We have had an amazing experience with BGA! We were impressed with their application, interview and vetting process. Everyone was friendly and professional. They really listened to what we needed (small dog-friendly, child friendly) and matched us with an appropriate grey. We've had him now for a year and are in love!
As they are a small, volunteer organization the process and vetting and getting the hounds relocated from the tracks and into fosters takes a little bit of time, which is totally understandable. We had an outstanding foster mom (Jan), and amazing placement coordinators (Connie & Mary). Jan even takes our grey if we need to go out of town and for visits with her "pack!" He'll often come back groomed, with trim nails and extra love!
Mary and Connie have been amazing with assisting us with the transition, and understanding this particular dogs needs. They've always been receptive to emails and texts and phone calls with questions, funny stories or updates! ((We are not new to being furparents, but our previous pups had passed away a few years before after being with us for 7 and 15 years and we've never had a retired racer.)) When we had a doggie health scare, Mary dropped everything to meet us at the vet and help with understanding the process, treatment and options.
Adopting a retired racer is not for everyone. You don't window shop for a little puppy. You'd be placed with a young adult that matches your needs. Some have never been in a house, or know how to navigate stairs, but hey adjust very quickly and very well. They really are an amazing breed, full of love and spirit and well worth the time! And BGA is an outstanding organization with amazing volunteers, community events, and resources (including a whole team dedicated to a quick response if your grey gets loose!)
If you are thinking about a retired racer, I would recommend BGA without hesitation! read more