Greyhounds are excellent animal athletes. As they work and perform through their profesional careers, they usually race 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 retired athlete, they are smart, quiet, calm, clean, gentle, and all around good-natured and happy to adapt to a new home environment. They respond well to positive attention and reinforcement and so they are a pleasure 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 home, they prefer to curl up in a corner on a soft blanket. They are quiet creatures and perfectly well behaved inside a home and around people.

Greyhounds spend most of their lives with other dogs, trainers, and handlers, so they are very sociable breed and get along well with others. Their temperament makes them an excellent breed to be around children. Their intelligence and dedication make them an excellent companion. And because they are well mannered, they are great around company and in public.

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

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

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