Why greyhounds are rescued, not retired
Retired is the racing’s industry’s word. It implies that there is a choice – people choose to retire – thus softening and painting the industry in a better light.
Adoption isn’t enough, we need responsible adoption
April is Greyhound Adoption Month which is a fantastic thing to celebrate, if the adoption of greyhounds is carried out responsibly. Otherwise, it can lead to worse outcomes for dogs and humans.
Doing the math on pet insurance, is it worth it?
Pet insurance is probably one of the most polarising topics for pet owners, probably because there’s no clear cut answer or ‘one sized fits all’ solution. I’m going to share my financial experience of pet insurance to hopefully allow you to make more informed decisions.
How I found Jayce
In early 2021 I was thinking about getting a dog and decided to foster a greyhound, not because I was particularly interested in the breed but I thought it would be a good way of seeing whether I was ready for the full-time responsibility of a dog as well as gain me adult-dog handling experience for rescue applications.
Language Matters: Greyhounds Aren’t Untrainable
Using language that greyhounds are ‘dumb’ or ‘untrainable’ is dangerous.