How you can help

Donation levels, options, and memberships

MGPS relies on donations for a significant chunk of its operating budget. These donations directly help the hounds by funding food, medical treatment, kennel supplies, and salaries for staff members. Because of that, MGPS has many options for people who want to support the hounds outside of ownership.

Adoption

Adopting a greyhound is one avenue for supporting MGPS. Not only will you help provide a hound with a loving retirement home, but the cost of the adoption fees, $175 for males and $225 for females, goes to helping other hounds waiting for a forever home.

Membership

For a donation of $25 per year, you can become a member of MGPS. This must be renewed yearly, but as a member you receive the opportunity to use the fenced-in field at MGPS in Augusta, and a subscription to MGPS's quarterly newsletter: The Greyhound Express. Membership is not automatically renewed. Click here to join

Adopt-a-Crate

For a donation of $30 per month, you can adopt-a-crate and sponsor a retired racing greyhound waiting for a forever home. The money from this option is used for daily feeding, medical needs, and upkeep. Participants receive a letter of thanks, a photo of the dog you've helped that month, and the satisfaction of knowing you helped a greyhound while he was waiting for a loving home. Click here to adopt a crate

Calendar fundraiser

Each year, MGPS puts together a calendar of photos submitted by owners. The proceeds of the calendar sales ($15 each) go directly to MGPS. In addition, for a donation of $75, you can support the calendar as a sponsor. In return you'll receive a copy of the calendar, a letter of thanks, and a listing on the back of the calendar as well as a listing in the newsletter. If you're a business owner, this is the perfect avenue for supporting MGPS. Click here to order

Fundraisers

Fundraisers such as the annual open house, Gallivant with the Greys, the quilt raffle, calendar fundraiser, as well as many smaller fundraisers throughout the year benefit MGPS and its operating budget. Check back often, and visit the facebook page, for more details on how you can help.

Glendower Fund

 Whelped on August 8, 2005, Calypso Scooby began his racing career in June 2007. He had promising skills and was advancing well until October 8, 2007. Early in his race Scooby sustained a severe fracture of his leg (see x-ray insert). Being in the lead pack when his leg fractured, he was blessed on that day not to have sustained greater injury. As he slowed and went to the outside lane, the remaining dogs somehow avoided colliding with him. The second miracle was having extra track staff available who were immediate in their response and aided Scooby in receiving veterinary care that included splinting of his leg.