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Retired Monmore Green racing greyhound now loving life at home in Staffordshire

From the podium to the pub in a matter of weeks, the lovely Lola is a glowing example of how quickly racing greyhounds can adjust to life as pets.

By contributor Joe Edwards
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Lola – who had a glittering 100-race career at Monmore Green as Droopys Showgirl – has settled in seamlessly with Kevin and Victoria Carter in Staffordshire, taking in the sights of Lichfield on her many adventures.

The couple are close friends of Kieron Dawson, head of the Teachers’ Pet Syndicate which owned Lola during her racing days where she won 20 times for trainer Chris Fereday.

Her last race at Monmore on November 29 came with a special presentation having reached a century of runs, and then shortly after Christmas, she was cuddling up next to her ‘100 Up Club’ jacket in a comfy bed.

Droopys Showgirl with trainer Chris Fereday, left, and Teachers' Pet Syndicate head Kieron Dawson
Droopys Showgirl with trainer Chris Fereday, left, and Teachers' Pet Syndicate head Kieron Dawson

“She’s a Lichfield socialite now and it’s absolutely brilliant to see,” said Mr Dawson.

“I keep in regular contact with Kevin and feed back to the rest of the syndicate, and we’re delighted to say she’s been the perfect pet for them – friendly with other dogs, cat friendly and loving all the fuss.

“As a syndicate, we take pride in trying to find loving homes for our dogs, and Lola’s living the life of Riley.

Droopys Showgirl with connections when she had her final race at Monmore in November
Droopys Showgirl with connections when she had her final race at Monmore in November

“Kevin and Victoria previously had another bitch I part-owned with three other people, Droopys Jubilee, but sadly lost her to cancer last year.

“They’d got in touch after Lola had run her final race and wanted to have her to mark 20 years of being together, and she’s doing very well.

“They both work from home, so Lola’s getting plenty of attention and been enjoying her trips to the pub as well!

Lola making herself at home at the pub
Lola making herself at home at the pub

“Her 100 Up Club jacket is in her bed, so there’s that acknowledgment of her racing career and achievements, while now making sure she has the best life possible as a pet.

“A few of our syndicate members are in the Lichfield area so are due to go and see her soon – we really are delighted that Lola has found the right home.”

If you would like to know more about adopting a retired greyhound, visit the welfare section on monmoregreyhounds.com.