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For the last several
decades, greyhounds have been welcomed into homes as pets and companion dogs all
over the world, from Australia to South Africa, and North America to all the
countries in the EU. They have proven to be intelligent, affectionate, loyal,
clean and easy-to-keep pets who want little more than a comfortable place to
sleep and human companionship.
It is only in Ireland where greyhounds are perceived as unsuitable as pets, and
this is due to myths about them as vicious, nervous, and generally untrainable
dogs. Myths die hard, however, and in spite of the fact that tiny Ireland
produces more greyhounds annually than any other country in the world (though it
is on par with the United States), it is a country where finding suitable homes
for pet greyhounds is close to impossible. This is all due to misperceptions
about greyhounds.
Anyone interested in adopting a greyhound from The Orchard Greyhound Sanctuary
will be welcome to contact the owners of other greyhounds already adopted from
the sanctuary in order to discuss them as pets. Dogs from here have gone to
homes with small children, small dogs, cats, livestock, and more. We are all
interested in smashing this old myth to pieces, and so invite potential owners
to make their own inquiries. Rather than relying on the opinions of someone who
has never had a greyhound as a pet, speaking to someone who is actually living
with one as a family member will offer a more informed picture.
Although greyhounds from here have gone to homes throughout the EU and the US,
responsible potential owners who live in Ireland are especially encouraged to
contact OGS. You can be part of the campaign to put Irish greyhounds in Irish
homes and show your neighbours, relatives and friends that greyhounds really do
make great pets!
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