Category: Safety

Episode 26: Greyhounds in the City

Discover why greyhounds can be perfect city dogs.

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Former racing greyhounds surprise us in many ways. Many people who live in apartments and cities are often astonished to learn that greyhounds not only make great apartment dogs, but can also thrive in city environments.

In this episode, we have a conversation with two greyhound adopters, Al Chimenti and Jenny Quin. They both live in New York City; specifically, Manhattan. It doesn’t get more hustle-and-bustle, noisy, and busy than the proverbial “city that never sleeps.” They share their stories and insights about what it’s like for them and their greyhounds in the Big Apple. They’ll also reveal why they wouldn’t have adopted any other breed of dog for their metropolitan lifestyles.

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Episode 23: It’s a Disaster! Protecting Your Greyhound Before, During, and After an Emergency

September is National Disaster Preparedness Month.

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Disaster can strike at anytime. Be it a natural one, like a hurricane, nor’easter, earthquake, or tornado, or man-made, like a forest fire, gas explosion, etc. Your first priority is to keep you and other people safe. You also want to protect your greyhound. In this episode, we discuss with Sue Smith of the Middlesex County Animal Response TEAM (CART) how to be prepared to protect your dog before, during, and after a disaster. Readiness is key in keeping  yourself and everyone you love safe.
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  • Discover more about CART in NJ.
  • Plan ahead for disasters, from the United States Department of Homeland Security.
  • Disaster resources for pets, from the United States Department of Homeland Security.
  • Donate to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey to help more former racing greyhounds find loving, permanent homes.
  • Subscribe to BarkBox and get a monthly box of toys and treats for your dog. When new customers subscribe through this link, they’ll donate $25 to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey.
  • Get your About Greyhounds podcast T-shirt! All GFNJ profits from the sale of this merchandise goes to our greyhounds. 

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Episode 20: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles–Traveling with Your Greyhound

Traveling with your greyhound is fun. Here’s how to stay safe.

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Before you and your greyhound hit the road … or the rails or skies … you want to ensure that your dog will be safe and comfy. In this episode, we explore the different ways you can (and can’t) travel with your greyhound, along with tips about lodging when you get to your destination.

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  • Car safety: When you’re alone with your greyhound and need to travel by car, use the “Linda Lyman Loop” and headrest technique (slip knot) to safely get your dog in and out of the vehicle.
  • BringFido.com is a global resource where you can explore over 100,000 places to stay, play, and eat with your greyhound (and other dogs).
  • Who are Martis Jerk and Lady Greyhound and what do they have to do with traveling with my dog? Listen to this About Greyhounds episode to find out.
  • Donate to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey (GFNJ) to help more greyhounds transition from track to homes of their own.
  • Get your About Greyhounds podcast T-shirt! All GFNJ profits from the sale of this merchandise goes to our greyhounds.

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Episode 18: Now What? Bringing Your New Greyhound Home (Part 2)

Discover steps you can take when welcoming your dog home. (Part 2)

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Bringing home a new greyhound is exciting. It can also beg many questions. In this episode, we have a discussion about actions you can take to help you and your greyhound have a smooth, safe, and happy transition from the race track or foster home to your forever home.

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Episode 17: Now What? Bringing Your New Greyhound Home (Part 1)

Discover steps you can take when welcoming your dog home. (Part 1)

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Bringing home a new greyhound is exciting. It can also beg many questions. In this episode, we have a discussion about actions you can take to help you and your greyhound have a smooth, safe, and happy transition from the race track or foster home to your forever home.

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