Ex-racers make great pets!

Greyhounds placed through Fast Friends are usually between two and five years old. They are intelligent, highly adaptable dogs that easily adjust to their new home environment in one to two months. These greyhounds have been raised in a kennel environment, so life in a home with people is a completely new experience. New owners of a retired racer must be patient and willing to help their greyhound adjust to life after the track.

Greyhounds are quiet, clean, gentle, affectionate, friendly, eager to please dogs. They get along well with children and other animals (including cats). Ex-racers are grateful for their new homes, bond with others, and reward their new owners with constant affection.

Contrary to popular belief, greyhounds do not require a great deal of space to run, but they do need regular exercise. A twenty-minute walk once a day is adequate. Ex-racers are very schedule-oriented because of their life at the track. Adhering to a normal schedule of feeding and exercise is very important. Inside the house, greyhounds especially enjoy having a soft spot of their own, such as a blanket or a pet bed.

Please click here to download an adoption application in PDF format You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your system to view and print the PDF file.

Once we review your completed application and reference from your veterinarian, we will contact you to arrange an interview with your entire family. The interview gives us an opportunity to fully explain the nature of greyhounds.

Fast Friends will help you choose a greyhound to match your needs and lifestyle. Prior to placement, each greyhound is evaluated by a veterinarian, spayed or neutered, given rabies and DHLPP vaccinations, tested for heartworm, and has its teeth cleaned if necessary. New owners receive a certificate of good health for their greyhound and a new collar and leash.

If you have cats, other small pets, small children, or have never owned a dog before, Fast Friends will screen the greyhound before it is placed in your home.