Sumbry's Stretch became a therapy dog, which Sumbry takes to nursing homes because of his playful disposition. Sumbry has placed more than 100 Italian Greyhounds with most of them coming by the way of owners surrendering the dogs. You really have to understand what you're getting into. Patience is required, but is rewarded because the dogs are active, loving animals that crave attention. Bringing dogs and prospective owners together has changed dramatically because of the Internet, Sumbry said.
Nationwide communication is easy.
The greyhound rescue organizations exist at the behest of private donations. Sumbry will go to pet stores and conduct an education seminar on the sleek dogs and accept donations. Another avenue for fund-raising is the sponsoring of a booth at pet shows to collect donations, she said. And collars, leashes and other items are sold through Web sites for the non-profit greyhound organizations, she added. People interested in any pet should research the type of animal they are bringing into their lives, cautioned Sumbry.