Group Adopts Out Greyhounds As Pets

Jacksonville Kennel Club Hosts 19th Annual Adoption Event

Published On: Oct 31 2011 05:47:42 PM EDT  Updated On: Nov 16 2009 04:15:11 AM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -

From racing to retirement.

Since it's beginning, Greyhounds as Pets of Northeast Florida has adopted out more than 2,800 greyhounds.

On Sunday, hundreds of the adopted returned to watch the new retirees get new homes.

The Jacksonville Kennel Club hosted the 19th annual Greyhounds as Pets adoption event.

Nearly 200 people turned out for the event, with their greyhounds in tow.

Shirley Kane, the executive director of the event, said despite their racing genes, the dogs are calm, gentle animals that love companionship.

Since 1988, the group has had a 100-percent adoption rate.

If you would like more information about the Greyhounds as Pets push, go to www.jaxkennel.com.

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