Have you considered making a home for a former Greyhound Athlete?

Greyhounds are beautiful animal racers.  As they work and perform throughout their racing careers, they normally work 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 life.  They react well to positive attention and reinforcement and thus they are a joy to train and work with for the new families they become a part of.

Greyhounds 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 like to curl up in a corner on a soft blanket.  They are quiet creatures and very well behaved inside a house and around people.

Greyhounds spend most of their lives with other dogs, trainers, and handlers, so they are very sociable breed and get along well with others.  Their temperament makes them an wonderful breed to be around children.  Their intelligence and dedication make them an excellent 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 information, check out the Greyhound Pets of America Tucson Chapter.  Various chapters have different requirements and costs, but all will encourage 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 chapters need volunteers to help with supplies, veterinary appointments, and even just shopping for doggie supplies.  Of course, financial donations are also welcome, but your time and love is needed most!