Have you thought about bringing home a former Greyhound Athlete?
Greyhounds are excellent animal athletes. As they race and perform throughout their racing careers, they normally race 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 great 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 environment. They react 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 attention and while they do want exercise, they do not need as much room to run as many might think. Inside the home, they prefer to curl up in a corner on a soft rug. They are quiet creatures and very well behaved inside a home and around people.
Greyhounds spend most of their lives with other dogs, people, and handlers, so they are very sociable animals and get along well with others. Their personality makes them an wonderful breed to be around kids. Their intelligence and dedication make them an excellent companion. And because they are well mannered, they are great around company and in public.
There is certainly a local Greyhound Pets of America club near you. So think about adopting a former Greyhound racer. For more information, check out the Tucson Greyhound Park. Different clubs 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!
You can also help by volunteering your time. Most local clubs need volunteers to help with funding, vet appointments, and even just shopping for doggie supplies. Of course, financial donations are also valuable, but your time and love is needed most!
