During the pandemic, we have witnessed regular household items become hot commodities in supermarkets, and unexpectedly, so too did dog adoptions.
Pet stores, animal shelters and breeders were inundated with enquiries as people turned to animals for comfort and to ease the anxiety of looming job losses and the threat of a recession.
Whilst it’s heart-warming to see empty cages in shelters and empty windows at pet stores, as life returns to normality, another trend is forecasted – the surrender of dogs that were adopted during the pandemic.
The cause for concern is centred around 2 key factors:
There are ways to help you and your pet prepare for life post-pandemic, here are a few tips to ensure that you and your pooch weather the storm together:
GAP also has an online library of resources, packed with loads of tips and tricks to understand and manage common greyhound behaviour. We understand that every situation and greyhound is unique, so we are here to support you in any way we can -simply phone us on 1800 696 377.
As much as we would love all of our greyhounds to find their forever homes, we know that sometimes it does not always work out. If you need to speak to us about rehoming your greyhound, you can also contact us on the above number.