Placing retired greyhounds into loving homes is the main purpose of Greyhound Companions. We work hard to match up the right dog with each adopting family. To accomplish this, we require each prospective adopter to complete an application form and be interviewed by a GCMO area representative. Our representatives have several years of experience placing dogs and can help determine which dog is right for your lifestyle. Our contact with the adopting family does not end with the final placement of the dog. We continue to be available to help with the transition and to make certain all are adjusting well to the new family member.We are available for you throughout your dog's life. Do not hesitate to call your representative if you ever have any concerns or questions. Here are three beautiful ladies, hoping to find their forever homes. P. O. Box 19902 -- St. Louis, MO 63144 http://www.gcmo.org -- info@gcmo.org 24-Hour Telephone Hotline: 314-839-1525 Click for Metro Area GCMO Contacts...   All site contents copyright © 2005, Greyhound Companions of Missouri. Do not reproduce without permission. Home

Adoption Procedure(Please read the red paragraph below.) Our adoption procedure is simple. We strongly recommend reading "Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies", as this book will tell you everything you need to know about greyhounds. Then,if you feel a greyhound is the right dog for you, submit your application. You may submit your application online or print an application and mail it in. After receiving your application, your area representative will then check your references, and contact your vet before setting up the home visit. If you are approved, you will either adopt one of our available dogs, or we will bring in the right dog for you (i.e. cat safe, senior, etc.). If you have never met a greyhound, please take the opportunity to visit us in person by checking our calendar of events for details about where we will be next. If you are considering adding a greyhound to your family and would like additional information, contact your GCMO area representative or call the hotline at (314) 839-1525. Our organization only places dogs within the St. Louis Metropolitan area (which includes those folks across the river in Illinois). If you live outside our adoption area, consider contacting another adoption group closer to you. If you are considering a greyhound,GCMO highly recommends the following books: "Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies" by Lee Livingood. This is the definitive book on greyhounds. "Childproofing Your Dog" by Brian Kilcommons. This book is essential if you have young children,or are expecting, and hope to bring a greyhound into your home. A really good book that is not greyhound specific is "25 Stupid Mistakes Dog Owners Make" by local author Janine Adams.