was listed as 28kg, making her about 64 lbs. Just as described above, she seemed a bit shy the first night in foster care but quickly settled in for the perfect retirement. More photos of this pretty girl soon! |
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Added: February 17, 2025
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From our Friends Down Under: Earl is a distinquished gentleman who enjoys the finer things in life and would thrive in a quiet, peaceful home. Earl is a calm, easy-going greyhound who is well-mannered on the lead and loves to be around people. He's socially affectionate without being demanding and enjoys spending time with his human companions. He is stable and handles new surroundings with grace. He's also great with stairs, making him the perfect addition to a home of any size. Earl was born on January 17, 2020 so he just turned 5. He doesn't have any exposure to children prior to arrival, and didn't pass his cat tolerance test, but did fine with his small dog exposure. Weight was listed as 31kb, making him about 68 lbs. He's a fairly confident dog who seems laid-back and easy going even during the trip. More as we get to know him! |
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Added: February 17, 2025
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Description from our friends in Australia: Hawke is a playful and energetic greyhound with a lot of personality! He loves to chase toys and enjoys being active, though he can be a bit erratic on the leash and strong when pulling. He's manageable with handling, but some leash training would help him settle into a better walking routine. When it comes to cats, Hawke didn't show much interest in his assessment- he was motionless and seemed more curious than reactive, but further testing is needed before considering placement with cats. He comes when called and offers positive consent, though he does show some jumping when overly excited. Hawke is full of energy and would love an active home when her can play, run, and get the attention he craves.
On arrival Hawke passed his cat testing by actually be terrified of the "black ball of HISS!" according to our volunteers. His birthday is February 21, 2020, so he will turn 5 in just a few days. They listed his incoming weight as 33kg, making him about 73 lbs. Contrary to his cute racing name, he's quite the sweet natured boy and will make some luck family very happy!
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Added: February 17, 2025
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Chanel was originally adopted 3 years ago from Project Racing Home in NC which has closed now, so we have been asked to assist with her rehoming. Her primary issue in being returned is that she is uncomfortable living with active children in her space. She is also not cat or small dog safe, but likes other large dogs. Her birthday is January 1, 2018 and her tattoos are 18A-71643. Chanel has been living with a doggy door at her previous home, so we don't have any information on whether she would be good for a family without a fenced yard who walks instead. More info and new pictures of her will come as soon as she arrives in foster care. |
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Added: February 2, 2025
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Scoobie just retired from the Palm Beach Race Track. He also race briefly at Valley Race Course. He won a few races and got up to B level briefly. Scoobie raced 32 races total. He raced at 71lbs and will turn 10 on July 12th. His sire is the famous KC and All and his dam is Esteem Drive. He passed his cat and small dog tests. Scoobie seems like a happy, friendly guy that is pretty calm. He is mostly white with just a few black brindle patches with cute ears that stand straight up when he is curious about something. Scoobie has been in an adoptive home since July of 2018. His elderly owners are no longer able to care for their dogs so they are asking us to rehome them. Scoobie is being returned with Cookie Lynn. |
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Added: July 13, 2018
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Cookie initially came in from the Bolton Kennel at the Sanford Orlando Race Track. She had a good career of 96 races there and raced much of her career at the top A level. She turned 8 on June 15th. Her sire is the very famous Lonesome Cry. We have placed a lot of his puppies. Her dam is Stevie Nicks and we have placed one of Cookie's half sisters named In A Blinkofaeye. Cookie is a sweet friendly girl that seems pretty calm. She is a rare light fawn, a very light blonde color with big dark eyes. She just stares at you when she wants attention. Cookie passed her cat test at the vet's office and was around a small white dog when she first arrived and was fine with him too. She is a very sweet girl that is doing great in foster care. Her foster mom says that if she even has to tell her no, she responds right away. Cookie has been in an adoptive home since September of 2019 with her housemate Scoobie. Their owners are in bad health and are no longer able to take care of the dogs, so have asked for help finding a home for them together. |
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Added: July 31, 2019
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Rosie will be arriving from Australia in January. Our friends Down Under describe her as a cheerful, active Greyhound who loves meeting new people and enjoys plenty of pats. She's alert and curious in new environments but remains calm and stress-free. Rosie gets along great with other dogs, especially an Italian Greyhound named CC, but she's a bit too excited around fluffy small dogs, so she'd do best in a home without those. On hot days, Rosie loves to paddle around in her clam pool. She also walks beautifully on lead, never pulling, and enjoys a relaxed stroll. If you're looking for a happy, social, and playful companion, Rosie could be the perfect fit for you! |
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Added: January 11, 2025
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Tac will be arriving from Australia in January. He is described by our friends Down Under as a calm and independent Greyhound who enjoys spending time with his family.. he's great on the lead, loves sniffing and exploring new environments, and is always responsive when called. While he's relaxed, Tac can be a bit cautious in new situations, taking his time to adjust at his own pace. Tac loves to join the family on outings, like picking the kids up from school or heading to the pet shop to help choose tasty treats. He enjoys the attention he gets along the way is is always happy to be included in the fun. if you're looking for a laid-back, easygoing greyhound who enjoys family time and a little adventure, Tac could be the perfect addition to your home. Photos coming soon! |
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Added: January 11, 2025
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Ace will be arriving from Australia in January. Our friends Down Under describe him a charming boy who is great with medium to large dog friends and would love to have a canine companion by his side. He's gentle and easy going on the lead, making every walk a smooth and enjoyable stroll. Ace is suited for homes with older children. While he's happy spending time with his family, Ace has the potential to build up to longer hours home alone with a little training. His birthday is March 24, 2021 making him almost 4 months old. If you're looking for a loyal companion who places his cards right, Ace is the perfect addition to your family deck! |
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Added: January 11, 2025
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Arrest just arrived from another group that asked us to help them place dogs. Their vet died and they weren't able to get dogs vetted or adopted. Arrest started racing at the Dubuque race track. He was moved to Southland in Arkansas, then back to Dubuque, then to Wheeling in WV and then to Tri State in WV. In spite of racing 86 races, he only actually won 7 of them. He did get up to the top AA level once. His last race was February 20th of 2024 and he has been waiting on a home since then. Arrest's sire is the famous SH Avatar and his dam is Biodiesel. He is a big, tall guy that raced at 80lbs. He will turn 5 on October 29th. Arrest is a very, very, friendly, loving guy that will follow you around. He likes to cuddle on the couch or on the bed with people or other dogs. He even let a medium sized mixed breed dog sit on him while he was laying on a couch, so seems to be exceptionally tolerant. He is playful and happy. He passed his cat test with very little interest, so should be fine to live with cats. Arrest also did well when introduced to small dogs. About the only thing he really doesn't like much is slick floors. He is practicing on them at his foster home. He is an exceptionally loving guy that will just lean on you for love and will stand there as long as you will pet him. He is a calm guy that loved the kids he met. |
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Added: September 12, 2024
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Thunder just arrived from another adoption group that asked for our help. Their vet passed away, so they have been unable to get any dogs vetted for over 6 months. So these dogs have been waiting on vetting and homes for a very long time. Thunder ran 9 maiden races (for dogs that have never won a race) at Tri State in West Virginia. He placed in some of those, but wasn't able to win a single race, so he was retired in October of 2023. He has been waiting on a home since then. Thunder's sire is the famous Superior Panama and his dam is CET Sunny. He raced at 69 lbs and will turn 3 on October 20th. Thunder is a happy, friendly boy once he gets to know you. He can be just a little timid at first in new situations, but still eventually will go up to everyone for love and petting. A very sweet guy! Thunder is good with other dogs of all sizes. He is in a foster home with small dogs. Thunder had mixed results with cats. He was interested in them, but would redirect. He might be trainable, but we just feel that he was too interested to be safe living with cats, without a lot of training. He liked the kids he met a lot, so should be fine in a home with kids too. Thunder has had a toe injury on one of his back feet and one toe was amputated long ago. It is completely healed now and he doesn't seem to notice it. Thunder loves toys and takes them to his crate, so may be a bit of a toy hoarder. UPDATE! Thunder is available again for adoption, arriving on 12.14.24 to Jacksonville FL. He has shown mixed results with small dogs so shouldn't be considered safe with them without more testing and training. |
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Added: September 10, 2024
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Buster just arrived from Australia. He only raced 7 races there and won 2 of them. His last race was December 4th 2023. He raced at 79lbs and is a tall, handsome, guy with a beautiful shiny coat. His sire is Dyna Double One and his dam is Lilac Izmir. He was born on April 16th of 2022. Buster is full of fun and loves to play with humans and other dogs. In Australia he lived with two retired greyhounds, a whippet and a Jack Russell and was very good with them. He is very social with other dogs and gets along with everyone. Buster was already home acclimated in Australia and was house trained there and had good house manners so he should be an easy addition to his new home. Whether it is a game of fetch, a run on leash, or just hanging out at home, Buster is is ready for anything. He does well traveling too. He was too interested in the cat to be able to live with them. We were able to redirect him some, but we would prefer a home with no kitties. Buster hasn't had long term exposure to kids although he really liked the kids he met. If you are looking for an outgoing, loving, playful dog, Buster is your guy! |
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Added: December 11, 2024
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