About GPA Wisconsin

Greyhound Pets of America (GPA) is a nationwide non-profit, volunteer-supported organization dedicated to the placement of ex-racing Greyhounds in ideal home situations.

We are a Greyhound-placement organization that accepts Greyhounds primarily from the Wisconsin Greyhound racetracks and local shelters. Through a network of local veterinarians, our organization provides full examinations, spaying, neutering, dental care and other needed medical procedures prior to adoption. GPA Wisconsin's adoption operations rely heavily upon Greyhound-savvy families to act as temporary "foster homes" for ex-racers to make the transition to home life while awaiting adoption. Fostering is a very rewarding activity, where the foster family helps a Greyhound explore a home (most have never seen stairs, patio doors and other interesting things), recuperate from spay or neuter surgery, learn good manners, and best of all, learn that the transition to becoming a pet is journey filled with love. It is through this program we are able to allow each adopted Greyhound to join its new family in the best possible condition. GPA Wisconsin's volunteers work closely with each prospective Greyhound owner, matching them with a dog whose personality is most ideally suited to its new home situation to ensure a lasting, rewarding relationship.

GPA Wisconsin's adoption operation has placed many ex-racing Greyhounds in responsible, loving homes since we began in 1989. We have grown to place approximately 125-150 dogs in homes each year. We quote the number of dogs we've placed only to give you a sense of our pride in our work. We feel we've accomplished a lot since we formally began doing adoptions in Wisconsin. We aren't into "quantity," only quality homes for our Greyhounds.

GPA Wisconsin's board members are:

Danette Aberle
Sheryl Clouse
Muriel Cunningham
Cindy Dombrowski
Sue & James Hemenway
Bob Paulus
Ellen Paulus
Tonia Powers
Brent & Lorie Wesolek