HOW TO ADOPT A GREYHOUND
If you've been thinking of acquiring a pet, will you consider adopting a retired racing Greyhound?

We know you will be rewarded with many years of love and enjoyment. Adoption applications can be obtained by calling or writing the G.R.A. representatives listed in this brochure or filling out our online application on the previous page.

We do require that the adopter keep his Greyhound as a house pet and never let it run loose in a non-fenced area.

Because the breed is so special, we are looking for special people who will love and understand them as we all do.

GREYHOUND TRIVIA
Even though Greyhounds are large dogs, they can curl up in a remarkable small space.

The retired racer has experienced several years of extensive training, at the cost of approximately $2,000 per dog.

During the Greyhound's complete stride, he is off the ground twice - a double suspension gallop.

The Greyhound is a unique animal. He draws crowds and is the center of attention wherever you take him.

Some famous Greyhound fanciers were Cleopatra (the first lady of the Greyhound), Queen Elizabeth I, George Washington, Teddy Roosevelt, and General George Custer.

You'll own a purebred greyhound for just the cost of his medical protection

Wouldn't you like to honestly tell your friends that you have royal blood in your family? You can if you adopt a Greyhound. The Greyhound is an ancient as the desert from which it sprung. For thousands of years they were the dog of choice by kings, queens, pharaohs, sheiks, and people of distinction. In early Arabian culture, the birth of a Greyhound was cause of great celebrations and second only in importance to the birth of a son. They were the only dogs permitted to share an Arab's tent or ride atop his camel. They were also the only dog mentioned by name in the King James Version of the Bible (Proverbs 30:29-31).

To be presented with a Greyhound was considered the most prized gift one could receive. Persians believed that the Greyhound was permitted in the next world to give information and evidence about mankind. It was the Egyptians who first raced Greyhounds for sport in open fields with the wild hare as quarry and no rules of the game except speed. In the Early Kingdom, Greyhounds were considered to possess divine powers. During the 15th century, commoners were beheaded if caught with a Greyhound in their possession, so the sport of coursing (racing) could remain an elite activity shared only by nobility. When common men were finally allowed to own Greyhounds, the dog's toes were broken so they could not be used for racing. The destruction of a Greyhound was an extremely serious crime. In the 16th century, Queen Elizabeth established the beginning of formalized dog racing, dubbed the "Sport of Queens". The first track to open in the United States was in California in 1920.

These fleet-footed hounds are sight hounds. They can spot a moving object up to half a mile away. Their sprinting ability enables them to expend an enormous amount of energy in a short amount of time. They run at their fastest between 40 and 45 mph, making them the second fastest animal on Earth. Their ability to blend speed, coordination and strategy has made them great hunters as well as racers. Like a forest of trees, Greyhounds are one of the earth's valued treasures.

Because-

• They are extremely clean, genetically, in terms of hereditary health problems.
• They give, want, and need an unlimited amount of love, as they are very sensitive dogs.
• They are kennel broken, thus in most cases they house break easily.
• They are clean, easy to care for, and gentle.
• They love and enjoy children and seniors, a wonderful companion and house pet for the entire family.
• They are entertaining and amusing.
• They are young (between 18 months and five years), healthy, lead trained, and instantly bond to their new family. Their life expectancy is between 14 and 16 years.
• They don't need any more exercise then other breeds. A daily walk or a romp in a fenced yard will do. They also make excellent jogging companions.
• They are very social and can learn to live with other pets (including cats) in your family.
• They become watchdogs but not attack dogs.
• They come in many colors and stand between 26 and 29 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh between 55 and 85 pounds.
• They are examined, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, checked for heartworms, teeth cleaned, wormed, and groomed before adoption. A minimum donation of $175 covers these services.