Have you considered adopting a former Greyhound racer?
Greyhounds are excellent animal racers. As they race and perform throughout their profesional careers, they usually work until they are between 1.5 and 4 years old. Throughout this time, they become accustomed to being walked and lead on a leash, so upon retirement from their racing lives, they make gentle pets!
As a former athlete, they are intelligent, 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 so they are a joy to train and work with for the new homes they become a part of.
They love affection and although 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 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 temperament makes them an excellent breed to be near kids. Their intelligence and devotion make them an perfect 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 association near you. So consider adopting a former Greyhound athlete. For more information, check out the Tucson greyhound dog track. Various chapters have different requirements and costs, but all will welcome 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, veterinary appointments, and even just shopping for doggie supplies. Of course, monetary donations are also welcome, but your time and love is needed most!
