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Dogs Of Instagram: The Greyhound

June 30th, 9:00am June 28th, 5:56pm

Anthony WashingtonAnthony is an avid animal lover. Not necessarily a journalist, but loves to bring to The Fresh Toast a weekly dose of animal finds on Instagram.

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In a perfect world, every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog. Sadly, for years the Greyhound has been a breed used mostly for racing and profit, and not as pets. Their lean and narrow stature is perfectly constructed for high-speed pursuit.

Greyhounds are the fastest dogs on earth, reaching speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. They are also known for their grace, and sweet, mild nature and with the proper exercise can make the ideal family companion.

Here, we pay tribute to the well-cared for and properly loved Greyhounds on Instagram.

Casper The Rescue

https://www.instagram.com/p/BoatHm4lkWs/?taken-by=casper_and_yps

If interested, you can find these retired athletes available for adoption from organizations like Adopt-A-Grehound.org.

Dani

https://www.instagram.com/p/BogwhPAh_eF/?taken-by=danipigdog

Luna

https://www.instagram.com/p/BmBM9yvFCRI/?taken-by=life.of.a.lunicorn

Indy

https://www.instagram.com/p/BifczhFF-es/?taken-by=indywhippet

Brad

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcYBBYfHuLf/?taken-by=bradiator_23