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Meet Our Remarkable Rescues

These amazing dogs have overcome tough beginnings and are now looking for loving homes. Each one has a unique personality and story, and we know you’ll fall in love. Ready to change a life (or two)? Contact us today and give one of our rescues the GREYT LIFE  they deserve!

Mailey

    Mailey is a BLAST!

    • It's true--there are lots of folks that help us keep watch for Sighthounds in shelters or other perilous situations. This was the case with Mailey who was found in a desolate area in north Lubbock. The personnel at the Lubbock Animal Shelter helped us get her into our rescue. We were grateful to everyone that made this happen. 
    • Look at that crazy DNA result! Mailey is 53% Sighthound and 43% German Shepherd. 
    • Mailey's estimated age is under 2-years old. She is healthy and fun--and  doing well on her leash walks. She loves car rides and she really loves people 
    • We can test her for small dog and cat safety if you are interested in adopting her. 
    • We want to place her in a home with a backyard and also believe she would get along well with a dog close to her own size and age. 
    • Did I mention that she loves to play fetch--sometimes when we throw the toys--she fetches it and then takes several victory laps. In one of the pics above she is air-borne. 
    • Let us know if you want to meet this lovely and lively Lurcher! 


    Sissy

      Sissy is doing better

       

      • Sissy was rescued from the Lubbock Animal Shelter. She was captured in a large park in northeast Lubbock. We understand that there were reports of her being spotted out loose for days--possibly weeks. 
      • At the shelter, they were able to diagnose her with anaplasmosis--a tick-borne illness that is treated with antibiotics. Her weight at the time we got her from the shelter was 44 pounds. Every rib was visible and she had started to show muscle wasting as well Her gums were very pale. 
      • We took her in hoping for the best and I am happy to report that she has made a remarkable recovery! Sissy is gaining weight and has a real "pep" in her step. 
      • Sissy has this adorable smile whenever she greets us at the rescue kennel. So heartwarming!!
      • We have decided to run a special DNA test which will tell us her actual age. Her health was so poor at the time of rescue--it was hard to determine. Now that she is better--I believe she is about 4-5 years old. (We will know for sure whenever we get the results!)
      • Sissy will have her spayed sometime during August. 
      • As soon as she recovers from her spay--she will be available for adoption. 


      Rachel found a home--let's find one for Chip!

        Rachel is a love bug!

        • Rachel was rescued in the ranch country along with Chip after they were abandoned in an isolated area. Thankfully, they were found by a very nice family that live and work nearby.. 
        • Our DNA tests are so helpful--not only do they show Lurcher's breed combination but also let us know who their relatives are.  We discovered that Rachel is Basil's sister and from the same litter. This information allowed us to confirm her age at 8-years old. (We rescued Basil at a younger age--and that made us feel more certain of his age. Basil lives in Lubbock and was adopted by one of our veterinarians--Dr. Kendra Sutherlin.)
        • Rachel is remarkable and resilient. After her spay, she was sent to a wonderful foster home located in Lubbock and It has worked out so well that she will live out her days with her new dog Mom-Gwen and a sweet Husky/Lab mix named Tobey. Fabulous!!

        Sean, Chip, and Tony--New Updates in comments (August 1st)


          Three Lurchers finding their way...

          • Sean, Tony, and Chip are all grouped together because each of them are still facing several challenges before they are adoptable. 
          • Sean is healthy, he weighs about 75 pounds, and will turn 2-years old in December. He is Zoe's litter-mate. Sean is a very quirky Lurcher! We decided not to rush him and let him mature at his own pace. We are seeing improvement and progress. Sean enjoys attention, affection, and toys. He lets us leash him and is acting curious about the great, big scary world outside of his pen and run. We are conniving to get him to follow Mailey out to the playing yard--and hopefully on walks.  As soon as we are able to get him leashed up, outside to the turnout yard, and on short walks, we will set up his neuter and start the search for his perfect home. If you want a goofy, large, and funny fella--he's the one for you. We are optimistic and happy about Sean. 
          • Chip was rescued from the ranching area northeast of Lubbock.  He was abandoned and traveling with Rachel--the picture is posted above. He was in terrible shape when we got him and was immediately hospitalized for dehydration, 3 types of GI parasites, tick fever, and a Heartworm infection.He's a strong boy to have survived his ordeal! He was successfully treated for most of his health issues. He has had all three injections of melarsomine (a drug that kills adult heartworms). He is now in the recovery phase that requires less strenuous exercise so that his body can eliminate the fragments of the adult Heartworms from his system. Chip's age was also discerned from his DNA test that revealed that he is Phoebe's brother/littermate. Based on this information, he is 7-years old. He currently weighs 60 pounds. As soon as he gets medical clearance, we will schedule his neuter and start the search for his home. 
          • Tony is another victim of abuse and neglect. He was running loose in Amarillo. (You can see him in the picture by the dumpster before he was captured.) Tony was held at their animal shelter and released to our group.  When we got him to our rescue kennel--we verified that he has impaired vision and a Heartworm infection. Despite all of these challenges, we know you would agree that Tony is a lovely and sweet Lurcher. He is probably 3-4 years old and the DNA test to determine his age is pending. His vision impairment seems worse in darker areas. He loves to go on leash walks and has spotted me when I was at least 50 yards away--so there is still much to learn about his impairment. We discovered that he loves to play with his hedgehog while in the turn-out yard! He adapted quickly to his new home at the rescue kennel. Within two days, he had enough confidence and vision to run and play in the yard. He is easy to walk and stays close to your side. Tony is affectionate and loving. We are so happy to help him get a second chance at happiness and a good life. His Heartworm treatment is going well and he is due for his second round of adulticide treatments at the clinic on August 7-8th. 


          Photo Gallery of Happiness--Class of 2025 graduates!

                

            • The rescue and adoption group is thrilled to share this album that includes all the dogs that  were rescued and successfully placed during 2025, and in the early months of 2026. 
            • For a couple of weeks, there weren't any dogs at the rescue kennel. This is the first time this has happened in many years. 
            • We used the time to recharge and renew our commitment to helping Lurchers in need. At the beginning of March--three new West Texas Lurchers arrived.
            • Help us as we welcome the newcomers and pay tribute to all the lucky Lurchers that moved into their new homes! 

            A tan and white brindle Greyhound wears a blue harness, looking at the camera.

            Ready to Adopt?

            Each of these incredible dogs has a story—and they’re ready to start the next chapter with you. Whether you're a first-time adopter or looking to expand your pack, we’d love to introduce you to your new best friend. Just think of all the fun you will have with your new family member! Here's the Adoption Application--send it in today! 

            A Place For Us Greyhounds

            P.O. Box 94681, Lubbock, Texas 79493

            (806) 787-8530 | aplaceforusgreyhounds@yahoo.com

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