Greyhound Adoption Month.

Hello to everyone that has been following this blog. I have been ill, but am now back and healthy. This piece will be on Greyhound adoption. The month of April is "adopt a Greyhound" month. These gentle creatures make fabulous pets. And, it is a myth that they need lots of room. They are mostly couch potatoes that need 5 min. of exercise a day, to be content.

Now, if you are looking for a watchdog, the Greyhound is not it. They are quiet creatures. They can be reserved around strangers, so socializing the young pup or younger dog is essential. But, they have been known to be very protective of their families.

Also, this hound has a high prey drive. So, leashing them when in an open area is a must. If you have a fenced in area, that is secure, then you can let them run. This is very prevalent in ex-racers.

Here are some phone numbers and sites to go to or call, to inquire about adopting a racer.
Nat'l Greyhound Adoption Network - 800-446-8637
Greyhound Pets of America - www.greyhoundpets.org
The Greyhound Project - www.adopt-a-greyhound.org
Greyhound Adoption League of Texas - www.greyhoundadoptiontx.org
Greyhound Friends for Life - www.greyhoundfriendsforlife.org
Greyhounds Galore - www.greyhoundsgalore.com
Greyhound Rescue of Idaho - www.greyhoundrescueofidaho.org

Contact any of these to get info on how to adopt one of this gentle giants.