Greyhound adoption
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Greyhound adoption or Greyhound rescue programs focus on finding homes for Greyhounds who are no longer needed for racing. In some countries, they live in kennels at the track.[1][2]
Currently, most Greyhound adoption programs are based in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United States. In Europe, groups deal with dogs from a variety of sources; for example, in Spain, ex-hunting dogs are often in need of rescuing along with Greyhounds.[citation needed]
Origins[edit]
Greyhound adoption was started by the Greyhound industry in the late 1970s. Greyhound Pets of America (GPA) was established in 1987 for the purpose of finding homes for ex-racing Greyhounds and educating the public on the suitability and availability of Greyhounds as pets. GPA is the largest non-profit Greyhound adoption group.[3] Since its creation, GPA has adopted out over 80,000 Greyhounds.[4] The Greyhound Project maintains a directory of hundreds of Greyhound adoption agencies throughout the world.[5]
Historically, Greyhounds have had a reputation for being gentle, people-centered dogs, and "par-excellence for persons wishing for a companion for themselves or their children".[6][verification needed]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Cima, Greg (May 29, 2019). "As racing ends, thousands of Greyhounds to need homes". American Veterinary Medical Association.
- ^ Boorstin, Sharon (January 24, 2020). "A greyhound group's challenge: 'How do you turn a racing machine into a pet?'". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "FAQS & Contacts". www.greyhoundpets.org. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
- ^ "FAQS & Contacts". www.greyhoundpets.org. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
- ^ "The Greyhound Project - Adopt a greyhound, make a fast friend!". www.adopt-a-greyhound.org. Archived from the original on October 28, 2004. Retrieved October 28, 2004.
- ^ George A. Palmer, Secrets and Mysteries of Educating Animals (Portland, IN: Sun Job Printing Department, 1890), 61-62.