It's not legal, but it's done. They've changed the laws, now they put them to sleep. Or, with the advent of organizations like Greyhound Pets and Greyhound Rescue, the dogs are now available for adoption. Greyhound Rescue of Idaho is coming to Ketchum Saturday along with dogs available for adoption. Oliver's Animal Center on First Avenue will host the canines from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., then the group moves to Chapter One Bookstore on Main Street from 1 to 2 p.m.
Greyhounds are polite, sweet, affectionate dogs that do well with people and other animals.
They have very little hair or body fat, so must be kept as indoor house pets. The sleek dogs can run up to 42 mph, and can get to that speed very quickly, so they must be kept in a safely fenced area or on a special greyhound leash and collar. They are sensitive, loving and the most forgiving of all animals. They date back 8,000 years to the time of the Pharaohs and until the 19th century were only allowed to be owned by royalty. King Tut, Cleopatra and General Custer were all owners.