Greyhounds are beautiful animal athletes.  As they race and perform through their profesional careers, they usually 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 lives, they make great pets!

As a retired athlete, they are intelligent, 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 thus they are a joy 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 many might think.  Inside the house, they prefer to curl up in a corner on a gentle rug.  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, thus they are very sociable breed and get along well with others.  Their personality makes them an excellent breed to be around children.  Their intelligence and dedication make them an excellent companion.  And because they are well mannered, they are well behaved around company and in public.

There is probably a local Greyhound Pets of America association near you.  So think about adopting a former Greyhound racer.  For more information, check out the Tucson greyhound dog track.  Different clubs have different requirements 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.  All local chapters need volunteers to help with supplies, veterinary appointments, and even just shopping for doggie supplies.  Of course, monetary donations are also needed, but your time and love is needed most!

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