Understanding Greyhound Adoption and Care

Julie Ferrara leads a mission to rescue greyhounds from euthanasia by transporting them from a New Hampshire dog track to the East Coast for adoption. The process involves selecting dogs based on personality, grooming them with the help of volunteers, and preparing them for new homes. A volunteer, Holly Cloas, adopts a dog named Lemon Head, highlighting the serendipitous nature of the adoption process. The dogs are then examined by a vet and adopted by families, dispelling myths about greyhounds being high-strung.

What is the primary goal of Julie Ferrara's volunteer group?

• To train dogs for racing

• To provide medical care for stray dogs

• To find homes for dogs at risk of euthanasia

• To breed greyhounds

How are the dogs selected for adoption?

• Through a random lottery

• By their racing performance

• Based on their color and aesthetics

• According to their personality

What is the main reason for the dogs' initial fear of home life?

• They are not familiar with household noises

• They are not used to human interaction

• They have been trained to be aggressive

• They have spent most of their lives in cages

What is the role of volunteers in the grooming process?

• They provide food and grooming services

• They select the dogs for adoption

• They train the dogs for racing

• They transport the dogs to new homes

How do volunteers contribute to the adoption process?

• By offering their time for grooming and care

• By selecting the dogs for adoption

• By providing financial support

• By training the dogs for racing

Why did Holly Cloas decide to adopt Lemon Head?

• She needed a guard dog

• She fell in love with the dog

• She wanted to train the dog for racing

• She was asked by the organization

What is a common misconception about greyhounds?

• They are difficult to train

• They require a lot of exercise

• They are aggressive

• They are high-strung and nervous

What happens to the dogs after they are groomed?

• They are returned to the track

• They are immediately adopted

• They are sent to a foster home

• They are taken to the vet for medical procedures

What is the significance of the term '45 M hour couch potatoes'?

• It describes the dogs' racing speed

• It indicates the dogs' dietary needs

• It refers to the dogs' relaxed nature

• It is a nickname for the volunteer group

What is the final step in the adoption process?

• Completing paperwork and issuing new tags

• Training the dogs for home life

• Introducing the dogs to other pets

• Conducting a home visit