About Greyhound Pets of America/Greater Orlando Chapter
Greyhound Pets of America/Greater Orlando is a non-profit corporation founded in 1996, as a chapter of the National Greyhound Pets of America organization. Our purpose is to find homes for ex-racing Greyhounds and to educate the public on the suitability and availability of Greyhounds as pets.
The GPA office, adoption kennel and gift shop are located in Longwood, Florida. Our programs depend on donations to accomplish our wonderful mission. All funds go to our programs and our organization is comprised solely of volunteers.
Due to the huge growth of GPA/GO, we reorganized in 2003 with a Board of Directors and Officers to handle the extensive responsibilities involved in running GPA/GO smoothly.
GPA/GO has a home of its own. Our Kennel houses 44 Greyhounds in crates with another 8 in suites. Our Greys are lucky to have two knowledgeable caretakers, coordinated by Joan Harris and staffed by GPA/GO volunteers.
Last year we moved almost 500 Greyhounds through our Adoption Kennel. That breaks down to just $120 per year per dog, or about $10 per month to provide temporary shelter for the Greyhounds in our program looking for homes.
Our goal is to find a home for every single retired racing Greyhound that needs one, and we need your help! Volunteers are always needed, sponsors are needed for our dogs, and supplies are also needed for the office and kennel.
GPA/GO is responsible for over 2,323 greyhound adoptions since 1996.