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May 2024 by David Nelson
I could probably recommend this adoption agency for certain types of people. It would probably work for most people - like ‘Minnesota nice’ people who don’t think to ask questions (let alone the tough ones) and are generally quick to back off or genuflect, especially in communications with someone with any level of perceived authority. Read on to see more elaboration on these vague statements I just made -
Please note: this review would probably be 1 star if I wanted to do ‘business as usual’ but it’s meant to be more like honest feedback and a ‘buyer beware’ type of thing. I view giving 1 star as an attempt to discredit a whole organization and to say there are no upsides to the work done, and that wouldn’t necessarily be a correct move.
- - My wife and I were fostering an NLGA greyhound fairly recently.
- We fostered the greyhound for several months. At first it was a good experience and a strong symbiotic relationship between us, the dog, and NLGA. My wife and I did eventually develop concerns that we would be caring for the dog indefinitely. We made some light efforts on our own to find him a forever home, and we gained substantial traction and interest from potential owners that we found to be a better fit than ourselves, yet our efforts were shot down fairly aggressively. Fair enough…(?)
- I was told that they only adopt out to “perfect situations”. This statement was ridiculous in nature to me, because they never did a home visit when we adopted our first greyhound from them.
- We came to find out that general Minnesota greyhound community politics, dogmatism surrounding greyhounds, a seemingly loosely-defined and fickle bureaucratic structure within the community, and senseless and endless goalpost moving, in sum, were contributing to an outcome that we felt was not in the best interest of the foster greyhound. Of course, anyone reading this should feel free take this as one man’s OPINION. Because I suppose it is. BUT, I think we can all agree that any bureaucratic structure is likely to be imperfect. My stance is that it was made far more imperfect than it needed to be; by way of the factors I listed above (dogmatism, politics, and the like).
It left us with a very bad taste in our mouth, and there’s more reasons yet for that, and those reasons delve into themes of potential discrimination, elitism, and political stonewalling - all of which, in sum, led to a dog leading a lesser quality of life than he otherwise could have.
BUT, what I’ve typed so far is all I wish to share about my experience publicly.
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March 2023 by Martha Roufs
Awesome
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August 2021 by Natalie Ross
NLGA does amazing work for greyhounds! My family and I have adopted 4 hounds over the years from them and I also have fostered 4 hounds (and counting!). I enjoy their social events, and the greyhound community that I have been able to connect with along the way. They can be inundated with calls/emails/applications and there can be a delay in reply or a waitlist for a hound. They truly want to arrange the right fit for the family and the greyhound, and it’s honestly worth the wait. Also when you adopt a hound, they’ve been vetted, spayed/neutered, up to date on shots, etc.. by (who I believe to be) a top greyhound vet in the state at foley Blvd animal hospital. They’re a wonderful non profit, run by dedicated volunteers. Thanks for helping the hounds!!
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March 2021 by Natalie Sinn
NLGA does amazing work for greyhounds! My family and I have adopted 4 hounds over the years from them and I also have fostered 4 hounds (and counting!). I enjoy their social events, and the greyhound community that I have been able to connect with along the way. They can be inundated with calls/emails/applications and there can be a delay in reply or a waitlist for a hound. They truly want to arrange the right fit for the family and the greyhound, and it’s honestly worth the wait. Also when you adopt a hound, they’ve been vetted, spayed/neutered, up to date on shots, etc.. by (who I believe to be) a top greyhound vet in the state at foley Blvd animal hospital. They’re a wonderful non profit, run by dedicated volunteers. Thanks for helping the hounds!!
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March 2020 by Matt Finnesgard
This is an amazing organization that takes in retired racers and finds them forever homes. I’ve gotten three greyhounds from them and each time is a very pleasant process.
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March 2020 by Alexandra Rediske
Awesome individuals who take care of our fur babies
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April 2019 by Meredith McClary
Good group. Genuinely love and respect the dogs.
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March 2019 by Kimberly Lewark Fritzler
I know first hand how well handled the racing greyhound is from farm to track to adoption. The public is not so well informed. Hopefully this group will shed illumination to those ignorant to the reality of the NGA greyhound
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March 2019 by Woody Cummins
My eight greyhounds who raced came home with “track manners” and the one who flunked out of training was also an excellent pet, but just did her own “thing”. All made excellent pets!!!
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March 2018 by Jake Scott
I've adopted two dogs from NLGA and the experience was great. They will help you prepare for your new hound and are there to answer questions if you need support.
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March 2018 by Mary Pat Soderberg Salo
A great adoption experience. We love our greyhound and participating in the outreach events NLGA hosts!
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March 2017 by Kristin Aune
Very supportive, helpful, and professional in helping us find our new companion.
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March 2016 by Nancy Russell
Great organization, made up of volunteers who really care about the dogs and that they are placed with families where they will be a good fit. NLGA volunteers also work to promote the breed. Greyhounds are wonderful dogs!!
