A new dog should not be left alone for the first few days. They need to feel secure and comfortable and will bond quickly to those caring for them. They may be fed once or twice daily. The amount of food depends on their size, but a general guideline is 4-6 cups of dry kibble, moistened with water. A retired greyhound is at the proper weight when its ribs can just barely be seen.
Greyhounds are puppies at heart and swift runners.
They should be well leashed unless in a thoroughly enclosed area. Greyhounds adopted from the track are accustomed to living most of the time in a small, protected place they regard as their own. Because greyhounds are already crate trained, they are easily house trained. Greyhounds are ready for adoption directly from Greyhound Friends in Hopkinton, MA or any of the affiliated adoption centers. Dogs who come to the shelter are groomed and treated medically.