Brandon and I are going to adopt a greyhound!! Yes, a former racer that has been rescued from the horrors that could be after a life of racing. We are working with GRFT, Greyhound Rescue Federation of Tennessee Knoxville. There are several hounds available for adoption, but we plan to wait and adopt in January, which will give us time to get a big crate, doggie beds, etc., etc.... Check out the GRFT website. The folks are super helpful and nice! Brandon and I have wanted one of the greyhound breeds (greyhound, whippet, and Italian greyhound) for at least 4 or 5 years. Contrary to popular belief and a common misconception of greyhounds is that they need tons of exercise and they are hyper. Greyhounds have been called the 45 mile per hour couch potato. They are sprinters. A quick dash and they are spent. So, evening strolls are plenty of exercise for them. One thing that is very very very very important is that they are to be on a leash at all times. They are sight hounds. They are motivated by something that moves quickly, like a chipmunk or rabbit, or floating plastic bag... and once they spot it, they are in the "zone." No amount of calling or coaxing will bring them back. So, always on a leash, unless in a fenced in area. Generally they are a lounger, so they will fit right in with us!!
We are excited!!
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