Where can I donate to 4 Greyhound racers?
Support our mission through your generous donations. Find out what’s happening in your area and attend our fun-filled events. 4 Greyhound Racers is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to finding caring, committed homes for retired racing greyhounds. We serve northern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin.
What should I know before adopting a retired racing greyhound?
Thousands of years of breeding to build quick reaction times, create blazing speed, and to foster work away from and independent of human direction means they must be kept safely in fenced areas or on leash at all times. 10. Adding a retired racer should never be an impulsive gesture.
How often are retired greyhounds put to death?
Only 18,000 retired racers are being adopted annually, which means that more than 7,000 Greyhounds are still needlessly being put to death every year. But, just because I can’t think of any reasons not to adopt a retired racer, doesn’t mean they’re the right dogs for you and your lifestyle.
How can I find out where my grey Greyhound raced?
Names and records of your dog’s littermates. You may find it interesting to see how your dog’s littermates did, where they raced (often at a different track from your grey. Sometimes you can find out who adopted them once they stopped racing. If their adopters posted info about them, you may be able to make contact with their owners in retirement.
Support our mission through your generous donations. Find out what’s happening in your area and attend our fun-filled events. 4 Greyhound Racers is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to finding caring, committed homes for retired racing greyhounds. We serve northern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin.
Who are the 4 Greyhound racers and what do they do?
4 Greyhound Racers is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to finding caring, committed homes for retired racing greyhounds.
Thousands of years of breeding to build quick reaction times, create blazing speed, and to foster work away from and independent of human direction means they must be kept safely in fenced areas or on leash at all times. 10. Adding a retired racer should never be an impulsive gesture.
Only 18,000 retired racers are being adopted annually, which means that more than 7,000 Greyhounds are still needlessly being put to death every year. But, just because I can’t think of any reasons not to adopt a retired racer, doesn’t mean they’re the right dogs for you and your lifestyle.