Could you considered making a home for a former Greyhound Athlete?
Written by admin on Friday, November 7th, 2008 in Dogs.
Greyhounds are beautiful animal racers. As they race and perform throughout their profesional careers, they normally race 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 great pets!
As a retired athlete, they are smart, quiet, calm, clean, gentle, and generally good-natured and happy to adapt to a new home life. They respond well to positive attention and reinforcement and so they are a pleasure to train and work with for the new families they become a part of.
Greyhounds love attention and while they do need exercise, they do not need as much room to run as people might think. Inside the house, they prefer to curl up in a corner on a gentle blanket. They are quiet creatures and perfectly well behaved inside a house and around people.
Greyhounds spend most of their life with other dogs, trainers, and handlers, thus they are very sociable breed and get along well with others. Their personality makes them an excellent breed to be around children. Their intelligence and devotion make them an excellent companion. And since 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 think about adopting a former Greyhound athlete. For more information, check out the Greyhound Pets of America Tucson Chapter. Various chapters have different requirements and costs, but each will encourage you to come visit and learn more about whether a Greyhound might be right for you!
Please help by volunteering your time. All 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!