Greyhound first time on a beach off lead : Did she come back??!

I did take fresh water for her which she was offered frequently after running. I took Fairy to Harlech beach for her first time on a beach and first time off the lead! I was worried incase she disappeared and didn’t come back but she was amazingly well behaved and came back to me every time. The beach was very secure with a fence behind the sand dunes and a metal gate out to the car park and road.
#greyhound #greyhounds #beach

[@Fairythegreyhound]

Thanks for all your lovely comments. If you enjoyed this video why not watch her other beach video “Back by popular demand…Fairy the Greyhound runs 40mph on Cornish beaches” available to view on her channel page. Thank you to all who have liked and subscribed we really appreciate it. I am happy that Fairy is bringing pleasure to so many people ❤

[@albutterfield5965]

My middle daughter and her husband have been taking in ex Greyhound racers for about 20 years, but I think that this is the last batch of dogs for them as they want to start traveling around.

[@michaelmaguire8223]

Please have alook on line at GAP Victoria or GRV and you can see the effort that is being made to find homes for the pups who can’t run as fast as someone would of liked or Finishing or Finished there Racing Carers ! You can also look under greyhound rescue for other re homing outlets we have but please look at GAP VICTORIA ! ❤️

[@gojoe36]

Use a whistle to do a call back....save your voice. ALWAYS KEEP A WHISTLE ON YOU

[@sylviekins]

She is wonderful, love from 🇦🇺

[@mcfcguvnors]

3:51 "What are you doing Fairy "? " Ill stop the boats mum "

[@ninetydegreeplanet]

How beautiful to see an ex racing dog just enjoying life for life's sake, and using her incredible gift of speed on her own terms . You are so lucky to have a gorgeous greyhound. And shes lucky to have you.

[@Michael020]

Sickly sweet 🤮

[@ninetydegreeplanet]

@@Michael020 well that was a waste of energy and time,wasn't it

[@willgaukler8979]

...you seem to know what your dog loves too ...off leash is a huge trust issue as dogs love to run ...

[@phoenixrising5088]

​@@Michael020neither sickly or sweet. It's about an ex racing Greyhound running full speed on a beach. I fail to see what was sickly or Sweet about any of this. But then, there are Trolls everywhere. 😡🤮

[@phoenixrising5088]

@@itstuff4744 Sorry, I couldn't translate your French comment. 🥴

[@gmctech]

There is nothing on this planet as pure as a dog running flat out for no other reason than their expression of joy. 😊

[@alejandroperez5368]

@@iridium8341 She was indeed squeaking.

[@karenneill9109]

Delightful, isn’t it?

[@sheilagilleland4312]

Just watching my Dobermans run all out is breathtaking.

[@fart-gravy]

couldnt agree more they are awesome dogs.

[@creativeearthian1702]

Great comment

[@wendieking4184]

When I was a child we adopted a retired brindle greyhound. We took her to the beach every Sunday for the afternoon, family day at the beach ( not this beautiful ocean just a river, but there was land and she could really get her speed up.) She would run like she was reliving her glory days. Running in circles, just happy to be free. She dug holes, in a shady spot of our back yard, but she would circle them three times then tuck herself the smallest size. That was back in the 1970s. She lived to the age of 17, Thanks for reminding me how awesome friend Sheila (a.k.a Peas & Rice) was.

[@michaelrini3654]

Back in '93 my wife & I adopted a black greyhound we named Commander! He was only 2 when we got him because he wasn't fast enough for racing!! We had an acre of flat back yard. Every morning he would eat his breakfast go outside & poop & pee and run around the yard like a jack rabbit! He was beautiful to watch! Next door was a women & she had a horse she used to work with in her corral & would run the horse around it & Commander would run with her every time! She had her running partner right next door! He lived to 13 which was pretty good! We still miss him & his best friend Chloe our standard Poodle. She was the brains & he was the dim-witted side kick!!

[@bill8985]

I loved how she brought forth thousands of years of knowledge... to dig a hole in the sand to find a cooler place to rest in... just as her Egyptian ancestors would have done. Just like my old rescue dog digs a hole in the comforter at night before snuggling in behind my wife's legs. Thanks for giving this lovely girl a new life!

[@jamesb9767]

No one can watch this without "feeling" her pure joy and excitement ... You can literally see her thinking about how the sand feels and just how fast she might be able to go on it!

[@mjrussell414]

So true! So joyous!

[@planetluzzo9079]

I was smiling the whole time. 😊

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Totally, you can see the pauses at the start where she's looking an thinking "I can go so fast here,..."

[@cmalc8]

That's the gift of empathy. It not just about sympathy for people in dire straits, it's about sharing others' feelings good or bad.

[@winters5201]

Greyhounds have “zoomies” on an entirely different level! Thanks for sharing.

[@ellenhofer3343]

They are bred for racing Their zoomies are incredible

[@missinglinq]

Greyhounds don't get enough credit. They are truly one of mother natures most incredible species. Absolute units.

[@markgibbons4938]

That was so lovely watching her run free and play on the beach. She is so fast.

[@Fairythegreyhound]

She’s an amazing dog 😍

[@bella95]

They have beautiful natures!

[@samsmom1491]

Do you have a collapsible water dish that you can bring with you? I knew she'd get thirsty running so much and seeing her drink so much sea water wasn't good.

[@EchosLens]

@@samsmom1491 I thought about that too. I figured out pretty quickly to always bring water and a bowl with me for my dog on our long beach walks. The first time I took her to the beach I hadn't thought about it in advance. When we got to a river flowing into the ocean, she waded in panting from running and drank like a fiend. I'd heard that fresh water flows on top of salt water when they meet, so I hoped for the best. But on the way home in the car, she produced an enormous sea-water barf. That was the last time I took her to the beach without drinking water in my daypack.

[@lotsamoxie]

So much pure JOY! Fairy is gorgeous and clearly luxuriating in her post retirement life with you. 💕🐾💕

[@ELECTRONICAMOM]

SEEING THE FREEDOM YOU HAVE GIVEN HER BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES. WHAT A JOY TO HAVE FOUND THIS VIDEO.

[@Michellelovesanimals]

A friend described their Greyhound as a 40 Mile Per Hour Couch Potato ! She has a beautiful life now.....Thank you for giving it to her. ❤

[@patriciamay6396]

So do true

[@allgoo196]

"a 40 Mile Per Hour Couch Potato..." == lol

[@Cartsp70]

What a beautiful dog , amazing 🤩

[@woody6563]

There's no feeling like the first time you let your greyhound off the lead, and then when they actually come back!

[@mcfly7]

If your dog does not come back its because you are not a good person.

[@melodeev5487]

You only see true joy like this in dogs and babies. I was smiling ear to ear watching her. Best. Day. Ever!

[@lovemesomeslippers]

Smiling ear to ear? Like you were feeling joy?

[@darkangelkate3950]

Me too!

[@spacewizard69]

@@lovemesomeslippers "ear to ear smile" that's a creepy smile

[@SweetColo]

And Down’s syndrome persons!❤❤❤

[@stepaushi]

@@lovemesomeslippers No need to be nasty to someone being happy and not hurting you.

[@Ladybug211211]

My arthritic old golden did this on a Southern California beach and he was in heaven. So heartwarming to see his pure joy.

[@SuperWabo]

It was heartwarming to see her run free along the beach. She is shaped like a projectile and runs as if shot from of a cannon. Her breed really benefits from large open spaces. I love how her eyes were shining with joy. I bet she had a good sleep when that day ended.

[@annastracke5259]

Dear god, heart-stopping moments, I've been there, got the- T-shirt, nothing more rewarding than seeing a dog released for the first time- coming back !!!

[@jamesmcfarlane2382]

A great dog

[@nancyjohnson5810]

What a sweetheart she is and you for just letting her be herself and off leash. She is soooo happy.

[@76vetten]

I teared up on this one. The love for that dog is obvious. She was set free to explore her nature. Wonderful video.

[@maryrisher8941]

I teared up too. So moving.

[@dbvnyc]

This is timeless. She is a beautiful dog with beautiful love from her family. This is how dogs should be. Happy and loved.Thank you.

[@SilentHonor2012]

This video could replace any anti-anxiety meds - it’s so beautiful and relaxing to watch. Absolute joy and freedom - God bless Fairy and her sweet family for giving her this gift of a whole new life.

[@Hpy2BNana]

Her smile after running, and especially after digging her nest, was perfect! She so deserves this freedom to enjoy life. ❤

[@homesteadgal4143]

Pure joy! What a beauty....her color and those eyes! Thank you so much for sharing your Fairy's beach adventure. Love watching a greyhound run free!! ♥

[@Candy-ji1sr]

Thank You kind soul for the joy you have given this beautiful being and to all of us.

[@user-nm3rx1pv5q]

Sense of freedom is so important to all spices, just to feel free and happy thank you for given Fairy to feel what it means to be free and just happy!!

[@justifiedlife1595]

Man, what joy watching this. An x racer, in total FREEDOM!!! wow. Even the digging, an laying in the hole, splashing in the water, running over and over again, the way God made her to run. This was so heart warming I could hardly stand it. Then wrapped warmly, smelling good food, and having a great meal. God bless you for all you've done for this pup!!!!! WELL DONE, WELL DONE.

[@selectiveoutrage6617]

We took my friend's greyhound to the beach at Bamburgh years ago. She was so excited she took off and was out of sight in a few seconds. Her first time there, we didn't know if she'd return. But she did. Always bring water for your dog, by the way.

[@911axe]

I totally agree on the water aspect. I always have to bring water for my dog while at the ocean beaches. He will drink salt water otherwise. And ocean water will make them sick if they have too much. And tbh, I was starting to get worried about this fella with the amount she drank. Need to keep them filled with water to the point they won't look at the salt water other than to splash around in. The collapsible bowls along with a bottle works wonders.

[@selectiveoutrage6617]

@@911axe Rule of thumb: If you need to carry a water bottle for yourself, your dog needs one, too.

[@Fairythegreyhound]

I did have her dog water bottle with me and she was offered water regularly 👍

[@Fairythegreyhound]

I did have her dog water bottle with me and she was offered water regularly 👍

[@Fairythegreyhound]

I did have her dog water bottle with me and she was offered water regularly 👍

[@arthurramm8664]

I am so glad you and Fairy found eachother. Thank you for sharing her first beach experience. It made my day.

[@steinderbush]

What a beautiful looking dog!! Fast as lightning, all power and muscles, i could watch her all day! Thanks!!

[@rosemaryevans922]

How wonderful to watch this precious girl having THE best time -- Greyhounds are great !!💓

[@tomyamartino]

Fairy's footprints in the sand when she's at full stride must be impressive!

[@willm5814]

Yea that would be amazing to see - “why are these footprints so far apart Daddy?”

[@TheRealPureBlood]

A fully-fit greyhound sprinting in a straight line can reach speeds of over 40mph.

[@willm5814]

@@TheRealPureBlood incredible!

[@spackle9999]

I've never been as happy as that dog...man.

[@1TimBaugh]

What a beautiful dog. Makes your heart sing.

[@cindywest6536]

Nothing more beautiful than seeing a greyhound running full flight on a beautiful beach like this! I don't have anywhere to take my greyhounds to run other than a dog park, which I don't like as they're usually crowded with other dogs and many who misbehave and start fights. Thank you for posting this lovely video. Your gorgeous dog was having the time of her life!!!

[@AzaleaLuna]

She loved this! What a beautiful beach. It's so funny when they taste salt water for the first time. So much water and not a drop to drink. Did you bring fresh water with you? She must have been thirsty after all that running. I noticed she kept trying to drink the salt water.

[@BirdTalk13]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@paulien7779]

I was thinking the same thing after running a marathon fresh water is crucial

[@ritag7306]

Same!!

[@ritag7306]

I wondered same-i bet she brought some with her

[@cynthiaevangelista4661]

It’s obvious the dog is very thirsty after all that running. Didn’t think to bring her water?

[@hipoman8087]

The SHEER JOY she had exploring the beach. Running free because she wanted to not because she had to. Loved seeing her love it ! ❤ Will make me smile ALL day. Thank you.

[@controlshift975]

Watching her run free was amazing and I got goosebumps. A very majestic girl.

[@richardg1751]

Watching this i couldn't stop smiling. Love greyhounds.

[@TheSashapooch]

Absolute magic! Thank you for letting me watch Fairy doing her thing!

[@daedalusjones3804]

Glad she has a Mom like you. Fantastic to see her joyful running and playing.

[@mlaiuppa]

It's beautiful seeing them run free and just be dogs. You see the dog they've always meant to be.

[@bobsyouruncle5534]

which hardly makes up for all the times they are prisoners of their master's selfishness, running little and rarely...

[@ThePackDad]

One of the happiest (maybe the most) greyhounds I've seen. She is so clearly loved, well cared for, and happy. The bouncing when she first got there. 🤣😂

[@majorronaldmandell7835]

He’s just digging the heck out of that beach!

[@deborahlongworth4904]

Makes me happy to watch her run. Relieved to know she’ s so solid on recalls.

[@ADewiM]

I used to volunteer at a shelter walking the dogs. The lurchers and greyhounds were the sweetest, most affectionate guys and girls but I couldn't let them off the lead. It's very satisfying seeing one being able to run free.

[@lscott964]

She just had literally the best day of her life. Her life is so filled with blessings now that you have her. 🥹🥰

[@9eyeswideopen]

I bet she was running faster than any of her times in her racing career. She looks so happy to be free to live the life she deserves😊

[@Nothanks450]

Thank you so much for sharing… I am a 24 hour caregiver and watching that beautiful dog run free was so uplifting. Her excitement and freedom gave me just a few moments of freedom myself. I can’t put into words the hope for my own freedom it inspired, thank you. I do hope you brought water along for her to drink, all that running she will need fresh water…

[@deborahprkn]

❤️

[@ringlefinch5723]

That is what a happy dog looks like

[@tiffanyfrehleyyeshuaismy0153]

…Her color, clean teeth, and her amazing eyes, she is just gorgeous running her happy big laps around the beach. I love when she dug her hole to lie in. Thank you for filming your happy and loved dog. 💙 🐕💙🐾

[@pandabunnypandabunny3034]

This brought so much joy to me seeing that beautiful animal just running & being a dog. She seemed so happy. Beautiful to watch!!!

[@DeeEllEff]

So many misguided dog parents try to train just being a dog out of their dog(s), which I think is a form of animal cruelty. This is a whole video of just letting a dog be her beautiful self and I salute you for it!

[@marypapak5759]

Beautiful dog!!! I can’t stop smiling❤️

[@colleenmonfross4283]

How glorious to see her run in freedom and with joy! It made my heart happy to watch your beautiful girl.

[@garybarr1045]

We have three ex-racers. It is said to never let them off leash in the city and urban areas as they don't know what to do with the freedom and may just take off and get lost. It is reassuring to see you and your friend sharing freedom together at the beach. Congratulations and may you have many years of such enjoyment. Beautiful beach, by the way!

[@KenMac-ui2vb]

What an awesome dog. Smiling from ear to ear, that one!

[@shiboof]

OH my goodness, this is REALLY spectacular. Your baby is a dancing marvel and so happy that you shared this terrific and joyful time. Those circles, that is the orbit she maintains to keep you in her sights.

[@janetallan4988]

I love that you give her that total, secure freedom. I could almost feel her excitement.😊

[@NotFalling4it]

She’s MAGNIFICENT!

[@chriswilson8487]

We have a greyhound and live near the beach now; I still remember her first day there off leash … the pure joy on her face after her first zoomie was incredible - they are SO fast it’s just the best life for them. Loved seeing your girl running, dancing and prancing so freely!!

[@Whippy99]

We rescue Greyhounds. They are the sweetest dogs ever. Brilliant with children and the elderly because they are SO laid back! Wonderful to see this beautiful grey girl running for sheer pleasure. ❤

[@Mruppertrinity]

It reminds me of my hound’s first trip to the beach in Cornwall. He loved it and we have some great pictures from the day. He’s 12 now and has dementia so won’t be going to the beach again. When I see him dreaming, I like to think that he’s reliving some of our lovely days together like that.

[@michaelbelcher3622]

What an awesome sight 😅. It is a beautiful thing to see a dog, especially a rescue living there best life.

[@Pizzpott]

You can see the joy in every single step.

[@snoopybluejeans]

Beautiful sight her running free. Please take water with you next time. Drinking too much salt water can be fatal for her.

[@neilthompson8668]

My Wife and I enjoyed your video and so did our dog, she watched intently and barked occasionally , the dog that is.

[@TMPreRaff]

She's a beautiful dog... and so happy to run!

[@timothyhensley5918]

Back in the 1980's,my wife and I adopted a Greyhound from Sarasota kennel club.She was Two years old, lived to be 15.Best dog of ,my life.

[@keystonedriving8180]

That is a very good age for a Greyhound, you did well!

[@Nova2032-]

Awhhhh! Lovie ! Yessss! This is what dogs need to do :-) What a lovely beach. I take a Whistle too, just incase my voice isn’t loud enough. And some fresh drinking water / bowl.

[@teresadasilva8773]

Why do you just assume that she didn't bring fresh water

[@OpZoe]

​@teresadasilva8773 maybe because the dog kept drinking the ocean water. Seemed thirsty. Never saw it given water while out there. Or maybe the comment was only stating they bring water when they go.

[@Nova2032-]

@@teresadasilva8773 Who is "assuming"? I merely said, that is what I take with me.

[@dagmaranja888]

That's exactly what I thought! Hope they bring fresh water with them for the dog!

[@mkiwiet]

So fun to watch. The next time you go to that beach be sure to bring a gallon of fresh water and a bowl.

[@carloishoo4995]

When i see a happy dog i feel happy.I have allways loved dogs.

[@kdee8166]

A wonderful dog. Such beauty and elegance.

[@GazalAlShaqab]

It is SO great to see her! Thanks! Maybe a bowl of water for her to drink would be a good idea for a walk like that (there are portable bowls, I do not know the English word sorry). But seeing her run free is such a joy! :)

[@GaryDarbyshire]

We have a rescue greyhoind named Bonnie. We take her to our local beach and she loves being able to run free. There is nothing as joyous as watching a Greyhound in full flight. 10 mins of that and shes knackered and wants to sleep for 6 hours 😄

[@dinkster1729]

I had a mongrel with greyhound characteristics. He could run for 3 hours a day in our woods and wasn't winded. If he didn't get his long run, he literally shook on our couch which he claimed as his drop and flop. What a dog. Those large lungs and long legs so much remind me of Bobo.

[@bobcuriston5402]

Spectacular ! A greyhound with the Zoomies.

[@ashleyupshall7641]

A great environment to let a Greyhound loose. Lovely dog.😊

[@arribaficationwineho32]

I love watching a big dog run! Love her color and eyes! I never doubted she would come back! I think she circled to stay near you, not her racing career.

[@sharongibson1161]

She looks SO happy and excited. !!! ❤❤😊 Such a pleasure to see this !!🎉

[@marymckim4822]

The happiest of sights - your dog running free and then running back to you.

[@adamr9720]

This made me smile. Her happy jumps brought tears to my eyes. So lovely to see her having fun.

[@Sushi2735]

You are such a good puppy Mom, you can just see how she loves you. She will come back to her Mom. Rescues always know who their people are! Look at her run! Thank you for giving her a new special life. This is so good for her to run like the wind ❤❤❤❤ PS. She LOVES the beach!!

[@julieduree9210]

Did you bring water for her?

[@afpwebworks]

I have often seen dogs, large and small, on beaches, and they always let loose in joy. But this is an entirely new level how exciting to see her let loose and run at full speed. It’s an impressive sight indeed Beaches were made for children and dogs to abandon restraint and enjoy life with sand in their toes and the smell of the salty air in their noses. And here is a wonderful video of a high energy dog making full use of that. Thank you for sharing this event with us. I hope you’ll share many more!

[@TBrown0440]

Some beautiful dogs, people and beaches down under.

[@paulszilard1685]

Heartwarming to see a greyhound having so much fun. Bless you, for making it happen!

[@jeanneblondewomanstamping9788]

Such a joy to see her run! I bet she slept well that night! 🤣

[@babbybailey2534]

Got the adrenaline going, the natural running instincts popping. Free.

[@IngenerateIngenue]

Oh this is just beautiful, a loved dog enjoying her freedom ❤

[@carolpountney7627]

A wonderful sight! Running free, enjoying the wind, the sea, the smells, digging, splashing loving life to the full❤

[@cosmickate4947]

She makes the beach look very small indeed. What a wonderful day for her and hope you both have many more.

[@steventurner8428]

When I was 18 I had a red Irish setter named Koosh. I often took him to a beach near Adelaide. One time he got so excited that he flew out the car window before I could park it and he was gone. Down the beach chasing seagulls, so intent that he ignored me even though he was the best trained dog I have ever had. I walked, jogged down that beach for about three kilometres to catch him. There he was trotting back to me through a crowed of families with a seagull in his mouth. the bird was screaming his tail was wagging and he came straight to me and sat at my side as trained. I asked him to give and he dropped the seagull at my feet. It shook itself and just flew away, he was so happy that he had finally got one and I was happy to put him into my car and go home.

[@juliebelize4285]

Love how she dug a nice sand nest and opened up full throttle on her runs. She circled bac.. Gorgeous shiney girl.

[@lulumoon6942]

Greyhounds are pure joy inside and out, so very grateful she's free & with you! 😍🙏💞

[@BrianKnox-dd2pi]

Greyhound doing what they like to do the most. Running like the wind and loving it.

[@TestEric]

Fairy is beautiful and stunning. What a perfect day.

[@sylviekins]

I cannot stop smiling at this beautiful bouncy dog having the time of her life, thank you for sharing❤❤❤

[@createwithbarbbl4125]

Magical, pure joy and freedom. Thank you for sharing your precious girl's day.

[@jesswright8279]

That is one happy, happy excited little girl. I am so pleased to have shared that moment with you and her. She looked like she couldn’t believe how lucky she was! She is so beautiful as well

[@alanrobson8726]

I nearly cried so beautiful they deserve kindness not abuse ❤

[@Iconoplastt]

What an amazing day for her, sooo glad you have such a great video on YT you can come back to time and time again.

[@karenheartoriginal3783]

Oh how I love this! She’s absolutely gorgeous and her excitement just keeps building. Takes me back 40 years remembering our rescued Greyhound and how she loved to run flat out. She also loved all the schoolchildren when we’d walk our daughter home from school. Wonderful dogs!

[@eileenahearn8066]

Wow!!!! She is absolutely having a ball. Very cute. She sure figured out how to get cooled down quickly by digging a hole.

[@SeaBear77]

Oh my goodness, that face! ❤ I love her face when she's holding her ears way back and those big round eyes. So darn cute!

[@mercermouth7571]

A free Grey is the expression of pure joy~

[@berteisenbraun7415]

I bet your puppy will never forget that day! so much fun!