Greyhound fears being left behind when owner move for the 2nd time — loses it at their surprise

Greyhound racing dogs can show signs of fear even after being adopted. As is the case with Millie, the noodlehorse, who goes by @milliethenoodlehorse on Instagram. Her owner shared the video of her looking afraid when they were moving for the second time since her adoption. After a three-hour car ride filled with pit stops and views, she stepped into the new house, inspected every corner of it, thinking she’d be abandoned here — all until her owner took her to see the new backyard.

Sometimes the past lingers on in the present and makes you believe things that are not true. Little did Millie know that she was getting a new and bigger home with a special backyard for her to play and race with her sister. “From a life as a failed racing dog to a life filled with love. The life that mommy & daddy always promised you,” her owner captioned the video. To date, greyhound racing is banned in 42 states of the United States, and animal activists are continuously protesting to stop this controversial tradition due to the cruel methods used to dispose of unwanted dogs.

According to reports, 1 out of 3 racing dogs dies in Florida, therefore “putting these dogs at a disadvantage even before they are born.” Those who manage to live stay under very troubling conditions, incurring injuries. So, when they are retired or disposed of, they are rehabilitated to adapt themselves to new environments. Americans love these discarded dogs, and are the top ones to adopt retired/failed racing dogs in the world after the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia. US citizens are not afraid to show their love towards this breed, as proven by this couple in South Carolina who truly love Millie. They shared another story showing the racing dog enjoying snow, beach, dog parks, bath tubs, and playing with her sister. The video published in November 2023 got 26k views.

The demand is so high that a report by the Guardian highlighted that Americans adopted 500 Australian greyhounds in February 2024, as breeding practices are declining due to the continuous banning of racing activities. A report by WSJ stated that, due to increasing demand, this dog is now priced at US$4000. Americans have been loving this breed for 8000 years now, and the end of a racing career means the end of their lives, “which could come as early as the age of 2.” Truly, this racing tradition is an explicit violation of dogs’ rights, and the induced trauma resurfaces long after they have retired or stopped participating, as is the case with Millie, who showed terror when she thought that she was being left behind.

Viewers congratulated the couple and Millie, who got their new house. "Congratulations to you all. Those pups are going to love this house, and that yard is wonderful. So perfect," said @thedrummajorst.joes. "That is a dream greyhound yard! And apparently, it's a pug dream yard, too!" wrote @dcarre211. "Huge congratulations! Been here since the very beginning, nothing makes me happier than seeing this post! Thank you for sharing Millie with all of us," @missburgy chimed in. "Wow, what an amazing garden. I wish we could have given our Bud that; she’s a very lucky girl," shared @bonkersbud.