Greyhound Angels Adoption

They did move to Millville NJ. I find using their website to email is the best way to get in touch. I always had a response within 12 hours. We boarded our greyhound with them for a week and felt at ease with his care. They have newly renovated horse stalls so there is plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. The owners and staff care about the dogs. No paying extra for petting or playing like a for profit place. Low rate per day for what should be normal pet care. We will use them again. Even worth the drive out from south Philly. Would recommend to non greyhound owners too.

They’re current location is Millville, NJ. firstly I have to say that there is no phone calls or emails returned, no support at all if you were to adopt from this organization. The only time you receive a call is if you fill out an application. I have visited there three times looking for a good match for my three small dogs. They do try to find the best match for your dog. I give the volunteers a lot of credit because there are so many dogs to take care of… I don’t know how they do it.
Lisa, Is very nice, I cannot say the same for her father Ira. He could be nice if he sees a sale but other than that he has an edge to him, nasty shady person. The first time I visited thy found a very nice dog that got along with my dogs but I had a funny feeling in my stomach, I try to listen to my gut feeling. I want to have a certain attachment to a dog and I did not feel it. The second two times were disasters. The second time they showed me three dogs that were small dog compatible but they went after my dog. The third time I filled out an application for a «submissive» dog. Ira called me back and said she would be a perfect fit. I am upset because I feel that they do not take the time to properly introduce dogs. You would think they would know. Anyway I don’t know how long this poor dog was locked in his crate but she was like a firecracker. Went after one of my my dogs (not the greyhounds fault) I screamed, Ira yelled at me for screaming then he was rough with the poor greyhound and he stormed off like a little girl. I wished there had been away to contact them so they could have let the dog run and burn off some steam but there isn’t and the distance to there from my house is two hours. I don’t know how long these poor dogs are locked in cages, it’s very sad. It was a mistake on my part to have the dogs go in paddocks, but I was hoping the greyhound would run a little but she paid too much attention to my dog.
I hope every dog in this kennel gets adopted, make sure it’s the right fit. It’s not fair to the dog to be taken home and then have to go back to that kennel. There are other organizations that have fosters for the dogs so if it does not work out they go back to a foster. If you have small dogs/​cats be careful, greyhounds are beautiful but they are extremely fast. Even with the muzzle on they could trample your dog or cat.
It may work out and be easier for some people who do not have other pets. There are plenty of dogs to choose from. My situation is different and everyone’s experience there will be different. My suggestion if you have small animals is to go to an organization that have the dogs in foster homes (sometimes they are with other cats and dogs). They are more socialized, not locked in a cage all day and the foster family has a better understanding of the dog. They also offer support if you have questions.
It may not be in my cards to have a greyhound right now but I tried, if it is meant to be I will find the right dog.
Good luck to all of you looking to adopt a beautiful majestic greyhound, there are too many out there that need homes, a loving family and a warm bed to sleep in.

This place is amazing! We encountered some trouble at another adoption program and decided to look else where. We came across GAA and never looked any where else! Lisa is one of the nicest people we have met in our adoption process. She runs the kennel and truly knows her dogs! She recommended a dog for us as soon as we talked to her. The dog she recommended was great, but we still wanted to visit some others since it was only our first. She had no problem with us coming back and letting us see as many dogs as we wanted. Each dog she told us a little about. She said she thought the next dog was too jumpy for what we were looking for. As soon as she brought him out, he jumped right on our 5 year old and knocked him over! She was absolutely right! In the end, we adopted the first dog she told us about. :)
Everyone at the kennel is very welcoming and helpful. Each time we were greeted by someone and never felt like an inconvenience. Ira is a wonderful man (I believe it’s Lisa’s father). He gave us lots of information and was just great to talk to in general. It felt like a real retired race dog kennel. Right on a farm. Paddocks to run free. Lots of land. This place is worth the time! If you’re looking to adopt a greyhound, visit GAA. You will not be unhappy!
Thanks for giving us our girl!

My family has had the best experience with GAA. Lisa and Ira have made this mission there life’s work and you can tell how much they love the dogs… and maybe the occasional bunny rescue from a pet store… lol Lisa.
I am so happy that they finally have the farm they’ve wanted and needed. What a greyt place… just wish it was closer to us.
We’ve adopted two Greyts from them and couldn’t be happier. They have answered every question and was a breeze. If we had room for another we would definitely go back to Ira and Lisa. ~Mark and Michelle parents of Maggie and Gary

adopting Calvin from GAA has been an overall greyt experience. *rimshot*
when deciding what rescue to go with, i polled people who i knew had greyhounds, and all three had great experiences with GAA. one is a friend who works at UPenn’s vet school, one is our cat’s vet, and the other one is my boss. so clearly GAA came very highly recommended.
GAA is very much a labor of love for Lisa and her father Ira. from the moment i walked into the place i was made to feel right at home. they carefully questioned us on what our preferences and needs were regarding hounds, and it so happened the first one they brought out was Calvin. they were spot on in terms of judging his temperament in regards to cats and in general. we wanted a quiet, laid back boy and that’s what we got.
GAA offers an adoption kit to go with each hound (if you so desire) and so we were able to walk out with everything he needed, including crate, feeder, kong, kibble, harness, leash, toothbrush and toothpaste.
the best part, though, was after we adopted Calvin. GAA has a great support system on facebook and online, including message boards on their website and more frequently used facebook group, where GAA adopters seek advice, organize events and fundraisers and post cute pup pictures all day long.
we boarded Calvin for a few days just a few weeks ago. it was also a greyt experience, much cheaper than Philly Pet Hotel, and all proceeds go to rescuing more hounds. what’s not to love? when Calvin was getting ready to leave, Lisa gave him a huge hug. just the best place, with lovely people.

We adopted our second greyhound from Greyhound Angels. They were great with helping us to choose the hound that would best fit with us. They let us spend as much time as we wanted with the different hounds and were very patient.
They were very supportive while our dog transitioned into our family. They are available for questions, and have a great online community (message board) with helpful adopters. They also assign every adopting family a mentor to help with questions and concerns.
Our dog had sores as well — this is common, but it is NOT GAA’s fault. They were from treatment at the track, not while he was in GAA’s care. Our vet explained that to us. The answer is to just keep the dog on a soft surface for the rest of his life. We are doing that. :-)
Since our adoption (it was almost 5 years ago now) GAA has continued to improve. They have made upgrades to their facility, and they have a number of more supports for adopters. Now they have a nice presence and community on Facebook as well.
Every time we need to board our dog, he goes back to GAA because we know he is going to be cared for the way he needs to be. GAA knows greyhounds and how to care for them. They have placed over 1000 greyhounds in their forever homes, and have made a so many people and pups happy.
I highly recommend GAA because they have the best interests of dogs and adopters at heart. Many of the other greyhound adoption agencies don’t let you pick your dog, or they don’t follow up with help and support after the adoption.
We will always be indebted in GAA because they brought the light of our lives to us.

We adopted our greyhound about 2 weeks ago. He is the PERFECT dog!
We visited GAA to see if we were really interested in adopting a greyhound. We told them about our life and they let us see 5 dogs that would be a good fit for us. There were 2 we felt a connection to, and we might still go back for the other.
We had adopted a dog in the past (not from GAA) and it was not a good experience. They were very understanding and didn’t hold that against us as many other shelters and rescue groups do.
The people at GAA were friendly, welcoming and respectful. We were really impressed with all of the information they sent us home with. We knew that we were making the right decision and they helped us find a perfect match. There is nothing frivolous about this place, you know that by making a donation and/​or adopting a dog that it is money they very much need to operate.
We are so in love with our new dog. He gets loads of attention from strangers on the street and is so polite, not to mention a beauty.
I will continue to recommend GAA to anyone looking to adopt a greyhound.

Unfortunately I must wholeheartedly concur with the prior review. I too adopted two greyhounds from GAA. However, I ended up having to surrender both of them.
I adopted Ella about a year ago. When we received her, she was in very poor condition. She had sores from laying on a hard surface, her coat had no luster and her hair was coming out in clumps. Her teeth had never been cleaned (which as any greyhound owner/​lover knows, this is vital). We had been told she was two years old, and later came to discover that she was really four years old. We recently decided to adopt a kitten. In the past, Ella had shown curiosity with our small dogs and other cats, been never any aggression. However, on our moving day, we turned our backs for a split second and Ella had taken the kitten and thrown him up against the wall. He suffered from internal bleeding and almost needed a blood transfusion. Many weeks and hundreds of dollars later, he was fine. However, we could never trust Ella around him again and risk his life. Therefore, we had to make the difficult decision to surrender her.
In the interim, we had heard the story of Prescott, a greyhound who was found wandering in the mountains/​woods of West Virginia who was blind. Having a large heart, and working on a degree in Wildlife/​Environmental Conservation, we decided to take in Prescott, from the organization again, against our better judgment. We were told that Prescott had been blind since birth and had never raced. We were waiting on medical paperwork so that we could do a follow-​up visit (which is required upon adopting any animal). We waited from March until September and still had never received any paperwork, although we had made several attempts via phone, fax, email, and going in person and demanding them. In the meanwhile, we had conducted some research of our own using the numbers branded in his ear. Prescott did in fact race, and had only gone blind in the past year. Apparently he tripped up, while racing, over the rabbit and had to have major surgery on his legs. The owners put him back on the track and the very same thing happened again. Between that point and the point where he was found lost in the woods, no information exists.
With that said, we knew that Prescott needed medical attention to not only his regular exam to ensure he no worms or other medical issues, but he should have been brought to an eye doctor so that he could have been given an exam to see if his vision could have been restored. Being 24 years old, in college, and trying to keep the dog’s best interest in mind, I wrote several emails and made calls to Lisa, the owner, asking for her organization to assist in paying some of the costs to have all the necessary tests run that should have been done prior to his adoption. I never received a response. After over a month, I decided it would be best to surrender him as well, in hopes that some one with a better financial status could provide him the help he so desperately needs and deserves.
This was a heartbreaking decision. Lisa essentially said it would be difficult to adopt to the dogs. That they were now attached to me, and essentially made it sound it was the most horrible decision I ever could have made. I requested that I be able to return the dogs to NGAP, a highly reputable organization in Philadelphia where I know they would have been placed correctly and given proper care. The problem at hand with this facility is that they do not properly test and place their dogs, thus resulting in situations as I had with Ella and my kitten. And, the organization does not provide the necessary health care these dogs need. Additionally, the facility is filthy, dingy, the crates are too small for the dogs, and they are not given time or room to run, play, and socialize.
Finally, upon surrendering Prescott, Thursday, September 24^th, we had to call the Pennsauken Police, as the owner and her volunteers/​administrators were refusing to open the door during business hours, and when they finally did, the entire front office of the kennel was permeating with the odor of marijuana. Unfortunately, the police did not find anything, as they then had the ventilation system in high gear. The Lieutenant did however say to me that it would have been more human to put my dogs down than return them to that place. That retort prompted me to contact NJSPCA who is currently conducting an investigation.
Please do what you can to end this kind of abuse and adopt from reputable shelters.