Should you considered adopting a former Greyhound racer?
Greyhounds are beautiful animal athletes. As they race and perform through their profesional careers, they usually race until they are between 1.5 and 4 years old. During this time, they become accustomed to being walked and lead on a leash, so upon retirement from their profesional careers, they make wonderful pets!
As a retired athlete, they are smart, quiet, calm, clean, gentle, and generally good-natured and happy to adapt to a new home environment. They respond well to positive attention and reinforcement and thus they are a joy to train and work with for the new homes they become a part of.
Greyhounds love attention and although they do need exercise, they do not need as much space to run as people might think. Inside the home, they prefer to curl up in a corner on a gentle rug. They are gentle creatures and perfectly well behaved inside a house and around people.
Greyhounds spend most of their life with other dogs, people, and handlers, thus they are very sociable animals and get along well with others. Their personality makes them an excellent breed to be around children. Their intelligence and dedication make them an perfect companion. And because they are well mannered, they are great around company and in public.
There is probably a local Greyhound Pets of America club near you. So consider adopting a former Greyhound racer. For more information, check out the Tucson Greyhound Park. Various chapters have different expectations and fees, but all will encourage you to come visit and find out more about whether a Greyhound might be right for you!
Please help by volunteering your time. Most local chapters need volunteers to help with care, vet appointments, and even just shopping for doggie supplies. Of course, monetary donations are also welcome, but your time and love is needed most!
