As a former athlete, [...]]]> Greyhounds are excellent animal athletes.  As they race and perform throughout their racing careers, they normally 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 racing lives, they make wonderful pets!

As a former athlete, they are smart, quiet, calm, clean, gentle, and generally good-natured and ready to adapt to a new home life.  They respond well to positive attention and reinforcement and so 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 people might think.  Inside the house, they like to curl up in a corner on a soft rug.  They are gentle creatures and perfectly well behaved inside a home and around people.

Greyhounds spend most of their lives with other dogs, people, and handlers, thus they are very sociable breed and get along well with others.  Their temperament makes them an wonderful breed to be around kids.  Their intelligence and devotion make them an perfect companion.  And since they are well mannered, they are well behaved around company and in public.

There is certainly a local Greyhound Pets of America association near you.  So consider adopting a former Greyhound athlete.  For more information, check out the Tucson greyhound racing.  Different chapters have different expectations and fees, but each will welcome you to come visit and find out more about whether a Greyhound might be right for you!

Please help by volunteering your time.  Most local clubs need volunteers to help with training, vet appointments, and even just shopping for doggie supplies.  Of course, financial donations are also welcome, but your time and love is needed most!