Dairlyland Greyhound Racetrack in Kenosha Wisconsin will be closing 12/31/09. 900 Greyhounds need to be adopted or they will be euthanized. Please help spread the word. Contact Dairyland Racetrack Adoption Center directly @ 262-612-8256.

Check out their website for adoption info

Greyhounds are absolutely BEAUTIFUL – I wish I had more space so I could save one of them!

I did actually call the race track myself to confirm they are closing and yes, December 31, 2009 will be their last day.

From Gulf Coast Greyhounds…

Why Do Greyhounds Make Good Pets?

Greyhounds have been bred to be fast, healthy, intelligent, sociable, and good tempered. Greyhounds spend most of their lives in the company of other dogs, their trainers, and handlers. Greyhounds have all the advantages of breeding and training when it comes to being a good pet. Their sociability makes them great with other pets (including cats!). Their temperament makes them wonderful around children and friends. Their intelligence and breed make them perfect house pets, clean, quiet, and a loving companion.

What Should I Expect If I Adopt A Greyhound?

The most common misconception concerning greyhounds is that they are hyperactive. It is actually the opposite. Greyhounds are a gentle, mild, quiet animal by nature. A greyhound coming into your home will be very puppy like, curious, and affectionate. Everything is brand new to a retired greyhound, but remember they are very smart. Certain house manners will have to be learned as greyhounds have never seen anything of family life. Stairs, cats, mirrors, cars, etc. are all things you will have to teach your greyhound. When going up stairs, you will need to place your dogs feet one at a time and help it along. Going down stairs requires a firm grip on the collar and a very slow walk down. For any correction, a firm NO! is all that should be needed. If your greyhound even looks at your cat, jump right in and say NO! It will quickly learn the right behavior towards a smaller animal. Never leave your greyhound alone with your family cat until you are sure they get along. Your tone of voice and a firm NO! will quickly let your greyhound know how to behave around your home.