A lot of people around here adopt these Greyhounds after they are to old to race.
Retired greyhounds make fabulous pets. My sister had three of them, two have died in the past year and the remaining dog is so depressed they are considering getting another. Funny thing is, they seem to favor their own breed. They have two chihuahas and a german shorthair, but the greyhound still pines for his lost mates.