Sandy 
Additional Adoption Fee Information
GALT is charging an adoption fee of $750 for Australian retired racing greyhounds 7 years and younger and $650 for those 8 and over.
The Australian greyhounds arrive to us spayed or neutered with current rabies vaccinations. The transportation cost averages $1,620 per dog, and GALT spends another approximately $400 for CBC blood work with heartworm test, Protatek testing, dental and vaccinations required for this environment.
For its almost 22 years in existence, GALT has operated as a 501 (c) 3 Corporation. The Australian retired racers’ adoption fee correlates to this policy.
This hound’s adoption fee is: $750
Sandy, aka Go Forward Sandy, is a stunning fawn female born October 19, 2020. Her sire is Dyna Double One and her dam is Miss Sweetness. Sandy ran 56 races at various tracks in Australia before retiring in May 2024.
Sandy is a friendly affectionate dog who loves to be petted and spend time with her people. She has been well behaved with the children she has met (the children were age 6 and up) and gets along well with the greyhound she currently lives with. Her house manners are good. She has not had any accidents in the house or shown any destructive behavior. She still needs a little assistance to get into the car, and rides well once she is in. At night she sleeps on a dog bed in my bedroom and waits patiently for me to get up in the morning. Sandy can be crated when I go out (in exchange for a small treat). She has also behaved well when I leave her loose in the house together with my dog.
Sandy enjoys toys, especially the squeaky ones and likes to get them ALL out of the toy basket. She also sometimes enjoys a game of fetch in the backyard. She has her own rules for the game: I throw the ball, if she feels like it she chases the ball and sometimes she brings it back to me. You know, like a typical greyhound!
When Sandy goes out for a walk another side of her personality comes out. She is a hunter. When out walking she is intensely alert, constantly scanning the area for any sign of prey, such as squirrels, rabbits, cats or small dogs. As a result she requires an alert walker with a strong hand on the leash.
Sandy cannot live with cats or small animals. She would do best with people who can give her plenty of love and attention and can work with her strong prey drive. She also would like a yard as she is so focused during her walks, she sometimes forgets to take care of business until she gets back to her backyard where she can relax.
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