Welcome to Hounds of the Heartland, Greyhound Pets of America - Central Oklahoma Chapter
Running GreyhoundWith their excellent temperaments and gentle natures, greyhounds, including retired racing greyhounds, make wonderful pets. Generally even tempered and gentle, they are pack-oriented dogs which means that they will quickly adopt human "masters" into their pack. They can get along well with children, dogs and other family pets (though are sometimes not safe with smaller pet animals or untrained children). Greyhounds are generally loyal, tractable dogs with developed intellects. They are most affectionate towards those that they know and trust. To allow different greyhounds to hunt and race together, aggression towards other dogs and people has been nearly eliminated from the breed. Greyhounds bark very little, which makes them excellent suburban pets, and are usually as friendly to strangers as they are with their own family. The most common misconception concerning greyhounds is that they are hyperactive. It is usually the opposite. The greyhound is basically a quiet dog and will spend most of its time sleeping in a favorite spot. -Wikipedia
Check out the latest edition of the Hound Herald, the July 2008 edition here.
Interested in knowing the pedigree information about your Greyhound?  Check out the two links below to find that information at www.greyhound-data.com.

To find the information by the dog's racing name, click here.  To find the information by the dog's ear tattoos, click here.
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Foster homes needed! Email us for more information!		 GreyhoundThinking of welcoming one of our great greyhounds into your home? Start the process by filling out our application. GreyhoundDownload it here or use the new online form to instantly email your responses to our group.
Doggie Aggression IndexRebel in the poolHounds of the Heartland of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is a non-profit humane organization dedicated to finding loving, responsible homes for both retired racing greyhounds that can no longer compete and for young greyhounds not placed on the racetrack. Our aim is to let the public know what excellent, loving pets these noble dogs make. Learn more about us here.
10 Quick Reference Facts About GPA:

1. The chapters of GPA are fully staffed by 1,500+ dedicated volunteers, nationwide.

2. GPA chapters placed 5,480 retired racing greyhounds in permanent homes in 2003.

3. GPA’s sole source of funding is donations, fundraisers and sponsorships with 100% of the proceeds directly benefiting greyhound adoption.

4. GPA provides medical services for each dog placed, including spay/neuter, dentals, vaccinations, worming, diagnostics and treatment for injuries and illnesses.

5. Founded with nine original chapters, GPA, currently the largest greyhound adoption organization in the country, incorporated in the state of California in 1987.

6. GPA works with the racing industry to encourage its involvement with adoption efforts.

7. In 1990, GPA was asked by the American Greyhound Council, a racing industry-sponsored organization established for the welfare of greyhounds, to administer the nation-wide 800-number service (800-366-1472). This number, funded by the AGC, sends prospective adopters to the nearest adoption agency.

8. GPA, a tax exempt, non-profit corporation, whose sole purpose is finding loving homes for retired racing greyhound.

9. GPA’s goal is to collectively find homes for 7,000 greyhounds in the year 2007.

10. GPA’s National Convention, held each year, brings officers and representatives from each chapter and draws members from non-GPA adoption groups from across the country to benefit from the offered educational and networking opportunities.		 11 Fun Facts About Greyhounds:

1. On the track, Greyhounds can loose up to 5 pounds in a single race.

2. Each racing greyhound is tattooed. The right ear is their birth date; the left ear is the litter number. You can track the greyhound’s brothers and sisters through these tattoos. You can also trace their racing record and racing name by the tattoos.

3. The greyhounds are trained not to sit in the starting box, so it is very seldom that you do see a greyhound sit.

4. Adopting a greyhound can be described as the potato chip theory, you can’t have just one.

5. Greyhounds are commonly called 45 MPH Couch Potatoes.

6. The Greyhound’s body weight is only 16% fat, less than half the amount of dogs of a similar weight in other breeds.

7. The smallest retired racing Greyhound can weigh as little as 40 pounds, and the largest may tip the scales at more than 100 pounds and still be at a normal weight.

8. Racing Greyhounds have never seen other breeds of dogs.

9. Stairs are something a Retired Greyhound has never experienced. Watching an adult Greyhound tackle stairs is amusing.

10. Greyhounds can reach speeds of 45 MPH in 6 to 8 feet.

11. When a Greyhound is in full stride, all four feet leave the ground.		 7 Tips If A Greyhound Is Right For You:

A Greyhound will fit perfectly in your home if you:

1. have an empty space on the couch.

2. have a space to fill in your bed.

3. love to spoil.

4. need help keeping the house clean, Greyhounds like to collect things.

5. are looking for a roo companion. Rooing is a cross between a bark and a whine, Greyhounds do this when they become excited.

6. are not looking for a puppy. Greyhounds come into the adoption program between the ages 18 months to 5 years.

7. looking for a dog that will run away with your heart. Many adopters claim that the Greyhound picked them.
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