Greyhounds are very sensitive animals and are quick to bond in the right situation. Please consider the following very carefully before you welcome a greyhound into your life.

Going from a track or breeding farm lifestyle into a home can be very exciting and even somewhat alarming to the greyhound. They now have freedom to move about as they never have before. If they are not taught the proper way to behave in their new home they may develop bad habits. Bad habits sometimes lead to a dog being returned. The returned dog often is quite traumatized by the sudden loss of his/her family; they do not understand why this has happened.

A dog that has been returned can be prone to depression. This may be displayed in a number of ways, a few of which might be lack of motivation, decreased/increased appetite, nervous behavior, chewing, panting, inability to focus on simple tasks, housebreaking issues, and general failure to thrive.

With this in mind, we ask you to seriously consider your current situation before you decide to bring a greyhound into your home. Is there a move in your near future? A new baby? Is your home life stable and secure? Are you financially able to care for the dog if it becomes ill? Are you willing to make a long-term commitment to be there for the dog for the remainder of its life?

Commitment is important; you cannot reasonably expect that a dog will move into your home and never have an accident or never misbehave. We ask that you give the dog a fair amount of time to learn the rules and understand how you want them to behave. Greyhounds want nothing more than to love and be loved, and to please that one special person that they have chosen as their own.

Perfect behavior does not happen instantly; rules must be made and boundaries set. Your Adoption Rep will be there to assist you and answer questions of offer solutions. Good follow-up is very important; often your Adoption rep will know why your dog is behaving in a way that may be a mystery to you. No question is trivial, and we will do our best to help. The first month or so may be difficult, as any such change in lifestyle would be. Soon things will settle down and become routine. The days will be easier and the rewards well worth the effort. Your new greyhound will then truly be a member of your family, one that you will be thankful you took the time for.

Royal Hounds Greyhound Adoption is 100% committed to your greyhound. We ask that you, as the new owner, be just as committed.

To find out more about adopting a Greyhound, or to request an application, please contact us at:

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Please be sure to include your name, location and phone number, if you wish to be contacted.  Your contact information will  then be assigned to an Adoption Representative near your locale.

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