About Greyhound Crossroads
We are Pro-Greyhound and Pro Racing
Through the years at Greyhound Crossroads, we have worked closely with the racing owners and trainers of greyhounds to find them a second career as pets, once their racing careers end. Every one of our greyhounds come from people within the racing industry that believe greyhounds should be pets after retirement and make it happen. We've built up a good working relationship with owners, trainers, farms and kennels, believing this gives us the opportunity to help the racing community and adoption community reach our goal of finding a home for every greyhound. By working with the people that own, race and raise greyhounds, we get valuable information about the dogs from the people that know them best. We schedule educational trips to tracks, racing kennels and farms, so people can form their own opinion on racing based on facts and personal experience, rather than rumors. Among our members we have families who regularly attend races and people that own racers. We are against abuse, wherever it happens, and for greyhounds, wherever they are found. As such, we accept all NGA (National Greyhound Association) greyhounds, as well as AKC (American Kennel Club) bred Greyhounds, with equal welcome regardless of their original location or previous adoption history.
Greyhound Crossroads is a 501C3 Charitable Organization that is Registered with the IRS and in the states of South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. Financial Information about this Organization and a copy of its license are available form the North Carolina State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-814-5400. The license is not an endorsement by the State.
We Believe:
In helping every greyhound who needs us, regardless of AKC, NGA or original place of adoption.
In the equality of love, without discrimination of race, creed, national origin, or belief.
In the formation of a group based on support, guidance and fun for all members.
In knowing each of our prospective families and each of our available dogs, then to the best of our ability make the best possible match.
In creating a warm, friendly group for our families to stay in touch and grow together.
Providing an opportunity for every members to be involved as much as they wish, using their own skills, abilities, and resources.
Our Public Events:
Annual Events:
Beach Bound Hounds in Myrtle Beach, SC CANCELLED INDEFINITELY. This is a weekend for all greyhound owners and their dogs. Activities include beach walks, a pet blessing, contests, local shopping with the dogs, and much more.
Spring and Fall Picnics, Lake Greenwood State Park, Greenwood, SC. Picnics at the lake for greyhound lovers to relax and enjoy swimming with their dogs.
Regular Events:
Monthly dinners in Augusta GA Cancelled Indefinitely
All Adoption Events have been cancelled! Due to tracks shutting down across the country, we only have a few greyhounds available. Sadly there is no longer a need to promote greyhound adoption at this time.
Volunteer Structure:
GC is organized with many activity levels so that families can choose to help in any way they feel comfortable. We encourage our folks to be as active as they like and contribute whatever their own unique skills and abilities have to offer. We feel that EVERY layer of volunteer activity is important and a vital part of the work we do. We LOVE our volunteers!
Directors: GC is organized as a 'director-driven organization', meaning the Directors make the emergency, life or death decisions, as well as coordinating the daily operations, financial considerations and adoption efforts. They take responsibility for the work of GC including the approval or denial of all applications, setting group policy, arrival of dogs to the program and their foster placements, and being available to assist the efforts of all GC members 24/7. Kim maintains the backbone of the website with updates incorporating participation from all group members.
Robert and Kim Owens
314 Sample Rd
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 995.3112
Core Group: Although the directors are responsible for many of the major decisions in GC, they could not do so without the help of an active and supportive management team. Each Core Group member chooses to help out in specific areas by taking on responsibilities for one area. In addition, the members of the Core Group make themselves available in emergency situations and add an important voice to the "big" decisions made by the directors. Core members are vital for the tasks of hosting GC events, acting as area adoption reps across the state, suggesting and implementing new ideas, and investing time daily to keep the normal activities flowing for our members. GC is very thankful to have such a wonderful, resourceful group of people!
Great Resource Families: Resource folks are families that serve as information and referral members. They are particularly active in helping potential families in outlying areas gain support and adoptoin assistance. We think of them as 'satellite' representatives and they're more than happy to help you.
Lisa Gilmer, Raw Feeding/Holistic Diet and Canine Cancer Awareness, Ware Shoals, SC
Joanne Johnson, Competitive Sighthound Coursing, Rally Obedience, Therapy Dogs Inc. Greenville, SC
Susan Colflesh, Competitive Obedience Training, CGC Certification and Showing, North Augusta, Georgia
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