Teddy's Story
 

I met a potential adopter a while back.  She was very shy and introverted but very earnest in her desire to share her life with a greyhound.  We spoke for a long while about many of the things she might encounter during this thing we call “greyhound ownership”.  We should call it something different since they end up owning us.  She did end up adopting a beautiful male greyhound.

 I have followed this adopter’s progress with her new dog quietly; making sure to answer any questions that she might have.  I have watched her dog settle in very well and let his personality shine through.  He has become a local celebrity in his neighborhood.  All the families, adults and kids, know this dog’s name.  They come running out to say hello and pet him on his daily walks.  He soaks all this attention up as his due!

 One of the interesting consequences of all this greyhound’s adulation is that his very shy owner has blossomed also!  Her neighbors don’t always know her name, they just know her as “the greyhound’s mom”, but they speak to her and she in turn now knows her neighbors! 

 Many children eagerly wait to pet him and are very concerned if there is a change is schedule.  If he is absent for any amount of time, his "fan club" grows concerned and seek out his owner to ensure all is well.

 When I first starting speaking to her, she was quiet and reserved on the phone.  Over the last few months she has become very animated and enthusiastic and shares anecdotes of living with a greyhound.  Her family has noticed the change in her and thought that she possibly had "someone" new in her life?  She corrected them.  She does have a new love, but he has four legs and a needle nose.

Recently, Teddy needed some minor medical care.  It was a challenge for his owner to find a way to pay for his medical care, not being sure how extensive or expensive it was going to be. 

 Many people have been touched by these two and their mutual admiration and dedication.  NOGAP was notified of the predicament. 

 A vet visit was made and he was attended to without the owner having to make the tough decision about what kind of treatment to follow, due to financial concerns.  NOGAP paid for his vet care.  He is well and back to greeting the children as they wait for their morning school bus and is eagerly awaiting their return in the afternoon.

NOGAP periodically holds auctions and is always taking donations to specifically help other greyhounds in need of medical care.  You can donate using the paypal button below.    All monies will be put into our "Teddy  Fund" to help with other dogs in need.

It is NOGAP’s policy to be nondiscriminatory to greyhounds and their families.  If we can help to improve a greyhound’s life, whether they are still in foster care, newly adopted or are a long time treasured family member and need some help with medical expenses, we will do what we can to help.