About Ohio Italian Greyhound Rescue

The Ohio Italian Greyhound Rescue is a non-profit 501c3 organization maintained entirely by volunteers of the Italian Greyhound Club of America (IGCA). Rescued dogs are held in foster homes throughout Ohio, until an appropriate home is found in Ohio or a bordering state. We do not have a shelter where applicants can stop in, so please do your research to make sure this breed is a good fit then submit an application to get the adoption process started. The dogs that come into rescue may be surrendered by their owners, stray, rescued from shelters in the region, or turned over by another rescue organization.

We do not have a shelter or central location. Foster families all over the state offer the dogs in their care a second chance. Their health and behavior are evaluated, and treated as needed. Generally, a trip to the vet for a few shots and a check-up, and a brush up on housetraining is all a dog needs to be ready for a brand new forever home. Any special needs or quirks that foster or rescue become aware of while a dog is with us will be fully disclosed to a potential adopter, we make every effort to ensure a dog is a good match for an adopter.

News and Events

Please do not wait until a dog you have to have is posted on our website to apply for adoption! Applicants who are approved have priority when selecting from available fosters. We will not hold a dog for a new applicant when an approved home is ready to adopt.

Happy Holidays 2011! Please remember we are volunteers, and sometimes it takes a little longer for us to process applications during the holidays. If you are contacting to release a dog, please keep in mind that foster homes often are unable to take dogs just before (or during) the big holidays. We have to consider our families (and own dogs).

Want to suprise someone with a pet for the holidays? Family looking to get a puppy for Christmas? Please read this article. Shelters and rescues are often overwhelmed with unwanted presents after the holidays.