Greyhound Owner Support

This section is for Greyhound owners and provides information and support for you and your Greyhound.

GPA Northwest has a Lost Dog program in place to assist you in finding and reuniting with your Greyhound should it ever get lost. We also have a general Help Group that can answer most of your questions about your Greyhound, it's care and needs.

Lost Greyhound

If your Greyhound ever gets loose or is missing, please follow these steps to help find it safely and quickly.

If you saw your dog get loose, immediately run or drive in the direction the dog was last seen moving. Greyhounds don't always move in a straight line when they are not running so you will have to look at side streets and other hiding places as you go. Try to get as much help as quickly as possible. A Greyhound will usually move about 3 miles per hour so you can estimate a perimeter to search within based on how long the dog has been loose. In some cases, the dog will stay close to where it started, sniffing and looking around. Remember, the dog does not know it's lost, it may just think it's on a walk. If your dog got loose on a route you take often, it may follow that route even though you don't have their leash. If you loose site of the dog, get in your car and follow that way, you can't outrun the dog. As soon as possible, call the GPA Northwest telephone 800-767-5139 or 503-784-1285 and let them know your dog is loose. Have the dogs Name, sex, color and GPA Tag# so we can track it in our system and be sure to give us your telephone number (cell number too if your out searching) so we can call you if we hear anything. Greyhounds often gravitate toward people so look where you see people, at your neighbors and other places the dog may have stopped for human interaction. If you have a squawker recall noise maker, use it as you walk or drive slowly. Many Greyhounds will come to this sound. Don't be afraid to ask for help, from people you know and people you meet as you are looking. If you don't find your Greyhound within the first few hours, print the Lost Greyhound Flyer, fill in the information and post them around the area you think the dog may be roaming. The flyer has the Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest telephone numbers on it and we often get called and can reunite you with your dog.

Follow your dog in foot or in a car
Use a squawker to recall your fog
Establish a rough perimeter to search
Ask for help immediately to search
Contact GPA Northwest to report the dog loose
Check neighbors and nearby places
Post the Lost Greyhound Flyers
Keep GPA Northwest informed of your progress
Don't give up, keep searching

If you did NOT see your dog get loose, try to determine how long it may have been gone. This can help establish a perimeter to search. A Greyhound moves about 3 miles per hour. Your Greyhound does not know it's lost, it may just think it's on a long walk with no boundaries. As soon as possible, call the GPA Northwest telephone 800-767-5139 or 503-784-1285 and let them know your dog is loose. Have the dogs Name, sex, color and GPA Tag# so we can track it in our system and be sure to give us your telephone number (cell number too if your out searching) so we can call you if we hear anything. Greyhounds often gravitate toward people so look where you see people, at your neighbors and other places the dog may have stopped for human interaction Check neighbors and other places you take your dog regularly on walks, they may be following that same route. Get as many friends, neighbors and people you meet to help in the search. Start in the center (your home) and work out in all directions, calling the dogs name as you go. If you have a recall squawker, use it as you walk or drive slowly to try to attract your Greyhound. Many Greyhounds will come to this sound since it is used to recall them in racing and training. If you don't find your Greyhound within the first few hours, print the Lost Greyhound Flyer, fill in the information and post them around the area you think the dog may be roaming. The flyer has the Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest telephone numbers on it and we often get called and can reunite you with your dog.

Determine how long the dog has been loose
Estimate a perimeter to search
Contact GPA Northwest to report the dog loose
Ask for help immediately
Check neighbors and nearby, familiar places
Post the Lost Dog Flyers
Keep GPA Northwest informed of your progress
Don't give up, keep searching

Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest Help Group

Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest has members that are experienced with Greyhounds and we also have years of experience working with veterinarians and veterinary specialists. In addition, we are fortunate to have excellent relationships with Greyhound breeders, trainers and farmers. This experience can often help you with an issue or problem you are having with your Greyhound and we can help you in dealing with your own questions, stress and uncertainty during difficult times.

From the basics of house-training and feeding to understanding how to deal with serious illness in your Greyhound, the Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest Help Group is here to support you.

To contact us, you can call the Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest telephone number at 800-767-5139 or 503-784-1285 and let them know you need the Help Group. You can also send us an email with your question or situation. Either way, we will do our best to support you and your Greyhound. To Email, use our Contact Form and select "Help Group" as the recipient.