Nervous Retired Racing Greyhound Falls In Love With The World | The Dodo Foster Diaries

Do retired racing greyhounds make good pets? At first, Salem the foster dog was very shy and nervous, but watch her learn to completely come out of her shell!
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[@bitterwillow3588]

She gets the zoomies at 5.30am because she wakes up and is so happy to wake up and find she is still in her new home that she has to zoom around.

[@Wokevaccine]

awesome🙂

[@Querencia7779]

💜💙💜💙

[@thomaswalker1539]

Actually, racing hounds get turned out early in the morning for workouts. She was just repeating her long time routine.

[@dannyboywhaa3146]

Ah geez that comment really got to me... they’re such pure, innocent souls! 😢😊👍

[@timdowney6721]

I don’t know about racing dogs, but trainers usually get horses out early for exercise. Salem might be used to early morning runs. And of course she loves her new life.

[@alexandrearato]

159 races. But her greatest victory was coming out of that cage.

[@peasantstimekeeper]

😂 You clearly have no clue. My 10yr old STILL voluntarily sleeps in her crate.

[@seraasteria]

Randell Graham you sound so condescending and for what

[@alexandrearato]

@@peasantstimekeeper good for her! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@alexandrearato]

@Rye Bread neither did I.

[@alexandrearato]

@Rye Bread can we celebrate her victory instead of discussing who said what?

[@vahurjoa210]

Every time I open The Dodo, I start crying. Every fosterer ever is an exceptional person. Well done

[@4Zeus20]

Me too Vahur

[@vegancolleen]

You clearly have great empathy and compassion for the animals. I do hope therefore that you extend your compassion to ALL animals and become vegan, so that you are never supporting their exploitation, suffering and death. 🌱💞🌱

[@junsuidearu]

I've never met someone who regretted adopting a greyhound. They are the sweetest, kindest, most grateful dog I've encountered.

[@jinhan5129]

I adopted 2 sisters rescue greyhounds, ex racers from Florida. First time I saw them they were so thin, almost skeletal and one if them had burns marks on her bottom, which I was told were done by electrics proddles. They slept for 2 days straight in their cuddly bed and were famished. They were also starved for affection. It took them a few weeks to fill up and they adapted very well to our tough Canadian winters. They are now divas. I am just the one paying the bills. The house belong to them.....

[@welshpete12]

You are the very best of us !!

[@momtoty]

Whoever told you they use electric proddles is full of it. No greyhound is ever forced to race. They either chase that lure or they won't. Greyhounds are never abused. An abused greyhound can't race. They have to be in top physical condition to race so abusing them in any way is just stupid and doesn't happen. A lot of greyhounds come with scars from when they were puppies ad playing to rough with their siblings. They stay with their siblings until they are around 14 months old. A little nip from rough housing can cause a tear which leaves a scar. The marks are not from prodding them. They were fed properly every day. Greyhounds are naturally thin so some people think they are starved. They get a balanced diet with vegetables and vitamins every day. They are never starved for affection. They get that every day from many people from birth until thy are adopted. Their handlers and kennel owners are with them every day, 365 days a year, up to 15 hours a day. They get plenty of love and attention.

[@betholsson307]

Aaawwww. I worked with greyhound 's in fla. I never treated bad.

[@alangarrow4783]

@@momtoty Not all of them 😀🙄

[@momtoty]

@@alangarrow4783 Yes, all of them.

[@THExRISER]

That is the most aerodynamic looking dog I've ever seen. No wonder she was a racer! I'm glad she's enjoying life now.

[@troll2637]

Salem, by Mclaren.

[@jbzhummerh2gamer]

Greyhounds were built for racing. They are the race horse of the dog world, henceforth why they are often used as such.

[@JuttaBerlin]

needs a lot of physical exercise I guess, walking, running, swimming

[@balajik.n]

That's why they are used in racing

[@_.-._.-.]

@@keira9562 the sport and gambling side of horse racing is awful, but to be fair some horses just enjoy running. I used to have a horse who loved to run in circles around our field like a racer, lol.

[@HeavyChevy]

Thank you for taking the time to foster Salem and get her ready for her forever home. 🙏🏻 Thank you to the wonderful family that adopted her. 🙏🏻

[@tojomelville3120]

As a child my parents homed a retired racing greyhound. He was so gentle.and affectionate....once he watched a rabbit run through his legs and never chased it, just watched it. (He did win races!) I recommend a retired greyhound to anyone looking for a pet.

[@gglen2141]

They are beautiful, gentle souls. Great pets.

[@jenniferll7305]

Greyhounds are the most wonderful pets in the world. They're gentle, sweet, loving, and funnily cat-like dogs who will steal your heart and never let it go.

[@DaleGribble1]

My old roommate had a greyhound. We lost her every other day. Looked everywhere. She hid so well in the bed covers that all you could see was a snout. Absolutely adorable

[@thunderatigervideo]

Catlike in sleeping habits, too. My grey is such a couch potato! And he deserves to relax on my couch.

[@paxhumana2015]

@@DaleGribble1 , stealth level = Ninja.

[@DaleGribble1]

@@paxhumana2015 she was stealth after she got under the covers. Before hand it was a lot of grunting and tossing and turning the covers. Flopping around like an angry fish.

[@carlyh6913]

@@DaleGribble1 🤣🤣🤣 such a good, accurate description

[@angelstar7656]

I absolutely loved my rescue greyhound. Honey was the sweetest girl ever. She came to me two months off track and we were together almost five years. She passed away the day after Mother's Day 2018. My heart is still broken. Greyhounds are some of the best pets anyone can have!

[@thejoshowd6418]

Both of my Hamsters died this month...

[@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036]

So sorry for Your loss...🐾💜 When our Love for another runs deep, so does our pain...

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

My heart goes out to you because I lost my last girl (only ever had ex-racers) in the April of '18. We now have our 8th (and, for a number of reasons, the last we'll ever have) hound, and we love him so very, very much. But it doesn't stop me missing Basher, Maggie, Goldie, Taff, Apache, BD and Beau. The last two were uncle and niece - BD had been in kennels his whole 10 years, and we had to get him when we saw him on the website, about a year after losing our old boy Patch (I officially renamed him Apache Dog because I didn't like his racing name and I wanted his new name on the official books - racing in the UK has been getting better regulated over the years. It's light-years ahead of most other countries now in how racers & retirees are treated. Not that he bred, but he was our most dreadful rescue - he weighed in pounds what he should have been in kilos - and needed to be someone else. He was white with black patches, so...). I also saw Beau, a 2½ year old failed racer (their racing kennels keep them until they're rehomed, and they live in a real palace for dogs. They're only ever raced for a year, too, so they retire at 3, all the better to re-home them), and she looked so much like my beloved Maggie that I couldn't not have her. We had no idea they were related until we hit the websites for the UK & Irish studbooks - he was Irish, she was English (you can tell which is which by the number of tattoos they have in their ears). They absolutely loved each other and I'm sure she gave him back at least 2 years of life. We had him for 4 wonderful years. Beau had bone cancer at 13 and that ripped my heart out. So to those who have lost a family member of any sort, any size, shape, or species, my deepest sympathy and much love to you all.

[@thejoshowd6418]

@@RaldoBot ok :)

[@justglenn1037]

@@thejoshowd6418 Stop putting them in strange holes!

[@miafillene4396]

I had the honor of encountering a former racing greyhound at our local park...she was just like this one...skittish and scared. I didn't say anything and just sat on the grass next to her. She shook and whined a lot...then just laid down full across my lap and quivered till I pet her. Gave her lots of attention and even a gentle huandY was the second person she ever let do that and I still feel honored and humbled she picked me. Greys are amazing dogs.

[@iamgolden911]

You can see the light in her eyes brighten over time. She’s like this is life!

[@patmullarkey7659]

I adopted Oreo right from the track. He had never walked down stairs, eaten hard food, terrible teeth and had withdrawal from steroids. He had a tough life before being adopted. He was a wonderful dog. I got him at age 4 and he died at age 11. I miss him. I would adopt a galgo (I live in Spain, galgos are Spanish greyhounds.) In a minute but I can't have a pet where I live. As soon as I can find another place I will adopt.

[@2degucitas]

Aren't dogs tested for steroids? Is it legal to dope them?

[@TheDenizxo]

Wow what a story does he have a personal social media. I have pets so I mostly follow sappy animal stuff. Lol

[@lynnrolaf7422]

Love this fosterer, he's so kind and loving ❤ Foster Hero!!!

[@Beekind2527]

I agree ❤

[@ursulamullikin4723]

Could never Foster because then you have to give them up and also I feel bad for the dog he just got used to that guy and now I another new person

[@andreabrindesi6526]

Beautiful

[@joeldavis1064]

@@ursulamullikin4723 it's all good because I own the dog now and Caleb lives fairly close...we have become friends thru this experience

[@scottinsd1]

Joel Davis That’s very cool of you to respond to so many people in here! Yes, I noticed...

[@jenniferbates2811]

I live in Rhode Island and we don't have dog racing anymore. Thank you so much for making Salem feel loved and not just someone's property.

[@shirleybrassard8662]

Jennifer I also live in RI. I used to go to Lincoln Downs all the time. Then I met a trainer who told me how some of these dogs are treated depending on the owners. He said that their nails got clipped so short that they couldn't get any traction on the track or right before they broke out of the box the leader would hold the dog's tail so they would break last or after the others. That was the end of my racing days!!! I always wished I could have owned one but I lived in an apartment. I wish they all could be saved🐆❤️

[@jenniferbates2811]

@@shirleybrassard8662 hey neighbor! I completely understand. My uncle used to work security for the Civic Center back in the day and he met a trainer one day and he never went to the track again. He actually adopted one of the dogs that were gonna be put down! He name wad tiny of course! Beautiful dog!

[@shirleybrassard8662]

@@jenniferbates2811 They are beautiful dogs and very friendly also. I understand that they are wonderful with kids 🙂 Of course not all kennels were mean to their dogs.I knew one owner who put little booties on the dogs paws when they went to potty in the rain and little slickers over their backs! What shows lots of love to me! He only had 3-4 dogs and they were well taken care of. They loved him right back🐆❤️ By the way I!m from West Warwick. Lucky me🙂

[@jenniferw5095]

My dog has really bad anxiety. She is the most loving, trusting dog. She does not have separation issues, thankfully. She knows I'm going to come home.

[@dwightjlockmann9201]

What breed of dog do you have Jennifer ?

[@kt.redacted1401]

Had a foster about 18 months ago. He was 10 at the time and had been removed from a bad environment. Full of heart worms and wouldn't even look at anyone. During the foster, he had his heartworm treatment. Since, he moved to TX with me, gained wt (9-15#), started barking (took 3 mo)and now bosses the house. He is the master of the pout when it's bath time, afterwards he lays in his bed and talks to the wall. He cracks me up. Failed Foster and I love it

[@thechildofthewild6349]

🥺🥺🥺🥺 That's a supermodel gal. She's gorgeous. ❤️

[@frankiegee6135]

She is very beautiful

[@tsklitzka]

My parents last two dogs were rescued greyhounds. They are the sweetest, most loving dogs in the world and watching them run flat out is incredible.

[@user-vw2zy5zg5n]

If it were not for the good people in the world that fights against evil life would not be worth living.

[@chrismaplethorpe6781]

The time and patience invested in the trust of a dog is worth the love and loyalty they give in return

[@SteviiLove]

She was like Miss Bunny ❤ I'm happy she has a forever family with a dog that gets her

[@ijustdontcareanymore1022]

I know after Jenna told us about how they're just used for their universal blood and racing purposes it just broke my heart.

[@indiecloud100]

Jenna 😭

[@GreatRunas]

Jenna marbles would be proud..

[@sinner272]

With the zoomies and long-nose boops, yes 🥺

[@sexybitch742]

The biggest Olympic stadiums in history! 🏟️⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Do you have a favourite? ⁠⠀

[@haileysteelman5466]

The reason she liked the water so much was probably because she had experienced hydrotherapy while racing. It’s a pretty common therapy technique for muscle pain and strain. Especially for having done so many races she probably had a lot of pulled muscles.

[@whitneyconnolly3927]

@Griffith Williams sad but true

[@rob9726]

@Griffith Williams Unfortunately correct, though the hydrotherapy is a creative answer to the question. I agree, I think it probably wouldn't be cost effective, considering the run-down state of most of Florida's greyhound racing tracks.

[@polemius01]

Nice information. Thanks. However, I'm glad dog racing is ending. A colleague of mine raises greyhounds for animal companions, never for racing.

[@peasantstimekeeper]

You clearly have no clue! Stop rambling off non-sense to fit your agenda.

[@peasantstimekeeper]

@Jim The Raspberry so an animal runs faster dehydrated and unhealthy? Seriously? Thats like saying a car runs better without oil. Youre just rambling off non-sense to make yourself feel smart.

[@denisemckendry9489]

We've rescued greyhounds since 2004 & they are the best ever! They fill your heart with so much love. So happy that Salem found her 'forever' sofa & family. Thank you for fostering & caring for her. 🐾🐾

[@ruthhagenbaugh2223]

@Denise McKendry, You adopted greyhounds, not rescued. They don't need to be rescued.

[@denisemckendry9489]

@@ruthhagenbaugh2223 Disagree! They absolutely do need to be rescued from the despicable racing industry. My opinion!

[@Crabfather]

@@denisemckendry9489 yes they do. The racing industry is cruel and brutal and many of them don't make old bones. And greyhounds are such sweet, gentle people.

[@careyfreeman5056]

Has any thought ever been given to racing them just for fun? They're a working dog and racing is their job. My guess is they enjoy it much the way a herding dog enjoys or is predisposed to herding. Have you or other rescuers/owners ever thought of doing something like that with them?

[@samkim3329]

My "needle nose" has been gone for the last five years now, but he is a part of my soul (as all my animals are), and was such a big part of my life. I carried him up and down the stairs until one night I heard the little taps of nails across the kitchen floor. When I went in to see what was happening, I spotted him with Oreo cookie crumbs on his face! He had finally learned how to do the stairs himself as he didn't want to be separated from us. Afterwards, he would steal such items like sweet potatoes, and deodorants, socks, etc. and hide them in his bed. He never raced even when they would poke him with a electric rod used to get greyhounds to run. Most of his teeth had to be taken out as they would feed the greyhounds wet/soft dog food. I am glad that this terrible practice is fading away. Tired of men making money off the backs of animals. Anyway, he lived till he was 18 years old. There is nothing better than a Greyhound. P.S. They don't bark much, and they can be lazy. Our greyhound would run around a fenced area a couple of times, and that was that. He died in our arms at home. What a gift and blessing he was.

[@Wokevaccine]

i know its old, but god bless you, and needle nose.

[@gglen2141]

It is a funny thing when you say that they are "part of my soul" because "love" is what defines us as humans and I believe we are united with what we have loved on earth in the 'afterlife' (whatever that turns out to be) Dogs are 'special' they are gentle souls that enter our lives and leave early but are never forgotten.

[@anti-antifamclovin7627]

I'm surprised he gave her up! Usually the more shutdown a dog is the more likely they become a foster fail. To bring them out of their shell you have to bond with them and a lot of times that bond is stronger than it woulda been in the pup wasn't timid and scared. Glad to see those dogs got a new lease on life! Poor things were used and discarded

[@Zee_Zg]

I wouldn't be able to give her up.. 😔😔 what a sweet dog ❤️

[@radhaiyer98]

I guess it's good in a way because then his home and heart are open to more fosters like Salem who could use some love 🥰

[@electroandcake6658]

well its what those people do. they nurse the dogs or other animals to heath and then find them a good home. they can't keep every animal. otherwise there would be no-one doing this task. every dog etc is cute but if you keep every one for yourself how many can you possibly help ?

[@Firsona]

@@electroandcake6658 Totally agree. So many people go, oh, so cute, you could never give them away! Or, you'll break their heart if you give them up! But this guy was very honest with himself, he was on the road too much to give her what she needed, a full time family. It's not being cold or mean, it's doing whats best for that animal, and other ones you can help in the future. You can adopt a couple dogs, but you could foster hundreds.

[@lixzzyy4605]

i know the owners and i can say they are the most amazing people i have ever met with the most amazing souls.

[@jenn.i5103]

Isn’t she sweet . Don’t you want to show her off.She’s such a big sweetheart.

[@Arpa61]

is sweet

[@greymomma]

Many newly adopted greys are nervous when they first come to their new homes. Remember, they've just left the life they've known, all the people that they've know and loved, (yes they've loved the people taking care of them, ask any adopter who's taken their adopted grey back to the track and has seen the reaction their dog's have to the kennel people!), and theres no other greys around. They've lived a very structured life like many people. They've gotten up at a certain time, eaten at a certain time, gone outside for exercise, training or racing at a certain time. All with other greyhounds. Suddenly they'rebecause

[@JuanMartinez-qg4uc]

Props to the owner for showing love. She's such a beautiful doggie

[@lixzzyy4605]

very amazing people💞

[@gamby16a]

Fostering her was such a selfless, kind act. She's a beautiful girl.

[@anthonylupino6109]

Well said!

[@whiskeyricard]

There’s nothing like seeing a greyhound off leash. Stunningly beautiful when they run.

[@mircat28]

Off leash ONLY in a fenced yard or fenced dog park.

[@interdimensionalsteve8172]

The #1 killer of this beautiful breed (and other sighthounds like Salukis and Whippets) are cars. Very sad, but true. I have a Saluki and all training goes riiiiight out the window when she sees a squirrel or a motorcycle. She's GONEZO :)

[@jenniferv618]

Greyhounds are just beautiful animals 💕 but in reality, during their "career" they are treated as an investment not a loving animal. Sadly, many of them get put down after they are no longer an asset to them & it's a shame. Luckily sanctuaries are opening up for retired racing dogs to live out their lives running around playing when _they_ choose to & having the best life 💕

[@momtoty]

Who told you many get put down after their career? That's just plain bull crap! No NGA greyhounds in the USA are put down when they no longer can race. Every greyhound gets adopted or stays with their owner. They are treated like royalty. They get rub downs every day, walks every day, whirlpool soaks after a race, sprint runs to keep them in shape, belly rubs, hugs, kisses, a balanced diet and Vet checks every week and before and after each race. Does your dog get all that? Don't believe scam activist groups. They lie so much that they don't know what truth is. Greyhounds in the states never go to sanctuaries. They all go to adoption groups and foster homes until they are adopted.

[@momtoty]

@Luke O'Leilei I absolutely believe it because it's the truth. How many kennels have you been to? How many kennel owners and handlers do you know? How many years have you been adopting greyhounds? I know kennel owners and handlers personally. I've been adopting, fostering and finding homes for greyhounds for 22 years. I think I have some knowledge about greyhounds and their care. Do you?

[@VitalityMassage]

She's so beautiful - like a race horse.

[@christinaroler3675]

PREACH!!!

[@VitalityMassage]

@@TheAstroflight It's very disturbing ... the human mindset.

[@mariag.8242]

And like race horses, racing dogs are grossly maltreated and slaughtered as soon as they don’t make money

[@areed2268]

Another evil exploitation of animals.. really want them to ban GN and the other huge, money orientated racing too 😢

[@fleuger99]

We have two retired racing Greys and they are the best. It takes about 3 - 4 months for their personalities to fully come out once they feel safe. They are absolutely awesome!

[@Comrade_mommy]

I adopted two senior dogs now and both had to go through a period of adjustment. It took my queen who passed in Jan a full year to get past being given up by her original fam. Then she was just the most devoted (and rotten girl). About 5 mos after she passed I adopted a senior boy who was also a Bichon mix (his original human passed away) and I’m still seeing him come out of his shell. But Bichon are rotten. They demand things from their humans. I think my new senior boy may actually beat my late queen in being the most rotten. Good thing I’m partial to rotten dogs.

[@christinebuckingham8369]

You mean spoiled rotten! 🥰

[@-D-W]

They probably did not see the memo that their breed is pronounced 'Bee-Shawn' and think that they are actually called 'Bitchin'!

[@lb42]

Rotten?? Using the wrong word for being spoiled I hope😂 I have a Shitzu-Maltese mix and he's spoiled, I mean really spoiled 🤔😅 But he's my baby 🐕🐾

[@Comrade_mommy]

LB * No he’s rotten. But i think in the best way. As in if you’re a second late feeding him he knocks over trash cans. He steals random things when he wants attn, like my makeup sponges, hair ties, my kids slime containers. He even used my vanity chair to get to a red supershock eyeshadow on my makeup table. He stole it and chewed it up. He looked like he had red lipstick on and cleaning him and his bed took hours. All bc he wanted my dinner I left on the table. I started feeling sick while eating and had to lie down. So He stole my eyeshadow and chewed it up while I was lying down trying not to puke. (I believe his previous owner fed him whatever he was eating bc he hates dog food and thinks human food is what he is supposed to eat. He came to me 3 lbs overweight as well. I can’t ask about it bc his previous owner passed away and that’s how he ended up in a shelter and subsequently being pulled by a senior rescue. In order to keep him from wrecking havoc on my house I actually make him homemade dog food using ingredients I get from the grocery store. Bc if you put dog food down he will knock over all the trash cans and eat stuff he’s not supposed to have.) Also He’s obsessed with my lotion and will steal it and chew the pump if it’s not kept up high. He loves my bed (I sleep in a recliner bc of my back injury and we don’t both fit unless he gets between my feet but he wants up where I sleep) and at first would yell at me when I ask him to move. I don’t see rotten as bad bc my senior Bichon queen who passed in January was also rotten. She bossed me around and would stalk me if I was in a room she didn’t wNt me in, she would yell at me until I went into the room she wanted me in. I had to make her beds in every area I would be for long periods of time. She always wanted me to go to the bedroom but I worked with her to accept being in other rooms by placing beds in those rooms. I think being a rotten little bossy boots is a Bichon trait bc my 2nd Bichon mix is has very similar attributes. But again I’m delighted by rotten pups. I’m using Peaceable Paws training with my new boy but he’s very strong minded and requires some pretty rigorous training. I only use positive reinforcement which while it takes longer is also the only way to go. As it is between training, cooking him his own dinner and keeping doors closed, I’ve had some success with keeping him out of trouble. But if I forget to close a door or he doesn’t like a recipe I’ve come up with to feed him, he’ll get into trouble. But I enjoy his strong personality and have found dogs that are a bit harder end up being dogs that develop a special bond with you. I adore an easy submissive dog who loves everyone, but a dog whose smart and strong willed that you work with become the most devoted and rewarding family members. It’s amazing how attached they become when you work with them. My previous senior came to us after her fam gave up on her after 8 years and while it took a year for her to open up to me fully, once she did she was my queen. She was obsessed with me and loved me like she loved no one else. So that’s why I love a harder more rotten dog. They are so much work but in the end they give you so much in return.

[@lb42]

@@Comrade_mommy OMG 🤷‍♀️🤔😂

[@heavyhittersgaming3759]

Dog racing is a brutal life for a dog. So glad she has a good home.

[@kumi9479]

Idk how to feel about it honestly, some dogs like greyhounds are made for running and they love it and I'm sure there are good owners who don't abuse their race dogs but then of course there are an overwhelming amount of a$$holes who use, abuse and throw them away when they're no longer useful. Just terrible 💔

[@jeepmanxj]

@@kumi9479 there are owners that love and care for their dogs. However it's not that common in dog racing. I wish it wasn't the case because a grayhound would be just fine having a normal exciting home life and running a few laps every couple days. They like to lounge around, but they are also super happy to be chasing stuff. You could provide both and have a healthy animal.

[@nicholasdepina2944]

That's alot of races,anyway glad it has a gd home

[@jog8483]

@@kumi9479 The problem is WE (man) made them to run. We bred them to be used in a sport that we made up to force them to work for us. So NO, dog racing shouldn't be legal. It's cruel, as is horse racing.

[@momtoty]

What is so brutal about it? Greyhounds are treated like royalty. Greyhound puppies stay on the farms where they are born until they are around 14 months old. They get to be just puppies doing puppy things all day. They play with children and adults every day. Then they go to training camp to see if they will be racers. Not every greyhound will be a racing greyhound. They test them to see if they have the prey drive to chase a lure. If they show no interest, the owner will let them be adopted. Those that do want to chase will continue their training until they are around 18 months old before they move to the big kennels and start racing at the big tracks. All the while they are surrounded by people who love them and take care of them. At the kennels they get rub downs every day, sprint running, walks, play time, rest time, balanced meals, constant human interaction, Vet checks every week and after a race they get cooled down in cool down pools or some kennels have whirlpools for them. They get checked by a track Vet before and after each race. They get many hugs, kisses and belly rubs every day. Greyhounds love to race, to chase the lure. The thrill is after the race when they get that lure. They get excellent care before they are adopted. This is why they make such wonderful pets, because of the love and care they get, not in spite of it. No greyhound is ever euthanized or discarded when they stop racing. Every NGA retired racing greyhound gets a good home either through adoption or the owners or handlers take them home. Racing greyhounds get treated better than most adopted dogs do.

[@jaylu0717]

As a greyhound "mom," I can say that they become the sweetest, most gentle and kind dogs. It took my Charlie some time to get used to the real world, but now he's the perfect companion!

[@leomakosiej1677]

ive got 2 greyhounds. so sweet

[@KroryykDB]

Her swimming in the water was one of the most wholesome things I've seen all month lol.

[@greggb5819]

Kotoryyk, some can swim and some can't.

[@kathykay6602]

159 races then she fell in to the arms of an angel who showed her everything she needed to know to live life to the fullest....

[@samrhoades5088]

I adopted a greyhound from Florida too! Most chill dog I've ever met and I love her so much. Greyhounds are the best!!!

[@kenisebastian6378]

Salem is so beautiful. Her eyes just melts all your worries away.

[@miamiceprincess]

I'm so happy to see that the dog races have come to an end in Florida. I just hope that most of the racers find good homes. Thanks for caring and doing such a wonderful job with Salem.

[@greggb5819]

Miami princess, The legislation that amended the Florida constitution was horrible. There was no provision to care for the dogs. My adoption group was approached by a reputable racer and asked "will you take my FIFTY DOGS? " The Humane Society and Greyhounds 2000 should be ashamed of themselves!

[@momtoty]

Why are you happy racing ended in FL? Have you ever been to any races? Visited any kennels? Adopted any greyhounds? How much do you really know about greyhounds and their care? Don't worry, every greyhound from FL kennels got adopted or sent to other tracks to race. None were left behind. Thanks to the stupid people of FloriDUH, thousands of people lost their jobs and livelihoods, hundreds of greyhounds had to be moved and adoption groups became overwhelmed because so many needed homes. Worst decision FloriDUH ever made.

[@christineremmer5514]

Reminds me of our first retired greyhound Alice, she was so scared she used to jump if she stepped on a twig out walking,so sad 😞 gorgeous gentle giants love from Darlington uk

[@MrOrcshaman]

sweet baby girl, glad she was saved and now has a forever home.

[@AzlianaLyana]

From scared, to slowly opening up, to being able to normally 'dog', and finally adopted. Truly a beautiful unfolding of events. All the best Salem! 💖

[@lumetalism]

Azliana Lyana IKr!

[@joeldavis1064]

She has come a long way...still very shy when meeting new people, but very confident around our house....and Diver, our other Grey in the video knows the she runs the house

[@KTPStudios04]

@@joeldavis1064 omg are you the man who adopted her?? You are awesome, god bless you and all the best for the rest of your time together 💞💖

[@joeldavis1064]

@@KTPStudios04 Yes, we adopted Salem. Her and the other Greyhound in the video, Diver

[@KTPStudios04]

@@joeldavis1064 that's so cool! All the best!

[@dyanshane]

Greyhounds are very very special baby's. I just adore there graceful beauty, and Salem is a stunner. I am so happy to see this lovely baby be so happy finally!

[@jewelhaines8842]

God bless all who rescue, foster and adopt these beautiful, deserving dogs!❤

[@user-vw2zy5zg5n]

Why would any civilized country of people race a dog?

[@jewelhaines8842]

@user-vw2zy5zg5n Because there are idiots who love to watch Animals being abused ( Horses, Dogs) and raced so they can bet on them.

[@laimawolf6826]

People don't deserve happiness.. but the people who help animals,may live like kings 😍

[@vegancolleen]

And the very best way to help them is to become vegan so that you are not supporting their exploitation, suffering, and terrified, bloody deaths. I love animals, so I'm vegan forever. 🌱💞🌱

[@musicisthewindowtothesoul1674]

Wow, Salem is a beautiful dog, so glad her foster dad helped her get back to herself and find a loving home for her 🙂

[@Linz001]

Hello, you probably don't believe me but I am salem's owner, well technically my dad is. We have changed her name to Daisy and for her birthday in January I gave her like about a 7 foot long caterpillar stuffed animal lol.

[@PacoOtis]

Bravo! The world needs more people like you! The best of luck to you and your friends!

[@Mama-Ames]

Her eyes. Her innocent, exquisite eyes have permanently attached my heart to this beautiful girl... sweet angel Salem. Be happy angel.💕

[@nancycowan3621]

As a cat foster myself, I know how hard it is to give them up after giving them your heart. She is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for showing her that humans can be trusted and love them unconditionally.

[@marynurdoch3187]

I wish I could foster or adopt an older dog, but I am selfish! I cannot stand the thought of loving and caring and bonding to give them up! I am so glad and greatly appreciate people who can! You are angels on earth!

[@TheFirstManticore]

My 4-year-old daughter quickly won the confidence of our rescued greyhound. And he had clearly not been around children or even women to speak of - it took him a couple of days to understand the female voice! A very gentle and polite dog.

[@weatherviewer]

we have 3 retired racers and they are the BEST, most loveable and sweetest dogs we've ever owned!!

[@widgetsareus2747]

Seeing Salem come out of her shell was so wonderful to see. Love these Dodo videos! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@snikopaws-funnykittens2943]

This dog is so gorgeous, and looks so aerodynamic, no wonder greyhound can run so fast.

[@kevintunaley5079]

I have Two Greyhounds thanks to Greyhound pets of Arizona. I signed up to foster when needed also. My two are very gentle and sweet, My old girl is the daughter or hall of fame racer Flying Penski and there is a Facebook page for his offspring. My boy seems like he was injured before racing so he has no races under his belt. I wish I was able to create content with them to show people how great this breed is but I have no idea how to go about doing that plus I am kind of shy. The dogs help with the shyness as people always want to know about them so in the end I think they are helping me more then I am helping them.

[@joeldavis1064]

If you have a cell phone, just make some short unique videos and create a KZbin channel....thats how Salem's story was discovered by the Dodo....the guy that fostered her has a KZbin channel and someone from the Dodo saw it and asked us to do this feature story using the video from his KZbin channel (I am Joel at the end of the video who adopted her and the other Greyhound, Diver mentioned at the end)

[@flyingmerkel6]

I've had 8 greyhounds and babysat dozens. My advice to anyone looking to adopt one is to get two. They work best in pairs. Great pets, some take more time than others

[@susieast450]

When her ears started going up 🥺🥺🥰🥰🥰

[@JadetheGoober]

She is the most gorgeous greyhound i have *ever* laid my eyes on, her eyes are mesmerizing.

[@voyaristika5673]

Salem got the perfect home. Thank you so much to all who love Salem ❤

[@rileyward8112]

Thank you for helping her and getting her into a forever home

[@kathleentyson6727]

Oh my goodness,her eyes are incredibly soulful,your a saint to give her a better life .

[@terialbrett241]

Bless her heart. You're correct, she just didn't know what to do now. Good luck Salem.

[@ellyreginald6546]

Thank you to all the wonderful foster parents who play such an important role in animal welfare. They keep the animal adoptions flowing and are indispensable. Awesome people!

[@anitaferguson9160]

Thank goodness she’s in a good loving home.respect life

[@terridavis8207]

I LOVE GREYHOUNDS THEY ARE SO CUTE

[@everytian9796]

Me too! They're like a combination of a dog, a cheetah, and a mini-horse.😂💖

[@nickycanning2045]

@@everytian9796 One actually beat a cheeta in a race once in the 1930s

[@mikejunior80]

Salem just makes me happy I could cry.

[@ravensinclair4793]

GREYHOUNDS ARE STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL. GORGEOUS. GRACEFUL AND REGAL. INTELLIGENT AND BREATH TAKING. AMAZING IN EVERY WAY. 😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@richardbelton3813]

I have had 2 adopted greyhounds and one foster forever greyhound. They are by far and away the most loveable, cuddly and gentle dogs ever. I highly recommend adopting one. I just lost my 15 yr old boy. He was so smart and loved me as much as I loved him. My girl passed from valley fever! She had raced in Arizona. My foster forever raced for 5 years. He was very very fast and he still is! If you get one please remember that you never take them out without a lead. They can achieve 45 mph in three strides. Thanks dodo for sharing a greyhound.

[@susanmulvey6311]

I'm very happy Salem has a good home, but I would have cried my eyes out! What a sweet dog, Salem is. Thank you for fostering her and thank you to the people who adopted her.

[@rochelleb973]

Awwww, i wish I could give her lots of hugs

[@Wokevaccine]

I dont know how you can let them go, I guess knowing where there going makes it easier. God bless you for what you do for these incredible creatures.

[@funky8194]

she has exactly the body for the races....beautiful dog

[@-scrim]

I wish all animals got help like this! :(

[@nevermore4971]

She is beautiful and precious. We adopted ours in March she had been racing in Daytona Beach. She is so loving and sweet. She loves to shop too haha and makes friends everywhere she goes!

[@emjayay]

I didn't know you can walk dogs around inside a supermarket.

[@nevermore4971]

Lol i take her to petsmart dogs are allowed in there lol

[@tylordid2695]

Grey hounds are the sweetest dogs.

[@tanyamecham7140]

She's gorgeous!! Glad the racing tracks in Florida shut down, there shouldn't be racing dogs, NO! She's so happy now. Thanks to the wonderful guy who rescuers her, Thank you much!!

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

159 races? Speed, she is speed. She has gotten so much better, and it’s nice to see she enjoys the beach and swimming

[@insertnamehere7583]

Love how *paw* -sitive this video was ❤ Hope Salem lives a happy life in her new home, its the *leash* she deserves after running 159 races

[@bbb462cid]

So happy the tracks are being shut down. These wonderful dogs are so much more than objects you can clinically lose money on. It's sad to think of the careless way we treated these dogs, for generation on generation. Greyhounds are some of the best dogs out there.

[@fearlessinchrist-5931]

Salem is a beauty! So sweet! Such a wonderful man to take her in to help her & love her. God bless them both.

[@ilove_seungmin]

Her walk was so sad 🥺

[@gojiberry7201]

She is absolutely adorable in the water! I've never seen a greyhound swim

[@jeanniehelliwell1599]

I’m glad the races are shutting down. She will love it . Lots of rescued greyhounds near me who are settling into society. Glad she has a friend. We all need friends.❤️🇦🇺🙏🏻🐶

[@phredflypogger4425]

Foster parents like you deserve more credit for the selfless work that you do and the wonderful outcomes that you achieve. Well done.

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

Oh my gosh - what a sweetheart!! Salem has the biggest, softest eyes. Love her foster dad too. Really awesome that he is doing that for the doggos. 💞

[@KeithDec25]

She is a beauty. Salem was very fortunate to get an understanding and loving foster parent. Although with her permanent family now, Salem will not forget you.

[@whydidmyhandlechangefromAlice]

I’m sorry, but a person adopts two Greyhounds and _neither_ are named Santa’s Little Helper? That‘s just not right.

[@foreveryactionthereisacons1683]

Lol😁

[@Doggeslife]

I'm sure if they have a son he is not named "Bart" either. ;-)

[@Charlotte757]

She’s so beautiful! It was so cute to watch her swim

[@sumikolibby9850]

Shes a beauty! Your a good and caring man. Glad to hear tracks closing down. I lived in Satellite Beach. I know of the abuse those amazing dogs. Thanku for your kind heart and effort to help these cool dogs.

[@grahambaker9377]

Such elegant dogs and easy going natures. You done her proud many thanks.

[@annmeer5511]

Que belleza y ternura, que Dios bendiga a esas personas que hacen la importante labor de rescatar a los animalitos y dan hogar temporal y ayudan a los perritos y gatitos a rehabilitarse para estar con su nueva familia. Una gran labor!! Los abrazo con el corazón 💗

[@micheleduvallane2095]

Thank goodness Salem found a lovely foster who really cared for her.

[@thomast8539]

Her dull eyes at the beginning broke my heart. Great job Caleb. Hope you get a dog of your own.

[@04straw]

Beautiful dog. I'm happy she's been rescued and knows it's ok to be a dog! ❤

[@greggb5819]

Teresa, adopted.

[@Giulia-yc7ym]

Adopt a greyhound, the best thing you can do! Greyhounds deserve a second life far from the races! Thanks for your love and passion!! I've got a greyhound too, her name's Cora. Now she's twelve and we cannot live without her❤️

[@murakievman1620]

We used to vacation at a relative's cottage in Goshen, MA, and the first year or two our neighbor had two adopted former Greyhound racers. The boy was huge, the girl not so much. Had to rescue my grilling lamb one night from the boy since he was as tall as the grill and I guess he liked my marinade. They were heavenly pets. We loved when they visited.

[@bellystraw]

Truly a beatiful member of the "An Cermet" genus. Magnificent