Have you ever considered making room in your home for one of the thousands of ex-racing dogs needlessly killed each year? Greyhounds make wonderful family pets, and despite a common misconception that they need a lot of exercise, they are actually the fastest “couch potatoes” on the planet!
Greyhounds are sprinters, so can run at speeds of up to 40 mph, but only in short bursts. And by the time you rescue one, chances are that it will have run it´s little legs off! This means that for the vast majority of greyhounds, the retirement plan is relax, eat, sleep, relax, sleep some more.... well, you get the picture.
Here are some reasons to bring a greyhound into your life:
· They are gentle and friendly dogs, with a placid nature. Although caution is needed with fast-moving small animals ( cats, squirrels..), many greyhounds are successfully rehomed with cats.
· Two short walks a day on the lead is all that your new “best friend” will need.
· They make ideal dogs for older people.
· Greyhounds don´t tend to bark much. Your neighbours will love them ( so will the burglars)
· Most greyhounds are good with children
· They have short, odourless coats, making the breed more suitable for people who are allergic to other dogs.
· If you rescue a greyhound it will repay you a thousand times over with love, loyalty and affection.
Even if you feel you can´t offer a home to a greyhound right now, there are other ways that you can help make a difference to the thousands of dogs who are mistreated, abandoned and brutally killed each year. And when you do have room in your life for one of these wonderful dogs, remember, somewhere out there is a greyhound with your name on it!
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