| About the Hounds of the
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 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 300 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. |
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HoH 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 - Debbie Davis Vice President - Kim Robinson Secretary - Candee Scott Treasurer - Sharon Huddleston 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 Sponsors: Many thanks to our sponsors: PetSmart for donation of obedience classes. Virbac Corporation for donation of Iverheart heartworm preventative. Novartis for Sentinel and Interceptor and Capstar Petmate Petporter kennel donations ASPCA greyhound grant American Greyhound Council grant Support our sponsors! They are good people! 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. |
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Our Vets: |
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| Gentle Care Animal
Hospital 17200 N. May Ave. Suite 900 Edmond, OK (405) 285-WOOF (9663) Dr. Chris Rispoli |
Rock Knoll Animal
Hospital 6715 S. Western Oklahoma City, OK (405) 634-5700 Dr. Calhoun |
West Yukon
Veterinary Hospital 934 W Main St Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 354-1946 Dr. T.K. Epperson |
| Mobile Pet Clinic Serving NW OKC (405) 721-0480 Dr. John B. Hays |
City Animal
Hospital 2910 NW 23 Oklahoma City, OK (405) 943-1467 Dr. D. M. Hawkins Dr. Nancy Worland |
Wedgewood Pet
Clinic 4201 N.W. Expressway Oklahoma City, OK (405) 848-3329 Dr. Jim Lee Dr. Michael Benham Dr. Roger Johnson |
| North Penn
Veterinary Hospital 12241 N. Pennsylvania Oklahoma City, OK (405) 752-0131 Dr. Harry Traylor Dr. Cobb |
Best Friends Pet
Clinic 647 Kickapoo Ave Shawnee, OK 74801 (405) 273-5617 Dr. Roach |
Pet Friends
Veterinary Hospital 4522 NW 16th Oklahoma City, OK (405) 949-1000 Dr. Tamara Smith |
| FOR EMERGENCY
AFTER HOURS CARE ONLY Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospital 1800 W. Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK (405) 749-6989 |
Danforth Animal
Hospital 800 East Danforth Road Edmond OK 73034 (405) 340-1020 Dr. Donna Woods |
Animal Emergency
Center 931 SW 74th St. (1-240 & Western) Oklahoma City, OK (405) 631-STAT (7828) Hours: Mon-Fri. 6pm - 8am Weekends: Sat. 12pm - Mon 8am Holidays: All Day |
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Preferred Kennels with Greyhound Experience: |
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| Lucky Dog Lodge 420 NW 70th Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-5733 |
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| Kastan Kennel 1505 Piedmont Road Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 350-2345 (405) 570-7000 Owner Kerry Kuykendall |
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