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Charity
sets target for record year in 2003
The
Retired Greyhound Trust - a national charity dedicated to finding
homes for ex-racing greyhounds - has announced a new target
to place 2,200 greyhounds in homes by the end of the year.
The figure is a 10% increase on the 2,000 greyhounds that were
found homes in last year. It would, if achieved, make 2003 the
Trust's most successful year to date. To help reach the target,
the Trust is calling on all people that are looking for a new
pet to widen their horizons and consider a greyhound. "Many
people do not think about having a greyhound as a pet - even
if they are dog lovers - and some that do mistakenly think that
they will take a lot of looking after.
The reality is that they make great pets and their needs are
the same as the average breed of dog," comments Ivor Stocker,
Director, Retired Greyhound Trust. As racing careers are short
- with the majority of greyhounds retiring at the age of three
or four - greyhounds can live for up to 10 years in retirement.
They make extremely loyal pets for both individuals and families
of all ages, are gentle and adaptable and in terms of exercise
will be happy with a couple of short walks a day. Ivor Stocker
continues: "There is an ongoing need to find homes.
A 10% increase is a bold target but, as more people become aware
of the nature of greyhounds and the work that we do, we think
it is achievable."
Those wishing to find out more should contact the Retired Greyhound
Trust on 0870 444 0673 or visit www.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk
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