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Greyhound adoption or Greyhound rescue programs focus on helping Greyhounds move from racing—where they live in kennels on the track—to homes. Foto of a typical Greyhound I took the foto :-) Fantasy 11:26, 13 Aug 2004 (UTC) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Foto of a typical Greyhound I took the foto :-) Fantasy 11:26, 13 Aug 2004 (UTC) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
The Greyhound is a breed of dog used for companionship, coursing game and racing. ...
Photo finish of a greyhound race in Tampa, Florida, USA on February 9, 1939. ...
The word kennel has several meanings in relation to dogs: A doghouse, run, or other small structure in which a dog is kept. ...
A race track (or racetrack), is a purpose-built facility for the conducting of races. ...
Background
Many Greyhounds are adopted as pets after they retire from racing. A few pups are adopted directly into homes, most often due to injury at a young age. Others are euthanized due to injury or age causing them to be no longer profitable to their owners (often at 3 to 5 years old). A Greyhound can often live over 12 years after retirement if given proper medical care; there have been cases of Greyhounds living to be over 18 years old. Pets and humans often contribute toward the happiness of the other in a pet relationship. ...
Euthanasia (Greek, good death) is the practice of killing in a painless or minimally painful way for merciful reasons, usually to end suffering. ...
Currently, most Greyhound adoption programs are based in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and the United States. In other places in Europe, the groups often deal with dogs from a variety of sources; for example, in Spain, ex-hunting dogs are often in need of rescuing along with Greyhounds. World map showing Europe A satellite composite image of Europe Europe is one of the seven traditional continents of the Earth. ...
Origins of the Greyhound adoption movement The Greyhound adoption movement grew out of a concern by a few individuals about the treatment of the dogs while racing.
Greyhound Pets of America (GPA) was established in 1987 for the purpose of finding homes for ex-racing greyhounds and educating the public on the suitability and availability of greyhounds as pets. GPA is the largest non-profit greyhound adoption group. Since its creation GPA has adopted out over 65,000 greyhounds. 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
In 1989 David Wolf founded the National Greyhound Adoption Program (NGAP) mostly with his own resources. He has become the most controversial figure in the greyhound adoption community, and is one of the most outspoken critics of the greyhound racing industry. 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Today there are hundreds of other Greyhound adoption groups in many different countries.
Over time as the number of adoption groups has grown, a deep ideological division regarding Greyhound racing has developed. Some groups are generally opposed to any form of Greyhound racing for any purpose. Others are officially racing neutral, meaning they neither oppose nor endorse dog racing. Many race tracks and racing dog owners support Greyhound adoption. Photo finish of a greyhound race in Tampa, Florida, USA on February 9, 1939. ...
When Greyhound adoption first started in the United States, many people associated with racing argued that Greyhounds did not make suitable pets. However, it has become clear that Greyhounds make excellent companions. Greyhounds tend to be gentle and affectionate pets who adapt easily to household life.
Care by adoption groups
Medical care Typically when a group or individual picks up a Greyhound from the racetrack they need a significant amount of basic medical care: Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth clean. ...
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Living conditions Greyhounds living with adoption groups generally receive one of two types of care: kennels or foster homes. Several adoption groups use kennels, which are similar to those used by the tracks in the United States. These kennels generally allow larger spaces for each dog than provided at the tracks; the dogs also receive much more time in outdoor runs. Other groups feel that the best way to prepare the dogs for living in homes is to provide them with a home to live in. These groups place the dog in a volunteer foster home. The adoption group generally pays for the medical care and food for the dogs in their care, while allowing the foster "parents" to train the dog and provide its day-to-day needs. Look up veterinarian in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...
There is some debate within the adoption community about which technique is better. The trade off is essentially quality of living situation vs. number of animals helped. It is generally accepted that by having kennels, the group can handle a larger number of dogs more efficiently, while groups that have a foster program can provide a better living situation for the dog more quickly. Some groups who use kennels also cite the hardship on the dog in becoming attached to a foster family and then being moved to their permanent homes.
Behavior of adopted greyhounds Like any dog, greyhounds vary widely in their temperament, behavior, levels of activity, and in virtually all other aspects of their personality. As they are accustomed to a particular regimented environment at the track, they may adapt to life in a human home slowly, gradually overcoming fears of novel sounds and experiences. Greyhounds may not immediately understand windows and glass doors, attempting to move through them, and may require an introduction to staircases and slippery floor surfaces. Trainability varies, as with any breed, but many are highly food or toy motivated and therefore very trainable.
Although usually well-socialized with other greyhounds, ex-racers often fear other dog breeds until sufficiently exposed. As the lure used to train greyhounds for racing resembles a rabbit, retired racers might mistake smaller dogs for a lure, causing them to set chase. Similarly, small animals including cats may also be the subject of prey-driven behavior by some greyhounds. Prior to adoption, agencies generally screen greyhounds for their suitability around small animals. Lure can refer to: fishing lure Lure, a commune of the Haute-Saône département, in France This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...
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Greyhounds have very thin skin, and can be easily harmed by biting or scratching from other dogs. Combined with their low body fat, they require coats or sweaters in cold weather.
At home, greyhounds may consider the house to be an extension of their crate, which they will usually not voluntarily urinate or defecate in. As a result, housebreaking may be surprisingly easy. As with all breeds, there are exceptions, and some greyhounds may be particularly difficult to housebreak. Often this condition is due to an urinary tract infection, a behavioral disorder, or anxiety on the part of the animal. Housebreaking is the process of training a domesticated animal that lives with its human owners in a house to eliminate (urinate and defecate) outdoors, or in a designated indoor area, rather than inside the house. ...
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the urinary tract. ...
Greyhounds enjoy resting on beds and sofas, often sleeping or dozing 16 hours a day or more.
Greyhound adopter events are found wherever ex-racers are re-homed. Some are small local gatherings hosted by adoption groups; others are regional events drawing participants (dog and human) from great distances. The largest of these events is known as Greyhounds Reach the Beach, which takes place in Dewey Beach, Delaware in the United States. Two to four thousand dogs and their human escorts generally attend this event. Dewey Beach is an incorporated town located in Sussex County, Delaware. ...
Official language(s) None Capital Dover Largest city Wilmington Area Ranked 49th - Total 2,491 sq mi (6,452 km²) - Width 30 miles (48 km) - Length 100 miles (161 km) - % water 21. ...
See also Dog adoption usually refers to the process of taking ownership of—and responsibility for—a dog that a previous owner has abandoned, discarded, no longer wants, or can no longer keep. ...
Photo finish of a greyhound race in Tampa, Florida, USA on February 9, 1939. ...
The Greyhound is a breed of dog used for companionship, coursing game and racing. ...
External links - Adoption groups
- Greyhounds Unlimited
- Greyhound Rescue Foundation of Tennessee
- Make Peace With Animals (Non-profit greyhound adoption group founded by Cynthia Branigan located in New Hope, Pennsylvania)
- Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
- American-European Greyhound Alliance
- British Greyhound Retired Database (Association of over 100 adoption organizations)
- Retired Greyhound Trust (UK based organisation)
- First State Greyhound Rescue
- Greyhound Adoption Directory
- National Greyhound Adoption Program (one of the oldest and most outspoken Greyhound adoption groups)
- Connecticut Greyhound Adoption
- Greyhound Pets of America. (The largest non profit Greyhound adoption group in the United States, 56 chapters nationwide.)
- Hill Country Greyhound Adoption. (A non profit organization based in south central Texas.)
- Greyhounds In Need of Adoption. (A non-profit, volunteer run rescue in Ontario)
- Chinook Winds Greyhound Rescue (A all-volunteer, non-profit organization located in western Canada)
- Greyhound Friends, Hopkinton, Massachusetts
- Retired Greyhound Athletes (A greyhound adoption organization serving Northeast Wisconsin)
- GREY2K USA
- Racing Home
- Greyhound Gang
- Queensland Greyhound Adoption Program
- Greyhounds as pets, Australia
- Greyhounds as Pets, New Zealand
- Colorado Greyhound Adoption (An all-volunteer, non-profit organization located in Colorado)
- Team Greyhound of Ohio
- Greyhounds Only
- Minnesota Greyhound Rescue
- Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions (A greyhound adoption organization serving Tampa, FL and surrounding areas)
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