connecticut greyhound adoption

Foster Overview

3 brindle greyhounds, one wearing and "adopt me" bandana

Why Foster a Greyhound?

Every retired racing greyhound needs someone to show them what home feels like. Foster families are that bridge, giving dogs the time, stability, and love they need before finding their forever family. CGA provides supplies, support, and guidance every step of the way. All you need to bring is a little space and a lot of heart.

Greyhounds are remarkably adaptable dogs. They’re gentle, quiet, and eager to please, which makes the transition to home life smoother than most people expect. Many foster families are surprised by how quickly a dog settles in, and how rewarding it is to watch them flourish.

A woman smiles cheek-to-cheek with a fawn greyhound in a home entryway, with a second greyhound visible in the background.

TWO WAYS TO FOSTER

Choose Your Path

You don’t need experience, just enthusiasm. CGA provides everything you need and is with you every step of the way.

Traditional Foster

Open your home temporarily until your foster dog is adopted. You’ll help them adjust to home life, attend meet and greet events, and play a key role in the adoption process. CGA provides a crate, leash, collar, muzzle, ID tag, and medication, plus food reimbursement.

Foster with Intent

Not ready to commit but curious if a greyhound is right for you? Foster with intent lets you welcome a dog into your home with the option to adopt. You’ll have about two weeks to decide. If you adopt, your fee is reduced from $500 to $300. If it’s not the right fit, the dog stays with you until their forever family is found.

Foster with Intent placements are subject to availability and CGA approval.

What Fosters Do

Your Role as a Foster

Both paths make a difference. Find the one that fits your life.

Introduce Home Life

Most greyhounds have never seen stairs, heard a dishwasher, or encountered other household pets. Your job is to expose them to everyday sounds, situations, and animals so they’re ready for whatever their forever home looks like.

Support Housebreaking and Routines

Consistency is key in those first weeks. You’ll help your foster dog learn the basics: when to go outside, where to sleep, and how to settle into the rhythm of home life.

Attend CGA Events

Meet and greets and other events happen throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. Bringing your foster dog to these events gives them exposure and helps find their match faster.

Coordinate the Adoption

When an adopter is approved, you’ll play a key role in the handoff: meeting with the adopter, completing paperwork, and collecting the adoption fee on behalf of CGA.

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Foster FAQ

FOSTER APPLICATION

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