Our Mission

The American Lurcher Rescue Project, Inc. (“ALP”) is a 501(c)(3) all volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehoming, and welfare of the racing American greyhound lurchers and greyhound mixes.

What We do

The American Lurcher Rescue Project is a team of dedicated volunteers who are concerned about the plight of the American Greyhound Lurcher - the underdogs of Greyhound field trial racing. Our love for the retired racing Greyhounds has drawn us together to help greyhound lurchers who have often been forgotten. We hope to make a difference by helping greyhound mixes who have been abandoned or no longer wanted, and by also helping the racing American greyhound lurchers who have been retired and in need of new homes.

The ALP aka the Ohio Lurcher Project helps transport the dogs to adoption groups in the United States and Canada. We also provide all levels of medical care. Medical care includes: spay/neuter, vaccinations, Heartworm test, and de-worming for every dog in our care.

What is a Lurcher

A Lurcher is not a specific breed, but rather a sighthound who has been bred with another sighthound or some type of hunting breed, e.g. Coonhounds, Pointers, or Labrador Retrievers. Like Greyhounds, they can be very active, but also enjoy their couch time. They are very loyal and loving to their humans. Many have had no training and may benefit from basic obedience classes as long as the trainer is very positive. Many of these dogs have lived their entire life outside and are not used to living in a house. These highly intelligent dogs are very appreciative of a home and a soft bed. They will do best with a fenced in yard.

American Greyhound Lurchers make super pets and they certainly deserve a fur-ever couch with a loving family. If you know of a group that would welcome a beautiful and sweet retired field racing dog, please post here. Many wonderful groups throughout the United States and Canada are helping these greyhound mixes. Spread the word! americanlurcherproject@gmail.com