Hounds of the Heartland is a Chapter of Greyhound Pets of America, otherwise known as GPA Central Oklahoma . We have been in operation since March 2000. We started off with a very small group of volunteers that made a commitment to strive toward making greyhound adoption an option. It's a small part to play against a big problem but every adoption that happens in one less dog that is put down because their racing career is over.

We currently have placed over 200 greyhounds into pet homes in the Oklahoma City area and we continue to educate and heighten the awareness in the community about how wonderful this breed is and what great pets they make.

Our local group is active in the community by adoption outreaches, Petsmart Show and Tell events and walking in parades. We also have a group email list that you can join at greyhoundOKC group at yahoogroups.com. which includes a calendar to find out what local events we are scheduled to be involved with.

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 - Diana Burnett
Vice President - Debbie Davis
Secretary - Candee Scott
Sharon Huddleston - Treasurer

Mailing Address:
Hounds of the Heartland
PO Box 57507
OKC OK  73157-7507

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 Vets:

Our Sponsors:

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.