Life of a retired greyhound and efforts by organizations for the well being of retired greyhounds - Greyhound Racing
It is common to hear about human careers coming to an end when they are retired from their respective occupation, be it the entertainment industry, sports, army personnel, you name it, they are brought to an end, sooner or later. The dogs we keep reading
about, keep betting on and keep waiting for their upcoming races, also say goodbye to their lives at the tracks with their trainers.
Some people believe that greyhounds seem to be way too vicious and wild to be kept as pet dogs, however, in reality they are actually quite composed, compassionate, intelligent, fun-loving and highly adaptive to the environments that they are exposed to.
They are painfully flexible and are quite willing to adjust without creating any fuss at all for their owners. They can easily prove to be benevolent comrades and trustworthy family pets for people of all ages.
In order to make sure that these well bred (almost blue blood!!!) and well-trained hounds get a home that they deserve and can serve to, the Nottingham Greyhound Stadium has been collaborating with the Retired Greyhound Trust.
The owners have brought them up just like their own children, so they are highly concerned regarding the future life of their dog, how and with whom he or she gets to spend it.
For this purpose, Nottingham Greyhound Stadium and the Retired Greyhound Trust have come up with a commendable scheme for the well being of the retired greyhounds.
The scheme is a process through which a certain percentage of all the prize money earned by a dog goes for the sponsorship of kennels for those dogs who have not found a home yet and need to be re-homed when suitable prospects are found.
The stadium also hosts regular fund raising events for the Retired Greyhound Trust. Statistics show that on average eight to nine thousand greyhounds, aged two to six years, retire from racing and find shelter due to the endless efforts of the Retired Greyhound
Trust.
Many of them end up in the bliss of new homes and adoring families, thanks to these efforts by organisations like the Retired Greyhound Trust.
Some people think of keeping greyhounds as a daunting challenge but it is really not that trying at all. They just need to be walked for twenty minutes, twice a day, and slightly longer walks if possible.
They are less troublesome than many other house pets. Their short hair shed infrequently and they do not require extensive grooming, just an occasional bath and nail clipping.
They can co-exist with any other pet at home, even cats, and they tend to chase smaller animals.
They are known for their sensitive nature and abide to tender instructions. They even eat less, about four cups of dry kibble daily is not a bad option.
They live up to twelve to fifteen years and are way less prone to various diseases that other breeds are prone to.
Moreover, they can see clearly for up to half a mile!!
Hence, the next time you are confused about which pet to go for and what will be the most suitable choice for you, do not forget the charming greyhounds, who have retired from their racing careers and need to be adopted.
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