Rescued Racing Greyhound Scared Of Everything Can’t Stop Smiling Now | The Dodo 

Paul is learning how to be a dog, and clearly is happier than he's ever been thanks to this couple.

I worked with a group of people in Post Falls Idaho when that horrible track was closed. These dogs are so wonderful.

Looks like a whole new world just opened up for Paul and he's totally living the life now. Thanks for saving and loving this beautiful champ! Bless y'all🤗

It's awesome to see him run because he wants to, not because he has to. This breed is quiet by nature, so to hear him howl, was amazing, and to see him relax and enjoy just being a dog, was great. Thank you for sharing his journey with us.❤❤❤

Thank you for saving Paul and giving him the home he always deserves.

If you've ever seen what these greyhounds go thru to be "trained to race" you'd cry tears of joy for Paul so glad he's able to experience love 👏🏿

We need more people to be like this in the world❤

My folks adopted a retired racer back in the 80's..... and we went through similar introductions to new things..... he really came out of his shell when they retired to the beach and he could run all he wanted...... and watch out for that tail.... it's like a whip when they are happy

It's always nice to see greyhounds featured on The Dodo. I've had greyhounds since adopting my first one in 2004, and they are absolutely wonderful, gentle, sensitive, and loving pets. They do require some extra patience in the beginning because literally everything is new to them: other breeds of dogs, stairs, windows, couches, etc. Paul's behavior was very normal. But, their real personality starts to emerge. We always like to say that you'll have a whole different dog a year later! They learn very quickly and become precious family members. I have three greyhounds waiting at the bridge and one wonderful dog, Flashy, with me today. He's my whole world!

Greyhound racing is a very cruel sport because people in that business couldn't care less about the health and safety of these dogs. Thank God he found this goodhearted couple. Bravo!

What a sweetheart he is. Thanks for giving him everything that he deserves.

My rescue greyhound passed away at the beginning of fall last year. This makes me smile through the tears. Thank you!

What a sweet soul. It was awesome to see his zoomies and how much he came out of his shell. He is gorgeous.

When my mom lived in Florida, when I went to visit her, her roommate adopted a greyhound and he was the best dog, he didn't leave my side the whole time I was there, he would wait outside the bathroom and cry.

We had a rescue Greyhound years ago when she was just fantastic. She got along with our dalmatian, and she was as sweet as can be.

What a beautiful thing helping this Greyhound discover more to life than running in a circle. It's humans like the two of you that make the world a better place for Paul and the rest of us. Thank you!

This is so cute! Seeing that the dog was happy, makes me happy! We need more people to help these animals by giving them patience and love. ❤

My Mom rescued a Greyhound too, Brindle, like Paul. Her name was Sadie!🙏💜🙏🥰🥰🥰❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

The sweetest, smartest, most loving dog I ever had was a "recycled racer." Her name was Grace. I had her for 10 beautiful years and she never barked once. While racing, they live in crates stacked high atop each other with ramps, so they have never used stairs. They have never had a toy. They are let out of their crates to pee on the "caretakers'" time schedule, so are not housebroken when you adopt, but they are wicked smart and learn very fast! They eat from huge community troughs so have never had their own food or water dish. It broke my heart. Her only goal in the last years of her life was to make me happy. I hope I made her just as happy. I miss her every day.

This story was our story. Our Sterling is now long gone, but lived to the happy age of 13. Thanks for sparking my memories and a few tears.

A huge shout out to all fellow greyhound adopters watching this wonderful video - thank you!!!

Yes, take the time to be patient. Adventures and hikes, woof 🐾🤣

I had to cry seeing him do the Zoomies ! I always wanted to rescue a Greyhound but it never came to be - this is beautiful !!💜🤎

This is a similar experience to most greyhound carers. Our first was like this, our second, older was totally cool with everyting. DO youyrself a favour and rescue one of these absolutely beautiful dogs. You will not regret it. Better yet, get two!

He's got the cutest big nose 😭😭 lol 🤣

You guys are awesome, so, are your dogs! 🤗🐈‍⬛🐈❤️

Him standing around his friends with that dog jacket was so cute

Living the life, enjoying the life and be alive. He's gorgeous.

I actually cried seeing him change.....bless his heart ❤️ and people like his new family to teach him how to be an actual dog and not entertainment for people to bet on.

My greyhound is dying now... I am so sad... He was the sweetest little companion everybody loved at the parks.

Thank you for adopting Paul and giving him the love, patience, safety, and security that he so deserves! 😊💖🙏

Paul is so beautiful! I am happy to see that Paul has a harness instead of a collar at a point in the video! Harnesses are more humane than collars and harnesses don't put pressure on the neck like collars do. I recently found out from a reputable holistic veterinarian that dog ear infection could be due to neck injuries and as a matter of fact, sometimes health problems in the head and ears are related to neck injuries so I hope all dog parents can use harnesses instead of dog collars. 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Our greyhound, Archer (his racing name was Jitterbug but, we thought it was-blehh) came from the same track. Luckily for him, he wasn't particularly good at his job so his owner surrendered him to Greyhound Pets of America. At first, we were just fostering him but we were really total failures as foster parents since we almost immediately decided to adopt him. When he first came off the track he wasn't especially fearful of really anything-he'd never really suffered any trauma from people, but he was not really well socialized, much like Paul. He also had incredible difficulty with stairs. Up, he could do. Down....next to impossible. We were lucky to live in the Charleston, SC area since there was a huge GPA presence there and we'd often have meet-ups at a local (fenced in) dog park. The most incredible thing to see is a dozen or so greyhounds doing 40 mph together, not confined to a track. Best of luck with Paul. Working with these dogs has been one of the most incredible and rewarding experiences I've ever had. It's wonderful to see him in such a kind and caring home.

So great to see all those greyhounds get adopted and loved. 🤗🤗🤗🤗

Families that have adopted these dogs are angles on earth.

Good that Paul has found a loving family. Don't abandon Paul when he gets older or fall sick. Love him truly.

This was wonderful ... we are on our 5th adoption of retired racing Greyhounds and they are magical. Beautiful, strong, loving and affectionate canines ... we have a fenced half acre and they have a doggie door so they can go out whenever they want. They are loving life and we are loving them.

Paul knows he has the Best Mommy and Daddy!

Greyhounds are wonderful dogs. I've known several and they have all been incredibly gentle. Beautiful to see the unbridled joy.

2:53 my heart skipped a beat when I saw this! Paul so relaxed and living his best life! 💖

Look into the dark side of greyhound racing to better understand their lack of social skills, over- whelming fears of the "outside world", and why tracks are being shut down around the country. Thanks to people like these folks for rescuing these gentle souls today, but thanks must also go out to PETA for getting the wheels turning in the right direction several years ago.

I've had many dogs, but few as rewarding as my retired racer. Greyhounds are quirky clowns, they love people, sleep in the most ridiculous positions, & there is no joy like the joy of a happy grey. Watching them run & explore their new world is inspirational.

So wonderful to see him realize he is safe and loved ❤️

I'm so.glad he's with a loving family ❤️

*THERE MUST BE A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR THOSE WHO HELP ANIMALS IN NEED. GOD BLESS YOU !!!*

I can't tell you 2 angels on this earth, how immensely beautiful this is!!!! I love him! And both of you for being patient and courageous!!! This is the most loving act to a race "dog". 😇🥰😘

He's such a good boy hahahaha ❤️✨️

My friend rescued a greyhound and she has gone through a similar journey. It's so lovely to see them run, just like they should, as a dog! Not as a driven animal for human sport. Paul is gorgeous 💛💛

This story broke my heart...and then mended it. Paul looks so happy now. I'm grateful that he has a great home with lots of love.

Absolutely wonderful to see the transformation to a happy boy.. thats how it should always be.. I told a friend to rescue one hes not an animal guy, he now has 5 and they are all spoiled like they deserve and hes now an animal guy.. love this and thankyou for being so patient with paul..💛💛💛💛💛

What a beautiful story!!! Thank you for rescuing him.

He’s really beautiful and blessed.

Paul is an absolute legend in his winter wear, keep on learning how to dog my friend 😍

My wife and myself have had a very similar experience to you, teaching our greyhound to be a dog, not just a racing machine. Now he is so relaxed, he sleeps on his back with all four legs in the air. He regularly does zoomies, he has his hole in the back garden which he regularly modifies, plays with toys, and he gets very excited when we mention the B..O..N..E word. He is our gentle giant, and very loved.

Such a sweet dog, bless u kind lady💕🙏

What a sweet and smiley dog Paul is! I love him! 🥰

Happy baby now Thankyou so much for saving this baby 🐕 💘

I love that they named him Paul. I always name my babies human names. ❤️

Paul's zoomies are precious! His tail swinging around is too cute!

From terrified to filled with love and joy. You folks are heroes.

Aww so happy for Paul. He has the best life now. Thank you dear people for taking him and being so patient with him and teaching him to be a dog again. Beautiful story. I am so happy for all of you.

Thank you for rescuing a retired racing greyhound! The whole world is new to them. They spend their entire life in a cage except when they race and maybe get outside to potty. They don't know how to be a dog. So glad you took your time and went at his pace. I'm glad he's so happy now. They are just big couch potatoes. I'm so happy he's a happy dog now. If any dogs deserve to be rescued, it's retired greyhounds. Happy life. Paul! You deserve it.

His whole face just changes😁 It's beautiful to see a Greyhound running because he wants to, rather then because he has to

I love how he sleeps. What a sweet dog thank you for introducing him to a better life. ❤️❤️❤️🐕🐕🐾🐾

Thank you So much Elizabeth and Holden 🙏🏾God Bless you both Paul is gorgeous ! Appreciate you both for saving this highly abused breed Love you all ❤🙏🏾

What an absolutely beautiful, precious boy Paul is ☺️❤️

🐕😚 soyez heureux

Thank you for rescuing Paul & being his 👼❤️

You guys are a blessing. I pray 🙏 that you keep him.

I cant stop smiling

GO PAUL!!!! So cute!

Saving animals is such great thing, keep it up

Oh my gosh, BLESS YOU ALL FOR ADOPTING HIM. It took him time because he didn't know any other life, so I understand why it was awhile till he felt comfortable. You both did a beautiful job of making him feel safe. He is so beautiful and so great to see him so so happy because of you both. 🥰💚💙💜

Greyhounds really are the best companions. So gentle and calm, don’t need lots of exercise, always wanting to be snuggled on the sofa. Anyone reading this, please advocate for the breed and shout about adopting a Greyhound!

If humans stop supporting racing, there will be less dogs traumatized like Paul ❤️‍🩹

There is no more satisfying and rewarding feeling than to watch a broken dog slowly let down their wall of fear and trust and learn to love humans who never loved them before. It brings me to tears to see this beautiful giant of a dog learn what it is to be a dog and to be loved and have a home and feel safe. What a wonderful couple that helped this dog become a dog again. God Bless them, for they are true hero's

Awesome

Bless you both for giving Paul a fantastic home and so much love. I've lived in Florida since 1980. And when I moved here and saw they had greyhound racing I was appalled. It took years of voting but we finally got greyhound racing shut down. My favorite part was when Paul found his voice and did his precious howls, so frigging adorable. ❤️👍

It's such an amazing experience watching these little dudes turn from strangers to family. Dogs and humans were meant for each other.

He's beautiful!! I'm happy he found his forever home!! ❤

Cute ❤️❤️❤️

I’ve always smiled to see retired greyhounds enjoying their new homes.

So good to see the transformation. Paul got the family he wanted and needed. Perfect!

Merci Paul et Élisabeth pour Holden et pour votre patience, vous êtes de très bonnes et généreuses personnes, merci. 🙏

Thank you so much for saving this sweet guy. God bless you and Pauly. Much happiness to you all. You go Pauly!!

I can watch him do zoomies all day! Just melts my heart ❤️ 💙 💜!

my sister had 2 rescue greyhounds. both brindle like paul. lovely dogs. still miss em

As it should be. Thank you and God bless

Those ears! The musical howling. Paul is so adorable. Thank you for saving him and giving him a family who appreciates this fine canine.

Sometimes when I get a little down, I watch something like this. You folks are doing the Lords work. Thanks for posting.

He's very lucky to have you taking care of him, you can see that in his face, pure joy. He is beautiful, thank you for introducing us to him.

Yay Paul!!! I feel like he’s literally an underdog 😊and I was cheering so hard for him!!!

My friend adopted a retired greyhound that they were going to euthanize. It's such a shame these beautiful dogs have to be trained to be a dog, but it's so worth it. Lots of love and patience.

Your joy in seeing Paul’s personality develop is heartwarming, to say the least. I’m a greyhound owner since2009, as well as a volunteer in doing home visits and placing adopted greys for a few years. Nothing gave me greater joy than watching families welcome their new treasure into their homes…and seeing the beautiful reactions of the dog in realizing life was going to be different. So glad Paul found you 🎉❤️

He is just one big goofball now with a caring family 👍👍🤣🤣

Thank you for rescuing these much abused dogs. Bless you.

Oh this was so delightful to view. Paul has found a wonderful home and family with Elizabeth and Holden....and could I just say he looks so handsome in the bobble hat. Loved that. To see him come out of his shell was so doggone amazing....and the awwooooos so great to hear. May he live a long new, happy life 🐕🤗💯

Yay, thanks for saving him and showering him with so much love. He clearly deserves it! Hope he is happy and safe from now on.

Greyhounds are the sweetest dogs!!! We love ours!! ❤ Way to go Paul!!

I am so glad he got a wonderful forever family about treating him like Prince he is . and show him that people in the world can be a good. Is.i he has a whole bunch of more fun adventures