If this has not already been done, the dog must be spayed or neutered within one month of adoption. The dog must be legally licensed and clearly identified at all times with both the owner's and Greyhound Friends' name and address. If at any time you can no longer give appropriate care to your dog, it must be returned to Greyhound Friends. It is a relatively recent development that the owners and trainers of racing greyhounds are allowing their dogs to be adopted as pets, rather than having them destroyed. In order to maintain and expand this adoption program, Greyhound Friends uges greyhound owners to remember that they have a responsibility to take care of their dog.
Greyhounds are sweet-dispositioned and make wonderful companions.
In the past few years, Greyhound Friends has found homes for more than 6000 dogs. Greyhound Friends maintains several shelters which take in greyhounds from local racetracks. There is always a long waiting list of the dogs that will be destroyed if a home is not found. Greyhound Friends has many volunteers who help with all aspects of our work. Greyhound Friends is supported by people who have adopted greyhounds, others interested in our work, and foundations that contribute to animal welfare.