North Coast Greyhound Connection
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Our Mission
Finding appropriate adoptive homes for as many retired racing greyhounds as possible, and to educate the public about the retired greyhounds and the need for adoption.Where we are located
Our address is Fremont, OH but we are all around the state! N.C.G.C. has many foster homes from Toledo to Vermilion to Cleveland to Canton and in Cincinnati as well! Visit our website to find the representative for your area.About Greyhounds...
The greyhound is one of the oldest pure dog breeds in the world. Based on the breed's physical characteristics and on artifacts recovered from ancient sites, it is thought that the breed originated in North Africa and the Middle East thousands of years ago. Greyhounds have been highly valued as hunters and companions for many hundreds of years. In fact, during the Middle Ages, only nobility were allowed to own greyhounds and if a non-noble person was found to own a greyhound, the punishment was severe. By the end of the 16th century, times had changed and people of all social and economic classes were able to own greyhounds. During the 19th century, greyhound racing increased in popularity in England and it spread to the United States by the 20th century. By the late 1970s and early 1980s, greyhound adoption groups began placing retiring racing greyhounds into their "forever homes" as they left the track.
Greyhounds are wonderful companions and make the transition easily from the kennel life into homes. N.C.G.C. makes that easier by placing them in foster homes before they are adopted out to their forever homes. A common misconception is that Greyhounds are high energy active dogs, this is not true. They are actually low energy and love nothing better than a good nap after a couple of spins around the backyard! They are sprinters you see, not long distance runners. Greyhounds enjoy walks with their people, playing with squeaky plush toys, and leisurely naps. To learn more...Visit our Website!
www.NorthCoastGreyhoundConnection.org
