Years ago(almost 20 years ago) my ex-aunt's grandfather used to race them in FL. That's where I first saw them. We went to a track in FL. I remember seeing them racing there. He would send up the retired greyhounds to the VA area to be adopted out. Her mother adopted one, but didn't keep him in a fenced yard. He ran out of the house and took off after a car. I don't know remember if they ever found him.
Right now we aren't able to adopt one. We have almost 6 acres, but it's partially three board fenced. I would want a smaller fenced in area that was solid. I also, have small children. I would like them to be older before I take on any more responsibilites.
We have a local greyhound rescue that takes the dogs to different Petco's,etc. The friend that I saw this weekend.... she and her husband adopted their dog last year from a different rescue(which is no longer open). He's their second adopted greyhound. The first was from Florida. She mentioned she was unable to get another dog from the same rescue organization in FL. I don't know if that's a state issue or if it's just the rescue's rules. No out of state greyhound rescues.
The other greyhound that I fell in love with belonged to some friends who have a miniature farm and boarding kennel. Someone left this dog at the kennel. They never came back for her. My friends ended up keeping her. She was such a sweetheart. A big, beautiful brindle female. She loved to do the typical.. run and play.. then come in and ball up and sleep. Everytime I would go she would just stand there wanting you to pet her.
All three of the greyhounds I've been fortunate enough to be around have been very sweet.
Magic- Those dogs are very pretty and you are right their color is very unusual.
Kim
