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Save a greyhound

traveler — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 23:42:00 GMT

Now that Florida has banned greyhound racing there are 8000-15,000 dogs that need a home. Or else.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 23:46:11 GMT

Until there is some avenue for the adoption of these dogs, proposals for adopting them seem to be premature. To my knowledge there's no way for anyone to sign up now.

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Nonametoday — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 23:50:40 GMT

These are the most wonderful dogs. My mother had one that came from Ebro, Florida. The sweetest, most protective, loyal dog I ever saw.

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luvmybeetle — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 00:10:56 GMT

From what I heard on the news they are going to put all the dogs up for adoption when the time comes, no euthanizing. I'm sure shelters will grab the dogs right away.

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CrazyDaisy — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 00:15:51 GMT

There are millions of wonderful dogs each year that need a new home or else.....many endure the "or else" option.

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fthunt — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 00:35:13 GMT

To anyone thinking of adopting a greyhound - first do your homework. Due to a rare situation - I had one in my house- - and they are like having a horse if you're used to having a small normal size dog. A greyhound can take a steak right off your kitchen table. (this was a rescue greyhound that got loose in my neighborhood and was freezing) - so I brought it in..................with my Cocker Spaniel..................was so happy when the foster mom took him/her 'home". But they a tall !!

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on the bay — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 01:12:53 GMT

My neighbor had a beautiful greyhound that had retired from racing so she adopted him.

He was the sweetest most gentle dog ever.

She said when he did run, he could take off like a streak but he preferred his naps! My kind of dog.

One day we all were out in the courtyard, several of us just talking and we were there over an hour. The entire time, Vanguard was leaning against my leg and he could have been a statue.

Her daughter said, "Mom, this isn't a dog, he's a couch!" lol!

Before I knew him, I saw him casually walking along the sidewalk next to a street. I got out and went up to him, got some kind of scarf or something I had in my car and led him into my car. He happily went like he knew he was going home. I knew he was my neighbor's dog but we had never met.She said the door opened and off he went so you have to be careful with them.

I just adored him and would often go over just to visit. What a great dog!

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Ms tyrion2 — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 01:20:17 GMT

I adopted a grey from the Phoenix track years ago.

The are the cat of the dog world. Extremely gentle and quiet. Very clean because they have little body oil. They have so little body fat, they cannot swim so beware if you have a pool.

They like a walk or a quick sprint and then they are total couch potatoes. You must always have them on a leash outside. Even the most well behaved grey will be off like a shot if they spy a piece of paper blowing a block away.

They are a marvelous dog for someone who likes a clean, gentle, funny companion.

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suzyQ3 — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 01:26:52 GMT

@on the bay wrote:
My neighbor had a beautiful greyhound that had retired from racing so she adopted him.
He was the sweetest most gentle dog ever.

She said when he did run, he could take off like a streak but he preferred his naps! My kind of dog.

One day we all were out in the courtyard, several of us just talking and we were there over an hour. The entire time, Vanguard was leaning against my leg and he could have been a statue.
Her daughter said, "Mom, this isn't a dog, he's a couch!" lol!

Before I knew him, I saw him casually walking along the sidewalk next to a street. I got out and went up to him, got some kind of scarf or something I had in my car and led him into my car. He happily went like he knew he was going home. I knew he was my neighbor's dog but we had never met.She said the door opened and off he went so you have to be careful with them.
I just adored him and would often go over just to visit. What a great dog!

@on the bay, maybe that's a greyhoud thing because there used to a greyhound in my neighborhood who, whenever I met her would sidle up to me like that.

It was like a dog hug. Her name was Molly, sweet as could be. I saw her owner at some point without her, and she said that Molly had died. I just loved that dog.

Just recently I had the same experience with another greyhound. I told the owner about Molly's leaning on my leg, and she said that Greyhounds just want to be loved.

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suzyQ3 — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 01:27:59 GMT

@Ms tyrion2, jinx you owe me a Coke. :-)

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wagirl — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 02:03:28 GMT

there’s a couple who live by us who have 5 greyhounds in their group. Am thinking they are rescues and DD and I call them the greyhound gang. All different colors and heights. They wear sweaters too—- makes me smile!

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phoenixbrd — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 05:51:01 GMT

I pray this story has a happy ending...and, of course, my heart is with all the precious animals that are homeless.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 06:44:42 GMT

Living with a big dog presents a whole list of new challenges to which you may not be accustomed. Not only was my big male collie (avatar) a counter surfer, but he would steal canned goods from the pantry, take them outside (dog door). He would pierce the can with his teeth and lap up the liquid; eventually he'd tear open the can and devour the solids. He favored soups and knew on which shelf they were kept. He never cut himself or damaged teeth. He would steal any food he could reach and it wasn't just him. My collie girls were foodies also.

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Drythe — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 22:36:41 GMT

When we lived in Utah, we were able to attend the Annual Greyhound Gathering which has been meeting there annually for years.

Most of the dogs were former track dogs. The owners said they were real couch potatoes, loved people, and just wanted to be with their family. It was a treat to meet these sweet animals.

They all seemed so sweet, and calm, I just never pictured them that way, but there they were 100s of them.

Had no idea they would be so Calm.

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ChrisInSC — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 13:03:29 GMT

Adopt if you can! We have a beautiful red colored greyhound named Savannah. Matter of fact, we adopted her exactly one year ago today! She is the sweetest dog my husband and I ever owned. We previously had a male greyhound but he passed a little over a year ago. Greyhounds are the most loyal, sweetest, lovable and gentle creatures on this planet. They are couch potatoes who sleep ALOT! We cannot think of sharing our home with any other breed of dog but a greyhound.

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Addie2118 — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 13:22:53 GMT

Growing up, I had a Whippet, a miniature greyhound. Sweetest dog, but had been abused. We could not put a collar on her.

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fthunt — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 16:38:19 GMT

WOW - interesting read. I'd never even seen a grey in person until it appeared in my driveway! Sure took me back - thankfully I had an appointment with a siding salesman - figuring color/cost - I thought he brought HIS dog to the appointment! He said - no it isn't MY dog. With him here I felt brave to bring the grey in for warmth after trying towels on the porch - dog continued to shiver. Finally saw woman walking down the street looking left/right and right/left again...........like looking for something. So I ran out and asked if she was looking for a dog.........YES. Said she had 2 more greys at home - she's a foster mom. Interesting afternoon - and grey loved my dog's stuffed toys - they were flying everywhere. end of story.

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dulwich — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 17:01:15 GMT

Having worked in U.K. Spain and here now in U.S. with the closing down of greyhound racing I can tell you Greyhounds are the most wonderful pets you can own especially good for retirees - they only need to be walked - not good for joggers or runners. They are couch potatoes love a warm bed and often will not get up to go out! Do not believe just because they raced they wanted too.

Most of them are kept in harsh conditions so when they get a warm, loving home will relay you with love and affection.

When a track closed just recently the 'loving' owners all just walked away very few of them took their dogs home - or even tried to rehome them - and, unfortunately, we found many beautiful dogs poisoned and left.

There are many adoption/foster agencies in every area - just google greyhound rescue - they are well worth the time and give back so much.

Funny happening - our current Greys will not wear their winter coats I think they believe they are wearing racing colors again and do not want to race we put them on and they stop dead not doing this!

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Ms tyrion2 — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 17:23:47 GMT

@dulwich wrote:
Having worked in U.K. Spain and here now in U.S. with the closing down of greyhound racing I can tell you Greyhounds are the most wonderful pets you can own especially good for retirees - they only need to be walked - not good for joggers or runners. They are couch potatoes love a warm bed and often will not get up to go out! Do not believe just because they raced they wanted too.

Most of them are kept in harsh conditions so when they get a warm, loving home will relay you with love and affection.

When a track closed just recently the 'loving' owners all just walked away very few of them took their dogs home - or even tried to rehome them - and, unfortunately, we found many beautiful dogs poisoned and left.

There are many adoption/foster agencies in every area - just google greyhound rescue - they are well worth the time and give back so much.

Funny happening - our current Greys will not wear their winter coats I think they believe they are wearing racing colors again and do not want to race we put them on and they stop dead not doing this!

@dulwich,

Thank you for your work for the greys.

They are such quirky, interesting creatures.

When you re-home a retired racer, you have to teach them how to live in a house. They don't know what stairs or Windows are. They are captivated by throw rugs and pillows. Mine would carry the bath mat all over the house.

She also was addicted to Twinkies. They used them as a training aid at the track. I used them to teach her the dog door, then no more! 😁 . She loved green beans and yogurt.

Another interesting fact. Greyhounds have a blood type universal to all dogs. My adoptee was a blood donor for 6 months after they retired her from the track.

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dulwich — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 17:31:32 GMT

@Ms tyrion2 Love your stories thank you. Yes, we have trained many Greys about living in a home. The t.v. was a big event our big boy Joe was always trying to see behind it to find the people.

We also had a Christmas decoration - a bell - and every time we rang it our Greys would leap up ready to race!

Sorry about the indent above iPad doing its own thing.