OWNING A DOG IS A LIFETIME JOURNEY
If you’re an owner, part owner or part of a syndicate, the welfare of your greyhound throughout its entire life is in your hands.
It’s important you play an active role in ensuring your dog is properly cared for. One of the ways you can do this is by setting aside money for vet bills, particularly if your animal is sidelined with an injury for an extended period of time.
Another important decision to make as an owner is choosing what life you’d like your dog to leave once their racing days are over. This is best done before their racing career has begun.
Did you know most greyhounds make excellent pets in their retirement? This is often the case when the transition has been well planned by the owner from the dust on the track to the grass in the garden. There’s also a Greyhound Adoption Program, run by QRIC, which is dedicated to finding loving homes for hundreds of retired greyhounds every year. Find out more about GAP here.
The planning you put in now can set your greyhound up for a happy life both on and off the track and well beyond their racing days.
