Category: Adoption

Episode 80: One Rescuer’s Experience Saving Greyhounds in China

Flying greyhounds to safety in the UK and USA.

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Trigger Warning: This episode is about a topic that may be a trigger for some and includes discussions about animal abuse. While the host and guest have not detailed abuse, listeners are asked to listen at their discretion.

There’s no easy way to say it:  a small population in China eats dogs, including greyhounds. With underground racing popular among some Chinese, the meat trade in the country is bursting with greyhounds. It’s a horrific situation. But there are brave, compassionate people in China, the UK, and the USA working together to save greyhounds and other dogs trapped in horrific circumstances.

In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Elite Greyhounds South Florida, Sonia Healy Stratemann, to talk about her recent trip to China where she worked with Kerry Lawrence, founder of Candy Cane Rescue in the United Kingdom, and other rescuers to save as many greyhounds and other dogs as possible.

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To donate to Sonia’s fundraiser to save forty dogs from the China meat trade

  • Donate to the Facebook Fundraiser
  • Donate through Elite Greyhounds South Florida’s website
  • Donate by sending a check made out to Elite Greyhounds South Florida, noted for China dog transport, to:
    • Elite Greyhounds South Florida
      851 Hyde Park Rd.
      Loxahatchee, FL 33470

 

Discover more about Candy Cane Rescue:

Donate to The Candy Cane Rescue USA Fundraising Group––100% of your donation will go to help more greyhounds and other dogs escape the meat trade in China.

Donate here via PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.

Jacqueline’s Candy Cane Rescue greyhound, Felix

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Episode 71: Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet (Greyhound) Week

Consider adopting a “less adoptable” greyhound.

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What’s a less adoptable greyhound? When it  comes to greyhound adoption, seniors, black, special needs, and male greyhounds are often overlooked. In this episode, find out why that is––we’ll also dispel many of the myths.

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Episode 55: Adopting a Senior Greyhound

The quality of the love is more precious than time.

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As Adopt a Greyhound Month comes to a close, this special episode and the story of senior greyhounds in need of loving homes needs to be told. Adopting a former racing greyhound is a rewarding experience. Adopting a senior can be even more of a precious decision for both you and the aging greyhound. There is something quite profound and beautiful about our greying friends. Discover why many adopters specifically seek available senior greyhounds, the reasons they find the experience so fulfilling, and the things to consider before bringing a senior greyhound home.

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Episode 54: What Price Love? Costs to Consider When Adopting a Greyhound

Understand the initial and ongoing annual costs.

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As Adopt a Greyhound Month continues, you may be considering adopting your first or another greyhound. Bravo! Part of making an informed decision is being clear on the finances involved. In this episode, we present the ballpark costs that you may incur, starting with the adoption, plus the potential annual costs of caring for a greyhound.

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Episode 53: Double the Love–Adopt a Second Greyhound (Maybe)

Is now the time to adopt a second greyhound?

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You’ve taken the plunge and now you’re wondering … “Should I adopt a second greyhound?” It’s a good question. And, like many great questions, the answer is, “It depends.” In this episode we’ll walk you through the things to consider before you add another greyhound to your home.

Plus … right smack dab in the middle of Adopt a Greyhound Month, the USA celebrates National Volunteer Week! We’ll talk about the opportunities to consider, some small and simple, some big, to lend a hand to your local greyhound adoption organization.

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