Greyhounds
are one of the best parts of my life. I
was first introduced to greyhounds when I was at Georgia Tech. One of my fellow civil engineering students
posted flyers about greyhound adoption on the main bulletin board. Also, she sometimes brought a greyhound to
class. I learned of the need for
greyhounds to find homes when they finish their racing careers, and I saw
firsthand what loving companions they are.
I really wanted to adopt a greyhound!
Robert and
I got married the year after I got out of Georgia Tech. At the time I had a sweet cocker spaniel, but
Robert was willing to adopt a greyhound, too.
Just two months after we got married, we adopted Trooper, our first
greyhound, and we’ve had at least one greyhound ever since then. That was nearly 18 years ago.
We got
involved with Southeastern Greyhound Adoption (SEGA), an all-volunteer group
that finds homes for as many greyhounds as possible. SEGA transports greyhounds from the racetrack;
makes sure that they are spayed/neutered, get their shots, and receive any
other needed veterinary treatment; cares for them at its kennels and in foster
homes until adoptions are completed; manages the adoption process and follow-up;
and promotes adoption through meet-and-greets.
Additionally, through SEGA’s parent organization, the Southeastern
Greyhound Club, adopters can enjoy activities with their greyhounds like pet
therapy and social events.
Like
people, each greyhound has his or her own personality (doggone-ality?). These are Robert’s and my greyhounds through
the years. We have loved them all.
Trooper
(born 1992; adopted 1995; died 2003)
Walker
(born 1995; adopted 2000; died 2002)
Cosmo
(born 2000; adopted 2003)
Mr. Spock
(born 2003; adopted 2004)
Annieray
(fostered 2007)
Hyatt
(fostered 2008)
Woofie
Wags (fostered 2010) with Shelly the beagle
Lily (born
2002; fostered 2010; adopted 2011)
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