We're Only as Strong as Our Volunteers GPA-Central Texas is staffed solely by volunteers. There are many ways to help. Foster families are our most important volunteer. Without our foster families, we could not function.
Foster families open their homes to a new foster dog, helping it to adjust to a life of retirement.
Greyhounds are very intelligent and learn very quickly, particularly when fostered by a family that can give it continuous day to day affection. The foster families volunteer to share their lives with a greyhound for a short period of time and are rewarded with knowing they are helping one more hound go to a home and a couch. Foster families help us get to know the dogs and find out what their personality is before we place them in their new homes. During the time they are in foster care, they are taken to the veterinarian, get their annual shots, are spayed or neutered, have their teeth cleaned, are tested for heartworms and put on heartworm preventative. During their visit, they are also evaluated for any injuries or health problems.