Could you considered adopting a former Greyhound racer?

Greyhounds are excellent animal athletes.  As they work and perform throughout their racing careers, they normally race until they are between 1.5 and 4 years old.  Throughout this time, they become adjusted to being walked and lead on a leash, so upon retirement from their racing lives, they make excellent pets!

As a retired athlete, they are smart, quiet, calm, clean, gentle, and generally 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.

They love affection and while they do need exercise, they do not need as much space to run as many might think.  Inside the house, they prefer to curl up in a corner on a gentle rug.  They are gentle creatures and perfectly well behaved inside a house and around people.

Greyhounds spend most of their lives with other dogs, trainers, and handlers, thus they are very sociable animals and get along well with others.  Their temperament makes them an wonderful breed to be near 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 certainly a local Greyhound Pets of America association near you.  So consider adopting a former Greyhound racer.  For more details, check out the Tucson Greyhound Park Pets of America.  Different clubs have different requirements and fees, but all will welcome you to come visit and learn 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 care, vet appointments, and even just shopping for doggie supplies.  Of course, financial donations are also valuable, but your time and love is needed most!