What happens to the greyhounds that aren’t adopted?
The vast majority (more than 90 percent) of registered greyhounds are adopted or returned to the farm as pets or breeders when they retire. The greyhound racing community has set a goal of expanding adoption efforts until 100% of all adoptable greyhounds can be placed in loving homes after retirement. Those few greyhounds found unsuitable for adoption or breeding programs due to serious physical or behavioral problems are humanely euthanized by licensed veterinarians under American Veterinary Medical Association guidelines.
