2020 Santy Paws Virtual 4K

When you register you will be mailed in December the following:

• Limited Edition Greyhound Santy Paws Finisher's Medal that is designed to be a Christmas Tree Ornament.
• One Super Bright LED Safety Dog Leash. We designed them to be super bright for those nights that come early and need to get out for a walk.
• 2 Santy Paws race bibs for your little friends.
• Safety Pins

The Santy Paws Medal

This year's design is honouring out very fast Greyhound friends. That is why we chose the great work that the MotorCity Greyhound Rescue does to be this years' charity. Please donated and rescue an ex-racer today!

Super Bright LED Safety Dog Leash

We developed these leashes a number of years and people kept raving about them became they are so bright, durable and easy to change the batteries! Two Color choices of Red and Bright Green featuring 6 Super Bright LEDs . You will love this leash with steady on, slow blink and fast blink modes. It is 48" long and has a padded handle with high quality box stress relief stitching. You can purchase extra in the registration process for $25 each, they make a great Christmas Gift.

Past "LIVE" Santy Paws Event Pictures

Make sure to post yours on our Facebook page.

MotorCity Greyhound Rescue (MCGR) was conceived by a group of individuals connected by a deep love of the racing greyhound and an opposition to greyhound racing. MCGR is comprised of many dedicated volunteers and supporters who share our passion and for whom we are so grateful. We are based in the Detroit area and primarily serve the southeastern Michigan, southwestern Ontario and Toledo, Ohio areas. We can adopt to families within a four hour radius of Detroit.

Our mission is to rescue greyhounds, galgos and other sighthounds and place them into permanent, loving homes. MCGR is opposed to the breeding and using of dogs for the racing and gambling business. MCGR is opposed to the selling of dogs into countries where there are no animal welfare laws. We have homed over 400 racing greyhounds since 2012. While we will always provide an avenue to adoption for the US racing greyhounds, the business owners no longer release their unwanted dogs to responsible adoption groups with our viewpoint.

MCGR is partnered with Candy Cane Rescue which is based in the UK and operates in China to provide care and a safe environment for greyhounds rescued from the Chinese meat trade. Racing greyhounds have been exported from Ireland, UK and Australia by owners to race and breed in China. When they are no longer useful, many will be sold for meat where their torture is unimaginable. Dedicated Chinese rescuers work tirelessly to save greyhounds and other dogs out of the slaughterhouses.

MCGR is also partnered with Galgos Del Sol who has saved thousands of galgos and podencos and placed them into loving homes throughout Europe and North America. Galgos have a similar appearance and demeanor to greyhounds, but they are sighthounds of a different lineage than the racing greyhound. These dogs were once revered by the Spanish, but they are now used by hunters and are considered disposable when the hunting season ends. Thousands are killed, injured and abandoned each year. Their rescuers pour their hearts into finding, rehabilitating and homing these sweet and deserving dogs.

Additionally, we strive to home racing greyhounds through Birmingham Greyhound Protection. These are greyhounds no longer wanted by the industry in Ireland and the UK.

MotorCity Greyhound Rescue is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We strive to raise funds which will provide for the necessary vetting and transport expenses for our foster dogs. We must count on the generosity of individuals and community organizations who realize how precious these lives are and will help us in our mission. Donations are tax deductible.