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    AuntieEm (robots from the year 2000 > zombies): Hortense?!?! WTF do you mean they don't shed?!?!?!?! My mom's former racing grayhound, Mirtle, sheds worse than the golden/collie mix we had before he... more »
    mouthalmighty: I'm terrified of dogs, TERRIFIED. But, I'm also a Massachusetts voter, one who voted for the initiative to ban dog racing and off-track betting sites... more »
    quickqueenof: I have one and he is the best dog I could ever imagine. I live in Florida and we have a constant supply of rescues from the many tracks around the sta... more »
    BertinaMiskeen: I'm with Hortense--a Greyhound would be a great White House pet! I describe my own rescue greyhound Gecko as a "large pointy cat." She does shed, th... more »
    jerms: This made me cry. It's true, though. My mom is a dog trainer and owns a business doing so, and several of her clients have rescue greyhounds. They are... more »
    queenieinmanhattan: My friend had a couple of rescue greyhounds; they were both adorable, but one of them was unbelievably stupid. For instance, she would go between the... more »
    lauramac1976: My family has been fostering and adopting retired racers for years--they are truly the best dogs. Kudos to Mass for banning the cruel sport of Dog Rac... more »
    pestified's new O(bama) Face: Hortense, I love this story and didn't know the greyhounds were lazy. How then did they become these runners- ? They're so beautiful too. Now I want o... more »
    ArtBitch: All shelters need the help, check this out near my hometown: [www.nashuatelegraph.com] Who the hell steals from a shelter? Including a LITTLE GIRL'S ... more »
    colliniqua: I have a list of dogs that I want to own, probably not at the same time, but who knows. It varies from 8 to 10 different breeds, all on the larger sca... more »
    jennypenny: Luv Liffy's smile! That is one happy puppy! How lucky for her (and you) that you came together! more »
    VioletLuboo: Agree totally! In fact, I spent a while last night emailing the Obama website & YouTube site to suggest a greyhound. I also emailed several greyhoun... more »
    anna222: Hortense, as the owner of two beloved retired racers, I agree whole-heartedly. I'd also like to direct you all to this site. The Obamas adopting a gre... more »
    LadySoprano is a Fat-Fighting Superwoman: I once went to Greyhound races for a colleague's birthday bash. There I was, drinking, betting, having a ball with my friends, when one of the dogs lo... more »
    spikenard: I used to have the sweetest, most loving, loveliest cocker spaniel ever. She died recently unfortunately, but if I get another dog I'd really like to ... more »
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    Why The White House Needs A Greyhound