Adopt a Greyhound!

 I was unaware until this week that there has been an increasing trend of Greyhound tracks closing all over the United States.   With each track closure, hundreds of dogs become displaced.  Some are housed by the track owners until they are rescued, some are adopted immediately, some go to rescue groups, some get shipped to open tracks in other states, and some are euthanized.  

I reached out to Marnie Reeder at the Greyhound Rescue Austin to find out how this trend is impacting their organization.  "I wouldn't say we are seeing an increase yet.  The track closings are pretty far away, so they would have to be transported.  There have been constant requests to ship some to us, but sadly, as Texas always has so many Greyhounds needing help, we don't have room.  This will definitely affect us in the future, because as there are fewer tracks nationwide, there will be fewer racing opportunities for the Greyhounds born in Texas.  And Texas is a major Greyhound breeding state", she responded.  

If you're thinking about adopting a dog, consider one of the wonderful Greyhounds available.  Greyhound Rescue Austin has several available:

 Adoption Days

• Every 2nd Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (Except Easter)
  PetSmart North
  1628 Ohlen Road
  (512) 835-7221
  Map to Petsmart North 
  

Adoption and Open House

This is a very relaxed way to meet and interact with the dogs in a home environment. Also, GRA members and fosters drop by, with their dogs, to visit, too.

• Every 3rd, 4th and 5th Saturday from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
  2805 West Fresco Dr.
  (512) 453-7737
  Map to location