That Dog Blog » greyhound rescue http://thatdogblog.com For the love of dogs! Tue, 27 Dec 2011 23:16:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 How to Save a Life http://thatdogblog.com/2008/03/25/how-to-save-a-life/ http://thatdogblog.com/2008/03/25/how-to-save-a-life/#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:13:27 +0000 jsfarmer http://thatdogblog.com/2008/03/25/how-to-save-a-life/ Greta first dayI am a big advocate of rescuing/adopting animals, and I have always adopted cats from the ASPCA group in my area. But when it comes to dogs, although I did adopt a mutt many years ago from the same SPCA, this time around, I wanted to be more selective. I did some research, and decided [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> I am a big advocate of rescuing/adopting animals, and I have always adopted cats from the ASPCA group in my area.

But when it comes to dogs, although I did adopt a mutt many years ago from the same SPCA, this time around, I wanted to be more selective.

I did some research, and decided on the greyhound breed, and then I got in contact with Wine Country Greyhound Adoption.

For those who desire a purebred canine, there are many breed-specific groups that will help you find the dog of your dreams. The American Kennel Club has a great list of organizations to use as a starting point.

As with almost anything else in life, be sure to do your homework. Talk to several adoption groups, and in the end, be sure to make the decision that’s right for you and your lifestyle.

Greta first day

This is Greta on the day I took her home–also the first day I ever laid eyes on her.

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