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What is Steel City Greyhounds?

Steel City Greyhounds Inc., a 501 (c) (3) Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation and a chapter of Greyhound Pets of America Inc., has been established to promote adoption of retired racing greyhounds in the metropolitan Pittsburgh and surrounding western Pennsylvania regions. All adoption fees and donations are used exclusively for the care of the greyhounds and never used to subsidize expenses incurred by any officers or volunteers. Financial records are audited annually and are available for review, by request, to anyone who adopts a greyhound from SCG. Federal tax returns available upon request.

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What is the Steel City Greyhounds Adoption Philosophy?

In compliance with the Greyhound Pets of America Code of Ethics, which governs the adoption of retired racing greyhounds, Steel City Greyhounds is committed to ensuring that the quality of homes found will take precedence over the quantity of greyhounds placed.

What is the Benefit of Fostering Greyhounds in Adoption Kennels?

All greyhounds come to Steel City Greyhounds adoption kennels from racing kennels, making the initial transition from racetrack to retirement relatively stress-free. Each greyhound resides in an adoption kennel until it is placed in a home for the first time. This eliminates the need for the greyhound to adjust to multiple changes in environments required when moving from a foster home to a permanent home, or to another foster home. Greyhounds are born and raised in kennels and thrive in the kennel environment.

What is the Procedure for Adopting a Greyhound from Steel City Greyhounds?

Complete and submit or mail the online application to Steel City Greyhounds. Once the application is reviewed, you will be interviewed by phone. Following approval for adoption, you will have to obtain the necessary adoption "equipment". Finally, you will visit one of the adoption locations to select a greyhound. *VISITATION OF GREYHOUNDS IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. The professional staff at both boarding kennels are NOT Steel City Greyhounds' volunteers and therefore cannot accommodate unscheduled visits. PLEASE RESPECT THIS POLICY.

What Does it Cost to Adopt a Greyhound?

A donation of $250 per greyhound is required, which includes the costs of neutering, parasite testing, flea and tick treatment, vaccinations, transportation and grooming. An identification tag, a martingale collar, and a leash is also included in the donation.

How Long is the Adoption Process?

In general, after an adoption application is received, it is processed within a week. Availability of greyhounds for adoption varies depending on when they are released by racetracks. Usually, there are a small number of greyhounds available for adoption at all times. Contact SCG for additional information and with questions concerning adoptions.

Greyhound Adoption Books

There are excellent books with additional information to help you decide if a greyhound is the right choice for you. We recommend reading:

"Adopting The Retired Racing Greyhound" by Cynthia Branigan
"Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies" by Lee Livingood
"Greyhounds" by Carolyn Coille
"Childproofing Your Dog" by Brian Kilcommons

Our Newsletters

We publish a quarterly newsletter. You may download past issues here.

Very Fast

At maximum acceleration, a greyhound reaches a full speed of 70 kmh within 30 meters or six strides from the boxes, traveling at almost 20 meters per second for the first 250 meters of a race.

Couch Potato

Greyhounds require little exercise, are very quiet, and are ideal for suburban homes, unlike many other large breeds of dogs.