They will also take time to educate you about the breed, about the greyhound's life at the track, how to care for your new friend, and what to expect during the adjustment period. It means that there is probably a fostering program in place. Support means that there is local assistance available to you both before and after placement. But let's look at these items individually. And all of this is available before you even get your greyhound.
Support is also important after placement.
It is very likely that there is a local adoption group within reasonable driving distance of your home town. But not all adoption groups provide all of the services discussed above. You need to research the group and ask questions before making a decision whether to adopt from them. These programs operate just as the name implies. After your application is reviewed and accepted, they will make arrangements to ship a dog to you, often by airplane.