Life after racing

We strongly believe that every retiring greyhound that can be homed, should be homed. We want to ensure that after their racing careers, all GBGB licensed greyhounds enjoy a long and happy retirement, as per our Responsible Homing Policy.

While a number of greyhounds are retained as pets by their trainers or owners, there are still some that require forever homes once their racing careers come to an end.

Thanks to the brilliant work of homing charities throughout the country, who match retired greyhounds with suitable families, the vast majority of racing greyhounds retire into pet homes.

Scroll down to find out more about homing your very own retired greyhound. You can also read about our Greyhound Retirement Scheme.

SHARE YOUR LIFE WITH A GREYHOUND Responsible Homing Policy

Homing a retired greyhound

Are you looking for a new canine addition to your family? Consider homing a retired racing greyhound.

As anyone who has owned one knows, retired greyhounds make excellent pets. Greyhounds are calm, gentle and extremely affectionate and are suitable for all kinds of families.

Contrary to their outstanding ability to run, they are low maintenance and do not need a lot of exercise each day. They love nothing more than to curl up on the sofa and relax with their owners.

If you are interested in homing one of our retirees, speak to your local track or find your nearest GRS-approved homing centre. They will be able to match you with the right dog for you and your family and advise on the best way to care for your new greyhound.

You can also visit Share Your Life With A Greyhound to discover more about the breed and how to begin your own adoption journey.

Greyhound Retirement Scheme

Our Greyhound Retirement Scheme (GRS) supports each of our brilliant canine athletes to find their forever homes.

The scheme removes the financial barriers to homing greyhounds by attaching a £420 bond – paid for jointly by owners and GBGB – to each athlete at the point of their registration. This helps with costs associated with a greyhound’s retirement, such as kennelling, feeding and caring for the greyhound until a home is found.

As part of the GRS, we have a growing list of approved homing centres which do fantastic work finding the perfect homes for our sport’s ex-racers. You can find one local to you below.

Learn More Find an Approved GRS Centre

Life after racing

Homing a retired greyhound

Greyhound Retirement Scheme

Information for Retired Greyhound Owners