Greyhounds are wonderful animal athletes. As they work and perform throughout their profesional careers, they usually 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 profesional careers, they make wonderful pets!
As a former athlete, they are smart, quiet, calm, clean, gentle, and all around good-natured and happy to adapt to a new home environment. They react 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 although they do want exercise, they do not need as much space to run as people might think. Inside the home, 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, people, and handlers, so they are very sociable animals and get along well with others. Their temperament makes them an excellent breed to be near children. Their intelligence and dedication make them an perfect companion. And since they are well mannered, they are well behaved around company and in public.
There is certainly a local Greyhound Pets of America chapter near you. So consider adopting a former Greyhound racer. For more details, check out the Tucson dog track. Various clubs have different expectations and costs, but each 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. All 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!
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