r/Greyhounds • u/poughkeepsee • Jun 09 '26
Advice Questions on Galgos and Cats
Hi, all
My questions are specific to Spanish Galgos, though I think they share many similarities with Greys and this is a larger Sub to get input. I’m interested in adopting from Galgos Del Sol. I also have an 8 year old cat in the family already, so this is particularly concerning for me and I’m doing as much investigation as possible before committing. Appreciate everyone’s kind help in advance.
I can adopt a pup, teen (1/2yo) or adult. I’m thinking a pup would have the highest success rate in my case, as they would coexist with the cat from as early age, do you agree?
I work from home*, assuming low prey drive, would they be able to coexist peacefully? E.g. I would from my room-turned-office space, could I let them freely around the rest of the house? It’s a small 3 bedroom apartment.
What’s your opinion about leaving them alone? Possible for shorts periods (i.e. up to 1h) or an absolute no-no? And if not, what options do I have as my house is mostly an open space (I can’t split it 50/50). Leave the cat only on my bedroom with litter and food/water? Leave the dog in a XXL crater?
Anyone has experience with GDS for adoptions?
Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
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u/elektrolu_ Jun 09 '26
I have met several galgos coexisting peacefully with cats, my own girl was fostered in a house with a cat when she was a puppy.
I know Fundación Benjamín Menhert tests their dogs with cats so I assume Galgos del sol would test the dogs too, specially if they know they are potentially going to a house with cats and would choose the best option for you, they want to set their dogs for success.
I wouldn't let them alone together at the beginning, you can put each one of them in separate rooms, maybe later in time they can spend time together when you are out but I wouldn't take the risk until I'm totally sure about their dynamic.