We share an apartment with a dog built to run at 75kph

With commercial greyhound racing ending in New Zealand on 31 July, hundreds of these high-speed dogs will be looking for new homes, presenting a significant challenge for animal welfare organizations. The article highlights the experience of a couple who adopted one such greyhound, describing it as a unique blend of a cat and a giraffe in terms of their lifestyle adjustments. This shift underscores the broader issue of rehoming retired racing dogs and the community's role in providing them with loving, forever homes. It also sheds light on the emotional and logistical impacts on both the dogs and their new families.