Greyhounds are excellent animal athletes.  As they race 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 racing lives, they make gentle pets!

As a former athlete, they are smart, quiet, calm, clean, gentle, and generally good-natured and ready to adapt to a new home environment.  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 affection and although they do want exercise, they do not need as much space to run as many might think.  Inside the house, they like to curl up in a corner on a soft rug.  They are quiet creatures and perfectly well behaved inside a home and around people.

Greyhounds spend most of their life with other dogs, trainers, and handlers, so they are very sociable animals and get along well with others.  Their personality makes them an excellent breed to be near kids.  Their intelligence and devotion make them an perfect companion.  And since 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 athlete.  For more information, check out the Tucson greyhound racing.  Different chapters have different expectations and fees, but each will welcome you to come visit and learn more about whether a Greyhound might be right for you!

Please help by volunteering your time.  Most local chapters need volunteers to help with supplies, vet appointments, or even just shopping for doggie supplies.  Of course, financial donations are also valuable, but your time and love is needed most!