One of the recurring issues with greyhound racing is what happens to the dogs once their racing career is over. A number of greyhound racing owners take their dogs in as pets once they come to the end of their racing career but a number of these animals struggle to find homes. Fortunately, there are some excellent organisations that care for retired greyhounds until they can find the dogs a home. These greyhound adoption groups do some wonderful work and their existence means that ex racing … [Read more...]
Walthamstow runners need homes
It may be a year since Walthamstow Greyhound Stadium was forced to close but a number of the greyhounds that were regular runners there still remain homeless. Over 40 dogs are being cared for at Whittingham Kennels, near Waltham Abbey, Essex. Most of the dogs are still young and healthy and would make ideal pets. "Greyhounds make wonderful pets," said kennels owner Johanna Beumer, who has been looking after retired greyhounds for 43 years. "There is no comparison to the dog you see … [Read more...]