Dog for Adoption - Brisbane, a Greyhound in Bates County, MO

Kansas City Retired Greyhounds as Pets

Greyhounds are notoriously over bred to support the racing industry. According to industry breeding reports published in The Greyhound Review, there were 77,852 litters registered by the National Greyhound Association between 1989 and 2000. Multiplied by a conservative average of 6.52 pups per litter, the result shows that more than 507,596 greyhounds were born curing that twelve-year period. Their lives are difficult from the outset. In order to track the dogs for racing, greyhound puppies are tattooed by three months of age and are individually registered by 18 months. Of those born, only 78% of those puppies were individually registered during the same twelve-year period. Because very few are ever found wandering, the 22% not registered are presumed dead. On average, a revolving baseline of 1,000 dogs is needed to sustain a racetrack operation. In 2000, approximately 26,500 greyhounds entered the racing system, and an equal or greater number of greyhounds, aged between 2 and 5 years old, exited the system. Approximately 13,000 dogs were retired to rescue groups for adoption, leaving approximately 13,500 unaccounted for. This sport has conservatively claimed the lives of more than 1,000,000 greyhounds in its 75-year U.S. history.KCREGAP is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. KCREGAP is dedicated to finding loving homes for retired greyhounds. Since its inception, 4000 greys have been adopted into loving homes in the KC Metro area and beyond. The reality is that, because of poor track standards, many beautiful greyhounds come to us with health issues requiring veterinary attention. The adoption fee charged by KCREGAP does not cover the actual costs incurred in treating these dogs. Costs often climb into the thousands of dollars.

Kansas City, MO,64134
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Phone Number: (816) 763-3333

Website: http://www.kcregap.org

Brisbane

Greyhound | Bates County, MO

Age : 4 Years 7 MonthsAdultMaleLargeBrindle

About

Characteristics

affectionate gentle doesWellInCar needsCompanionAnimal noCold noHeat playful playsToys

Coat Length

Medium

Activity Level

Moderately Active

Energy Level

Moderate

House Trained

Yes

Good in Home With

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Meet Brisbane

Brisbane it's a very handsome sweet 4-year-old boy. He is very laid back. Has a beautiful blue fawn brindle coat. Him and some other grays have come a long way to find their forever homes!!! (Hence his name the capital of Queensland in Australia.) He is enjoying getting used to the surroundings in his foster home. Learning fast can go up and down stairs in and outside. Has had No accidents in the house. He does well in the car for rides. He is starting to play with toys, really liking the squeaky ones. Also enjoys collect things to bring to his bed. Run around the backyard love going on walks and does wonderful on the leash!! Taking in all the new sights and smells! If he is not laying in a soft bed for a long naps. Brisbane is up watching and following some one around the house. With those very expressive ears! Everything is new and exciting and so interesting to him. He loves to be loved on and will stand next to you quietly, so you can give that much needed love. Brisbane is wondering if you could be the forever family he is waiting for! Hope to have more soon on this great boy, as we get to know him more! He will need a fur sibling. We adopt within 1 1/2 hours of Kansas City. Please feel free to complete your application on our website KCREGAP.org

Adoption Process
We require potential adoptive families to fill out our application which is available for download on our website. We check references, including vet references, and then schedule a home visit. We require a fenced-in area. KCREGAP does not adopt to families with children under the age of 5. Families are also asked to sign an adoption contract, which is also available for review on our website. Our adoption fee is $200.

Contact
Kansas City Retired Greyhounds as Pets
(816) 763-3333
[email protected]
http://www.kcregap.org

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