GPAN Adoptable Seniors

Additional information on these super seniors can be found on the adoptable's page via the above link or at left.

Melody Melody is 9 and an Oklahoma broodie who will shortly be in our program. More information will be available once she gets here. Meanwhile, check her out at the Greyhound-Data.com database.

Huslin Huslin is 9 and a Kansas hound who will shortly be in our program. More information will be available once she gets here. Meanwhile, check her out at the Greyhound-Data.com database.

Cleo Cleo is 8 and will shortly be in our program. More information will be available once she gets here. Meanwhile, check her out at the Greyhound-Data.com database.

Say 'YES' to a Senior Greyhound through GPA/N's Senior Incentives Program

Adopting an older dog is an act of faith and compassion. Senior greyhounds — typically dogs eight and older — repay their adopters with their gentle ways, generous hearts and tender spirits.

To encourage and support adopters of older dogs, GPA/N has the Senior Incentives program.

ABOUT SENIOR INCENTIVES

Senior Incentives is a program that actively encourages the adoption of hounds eight and older. Here's how it works.

Adoption Fee Waiver | The $230 adoption fee is waived for the adoption greyhounds eight and older after May 27, 2007.

Initial Veterinary Stipend | As the adopter of a senior through GPA/N, you will receive a one-time $150 allotment for veterinary services for your senior greyhound. 

To access this benefit, you must first pay your senior's original vet bills, then submit these paid invoices to GPA-N for reimbursement. Invoices may be submitted as the service occurs or turned in as a group after you reach your $150 limit. The stipend can be used for a variety of services, including routine check-ups, medications, lab work, heartworm preventive, etc. Services must be performed at a veterinary clinic. 

Send invoices for reimbursement to: GPA/N, PO Box 1042, Goodlettsville, TN  37070. Include the senior’s name, (both racing and call names) and indicate that they are for the Senior Incentive Program.

The Oshkosh Maximum Fund | This fund honors a senior hound who crossed to The Rainbow Bridge while awaiting adoption. 

You can apply for a grant of up to $500 for non-routine veterinary expenses for your senior. Payout is subject to GPA/N board approval. The $500 can be awarded for a single event or requested in smaller amounts. To request this assistance, adopters must contact the GPA/N directly by phone at 615-269-4088 or by email at gpanashville@gmail.com.

No single adopter can request more than half the available OMF funds. For example, if the OMF has $600 available, the maximum that can be awarded to an individual adopter at that time is $300. To be eligible, the senior need not continue to reside in the GPA/N area.

For more information on adopting a senior greyhound or on the Senior Incentives program, contact Liz Trapp (ltrapp44@aol.com) or Carol Macherey, DVM (cmacvet@comcast.net).

Blessed is the person who has the love of an old dog.

Six things to know about seniors

1. They’re broken in | Senior hounds are usually pros at stairs, hardwood floors and other trappings of home life.
2. They’re wise | An older hound will immediately identify the softest bed and the warmest spot in your house.
3. They’re grateful | A senior hound will show his love with wet noses, soft kisses and toys in your bed.
4. They have so much to teach us | Feeling stressed? Learn to relax like your senior hound. Bored? Imitate a senior's ability to entertain himself by torturing a stuffy.
5. They make up for their age with passion | A senior's energy spurts may be brief but they're a joy to behold.
6. They remind us what's really important | Companionship, patience, tenderness, living in the moment — they are all gifts senior hounds willingly give.