Hounds of the Heartland Mission Statement:
- Assist greyhounds, primarily those that are retired from or
affiliated with the racing industry.
- Coordinate placing greyhounds in loving, responsible forever homes
by an adoption process that is comprehensive; ensuring a good match for
both the retired racer and the new forever home.
- Provide continuing educational support to the greyhound's family
after placement to support a successful adoption.
- Educate the public about the desirability of adopting greyhounds as
companions and family pets in the home through our website, show and
tells and activities within our communities.
- Support, welcome and encourage an active, organized volunteer base
of greyhound lovers who share the passion and vision of finding loving,
responsible, forever homes for greyhounds to live out their natural
lives.
- Work hand in hand with other greyhound groups and people that assist
and adopt greyhounds to promote adoption.
- Embrace the joy that comes from helping one of the most loving and
loyal creatures put on this earth – the greyhound!
Our Chapter:
Greyhound Pets of Central Oklahoma is an
incorporated, 501-3c not for profit group under the national direction of
Greyhound Pets of America. The following is a list of our officers and we
abide by the national procedures and by-laws of Greyhound Pets of America.
- President - Brad Whitley
- Vice President - Emily Hummel
- Corresponding Secretary - Candee Scott
- Recording Secretary - Emily Williams
- Treasurer - Tristan Adler
Mailing Address:
Hounds of the Heartland
PO Box 57507
OKC, OK 73157-7507
Our group takes a neutral position when it
comes to the pros and cons of the greyhound racing industry. It is our
intentions to work with breeders, owners, and kennel managers in an effort
to improve relationships that will result in more greyhounds being donated
to our groups for placement as pets.
Our Service Area:
Hounds of the Heartland serves the central
Oklahoma area. For a chapter in your area click
here to visit
the national Greyhound Pets of America website.
Our Sponsors:
Support our sponsors! They are good people!
Adopt a Pet.com is another great resource for viewing information about the greyhounds up for adoption in your area.