Updated: Wednesday, 20 Jan 2010, 1:58 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 20 Jan 2010, 1:58 PM EST
MYFOXNY.COM - One of the fastest animals on the planet needs to find a home, fast.
The struggling economy has forced greyhound racing tracks to close.
Hundreds of greyhounds are up for adoption in the northeast alone.
NY Money Authority Reporter Lisa Murphy adopted a greyhound. She named the dog, 'Phoenix.'
For more information on adopting a greyhoud, visit GreyHoundRescueRehab.org
For more information on greyhound tracks, visit GratefulGreyHoundsNY.com and Spokesman.com.