Adopting the Racing Greyhound
by Cynthia A. Branigan
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Author: Cynthia A. BraniganEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-08-01
ISBN: 0764540866
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Howell Book House
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Book Review: A Labor of Love
Summary: 5 Stars
Recently, my family turned towards the idea of adopting a retired racing greyhound. In part this was motivated by the sentiment of adopting a dog in need, and in part it was because the greyhound has a reputation for being a good family dog, and one that, contrary to expectation, enjoys lounging around. A local greyhound rescue association, as part of its extensive screening process for families that wish to adopt, requires that every prospective adopter read this book by Cynthia A. Branigan.
ADOPTING THE RACING GREYHOUND turned out not at all to be a chore. Sure, we had the motivation to read this book, but in reading it it helped tremendously that Branigan is an able writer and that her keen passion for greyhounds shows through her craft. This is a short work--the text runs only 153 pages, with illustrations--but covers well the main points to be considered in adopting a greyhound. In addition to practical help with introducing a dog into the home and to children, and some basic guidance about the care and feeding of the dog, Branigan also provides some history on the breed and a description of the racing life of greyhounds. She delivers the latter without editorializing on the morality of dog racing; she is rather more interested in just helping these animals in their post-racing lives. Branigan is frank about the challenges inherent in raising a dog that has been bred for the track--she has seen too many adoptions fail because families were unprepared--but also celebrates the joy of life with a dog that has been well matched for his or her new home. By titling her last chapter "Having Fun," Branigan underscores her ultimate aim: to create a happy and safe home for dog and adopting family.
The book's design could have been improved with the use of standardized headers and sub-headings; as it is the fonts of these titles vary and it's not always apparent whether a new section is subordinate to the previous one. Also, though the print quality is fine for the text, it does not do justice to the photographs. A family, like ours, eagerly anticipating the arrival of a greyhound in our home, would have enjoyed viewing higher quality illustrations. These are minor quibbles with what is otherwise a fine book. I am very happy that our greyhound rescue association required us to read it, and I recommend it to all who are interested in adopting this wonderful animal.
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The first edition of this book was responsible for inspiring tens of thousands of people to adopt ex-racers. Now, this fully updated edition features groundbreaking veterinary information not available anywhere else. Greyhound authority Cynthia Branigan?who has placed over 4,000 Greyhounds through her organization?offers updated statistics on the costs involved with adopting as well as new health information, such as warnings about tick-borne diseases and suggestions on buying veterinary insurance. Branigan carefully explains how to care for a Greyhound?everything from feeding and grooming to training?and how to extend the dog?s life span. Readers will also find a wealth of updated information on medical conditions in Greyhounds and the latest in tests and treatment.Dogs Books
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