Available Hounds
Retired racing greyhounds available for adoption through Greyhound Crossroads in Upstate South Carolina.
We are currently doing adoptions to new adopters on a limited basis, mostly in South Carolina, due to the shortage of incoming greyhounds. Most of the tracks closed across the country in 2020, but we have gotten a few dogs from Australia and the two remaining tracks in West Virginia. We also have taken in a few returned dogs that we placed and some from other groups that have permanently closed in the Southeast. There is always a waiting list but we continue to assist every greyhound and possible owner that we can.
If you are a NEW ADOPTER and are in our adoption area: please fill out the form below for more information to see if we can provide adoption support for you. NOTE- we cannot provide adoptions outside of the Carolinas and Georgia unless you are a GC adopter.
If you HAVE ALREADY ADOPTED from Greyhound Crossroads or another group, and want to adopt again, please fill out the form below. This will give us your current contact info to begin helping you.
Greyhound Crossroads Adoption Requests
We suggest making a $450 adoption donation, WHEN you get your greyhound, to help us cover its transportation and vetting. We never ask for any fee to apply to adopt.
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Max just came in from the Celtic Hounds Kennel at the Sanford Orlando Race Track. He is arriving with two of his sisters Silver and Lola. He and his sister Lola look just alike. He started out his career in Orlando. He showed some promise as a racer so was moved to Dubuque where he raced briefly at A level. Since Max was good, he was moved up to a tougher track, Southland. The competition there was too stiff, and he only won 1 race, so he was moved back to Dubuque and then to Wheeling. When he wasn't able to win another race at either of those tracks he was moved to Derby Lane. He only won one more race there, so was moved back to Sanford Orlando where his sisters were racing. He was retired after just a few races there. Max is a flashy black guy with a white chest and white feet. He raced at 72lbs and will turn 5 on July 20th. His sire is the famous Oshkosh Slammer and his dam is USS Time To Go. Max travels well. Max got along fine with the small dog he met. He appeared to have already met cats before. As soon as he saw the cat he turned his face to the side and carefully backed away to avoid the claws. Max seems like a pretty calm guy that has been a little overwhelmed so far. He seems like he will warm up after a day or two though. He seemed to like the kids he met and wagged happily. He can be vocal in his kennel occasionally so may not be a great apartment or townhouse dog. So far he hasn't been a very good eater, probably due to the stress of the move. UPDATE! Max has been loving retirement for over 5 years with a wonderful family, but their situation is changing. Through no fault of his own, he is once again available for the perfect family who's been waiting for a senior to share their home with. He hasn't been living with either small dogs or cats, so retesting would be required before placement with those. |
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Added: January 29, 2020
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Gazer just arrived from Australia. He only has two races listed at Grafton and Casino and he placed 7th and 8th. He is a handsome, black male that raced at 71lbs. His DOB is 4/25/21 so is just turning 3 years old. Gazer's sire is Ace Hi Rumble and his dam is Lucille Rumble. He is tattooed in his left ear NKCHX and is microchipped. He was neutered, had his dental and all his shots in Australia before being transported to the US. This is the description we received from his previous owner: This guy is the perfect example of the cruisy greyhound. He likes to play for a little while, but then it is nap time. His favorite pastime is food tasting. Gazer has a great attitude towards life and lives it to the fullest. He is a very happy boy and loves being with his people. He is good with the Italian Greyhound he met. Cats roam the property and although most of the dogs don't interact with them, they can observe them and don't get excited when they do see them. Children interact with regularly (8 and up). Children can lead him around and he will not pull on the lead. Gazer just wants to get in the car and settles quickly and travels well. He is crate trained and is happy to sit in his crate and watch his people while they work. Gazer has been a great boy since he arrived. He absolutely loves the kids he saw ages 4 to 9. He is so friendly and happy and great on leash. He has been quiet in his crate. Gazer has been living with small dogs in his foster home. He absolutely can not live with cats. He was very focused on the cat and didn't back away even when it slapped him. Gazer does travel very well. What a nice, friendly, happy guy! UPDATE! Kai has done really well in his adoptive home since last year, but recently had an unfortunate surprise encounter with an unexpected cat. He's demonstrated that even though time has passed, he is NOT a dog who can live peacefully with them either inside or out. Otherwise, he's a splendid, friendly, and well traveled dog just waiting for his new start with the perfect family! |
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Added: April 22, 2024
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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! UPDATE! Rosie is much loved by her current family, but is having some issues long-term with their youngest child. We have encouraged them to let us find another placement for this lovely little girl and let everyone start over. For more information, feel free to contact us directly for questions with Rosie and young children. |
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Added: January 11, 2025