Greyhounds of the Verde Valley, Inc. (GVV) is a 501C3 organization that began in January 2007 when we rescued two male dogs from the Tucson race track kennels- they were Peters Edgar who we renamed “Tucson” and Prima Sport that we called “Sport”.  Our mission was simple: place greyhound dogs in safe, love-able, forever homes as pets. 

We also provide continuing support for our foster and adoptive families and their dogs with workshops and camaraderie.   Public education about the plight and the unique characteristics of the greyhound breed is another important goal for us.  And we promote and support other adoptive greyhound groups.

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 Greyhound Tails for July, August and September 2010

"Adopting the Racing Greyhound" by Cynthia Branigan
"Greyhounds, A Complete Pet Owners Manual"
by C. Caroline Coile
"Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies" by Lee Livingood
"Greyhound Guide" by Claudia Presto

Adopt A Greyhound Month
Pets of America CEO: CPR video  *****
Corey the Foster Dog
Fitness training
Muzzles
Sprint Training
Foot care at the track
Collars
How to adopt a racing greyhound
How to develop Greyhound racing instincts
Starting box training
Why everyone should have a Greyhound
Greyhound water play
Lily the hound goes nuts
Hound vs Shih Tzu
Racing greyhound falls and still wins race!
Tickling a greyhound
Prisoners give hounds a 2nd chance at life
Greyhound puppies
Hound vs remote control car
Car vs Greyhound
Retired Greyhound Trust
Greyhound learning about stairs
Retired Greyhound Athletes Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
Snow Greyhounds
2 Legged greyhound dog Dominic!
20 year old greyhound!
The ultimate greyhound counter surfer!

Boys: 26-30 inches high Girls:23-26 inches high
65-80 pounds, 50-60 pounds
The average age of our available dogs is 2-5 years.
Many colors available: black, white, fawn, red, or a combination of some or all of the above.