Ft. Meyers/Naples Greyhound Race Track - This racetrack has 18 privately-owned kennels on-site and is our most stable, consistent source for adoptable greyhounds. Helen Banks has spent ten years developing rapport with several trainers at this track and knows specifically which trainers/operators best maintain their dogs. These dogs are usually well socialized, well-fed and well-cared for. It should also be noted that this track truly is a greyhound's last stop - being a lower grade/slower track, dog's have been graded down to this track and from there it is retirement, research or death. Mass rescues from other tracks - From time to time in the past we have been contacted by the Greyhound Protection League, American Society to Prevent Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) or other greyhound rescue organizations to pitch in and save greyhounds in mass when the need arises. Such cases are caused from seasonal track closings, kennel abandonments, or permanent track shut-downs. When involved with these types of rescues, we understand the possibility of receiving less-healthy dogs or dogs that may be skittish or shy. That's okay we're still saving a life and these dogs bounce back quickly. It has always been a very positive experience when we've been involved in mass rescues because everyone walks away feeling good about what we've done. The down-side to mass rescues is usually the short notice we receive and the pressure to locate many foster homes and permanent homes quickly. Unwanted/stray greyhounds - Now that we are becoming well-known in southwest Michigan, we receive plenty of calls from area Humane Societies, animal control facilities, or just people who have adopted a dog from a racetrack and no longer want or are able to keep the greyhound. We never turn a greyhound away unless the dog is proven to be unadoptable for aggression reasons. We immediately have the dogs spayed/neutered if not already done and have the usual vet workup done, then it's off to a foster home. In some cases, a dog may have been hit by a car in which case the dog is treated by Dr. Jim Bader of Holland and kept there for observation prior to going to a permanent or foster home. Returned Dogs - Sometimes an adoption simply doesn't work out, no matter how much thought has gone into it. If, for whatever reason, an adoption doesn't work we always take a dog back and our contract states just that. We have a very liberal return policy and each return is considered separately as to whether the adopter will receive a refund or not.

There are Many Reasons Why These Beautiful,Graceful and Dignified Purebred Animals Make Excellent Pets. Here are a Few:

1. Greyhounds are extremely affectionate,well behaved and intelligent.
2. They are easy to train and discipline.
3. They shed very little and are very clean dogs with little or no odor.
4. They don't bark continuously.
5. They are terrific travelers by car, boat or plane.
6. They make excellent "second dogs" if you already have a pet.
7. Most of the dogs are young ,between two and three years old,with an average life expectancy of twelve to fourteen years.

These are general statements. Please remember that all dogs have individual personalities.

"Make A Fast Friend. Adopt A Greyhound."