Adoption Day

So, what happens on adoption day? Well, for the dogs and volunteers, the day begins early, with Lou and Kanette leaving Wheeling Downs, WV, and volunteer drivers leaving from Leesburg, VA at 7:30 AM to meet in Frostburg, MD.

Meanwhile, anxious adopters meet with GPA-NoVA volunteers at Canine Caterers in Chantilly, VA, for some orientation.  Don't worry, we don't start that until around 12:30.

Here, new adopters receive some helpful advice from GPA-NoVA Vice President Kathe Fritz (standing). Adopters learn what they can expect from their new dogs over the coming weeks as they adapt to life outside the track.

   
Meanwhile, up in Frostburg, MD, our volunteers meet with Lou and Kanette (background, first picture, r to l next to dog hauler) and take possession of the greyhounds for the long drive back to Chantilly.

While our new adopters are learning all about their new dogs and filling out paperwork, our intrepid drivers arrive with their precious cargo.

All the business taken care of, our adopters finally get to meet their new dogs.  After a quick stop at the GPA-NoVA store for coats, fancy collars, toys, and other fun items, it's off to their new homes and a well-earned nap.