Alternative Dog Door!

Wishing you had a dog door but don't want to enter construction-mode? Here's a greyt alternative!

These clear plastic flaps are sized for your individual needs. Ours happened to be for our dog-door-window set in at floor level. You can order them sized for your kitchen door, or for hanging above part or the full length of your sliding door. You cannot imagine the savings in our heating bill last winter after we covered our always-open window-door!

Made by DEMAC Equipment, Inc. in California, contact Dana McNamar directly so he can help desig for your own particular needs.

Assistance Harness for Greyhounds

As adopters of senior greyhounds exclusively (almost!), Jerry and I have often wished for a harness that would allow us to help our old kids get up from a lying position, or up a few steps, or to go outside without the physical invasion of trying to cram a towel beneath their frail and uncomfortable old bodies.

When Diana was seen at a specialty hospital in the SF Bay Area, the physical therapist put a "4 Paws Car Harness" on her which was very helpful- the soft padding of lambs wool beneath her chest allowed her to wear it all the time- those harnesses are available at Petco Stores should you have an emergency need.

Though helpful, it wasn't made for a greyhound's long body and we wished for something more- something along the same lines, but better!

Our wish was fulfilled by Carol Becker who created this custom fitted harness for our Alice, just when we needed it most. Alice was one of those flighty little girls who vehemently resisted any sort of treatment or help, so her last week with us would have been even more traumatic had it not been for this comfortable harness that allowed us to lift/steer/assist her by using the top strap and without seeming to invade her personal space. If only we'd had one for all our osteo-dogs....

We were so impressed that we suggested adding her harness to our website so senior-lovers everywhere would know where to find one when it was needed. Not only is Carol a wizard at sewing, but she also contributes all her earnings to greyhounds in need.

To order, just email Carol and she'll describe the measurements she needs to create a custom harness for your greyhound.

GREYHOUNDS - by Barbara Karant

We've long been admirers of the photographic talent of Barbara Karant- three of her images hang in our home, purchased from "Greyhounds in Art, 2005" at Dewey Beach.

Now everyone can admire the work of this artist up close and personal with the publication of GREYHOUNDS- The Book! which can be purchased in most large bookstores and also from Greyhounds Only . Naturally, a portion of the book's proceeds will be contributed to greyhound causes, but they are also available to adoption groups to sell as fundraisers. To purchase for your online store or offer at local events contact: Jeff Hughes, Special Markets Coordinator/HNA Books or call 212.229.7184 for more info.

Northcoast Greyhounds, being independent of any particular adoption group and existing to help many, is privileged to assist the artist in spreading the wealth, so to speak. A percentage of the book's earnings are being contributed to adoption groups through our "round-ups" in benefit auctions and raffles. We feel privileged in having been offered this opportunity to help!

"GREYHOUNDS" has it's own website as well, where you can purchase posters and prints from The Book!

"When I first saw the photographs of Barbara Karant, I was stunned. Her marriage of the greyhound's line with transparent light, makes the images at once so immediate and iconic that even strangers to the breed feel they know these dogs. Feel they understand what it might be like to be among them." ~ Alice Sebold

Get Up & Go Supplements

Claudia Presto, of The Greyhound Gang, writes, " In 1995, I founded the Greyhound Gang - to rescue, rehabilitate and adopt out greyhounds no longer wanted by the racing industry. Rehabilitation is an ongoing concern, as racing greyhounds spend upwards of 23 hours a day in crates, and their joints and bones have been pounded with running from a young age.

In 1999, I was working for ANF, Inc. who provided supplements for humans. The company's owner, gave me Glucosamine to give to the greyhounds in my care, and the change in their ability to move was astounding! Bouncing around, doing 360's, jumping up on furniture with ease - the glucosamine gave their joints and cartilage what was needed to feel better and healthy.

"Get Up & Go" was born, when this supportive owner lent me the money to buy the first kilos of white powder, and the venture grew and supported itself from the start as individual owners marveled at the same results I saw.

Purchasing Get Up & Go supplements is a win-win-win situation, because it's a high quality product at the lowest cost and because it WORKS! All dogs, and greyhounds in particular, need supplements to help their joints stay healthy and pain free.

These particular products, produced for humans, have been a double help to the hundreds of greyhounds passing through the Greyhound Gang: it not only helps them return to and maintain good health, but earnings assist the Gang in finding them good homes, too."

Greyhound Checks

These are but a few examples of the greyhound checks offered by Kansas Bank Note Company - they're our own, but you're welcome to use the images (all but the Northcoast Greyhounds checks, that is.)

KBNC has more greyhound images in stock from which you can choose, but better yet, use your own photos and make your checks really personal!

You can decide if you want to allow others to use your photo on their checks, too - the one on the top right, of Sophie and Powder, now deceased, was taken by their owner, Loretta Nickolas, local member of Northcoast Greyhounds, and made into checks in the early '90's. This very special photograph is still the most popular of all.

Other than the fact that we use KBNC checks for 4 different accounts of our own, we have no connection with the bank, we just love their products and enjoy sharing resources with our customers.

Cow Hide Tag Collars

Not just for seniors, but particularly comfy for senior necks, all our kids wear these collars and it makes us feel comfortable knowing they're safely tagged at all times. What's prettier, after all, than a pratically naked greyhound??

These collars are another invention by Carol Becker, who can provide a color (with or without the fur) to match your greyhound's natural coat.

Fancy martingales, with leashes attached, hang on the hooks by the front door to slip over heads when going out to meet the public, but for here at home, our kids are safe & comfy in just these soft strips of cow hide.

For information on pricing, sizing and color, email Carol. We're happy to share a valued resource, especially because all of Carol's earnings help support greyhounds in need.

VP Beds for VIP Hounds

No, Cara's not a senior. She just makes it obvious that all greyhounds love these beds! Seniors, especially, however, deserve the most comfort we can provide so the Brockhoff hounds have eight of them!

We're happy to refer to Victoria Peak not only because of the enduring quality and fluffy comfort, but because Jack provides the best in customer service!

Check out Victoria Peak's luxurious variety on Jack's website - your hounds will love you for it!