Share your life
with a greyhound
Can you give a retired greyhound a forever home?
Retired, yet young. Fast, yet slow. Sleek, yet cuddly. Think you know greyhounds?
Whether you’re choosing your first dog, or already share your life with a four-legged friend, when you open your home – and your heart – to a greyhound, it’s forever.
These gentle, calm and affectionate dogs are the perfect partner, for apartment living, family life or outdoor adventures. Once they bond, they bond for life.
So if you’re thinking about sharing your life with a greyhound, there’s one thing you should know… you’ll never look back.
Read on for advice, support and essential info on how to find your pawfect match.
Why adopt a greyhound?
From running laps to curling up on yours. There’s a lot about greyhounds that might surprise you. Affectionately known as the 45mph couch potato, these are kind, calm and cuddly dogs – with so much love to give.
Your life with a greyhound starts here
The best way to find the right four-legged friend for your family is to take the time to connect and get to know each other at your own pace. Get in touch with your local greyhound adoption centre for a no-strings doggy meet and greet. And when you’re ready, they’ll help guide you through the adoption process, from finding ‘the one’ to bringing them home for the first time.
Could you be a greyhound’s first forever family?
Head to our greyhound info hub to read real-life greyhound adoption stories, useful greyhound guides or get in touch.
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Adoption story: Julie & Cora
Ready to adopt guide
Adoption story: Mark, Helen, Wolfie & Sandy
Adoption story: Harriet & Snowy
Adoption journey
Get to know the breed
“Greyhounds are simply the best”
“Cuddly, full of character, calm and loyal. Once you welcome one into your family, you’ll never look back!”
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LouGreyhound owner and fan for life
“If we were going to adopt a greyhound, it had to be him. It was like they chose each other.”
”"Greyhounds are such happy, well-mannered dogs. They’re the perfect pet, especially for first time dog owners. We certainly can’t imagine life without Snowy – he’s part of the family."
Harriet, adopted Snowy