Should you considered adopting a former Greyhound racer?
November 19th, 2008Greyhounds are beautiful animal racers. As they race and perform through their racing careers, they usually work until they are between 1.5 and 4 years old. During this time, they become adjusted to being walked and lead on a leash, so upon retirement from their profesional careers, they make excellent pets!
As a retired athlete, they are intelligent, quiet, calm, clean, gentle, and all around good-natured and ready to adapt to a new home life. 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.
They love attention and while they do need exercise, they do not need as much space to run as many might think. Inside the house, they like to curl up in a corner on a soft blanket. They are quiet creatures and perfectly well behaved inside a home and around people.
Greyhounds spend most of their lives with other dogs, trainers, and handlers, thus they are very sociable animals and get along well with others. Their temperament makes them an wonderful breed to be around children. Their intelligence and dedication make them an excellent companion. And since they are well mannered, they are well behaved around company and in public.
There is probably a local Greyhound Pets of America club near you. So think about adopting a former Greyhound racer. For more details, check out the Tucson Greyhound track. Different chapters have different requirements and fees, but each will welcome you to come visit and learn more about whether a Greyhound might be right for you!
You can also help by volunteering your time. All local clubs need volunteers to help with care, vet appointments, or even just shopping for doggie supplies. Of course, financial donations are also needed, but your time and love is needed most!