About the R.G.O.A.

The Romford Greyhound Owners Association (R.G.O.A.) was formed in 1977 to assist in homing retired racing greyhounds at the end of their racing career at Romford Stadium. The R.G.O.A. (Charity Number 279956R) is affiliated to the Retired Greyhound Trust.   

(HOMING, e-mail richardjoan.rgoa@ntlworld.com or telephone: 020 8597 8353) 

(Emergencies, Steve on mobile: 07956 686480)

(Romford Greyhound Homing Kennels, Ockendon (for Julie and the girls) telephone: 01708 640895)

(MEMBERSHIP, e-mail dandcclarke@btinternet.com or telephone:  01992 522488)

Update to  Greyhounds awaiting a home(includes 2 10/2/08 puppies)

Charity Night of Racing

Saturday July 26th

Features                          

If you are interested in taking home, fostering or sponsoring a retired greyhound, please take a look at our sections on greyhounds in the home and our latest greyhounds awaiting a home photographs or telephone the R.G.O.A. Kennels on 01708 640895    

The section homed greyhounds is a pictorial collage of photographs of our retired greyhounds at home.                                                                                                                                                           

During the year, the association holds special fund raising events. (eg: Quiz Nights, Race nights, a Greyhound Show,  Sponsored Racing on our Charity Night, Raffles etc.) Click here to read about forthcoming events.

During their racing career, owners greyhounds can win awards for performances, i.e. Dog & Bitch Of The Month, Hat-tricks in a calendar month and Dog & Bitch Of The Year. Click here to read about the history of the R.G.O.A. (with details of membership and  competitions) 

Useful links

RGOA Greyhound Fosterers                                           Romford Greyhound Stadium

Greyhound Racing History                                                Greyhound Walks (Braintree)

Greyhound Walks in the UK                                  Hounds-R-Us (Quote ' RGOA' on order, please)

British Greyhound Retired Database

R.G.T.
Homepage of the Retired Greyhounds Trust

General Greyhound Discussion

Jans Greyhound Gifts

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