Available Greyhounds

If you would like to contact other people who have adopted hounds from GEM, please email us and we will gladly provide you with names and email addresses.

If you think you've already found a greyhound you would like to consider, click here to complete our online application for adoption.  If you prefer NOT to apply online click here to obtain a printable application in PDF format.  You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to print this application.  After you complete the application, mail it to GEM @:
Greythounds of Eastern Michigan
PO Box 194
Wayne, MI  48184

If you see a greyhound you would like to learn more about,
clicking on their photo will take you to their individual profile page.

Please note: Greyhounds shown here may already be spoken for.
To verify the availability of a particular dog please email GEM's Foster Coordinator.

Last Updated:  Wednesday, July 1, 2009

GEM's Latest Arrivals

This section is home to Greyhounds who have arrived straight from the track or farm to begin their retirement.
Their adoption fee is $225.00.


Fleeter Judy
"Judy"
Red Fawn / Female 58 lbs
Not Cat Safe
Whelped: 07/06/2007

Kvasha
"Kirby"
Red Brindle / Male 72 lbs
Not Cat Safe
Whelped: 05/24/2004

Paulwall Walker
"Trusty"
Black / Male 71 lbs
Cat Safe
Whelped: 09/08/2006


Rj's Allisa
"Lissa"
Brindle / Female 66 lbs
Cat Safe
Whelped: 02/12/2007


TB's JuneBug
"Junebug"
White & Red / Female 46 lbs
Small Dog & Cat Safe
Whelped:  06/16/2007
Adoption Pending


Wildflower Timmy
"Timmy"
Black / Male 72 lbs
Cat Safe
Whelped: 08/13/2007

 

 

Senior and Special Needs Greyhounds

This section includes Greyhounds over the age of seven as well as some with medical needs that will require extra care, possibly for the remainder of their lives. Since many people are looking for a younger pet that will remain with the family for a longer period we offer seniors and special needs dogs at a reduced adoption fee of $100.00.


Bohemian Cherish
"Cheri"
Fawn / Female 62 lbs
Cat Safe
Whelped: 01/08/2001


XL Atlas
"Atlas"
Brindle / Male 64 lbs
Not Cat Safe
Whelped: 05/01/2001

 

 

Cell Dogs

This section is home to Greyhounds who have graduated from a prison training program conducted by Second Chance for Life (SCAL). While the SCAL Greyhounds are in the program they learn basic commands such as sit, stay, lay down, come etc. and should be prepared to pass a Canine Good Citizen exam with little effort... just reinforcement on your part. The SCAL dogs adoption fee is $300.00.


Allhowulookatit
"Gina"
Brindle / Female
NO Small Dogs or Cats
Whelped: 08/09/2004
Adoption Pending

DL's Hang Dog
"Dog"
Red / Male 71 lbs
Small Dog & Cat Safe
Whelped: 03/09/2006

HD's Candy Ride
"Candy"
Brindle / Female 59 lbs
Small Dog & Cat Safe
Whelped: 08/28/2004

San Tan Sedalia
"Gillian"
Red / Female
Small Dog & Cat Safe
Whelped: 07/20/2006

USS Crosswind
"Windy"
Black / Female
Small Dog & Cat Safe
Whelped: 10/24/2005

 

 

 

Waiting For Parole

The Greyhounds here are currently in the Second Chance at Life (SCAL) training program at the Coldwater Prison Facility. While the SCAL Greyhounds are in the program they learn basic commands such as sit, stay, lay down, come etc. and should be prepared to pass a Canine Good Citizen exam with little effort. Their expected release date is June 26, 2009 where they will receive further evaluation as to their tolerance of cats and small dogs upon arrival with their new foster family. If you would like to inquire about any of these dogs prior to their graduation, please contact our Foster Coordinator.


Bingos a Clappin
"Bingo"
Brindle / Male 65 lbs
Small Dog & Cat Safe
Whelped: 10/22/2005


Lonesome Dove
"Dove"
White & Black / Female 54 lbs
Small Dog & Cat Safe
Whelped: 05/20/2007


Silver Blast
"Blast"
Black / Male 74 lbs
Small Dog & Cat Safe
Whelped: 07/03/2007


Wm Romp N Stomp
"Stomper"
Brindle / Female 56 lbs
Smal Dog & Cat Safe
Whelped: 09/22/2006

   Waiting In The Wings  

In this section you will see information on dogs that we have in our program that are not yet ready for adoption.  Some of these dogs have a variety of medical issues that are still being treated while others are just waiting to be vetted.  We look forward to each dog's graduation to the available list so that they can be considered for adoption.


Its Qui Qui
"Q"
Brindle / Male 70 lbs
Small Dog & Cat Safe
Whelped: 07/23/2006

Loveyouman
"Concorde"
Brindle / Male 69 lbs
Cat Safe
Whelped: 06/15/2006
Adoption Pending

Michigan Boy
"My Boy"
White & Red Fawn / Male 70 lbs Cat Safe
Whelped: 08/08/2005

Wildflower Chili
"Calli"
Black / Female 56 lbs
Small Dog & Cat Safe
Whelped: 08/13/2007

Recently Adopted

In this section you will find GEM's most recent adoptions.


Y's Flash
"Finnegan"
White & Brindle / Male 73 lbs
Whelped:  07/04/2004
Adopted:  06/21/2009


Ike Man Andy
"Andy"
Fawn / Male 66 lbs
Whelped: 09/14/1998
Adopted:  06/16/2009

Ima Ms. Scarlet
"Scarlet"
White & Fawn / Female 68 lbs
Whelped:  04/2005
Adopted:  06/11/2009

BB's Badattitude
"Izzy"
White & Black / Female 64 lbs
Whelped:  10/12/2004
Adopted:  06/07/2009

BWG Betty's Faith
"Betty"
Black / Female 56 lbs
Whelped: 07/12/2006
Adopted:  06/07/2009


Deal Did It
"DeeDee"
White w/ticking / Female 57 lbs
Whelped:  10/29/2006
Adopted:  06/03/2009


PH Baldspot
"Baldy"
Brindle / Male 77 lbs
Whelped:  03/21/2006
Adopted:  06/01/2009


Bad Sammy
"Sammy"
Red Fawn / Male
Whelped: 04/01/2006
Adopted:  05/31/2009

Bob's BMW
"Beamer"
Dark Brindle / Male 73 lbs
Whelped: 03/07/1999
Adopted:  05/29/2009

Deco Catraxx
"Kitty Kat"
Brindle / Female 60 lbs
Whelped: 07/26/2004
Adopted:  05/27/2009

Wv's Teays
"Tasha"
Brindle / Female 56 lbs
Whelped: 08/27/2004
Adopted:  05/22/2009

N's Lindsay Love
"Lindsay"
Brindle / Female 61 lbs
Whelped: 02/01/2000
Adopted:  05/22/2009

 

GEM is able to bring these dogs into our program because of our very generous foster homes.
Foster families sometimes have to work with these dogs for months at a time.
Our thanks to them are neverending.

Special thanks to our small animal tester Foose!!


Turbo Spud, Graphic by K. Parkhurst
After adoption, greyhound profiles move to GEM's Cyber Sofa!