I am an ex-racer greyhound. I spent my first 3.5 years either in a cage or racing. I was running for my life. Win this one, or you’re dead. I did win – but only 4 of 26 races. They wanted to get rid of me – They said I was useless, I don’t make enough money. Then an awesome rescue organization took me in and found me a forever family. I never wanted to race anymore. And now I am always a winner.
When my family adopted me, I did not have a name by which I would respond. I did not know how to play, or do anything dogs to. Now I know how to play, go zoomies, and cuddle with my family on the sofa when they watch TV. A lot of times I fall asleep while they are talking, their voice soothes me! Before getting adopted, I’ve never seen any other dogs but greyhounds. It was so weird realizing there are so many other types of dogs out there!
‌and a slender greyhound was a must for a Victorian elegant man about town.
The whole muzzle confusion doesn’t help.
Black dogs not
Bred as athletes, greyhounds are a finely tuned running machine.
Short fur and flexible skin
Aerodynamic ears
Thick neck used for propelling Spindly but strong back legs
Deep chest with powerful lungs
Greyhounds are extremely healthy and don’t have the usual genetic diseases other breeds do.
But we are also a fantastic cuddle machine! Soft ears for scritches Hypoallergenic coat
Thick neck for extra-big hugs Deep chest for Fast back legs a big heart to run into your arms
The greyhound life is never glamorous one survive to be
racing a – if you a racer.
A lot of greys are injured on the racetrack and put down, and the rest spend most of their lives in small kennels.
If you are considering adopting a greyhound, or volunteering/donating, there are lots of kennels in Scotland
For the rest of the UK, just Google ‘retired greyhounds’
STOP BETTING ON OUR LIVES
START BETTING ON OUR HEARTS