Thinking about getting a retired greyhound for a pet.

I’ve never had one but I think it’s a great idea!

My friend got a retired racer.

It was a great dog and very sweet.

He was walking the dog in a park and a rabbit ran in front of them.

The dog pulled free and went after that rabbit.

Never saw the dog again.

Sounds noble. If it’s still relatively young it seems may need a place to run some.

The people who ran the barn when I was a kid had a few. The sweetest dogs ever, but would go after a barn cat. The rescues are doing a good job now of introducing some to cats and other small fluffy things.

They were very lazy when not chasing something

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Don’t know much about greyhounds, but it sounds like you’re doing a good thing by adopting an older dog that needs a home. So props to you.

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Former retired grey owner here. Not all are old. My grey was 3 or 4 when we got her. Some just don't want to chase the lure so they retire them.

Greys are awesome pets. Low maintenance couch potatoes. Walk once a day and they are good. Make sure the vet you use knows how to care for greys. They have no body fat so the anesthia and other meds can cause problems.

Would love to have a grey now but my work is too chaotic for a pet.

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Florida is shutting down all the greyhound tracks this year,

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Degen nation weeps today. Going to PCB will never be as much fun as it used to

My aunt and uncle adopted one in Jacksonville years ago. My uncle was outside with it off the leash when thunder struck and the dog took off running (I guess thinking it was a gunshot and he needed to race). My uncle immediately jumped in his car but couldn't catch/find him. Sad story but that was a sweet dog who always appreciated affection.

Well done adopting

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