“Swap the Gym for a Gemma” ….. “ Don’t just lounge around, adopt a Hound!” ….. “Greys = happy days!” Yeah ….. all right Jo, that’s more than enough but seriously, I think I should be snapped up by the Department of Health in a campaign to encourage people to adopt a Rescue Grey. The reasons are clear; walking a dog can help to boost fitness and health. All that walking and socialising seems to make perfect sense. So where does all the socialising come in then?
About a year ago I joined a Greyhound Walking Group and once a month, Russell and I walk for about 3 miles at a lovely location on the Dorset Coast. The walk follows small tracks over scenic heathland and leads onto a sheltered, sandy beach. It’s great for us, the walkers, having a chat, sharing ideas and enjoying the beautiful surroundings but what’s even better is the way the dogs have such a happy time together. They really love sniffing and snuffling along the pathways, walking and trotting side- by- side and then having a splash in the sea. Naturally they finish with the obligatory, vigorous shake, right next to their owners! There’s barking and dashing about but lots of us to keep a watchful eye. It’s funny though to see the looks on the faces of other dog walkers as they spot not one greyhound or two but about fifteen! In addition, as if that were not enough, the walks raise funds for the rescue and care of the dogs brought into the Charity.
If, on the other hand, you’re not able to take part in regular walking events, there’s the Spring and Summer seasons of Fun Dog Shows and Fund Raisers and of course the highlight of the calendar – The Greyhound Lifeline Open Day Sunday 20th May! The kennels are about 75 miles drive for us but I can’t say enough, how worthwhile it was for us last year. We had such a great day chatting to other owners, entering the competitions and looking through the crafts and items for sale. Everybody is so friendly and of course the dogs all enjoy meeting up.
And finally … I’m sure you’ve all read that stroking a pet helps to reduce your blood pressure and there’s such a long body to stroke on a Greyhound that high blood pressure, doesn’t stand a chance!
Interested in Adopting a Greyhound?
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Wonderful stuff. Keep up the great work.
From one greyhound owner to many others!