Retired Racing Greyhounds first run off-leash

Running off the lead for the first time together, retired racers Rolo and Mollie. Other greyhound owners will understand that this first time "running free" is a milestone, specially for the terrified owners. If that sounds bewildering, have a look at the greyhound trust http://www.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk/ for a lot of information about retired ex racing greyhounds, and how one (or two) might be the perfect dog for you and your family. These two are 4 and five years old. Retired greyhounds can be any age from two years old upwards, and 1000s need new forever-homes all the time. The muzzles you see on our two are to protect any small furry creatures that might be mistaken by the dogs as prey, Greyhounds are the gentlest of animals - real couch potatos. Gain a greyhound, lose a sofa.

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[moonshinepz]

we only let these two off in enclosed areas. They all just love to run, don't they :) In the UK the greyhound groups tend to advise on enclosed areas only as well for ex-racers.

[acmoc]

I would adoprt one but it's expensive =[

[moonshinepz]

@acmoc they eat a lot less than you'd think. they are very low-maintenance dogs. they have hardly any health problems, and when you get one through a rehoming organisation they have usually been microchippoed, and have full health checks, and been neutered. They are very healthy dogs when they come off the track. Usually all they want is a donation. Best dog you will ever have.

[70clint]

Gain a Greyhound. Lose a sofa. I could'nt have put it better. Well said!

[moonshinepz]

@EthicalMorals Very sorry indeed to hear that. . Some vets think that some cancers can be provoked by injuries, changes of lifestyle and diet etc. Depends what you read. But like us humans I suppose cancer is a Russian Roulette. Lack of sleep ceratinly won't be a factor for greyhounds ;) I guess its best to be a dog, they don't dwell on these things, they just live for the day :)

[amethystle]

Most US Greyhound rescue groups make you sign an agreement that you will never let your dog off-leash, except in a completely enclosed area.

I'm lucky where I live there is a 40-acre, enclosed dog park. My Grey loves to go there and just run himself to exhaustion.

Beautiful dogs!

[pharaceitDJ]

love it, love greyhounds.

love the RGT!

[hillman122]

@moonshinepz see we have some that will jump in but some that are lazy as

[moonshinepz]

@hillman122 - our big one is the same, its taken ten months before he'll get into a car without being lifted in, then he comes out as though its a starting box ;)

[hillman122]

@moonshinepz dam that one big do in my kennels i think we have one 4okg and 38 kg pain in the ass to get in the van lol