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November is "Adopt a Senior Pet Month". Senior Greyhounds are the nicest dogs but often the hardest to get adopted. The truth is that most Greyhounds live 10-14 years, and Greyhounds as a breed are one of the healthiest pure-bred dogs. Greyhounds are considered “senior” at 6-7 years of age.  Most of them still have good years to give a loving family. There are so many reasons to adopt a senior Greyhound, but today we’re going to look at the top 10.

Whether you’re new to sharing your life with a Greyhound or if you’ve been doing it for years, you’ve probably made plenty of mistakes. A grey is so much more than just a handsome companion: they have a lot of specific needs. Even the most well-intentioned dog owner might be guilty of some of these common mistakes, but it’s never too late to make a change for the better. It’s okay to make mistakes and learn from them as you get to know your dog.

“The greyhound has a long and distinguished association with Ireland and played a major role in the life of the early Celts,” writes Marion Fitzgibbon of Limerick Animal Welfare. In stark contrast, today Irish greyhounds are “treated as disposable commodities,” she adds. They lack the usual protections afforded to household pets because this particular breed is classified as commercial livestock."

Science continues to uncover your Greyhound’s most fascinating secrets. Here are some of the most basic things your hound would want to tell you.

Valentine’s Day shouldn’t be limited to just a romantic candlelight dinner – it’s also the perfect time to show your Greyhound how much you adore him. This Valentine's Day, engage in their favorite activities with them. No one knows what your pup loves to do better than you, but if you need some ideas, here are 10 fun ways to celebrate your heart dog, along with some little treats for you too.

July 4^th is this weekend, but if your neighborhood is like mine, there have been fireworks going off for many nights already. If your Greyhound is nervous about thunder, it’s a safe bet that fireworks will bother him even more.  Keep your pup safe and happy this 4^th of July with these quick and helpful tips.

With most states under stay at home orders, greyhound adoption groups are especially challenged. Usually during National Greyhound Adoption Month, adoption and fund raising events are in full swing. With social distancing expected to be in place for several more weeks or months, things look a lot different this year. But just because it is not business as usual for us doesn’t mean the need is less.  Here are some ways you can help your local adoption group during this time:

“Top 10” lists abound on the internet, but I wanted to put my own spin on the subject.  Well, spoiler alert, there are WAY more than 10 greyt reasons to adopt a Greyhound, and I couldn’t get the list down to less than 11!