Adopting the Racing Greyhound

by Cynthia A. Branigan

Overview

This revised and updated edition of the only book on homing the ex-racer tells prospective adopters everything they need to know to make adoption a success. In addition to practical information, such as care and feeding, readers learn the latest about the activities and competitions that are just for ex-racers and their owners. The Appendix lists all the agencies nationwide that adopt out Greyhounds, so an agency is sure to be nearby. For thousands of years Greyhounds have been bred to hunt and run at speed. Because they are used to being with other dogs and people, they make perfect pets. Adopters can be assured their ex-racer will get along with adults and children and other household pets. Cynthia Branigan is director of Make Peace with Animals, which has among its special missions Greyhound rescue and placement. Her second book with Howell, The Reign of the Greyhound was published in 1997. She lives in New Hope, Pennsylvania.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764558986
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	04/14/2004
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

CYNTHIA A. BRANIGAN is president of Make Peace With Animals, an animal welfare group. Among the group’s special missions are Greyhound rescue and placement. Branigan is recognized as the country’s leading expert on adopting racing Greyhounds, and frequently gives seminars and interviews on the topic. Branigan is the only author of a book on Greyhound adoption who is also founder and president of an adoption agency, which has placed more than 4,000 Greyhounds since its founding in 1988.

Table of Contents

Foreword.

Preface to the Second Edition.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

1. A Brief History of the Breed.

2. Choosing the Right Dog for You.

3. The Racing Life.

4. In a Home.

5. Care and Feeding.

6. Insecticides and Anesthesia.

7. Training.

8. Having Fun.

Appendices.

I. Other Sighthounds.

II. The Greyhound's Anatomy.

III. Adoption Groups, Organizations and.

Resource Directory.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

Greyhound adopters have made Adopting the Racing Greyhound their Bible and for good reason. Written from experience and also from the heart. A gem." —Carol Lea Benjamin, award-winning author of Mother Knows Best

“The book that has had the single biggest impact on Greyhound adoption.” —Joan Belle Isle, The Greyhound Project

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