Greyhounds are beautiful animal athletes. As they race 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 careers, they make gentle pets!
As a former athlete, they are smart, 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 pleasure 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 room to run as many might think. Inside the home, they like to curl up in a corner on a gentle rug. They are gentle creatures and very well behaved inside a home and around people.
Greyhounds spend most of their lives with other dogs, trainers, and handlers, so they are very sociable animals and get along well with others. Their temperament makes them an excellent breed to be around kids. 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 certainly 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 clubs have different expectations and fees, but each 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 clubs need volunteers to help with funding, veterinary appointments, and even just shopping for doggie supplies. Of course, monetary donations are also valuable, but your time and love is needed most!
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