Adoption Fee

All adoptions (standard or Hardee Hound) include the following procedures from our veterinarian:

  • Physical examination with vaccinations, including Rabies and Bordatella

  • Spaying or neutering

  • Heartworm and Lyme disease tests

  • Complete dental with extractions if necessary and a cleaning and polishing of the teeth

  • Deworming

  • Bath

Each adoption also comes with the following:

  • Martingale collar and lead, a muzzle, a Rubit! carabiner-style dog tag clip, and a BRGA ID tag

  • One year membership in Blue Ridge Greyhound Adoption

  • A network of members to help and guide you, plus your own BRGA ‘buddy’

  • Your personal Adoption Orientation Booklet which includes the details of your dog with his medical history

standard Adoptions ($325)

Due to increased vetting and transportation costs, the tax-deductible adoption fee is now $325 (cash or personal check) for all standard adoptions after January 1, 2019. You may also pay by credit card for an additional $10 (to cover transaction fees). This adoption fee also covers transportation costs to get your greyhound from Florida to Virginia.

HARDee hero hound Adoptions ($650)

Due to increased vetting and training costs, the tax-deductible adoption fee is now $650 (cash or personal check) for all Hardee Hero Hound adoptions after March 1, 2019. You may also pay by credit card for an additional $10 (to cover transaction fees). Fees for Hardee Hounds must be paid at least 3-4 weeks prior to adoption. This adoption fee also covers the following:

  • 10 weeks of in-residence obedience training with inmate-trainers at the Greyhound Advancement Center, Hardee Correctional Institute

  • Food and medical care for your hound while they are in the program

Blue Ridge Greyhound Adoption (BRGA) is a racing-neutral, non-profit greyhound adoption organization serving the entire Northern Virginia and adjacent areas east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. BRGA was founded in May, 2005 in Leesburg, Virginia. BRGA is dedicated to finding responsible, loving homes for retired racing greyhounds. Our goal is to promote public awareness about what excellent pets these elegant dogs make. We work closely with other greyhound adoption organizations to ensure that no retired racing greyhound is left behind.