Should you considered bringing home a former Greyhound racer?

Greyhounds are excellent animal racers.  As they work and perform through their profesional careers, they normally 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 racing lives, they make wonderful pets!

As a former athlete, they are smart, quiet, calm, clean, gentle, and all around good-natured and ready 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.

Greyhounds love affection and although they do need exercise, they do not need as much room to run as many might think.  Inside the home, they like to curl up in a corner on a soft blanket.  They are gentle creatures and very well behaved inside a home and around people.

Greyhounds spend most of their lives 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 around children.  Their intelligence and devotion make them an excellent companion.  And because 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 consider adopting a former Greyhound racer.  For more details, check out the Greyhound Park of Tucson.  Various chapters have different requirements and fees, 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.  All 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!