Save a greyhound - Page 2

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

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!

phoenixbrd · ‎03-27-2010

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

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

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.

New Mexico☀️Land Of Enchantment

Drythe · ‎07-09-2011

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.

"Animals are not my whole world, but they have made my world whole" ~ Roger Caras

ChrisInSC · ‎03-17-2018

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.

Addie2118 · ‎11-05-2017

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

fthunt · ‎12-24-2010

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.

dulwich · ‎01-18-2012

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!

Ms tyrion2 · ‎05-08-2017

@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.

dulwich · ‎01-18-2012

@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.