Last night was track night...once a month we go up to the greyhound track in Hall Green and try to promote the joys of greyhound ownership...it's quite a cool night all in all...

The first time we went Pad our little boy was incredibly unfazed by it all...he walked around on his lead and didn't seem to notice the dogs who were running on the track! So, we went back a second time and again he was largely okay...

The last two times however, what a change...he's been absolutely wired...the sounds have come on to signal the start of the race and Pad has been whining and making a right performance!! He's not normally a strong dog but the last twice he has pulled so hard I've almost expected his lead to break!!

I think along with work one of my main rants here is about the treatment of greyhounds...if you are in the position where you are considering a new pet you will never meet such a lovely, cuddly, friendly a dog as a greyhound...they get on well with kids...they get on with other dogs...a few exceptional ones get on with cats too...Otherwise if you can't give one a homemake a donation if you get chance...Hall Green RGT alone has about 40 dogs in it's care waiting for rehoming...all of these need food and a slight bit of training to get them ready for life in your house!!!