IGRF Rescue*

The Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation was established by the national "parent" club for the breed (IGCA) and is a separate organization. IGRF's mission is rescue, and it has a nationwide organization of rescue representatives, foster homes and other volunteers, including some here in Houston. For more information about Houston-area IGRF rescues, please contact the Houston IGRF Rescue rep.

If you are seriously thinking about adopting an IG, here are some things to consider. Are you ready to adopt? Submitting an adoption application is the first step, and is required before meeting specific foster dogs in which you may have an interest. Click here for the adoption application.

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Upcoming Houston-Area Events
Click here for information about upcoming IGRF Rescue-related events and activities in the Greater Houston area.

Are You In the San Antonio Area?
Click here for information about upcoming IG-related events and activities for folks in the SA area.

These IGRF rescues are looking for homes —

Mara

Contact IGRF about Mara

Apply to adopt

Ferragamo

Contact IGRF about Ferragamo

Apply to adopt

Salvatore

Contact IGRF about Salvatore

Apply to adopt

Lara

Contact IGRF about Lara

Apply to adopt

Armani Vitale

Contact IGRF about Armani Vitale

Apply to adopt

Matteo

Contact IGRF about Matteo

Apply to adopt

Agatha

Contact IGRF about Agatha

Apply to adopt

Gretta

Contact IGRF about Gretta

Apply to adopt

Some Things to Consider Before Adopting an Italian Greyhound

Family Planning:
Italian Greyhounds are pack animals and they bond closely with their humans. They thrive on having attention. It is not unusual for people to acquire an Italian Greyhound before they are ready to start a family since they offer so much joy and companionship in the home. When children arrive in the home, balancing dog ownership and parenting can present challenges that result in the dog losing its home. Though it may be difficult for you to imagine giving up your "IG baby" for your human baby today, the arrival of children in the home is one of the top 5 reasons that IG's are given up by their owners. We appreciate your understanding our candor in asking about your plans for having children or grandchildren in your home so we have an opportunity to talk with you about the most common problems people face when they bring a new baby home. This will help you make an educated decision on whether an IG is going to mesh with your long term family plans. If we fail to ask you about it and children might be in your future, even 10 years from now, please ask your IGRF Rescue Representative about this important topic! We want you to be successful in giving one of our rescue IG's a loving family for life!

A Family for Life:
IG's can live as long as 18 years! It is our goal to place our rescue IG's in homes that will provide for the dog's health and safety in a loving family environment for the dog's lifetime. The younger the dog you adopt, the longer the commitment! We understand that circumstances can change and people are not always able to keep their rescue IG. However, if you have significant foreseeable changes in your life that will conflict with giving a rescue IG a life long commitment (multiple moves ahead of you, overseas travel, financial issues etc.), please consider other ways that you can enjoy this wonderful breed such as applying to foster which does not carry a long term commitment.

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*IGRF Rescue operations are totally funded by the IGRF, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.