I have known many greyhounds, all rescues from various tracks. A good friend of mine has adopted 5 of them over the years, and they all lived happy lives with him. They all came from the track, some having longer careers than others. One of them was living in another home, and was then a senior at 10, but his rescue people could no longer keep him. My friend gave him the two final years; I am guessing they were his best. (The dog I mean)
. It is still legal to race greyhounds in many states in US. The laws have changed over the years, and so has the handling of the dogs that are no longer wanted for running. There are now many greyhound rescue groups that will take them and find homes for them.
They can be great couch potatoes, or as fast at the speed of light. They do need a good walk and run.
If you adopt one of these wonderful dogs you have to be aware that they are born to run. You cannot treat them like other dogs. They should be kept on leash unless in an enclosed space. They love their walks and will easily adjust to your lifestyle.
To know more please visit one of the many rescue groups web sites and the
http://adopt-a-greyhound.org/adopt_a_greyhound_month.shtml
“A 40-mile-per-hour couch potato is just waiting to be adopted into a loving and permanent home. What better time than National Adopt-a-Greyhound month to welcome one of these beautiful, graceful, and gentle greyhounds into your family?
April is National Adopt-a-Greyhound month, and the need to place surplus racing greyhounds has never been greater. The Greyhound Project is spreading the message of greyhound adoption awareness to ensure that 100 percent of these greyhounds find caring homes.
Although many greyhound tracks have closed in recent years, the need to find homes for retired racing greyhounds has not diminished. Greyhounds retiring from the 22 remaining tracks located in 7 states around the country still number in the thousands. As they wait to be adopted into their permanent homes, these wonderful, elegant dogs are being cared for by adoption groups across the country.
“Greyhounds make great pets and companions,” said President of The Greyhound Project Melissa Cook. “They are graceful, gentle, and can be a great addition to any dog-loving family. Many believe that regional race track closings have lessened the need to adopt these greyhounds into homes. That misperception results in a flood of retired racers waiting to go to their permanent homes, particularly in regions with active tracks.” “The need to move these dogs to non-racing states is critical, and the cost associated with accomplishing this presents a real challenge. National Adopt-a-Greyhound month is a great time to welcome these wonderful pets into loving and permanent homes.”
The Greyhound Project works to support over 300 greyhound adoption groups nationwide. The charity also publishes Celebrating Greyhounds, an award-winning quarterly magazine written for greyhound adopters, owners, and supporters.
About The Greyhound Project
Founded in 1992, The Greyhound Project is a volunteer, non-profit organization. The mission of The Greyhound Project is to promote the welfare and adoption of greyhounds by providing support and information to adoption organizations, adopters, and the public. Please visit www.adopt-a-greyhound.org for more information.
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