That is what I thought, that they would have to be cat tested first. I have heard of some problems here and the dogs have had to go back to the rescue which is sad....I love the Greyhound rescue and admire them for their work to place these often forgotten dogs into loving homes. The cruelty of people getting rid of a dog that cannot race anymore is horrendous. I am glad that so many have taken up the cause! They are wonderful dogs with great personalities! I just know we were told we could not have one, because of our cats, and this was about 5 yrs ago. Maybe Denver rescue has different standards they go by. I am sure each rescue sets up the best way they know how.Whazzup wrote:We have 2 rescue greyhounds from the local dog track, and we've owned greyhounds previously. In fact, my parents raised greys for the track in Portland, Oregon for years, and I used to cool the dogs out after the races for 25-cents per dog when I was in high school.
Anyway, greyhounds can get along well with other pets, large and small. I have 2 house cats, friendly and non-aggressive, and our dogs learned quickly that they were part of the household and not to be chased. Our local rescue group puts the greys into foster care to learn about their personalities before adopting them out, and the dogs are always cat tested. A few just will not adapt to cats in the household, but most of them will. We've never had a problem with everyone getting along. Now, our greyhounds will chase and kill a squirrel or wild rabbit that sneaks into our one-acre yard, but they leave the cats alone. They know the difference.
The people who house sit for us have a Scottish terrier that stays with them, and all the dogs get along. We've taken our greys to Meet and Greets at the local PetSmart store, and they get to meet all kinds of dogs there. We've also gone to the local Dogs Night Out where everyone brings their dogs to socialize (on leash) and watch obedience and obstacle demonstrations. No problem. Greyhounds are incredibly sweet, good-natured dogs, and I've never hear either of mine bark except for a few yips while they were dreaming, probably of chasing bunnies. Greys even do well in apartments or small houses, as they'd much rather hang out with their people, as long as you can take them for walks as needed. Most of them are raised in kennels so they are used to being confined, but of course it's much healthier for them to have a fenced yard for exercise.
Sorry to go on about this so long, but it's something I feel strongly about.
Susi