About Greyhounds

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Episode 57: When Greyhounds Raced Cheetahs (Seriously) May 12, 2018

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Cheetahs are the fastest land mammal in the world at 75 MPH. Greyhounds come in a distant second as the second fastest land mammal at 45 MPH. But … what if they were to race each other on a track?

Impossible, you say? Then travel back in time with us to 1937 for the great cheetah and greyhound races at Rumford Greyhound Stadium in England. That’s when, and where, it happened. You may be surprised.

Be sure to see photos of the cheetah and greyhound races here.

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Check out photos of Kenneth Gandar Dower, his cheetahs, and greyhounds.
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Episode 56: Lyme Disease and Your Greyhound May 05, 2018

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May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. In this week’s episode, we explore how a greyhound may become infected with Lyme Disease, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and how to help prevent it.
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Donate to help Greyhound Friends of New Jersey help more former racing greyhounds get to where they need to be next: loving homes.
Food grade diatomaceous earth, a non-toxic treatment (use a seed spreader) for your lawn and garden that kills tick and anything else with an exoskeleton but that is not only edible, but often eaten, by people and other mammals. (Remember to reapply after any rain.)
Get your About Greyhounds podcast t-shirt and other merch. A portion of the proceeds of each item sold is donated to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey.

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Note: Jacqueline Howard and Albert Cavallo are not medical professionals and provide the content of this episode for informational purposes only. Jacqueline, Al and the About Greyhounds podcast does not and will not provide medical advice, including for a specific dog. Seek the guidance of your veterinarian for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of/for Lyme Disease or other illnesses experienced by your dog.

Episode 55: Adopting a Senior Greyhound Apr 28, 2018

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As Adopt a Greyhound Month comes to a close, this special episode and the story of senior greyhounds in need of loving homes needs to be told. Adopting a former racing greyhound is a rewarding experience. Adopting a senior can be even more of a precious decision for both you and the aging greyhound. There is something quite profound and beautiful about our greying friends. Discover why many adopters specifically seek available senior greyhounds, the reasons they find the experience so fulfilling, and the things to consider before bringing a senior greyhound home.

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Donate to the Sugar Plum Memorial Fund, specifically created by Greyhound Friends of New Jersey to help pay for the care of the senior greyhounds who come to our door.
Catch our About Greyhounds podcast episode about Exploring Pet Health Insurance for Your Greyhound.
Listen to the About Greyhounds podcast episode, “Caring for Your Aging Greyhound”.
Listen to the About Greyhounds podcast episode, “Your Greyhound’s Chompers”.
Top 10 Reasons to Adopt a Greyhound –– share this card on social media, print it to hand out to prospective adopters, or print it on business cards with your greyhound adoption organization’s contact information (e.g., website and social media).
Get your About Greyhounds podcast t-shirt and other merch. A portion of the proceeds of each item sold is donated to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey.

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Episode 54: What Price Love? Costs to Consider When Adopting a Greyhound Apr 21, 2018

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As Adopt a Greyhound Month continues, you may be considering adopting your first or another greyhound. Bravo! Part of making an informed decision is being clear on the finances involved. In this episode, we present the ballpark costs that you may incur, starting with the adoption, plus the potential annual costs of caring for a greyhound.

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Donate to help Greyhound Friends of New Jersey help more former racing greyhounds get to where they need to be next: loving homes.
Catch our About Greyhounds podcast episode about Exploring Pet Health Insurance for Your Greyhound.
Check out this article about the annual costs of caring for a greyhound from Frugalwoods; consider that the prices listed for flea, tick, and heartworm prevention are presented as very much below average costs and that prices for many items listed can vary by region.
For comparison, also check out this article from The Spruce about the annual costs of caring for a dog. Remember, prices and costs can vary by region.
Top 10 Reasons to Adopt a Greyhound –– share this card on social media, print it to hand out to prospective adopters, or print it on business cards with your greyhound adoption organization’s contact information (e.g., website and social media).
Get your About Greyhounds podcast t-shirt and other merch. A portion of the proceeds of each item sold is donated to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey.

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Episode 53: Double the Love–Adopt a Second Greyhound (Maybe) Apr 14, 2018

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You’ve taken the plunge and now you’re wondering … “Should I adopt a second greyhound?” It’s a good question. And, like many great questions, the answer is, “It depends.” In this episode we’ll walk you through the things to consider before you add another greyhound to your home.

Plus … right smack dab in the middle of Adopt a Greyhound Month, the USA celebrates National Volunteer Week! We’ll talk about the opportunities to consider, some small and simple, some big, to lend a hand to your local greyhound adoption organization.

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Donate to help Greyhound Friends of New Jersey help more former racing greyhounds get to where they need to be next: loving homes.
Watch this short video on how to get your greyhound(s) in and out of the car safely with this simple trick.
Watch this short video on how to safely hold your greyhound(s) leash(es).
Top 10 Reasons to Adopt a Greyhound –– share this card on social media, print it to hand out to prospective adopters, or print it on business cards with your greyhound adoption organization’s contact information (e.g., website and social media).
Do you need an extra muzzle (or two) specifically made for greyhounds? Here’s our recommendation of where to get it online. If you prefer to purchase somewhere else, click here anyway, just to see what a greyhound basket muzzle looks like.
Listen to the About Greyhounds podcast titled, “Now What? Bringing Your New Greyhound Home Part 1. Then listen to Part 2.
Did you miss our episode all about Adopt a Greyhound Month? If so, you can catch it here.
Get your About Greyhounds podcast t-shirt and other merch. A portion of the proceeds of each item sold is donated to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey.

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Episode 52: To Greyhound or Not to Greyhound Apr 07, 2018

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Adopt a Greyhound Month continues! Adopting a former racing greyhound, or any dog, takes careful consideration. A greyhound may or may not be the right fit for your personal circumstances. In this episode, we’ll help you make an informed decision by taking you through the reasons not to adopt, as well as the reasons to adopt, a greyhound.

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Donate to help Greyhound Friends of New Jersey help more former racing greyhounds get to where they need to be next: loving homes.
Top 10 Reasons to Adopt a Greyhound –– share this card on social media, print it to hand out to prospective adopters, or print it on business cards with your greyhound adoption organization’s contact information (e.g., website and social media).
Kids and Greyhounds: Training Both to Life Together Part 1 About Greyhounds podcast episode.
Kids and Greyhounds: Training Both to Live Together Part 2 About Greyhounds podcast episode.
Trace your greyhound’s pedigree (family tree).
Get your About Greyhounds podcast t-shirt and other merch. A portion of the proceeds of each item sold is donated to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey.

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Episode 51: 8 Ways to Celebrate Adopt a Greyhound Month … and AG’s 1 Year Anniversary! Mar 31, 2018

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April marks National Adopt a Greyhound Month, a celebration of former racing greyhounds when people the world over champion these incredible dogs. In this episode, hear eight things you can do to promote greyhound adoption. And, great news, most of the ideas are quickly and easily implemented for free.

Plus … it’s the About Greyhounds podcast’s one year anniversary! Thank you to all who listen and support the show.

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Donate to help Greyhound Friends of New Jersey help more greyhounds find loving homes.
Get and download the Top 10 Reasons to Adopt a Greyhound image and post it on your social media channels.
Locate greyhound adoption organizations around the world––be sure to share this link via your social media feeds.
Quickly and easily start a Facebook fundraiser for your non-profit greyhound adoption organization.
Take a behind he scenes tour of fostering greyhounds when you listen to the About Greyhounds podcast fostering episode.
Get your very own About Greyhounds podcast t-shirt and other gear; a portion of each sale is donated Greyhound Friends of New Jersey.

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Episode 50: Fence Me In–Choosing the Right Fence for Your Greyhound Mar 24, 2018

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There’s nothing like watching your greyhound have a pseudo, freedom-laced romp in your fenced yard. But with so many fencing choices, how do you pick the one that’s right for you? Listen to explore three popular greyhound fencing options, including their pros, cons, and ballpark-pricing. You’ll also hear about an option that should never be considered for a greyhound, or any dog, for that matter.

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Watch greyhound Cinderella make her world record jump.
Estimate the cost of a PVC fence for your yard.
Check out Pet Peek! (Note: We’ve received no compensation from, and have no relationship with, Pet Peek––we just love the product.)
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Episode 49: Nothing In Life Is Free–A Philosophy for Your Greyhound Mar 17, 2018

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“Nothing in Life is Free” is a behavior philosophy that can be an effective way to convince your greyhound that you’re worth paying attention to. It helps him or her to realize that you have a wide variety of things that your dog wants––and a good. specific behavior is what it takes to get those things. It’s not a training method; it is a way of structuring your life with your greyhound to make your role as a leader more obvious to your dog.

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Virtually meet the adoptable greyhounds available from Greyhound Friends of New Jersey (including Broadway Johnny and Dr. Pepper, if they’re still available).

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Episode 48: Heart of Man–An Irish Greyhound Named Master McGrath Mar 10, 2018

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Travel back in time to the 1800s as we visit Ireland and England. You’ll meet a little greyhound whose coursing trainer once thought him to be of no use and will discover why he became a revered native son, even to this day. This St. Patrick’s Day season, meet Master McGrath, one of the most legendary greyhounds of all.

Apologies to our friends in Ireland for the brogue attempt.

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See images of Master McGrath, Lord Lurgen, James Galway, the monument and statue honoring Master McGrath, and more.
Explore Master McGrath’s pedigree.
Donate to help Greyhound Friends of New Jersey Help More Greyhounds to find loving homes.
Get your very own About Greyhounds podcast t-shirt and other gear; a portion of each sale is donated Greyhound Friends of New Jersey.

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