Questions To Ask Before Owning a Greyhound

• Has each member of your household independently made a decision to own an ex-racing Greyhound?
• Has each member of your household agreed to the gender and size of the dog?
• Are you willing to focus more on the dog's personality, health and characteristics and less on how cute it looks?Greyhounds may have visual cosmetic scars due to racing.
• Are you all committed to taking the necessary time and having the patience to make a greyhound part of your family?
• Examine your current housing situation. If renting, does your property owner allow dogs and are there any limits? If you move to another rental, what will happen to the dog if the new property owner does not allow dogs over 50lbs?
• Will you commit to walking your dog at least once a day building up to 3 to 4 miles? Will you take your dog out at 2am if he/she asks to go out?
• If you own your own home is there a fence 5 to 6 feet or other structures to provide a safe area without access to the street or a pool?
• Greyhounds are inside pets. They do not do well living outside. Do you plan to keep your dog inside?
• Do you work away from home 10-12 hours a day or travel a lot?
• If there is a change in your lifestyle for any reason do you have a plan for your hounds care and welfare?
• Have you reviewed your household budget to make sure that you can afford the costs of caring for your Greyhound? Costs include food, pet supplies, veterinary bills, grooming and pet sitters.
• Do you acknowledge that adopting a Greyhound can be an 8-10 year commitment?

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