Dog Adoption
How to Re-home Your Pet [Step-by-Step Guide]
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Find out how to re-home your pet responsibly. Learn the steps to ensure a safe and smooth transition for your pet into a new loving home.
December 3, 2025819 views
Find gentle Greyhounds needing new homes. Connect directly with owners and racing retirement groups who need to rehome these graceful companions.
Discover the exceptional rewards of welcoming a retired racer into your family
45mph Couch Potato
World's fastest couch potato
Gentle Temperament
Sweet, calm, and sensitive
Minimal Grooming
Short coat, easy maintenance
Racing Heritage
Athletic grace in retirement
Apartment Friendly
Quiet and calm indoors
Low Exercise Needs
Short walks satisfy them
Known Personality
Adult dogs with established traits
Second Chance Hero
Save a life after racing career
Understanding adoption fees and what's included
Recently retired racers ready for couch life
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Settled companions with gentle dispositions
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Sweet souls offering peaceful companionship
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Gentle spirits with unique care requirements
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Adopting a retired racing Greyhound costs 70-90% less than buying a puppy. You save $500-$2,000 while giving a gentle athlete a second chance at life. Plus, you know their exact temperament and racing history.
Give a retired racer a second chance at happiness
From search to forever home - your pet adoption journey in 4 simple steps
Browse through verified pets looking for their forever homes in your area
Message owners directly to learn about the pet's personality and needs
Arrange a safe meeting to see if you and the pet are a perfect match
Complete the adoption process and give a loving pet their forever home
Browse through verified pets looking for their forever homes in your area
Message owners directly to learn about the pet's personality and needs
Arrange a safe meeting to see if you and the pet are a perfect match
Complete the adoption process and give a loving pet their forever home
The trusted platform connecting loving homes with pets in need
All pets and owners are verified, ensuring safe and transparent adoptions.
Communicate directly with current owners to understand each pet's unique story.
Find adoptable pets in your area for convenient meetings and visits.
Access health records, behavioral notes, and care requirements upfront.
Thousands of loving pets are waiting for their forever homes.
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Florida, US
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California, US
A simple, supportive process to welcome your retired racer home
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Everything you need for a perfect match with your Greyhound
Set your home up for retired racer success
Proactive care for your gentle athlete
Longevity Tip: Greyhounds thrive with gentle care, soft bedding, and understanding of their unique physiology. Their calm nature and minimal exercise needs, combined with proper veterinary care, contribute to a healthy lifespan of 10-14 years.
Expert advice on adopting and caring for retired racing Greyhounds
Find out how to re-home your pet responsibly. Learn the steps to ensure a safe and smooth transition for your pet into a new loving home.
Download our complete dog adoption checklist to prepare for your new pet. Ensure a smooth, joyful transition into your loving home.
Find loving dogs of various breeds waiting for their forever homes
Give a retired racer the second chance they deserve. Your gentle athlete is waiting.