Unwanted greyhound keeps grinning after adoption

[@cynthiaadkins-zj9ut]

I've had 5 retired racers over the years. My current girl, Peaches, is 12 this year. They're a breed like no other. Peaches was considered "special needs" at the adoption kennel due her her extreme shyness. She'd been overlooked for months and months after retirement because she didn't want to make eye contact and the kennel wondered if she was going to be adoptable. I'd just lost my 12 year old greyhound to kidney disease, so I was looking for another. It broke my heart that she was so fearful and shy so I took her outside on a leash and spent about an hour with her and then ended up bringing her home. The adoption coordinator cried when I signed the adoption contract because she'd been passed by over and over by people looking for a dog with a bubbly outgoing personality. She loves and trusts me now, of course, but she's still very shy and doesn't trust any else. That's ok. I've got her back. ♥

[@thenorthernspinozist397]

Good for you for saving a dog in need!

[@heidibee501]

Sounds like mutual love and respect to me.

[@roseheath9703]

Bless you for giving her the life she deserves.

[@elainereynolds7701]

Beautiful...

[@StamperWendy]

God bless you & your family! You have the same last name as my (married) 2nd cousin!

[@psychedelikchameleon]

I really wish greyhound racing would stop. Thank god lovely people rescue these animals 💚

[@Mits_]

It really is sad how people force them to run. I think it’s okay when the dog enjoys it, we used to take our border terrier to a fun race (no one made money it was just for fun) and he loved it! :)

[@MrDoodlebug68018]

They shut down the greyhound track in Council Bluffs Iowa. I also wish they'd shutdown horse racing! Most of the horses end up going to slaughter when they're no longer able to race. 😢💔

[@laurablassberg8559]

The sweetest dog I had was an Italian greyhound. I miss her so much.

[@Wisepati]

I have three Italian greyhounds. They have some similarities to the big greyhounds, but the big greyhounds are a little more of a couch potato@@laurablassberg8559

[@Wisepati]

There has been progress to shut it down in the USA bought in Australia. It is terrible, and in China and other countries. And then there is the hunting they do with a Galgo’s in Spain, which are Spanish greyhounds, and I will not even torture you by telling you how they kill them. Follow Galgos del Sol.

[@jd-hj5ed]

She gets the zoomies, which is incredibly cute.

[@elizzy8754]

Well, Sabrina's behaviour is, in fact,, absolutely typical of greyhounds away from the track. They are goofy, zoomie, snuggly people. My favourite dogs.

[@mrsapplez2007]

That snore was EVERYTHING ❤❤❤❤

[@Merbella]

It sure was 😊😂

[@DrummerGrl001]

❤❤❤😅 That struck me as well! Love this story!💤💤💤😅

[@EviMlcak]

That was so cute!!!!!!!

[@KohalaLover]

Sabrina is precious and we are so happy you adopted her. You are a goddess.

[@indigowolf556]

She's an awesome dog I love how she runs and jumps and plays just like a little kid😊❤

[@heidibee501]

She is wonderful. She just exudes joy. Life is not a gift. It's a loan. Sooner or later we are called back home. When we lose a cherished companion it hurts. But as we see here the best way to soothe the wound is to make a new connection with someone in need, someone who can give so much in return. It's a gift to the memory of those who have gone.

[@thenorthernspinozist397]

Kudos to you for saying this.

[@jhenry0688]

You must be christian believing that nonsensical BS! Nothing's gonna turn out the way you think it is. It's all global elitist, charlatan brainwash indoctrination! Numerous duped folk's around the world.. 🌎

[@arianehassanpour-razavi9345]

Rescue animals are the best...

[@elizabethkoltun7354]

What a wonderful being!!! Both of you !!!! Love this so much❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Dyejob01]

What a Beautiful Story of love and understanding ❤

[@epluribusunum1460]

All loving dogs are uncertified therapy dogs 🙏

[@bodhiswayze1892]

Your first few words hit me hard. I lost my 3 elderly dogs (14,15 & 20!) within a year. I’m glad we both have found an animal to mend our hearts…❤️‍🩹

[@krisindaboyce2747]

Gentle Hug ❤

[@lissa755]

Awww Im so happy you guys or ladies found another dog to help mend your broken hearts.I cant even think of losing my Gober.♥️

[@Grandma_Jizzzzzzzard]

20 years old = you know how to L❤VE right 🐾 thank you ❤

[@noradonoghue-heinrichs3658]

😢😢😢

[@audreyheather]

I'm so sorry for Your Devastating Losses 😥 I Lost Both my Beloved Doggies exactly 3 years apart & on the same date. I Miss them so much 😥

[@spenfor1598]

This is so heartwarming!!! 😙 Greyhound racing is not as popular as it once was but needs to be stopped entirely!!!! 😠 This angel and this woman were absolutely meant for each other!!! 🖒 Look at that beautiful face!!! Who wouldn't want to wake up to all that happiness!! 🐶🤗 May you have many wonderful years of love and happiness together!!! 🙏💕

[@janpiazza9567]

You are wrong about racing. Stop racing and the breed ends. There are many misconceptions about this issue. Please educate yourself before deciding to ban things. (By the way, placing retired racers in homes started within the racing community, often over the objection of some of the "humane" societies.)

[@Wisdom-Nuggets-Tid-Bits]

It has been stopped in the US

[@momtoty]

@@Wisdom-Nuggets-Tid-Bits No, racing is still active in the USA. There are two tracks still operating every day in WV. If it wasn't for the stupid, ignorant voters in FloriDUH, the tracks would still be open there.

[@batmanforpresident9655]

GOD BLESS these people for adopting these beautiful animals!!

[@carolshannon6449]

Greyhounds are so lovely. My Sarai is the sweetest dog ever. And sooo smart. There are Greyhound Rescue organizations all over the US for anyone who would like to consider adopting a retired racer (there are not many greyhounds in the world who are not racers, a very few are show dogs but VERY few). They only race - if they are fast enough - for the first 2-6 years of their lives and then they live to be 12 -15 and need homes. They are NOT super energetic - they are called the 45 mph couch potatoes because they're bred to run very fast for 2 mins and then sleep the rest of their day. I take mine for a 4 block walk once or twice a day and she's happy and fit. Every so often she gets the zoomies in my back yard, but other than that, she mostly sleeps outside my office door. You do mostly need a fenced yard, or if you live in an appt you will need to have a close place where you can walk the dog to do their business. They're generally well mannered and house trained when you get them, but may need about 2-4 months adjusting to "civilian" life. For example, they usually don't know what stairs are, and may not understand that a window is a solid substance you can't run through, until you show them. The greyhound rescue organizations also spay and neuter them, ensuring they have all their shots, etc, and often foster them (where they learn about stairs and windows) before you get them. They need homes where they live indoors and with their people, they are raised in a large group of other greyhounds and don't do well left alone for more than workday,. I could go on...anyway what a lovely video, I love my greyhound and highly recommend adoption to the right people!

[@skehleben7699]

What a happy happy girl!! Her tail is like a propeller!❤

[@cynthiaburrus255]

It's a *SWIZZLE TAIL!* At least that's what I've christened it in my sweet Baby. When she gets Really Happy, her tail goes into Propeller Hyper- Overdrive! I tell her everyday that only Very Special FUR Babies are chosen to receive their very own Very Precious Swizzle Tail! And SHE KNOWS HOW TO USE IT! If the world has decided to target me for some gray rain...Her SWEET Swizzle Tail NEVER FAILS TO BRING BACK THE SUNSHINE! My precious possessor of the SWIZZLE TAIL is in the hospital Tonight after hepatic cancer surgery. The nurse tells me she is doing Great and I'm feeling Especially Blessed Tonight. GOD indeed, IS SO GOOD!

[@betsygarcia4346]

What a great story that you both have. You rescued her, and she rescued you right back. I wish you many happy days together!

[@MadonnaGrogan]

So cute in shower cap

[@thenightporter]

You were destined to be her mom. ❤

[@T-hs2qm]

@thenightporter I was just thinking the exact same thing... they were meant to be.❤

[@dad4ever-c90]

Watching Sabrina running in circles outside, it looks like she got into somebody's ENERGY drinks. Or maybe the video switched to fast forward!

[@moon-ud8tq]

She is so sweet and delightfully happy 👍🐾🦴🥂💛

[@yajtramer6913]

Such a happy baby ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@adammuggleton4107]

She is gorgeous. I’ve been saved by my neighbours greyhound, so glad they let me have him for weekend walks and stay overs. He’s sublime, so gentle, loving and just lifts me up from my mild depression. So glad I’m alive!😊

[@Bella-D]

Just goes to show by her smile that she is one happy baby! ❤❤❤ 🥰😍

[@Butterfly-zs2pc]

OMG, she's a little crazy, but I LOVE her ! Love that smile, she is a DOLL ! The old who saved who, she is full of personality, she's funny, goofy, and sweet! 👍👍👍😊❤

[@edwardizhonig204]

She’s your therapy dog! She’s priceless!! So glad you have each other!! Just beautiful!!

[@karenstanislaw8912]

Beautiful girl. Love her personality. So glad she found an appreciative, smart, tuned-in Mom. Lovely story. -Wishing many vibrant years ahead.

[@bonnieforman9700]

Greyhounds are like cats in some ways. They are so different from other dogs. I love their quirkiness.

[@vincentsablan732]

"A quiet friend...". That might be the perfect description for the pups I've owned. It's also what I've always known I needed.😊😊😊 People, for some of us, simply don't fill that particular void...

[@nicoledavis6238]

Such a beautiful dog. Some humans still don't understand the true lessons of Love, respect and joy animals give. Be happy, you are blessed to have her in your life. ❤❤ ps I adore her snoring 😊

[@cweissable]

So sweet! What a love bug 🥰

[@juliadesl]

A sweet dog with a lovely lady. Perfect!

[@sherylclements2846]

This really touched me. I've lost two dogs and two cats in the last three years. I don't have any animals right now. This inspires me that may be in my future. I could find that really good connection. Thank you for posting. God bless you.

[@JF-kv1gm]

You obviously still have a LOT of love to give...when the time is right, a new companion(s) will manifest and you will know that the moment has come. Best wishes.

[@RayaEagleWings]

Beautiful, happy, loving and kind ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ lovely for her

[@fransfermont6193]

She is so gorgeous. I love the greyhounds. Thank you for giving her a great life. ❤❤❤❤

[@Wisdom-Nuggets-Tid-Bits]

I have adopted 10 Greyhounds over 29 years and fostered a few as well. I have 2 now and after these, my ride with them is done - my age and life now is the reason. I would not trade these past 29 years for anything. I adopted every one of them right from race tracks and they hand picked me. I love Greys, they are wonderful.

[@compunurse]

We had a greyt hound. He was a therapy dog. He had an intuition for those that wanted and/or needed his attention when I went to visit the nursing homes and hospitals. I sure do miss that big goober.

[@gnarbeljo8980]

I had to watch the vid twice! Sabrina is just the sweetest derpy looking goofball, and such an intelligent girl, and clearly SO HAPPY! Love all the sighthounds for their antics! You really hit the jackpot, and so did Sabrina who was given such a loving mom! ❤

[@barbiekacz713]

She is absolutely beautiful. Love her. She is amazing. Thanks for saving her she is a lover, not a race dog.❤ Greyhound dogs are amazing dogs they are ki d loving. I had one mixed with Labrador he was funny. He would roll up to the smallest ball to sleep between my legs. I miss that feeling.❤❤

[@mjvphx]

I have a 12 year old rescue racer. He has been with me since he was 3 years old off the track. He is pure joy and such a sweetheart. He now has some arthritis but still loves his ball and zoomies.

[@terryhomman141]

She has a beautiful smile.

[@sdd123]

Dogs are so full of love and kindness.😊

[@heather-cz8yk]

These dogs are so very sweet and sensitive and I was shocked how they enjoy in house time as well as some exercise, of course, but not as much as I would have thought. Very special personalites. Thank you for adopting this sweetie.

[@yogamuslimah]

I just realized I was smiling for 3:01 min nonstop 😍

[@nomadicroadrat]

Have had a greyhound. Very, very loving dogs. They make everyday special.

[@MightyMouse350]

Greyhounds are often the sweetest things... so sad they're just used for racing and then get put down 😢 I see one on my walks with my dog. He does a couple of sprints along the grass outside his house, then sleeps & chills the rest of day 🤗 So they're not always hyper. Please consider rescuing one!

[@steelmill]

Im so glad you two found each other.

[@dheyes803]

This little lady has the most gorgeous and expressive eyes. She is truly a princess and she came to you in a time when you both needed each other. Wishing you the best and happiest years to come.

[@cherylcook634]

I laughed right out loud from her antics. What a character. Thanks for letter her adopt you.

[@haero58fotografie]

That's why they say : 'Don't judge a book by its cover' What a lovely and understanding dog who sences your emotions. 🥰

[@dustytavera7162]

She Gorgeous.. n I love watching her with you, u can truly see the bond u 2 have. She's still plays like she's a puppy. Thx you for giving her a second chance in life n for her saving you. A match made for the Angels above🙏🙌🥰❤

[@leticiaa4717]

dogs do indeed save you. I was so depressed when I lost my first dog. Then I decided to adopt my Luna and she indeed saved me from that pain and she's been my best friend for 11 years now.

[@krisindaboyce2747]

Gkad you found and tescued her. She is happy with you and outgoing. True love ❤️❤️

[@stephmeyers4602]

She is Beautiful❤ thank you for rescuing her❤

[@ReneéFambrough]

I agree dog racing should be band what a sweet baby in so glad you have her

[@margaretgaal937]

what a soul to soul connection. So wonderful for you both

[@chrissy9118]

What a beauty. Wishing her and her family a very happy life together.❤

[@marlaclarambeau327]

You have been blessed. Greyts are so special. They are gentle, devoted, and sometimes crazy couch potatoes. I've had 7 rescues, and 4 Italian Greyhounds. There is nothing like a greyhound. I wish you much love with your greyt greyhound.

[@vanessaswift9132]

Thank you kind human beings for adopting her and sorry for your losses

[@danawilliams2450]

Sabrina is so cute 🥰 ❤❤❤

[@karenhiebert5023]

I've had 5 greyhounds and am getting my 6th next month. I love these dogs. They're very special, sweet, funny, a little quirky, loyal.

[@angusrock1563]

Greyhounds are one of the most laid back breeds! Ours was a rescue from an idiot who used him, and 39 others, to hunt coyote!! He was 8 when we adopted him. He gave us 5 1/2 years of fun, laughter and love. He didn’t have a mean bone in his body! He loved everyone (except cats)! We miss Vega dearly

[@CPAndy-x5x]

She looks and acts just like our Gracie! Gracie is gone now, but the experience of having a greyhound was like no other. Very special, beautiful creatures!

[@maureencrowley6397]

She’s absolutely precious ❤❤❤

[@joanipaige6706]

Thank you for giving this beautiful dog a home! xo

[@pehlivannakkasoglu9053]

Allah düşmüşe, grubaya, çaresize, muhtaca yardım edenden razı olsun, sayılarını arttırsın, ecrini misli ile her iki cihanda versin, muhtaçlara ve onlarla igilenenlere her daim yardımeylesin, onları korusun, kollasın, her türlü ihtiyaçlarını, sıkıntılarını, dertlerini gidersin, hiç birini çaresiz bırakmasın inşaallah (amin).

[@laurat1129]

Such beauty and personality, Sabrina has a lovely life, no wonder she wants now to relax in bed. Thanks for adopting a greyhound, she went through so much to get to you, time to end racing for good.💕🐾☮️

[@trixie898989]

That face! 🥰 I can't stop smiling.

[@bkm2797]

She really is beautiful (natural black liner around her eyes), besides her lovely personality and pure love of life now that she has you in it! Thank you for sharing.

[@philtoro9199]

Thank you for saving this sweet baby! I think you two might be soulmates. 💕🐾🐾💕

[@etm567]

She is beautiful. I had an Italian greyhound, who died when she was 13. I've never had such a broken heart.

[@LICHBKLYN1]

Bless you. and, her

[@carolineclynes1]

She is so beautiful. She loves you from her soul.

[@debbieellis527]

Greyhounds truly are greyt!!! My family has been blessed for being able to adopt five of these sweet , gentle, retired racers over the past 20 years. 💓

[@anthonydolio8118]

Great companion. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@lauren4443]

I adopted two boys from an adoption group. I miss them everyday. Dakota and Gregory❤️

[@marlenegabrielacontrerasga5929]

so glad you girls ended up together! so much happiness 🤍🤍🤍

[@marywatkins6798]

This is sweet. The perfect role that pets play in our lives: healing, loving, supportive. You are a good human mama to this doggie.

[@glendaroberts8463]

Oh I love this lil girl. Dogs are humans best buddies ever and your lil girl seems to be so happy. I am truly glad you found her and that you share a special bond. I have a rescue and love of my life. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@shiloallard9790]

Sabrina is so precious and sweet 🥺😍❤️

[@randoir1863]

So happy both of you found each other .

[@TrondBørgeKrokli]

I am so happy for you! The joyful grin of a greyhound (and similar races) is a sight to behold. Sabrina is a lovely and wonderful family member. Wishing you all the best.

[@wolfman3295]

Sabrina is so cute and this is a wonderful rescue story and such a wonderful mom too.

[@johnedgar7956]

Wonderful. 🙂 Thank you for giving Sabrina a good home. I love her silly grin. 🙂

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

That's wonderful that someone mentioned that half way house in Alabama

[@patriciakunz1198]

Greyhounds are lovely and interesting dogs. So glad you found each other ❣ All the best .

[@Charlotte66666]

What a beautiful gal ❤❤❤

[@lj401]

That girl with her purple shower cap is everything! Too funny. You look like you have so much fun together! Glad you found each other!

[@jasoningram9928]

The retired greyhounds are very gentle loving companions. It's fun to turn them loose outside. They go like hell for about 30 seconds then just chill out.

[@marykimberlyhayes]

I convinced a friend to adopt Greyhounds off the track. She is on her second one. They are sight hounds so a fenced yard works best. They run like maniacs outside then get in the house and are couch potatoes. Super sweet, everyone I've ever met!

[@viviendaquino8364]

What a beautiful dog. I wish greyhound racing would end. These dogs deserve better.

[@getsmarter5412]

The tragedy is not that they pass before us. The tragedy is if they hadn’t been in your life, including this one! Love them as much as you can, as long as you can. They are waiting for you at the pearly gates.

[@colleenbennett8978]

She was meant to be yours. The fact that you drove so far to adopt her shows such a special part of your character - that's why you saved each other. ❤

[@ale7564]

Often times, animals just know. They read our hearts. It’s like they can see our auras. I am so happy that she has you and you have her.

[@ensabahnur7657]

GOD bless those that takes care of his creatures!🐩🙏💯💖

[@clairwilliams1782]

Miss great Dane, is so wonderful, she would have had me laughing a lot . Blessings and love.❤

[@louisevanderlinde8590]

You rescued each other!

[@craigharrison5406]

Oh ya it looks like that dropped muscle really slowed her down🤣 That dog movves like the flash.

[@mazie7952]

Beautiful baby ♥️♥️♥️

[@audreyheather]

I lost both of my Doggies recently & I am an Emotional Wreck 😥 I'm glad you rescued another, she will help your heart heal ♥️ Xo. The Unconditional Love They give us is such a precious gift

[@cattailer1077]

Oh, that smile! She would have had me with her first grin🤭😘

[@ViaticalTree]

Dogs can’t/don’t smile.

[@cattailer1077]

@@ViaticalTree Ahm! Sure🥱

[@ViaticalTree]

@@cattailer1077 google it.

[@lindazuba]

She's so wonderful. So glad for you both. 😊❤