Anyone Have A Greyhound?
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Does anyone have a greyhound that they can share some information with me?
Please no links that took no more effort than Googling greyhound, thanks!
1. I have applied through GPA to adopt. How long should my process be to “get the dog”?
2. What will disqualify me and what will qualify me? I have a small terrier and some outside cats (2). I also have a 2 year old child that loves all animals. The cats are VERY dog friendly.
3. I prefer low key, lazy type dogs. And henceforth Greyhound’s tend to match my desires in a large breed dog. Should I expect a hyper, spastic dog like my terrier? Certainly they will not always be a “40 MPH couch potato”.
4. How do they do with stairs? I have a large, two story home with a large yard.We are trying to get some “areas” fixed with our wood fence. We recently had a hurricane that let the fence have it. Our neighbors behind us claim its their fence and say that we aren’t to touch it. Its ours, but hey… let them pay for it!
5. We have the invisible fence (one of the co’s other brands” pet containment system. Will we get disqualified for this? Our terrier is trained well now and hardly ever has to wear the receiver collar anymore. The “box” is on the wall in the garage. Will the adoption case workers look in my garage and see it?
6. The adoption case workers, as I call them are supposed to come to the potential pet parent’s home to do a home study. Where will they look, what will they be concerned of, what will they care about?
I had to take my SPCA dachshund to back to the SPCA last year due to his escaping from the fence. I followed protocol “Spca requires him back to them if I have to get rid of him”. He had been in our family for 5 years.
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My sis has adopted 2 retired greyhounds. I have kept hers & as well as neighbors for vacations.
You must have a solid fence for a greyhound. The invisible fence will not work & you cannot catch them on foot. Believe me, I have tried. Your small dog or cats are fine as long as they all get along together. Stairs should be fine as long as dog has been on stairs before. My sis had other small dogs & cats also with no problem.
You won’t be approved until your fence is 100% secure. Each one does their adoptions slightly different so I can’t predict what exactly they will do but they will come out to inspect your home & check your references. The fence & where your dog will kept & making sure your home is dog proofed for a larger dog are their main goals. I’m not sure if giving up your doxie after 5yr will affect your application. Some places it is a big no-no & others do it on a case by case basis. They are great calm laid back dogs & only a once/twice a day zoom around the yard. Good luck!
Your fencing situation may be enough to disqualify you.
Greyhounds are sight hounds and every Greyhound rescue I’ve spoken with requires a solid fence preferable in the 5-6 foot range. When a sight hound sees a small animal, it instinctively will chase it, especially an ex racing Greyhound. Invisible fences rarely stop a dog with a one-track mind.
They may also be a little concerned with the cats, again especially if it is an ex racer. They have been taught to “chase” small furry animals. When your a dog it’s hard to differentiate between a cat and a bunny. It may take some time to get an older “cat friendly” Greyhound.
My inlaws are adopting a rescue greyhound and I know several people who have also been through the process. Lack of a solid fence and use of an invisible fence will definitely disqualify you. They require a solid fence and many greyhounds will blow right through an invisible fence. They may also be concerned about the age of your child was well – may consider it a bit young. Cats and other dogs are not disqualifying – they just have to match the right dog to you for your situation.
well when i signed up for a rescue it took a week and a few days not that long. Other resident dogs and cats will definitely be a turn off so you could be waiting longer because some dogs cant be around cats or other dogs like smaller dogs. Your 2 year old probably wont have much effect on the situation.Well don’t expect a couch potato because greyhound are racing dogs they are very fast and need A LOT of exercise. a fence would probably be needed. It depends on the dog with stairs. they will probably want to look at the invisible fence box. They will look all over and look for any harmful things that could be bad for the dog. I’m sorry about your dachshund.
hi,
Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs to chase hare, foxes, and deer. They can reach speeds of 40 to 45 miles per hour, making them the Ferraris of the dog world. Not surprisingly, Greyhounds made a name for themselves as racing dogs and are still used in racing today. They also participate in many other dog sports, including lure coursing, conformation, obedience, and agility. Beyond their grace and speed, people love them for their sweet, mild nature.
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I recently adopted two retired racing greyhounds. How long the process takes varies, because a good adoption agency will want to help you find the right dog, so that the adoption is successful. Over about two weeks, I had a phone interview and two home visits. Two home visits probably isn’t ordinary – the first person that interviewed me didn’t bring his greyhound, so they wanted someone to come back with her greyhounds to see how well they did with the stairs to my apartment. I got my dog the weekend after that, but that’s probably because I don’t have kids, cats, etc.
If you get a dog that isn’t home acclimated, you will have to teach him how to use the stairs. I strongly recommend you read “Adopting the Retired Racing Greyhound” by Cynthia Brannigan before you get the dog, so that you can be ready.
These are definitely not “spastic” dogs, especially not in the house. They do love to go after squirrels.
Your cats won’t disqualify you – they will just place you with a greyhound that has a low prey drive. The fence problems will probably disqualify you, unless you agree to always take the dog into the backyard on a lead until the fence is fixed, because they don’t *need* a yard. I live in a 2 bedroom condo – they don’t need a lot of exercise, just a nice brisk 20 min walk every day or other day, depending on the dog’s age and energy level.