Welcome!
Greyhound Friends gets homeless dogs home – especially purpose-bred dogs like sighthounds and sporting dogs who are overbred or discarded when no longer useful. We adopt dogs to responsible, loving homes in Massachusetts and throughout New England. We also work to educate the public about the need for adoption and humane treatment of dogs everywhere.
If you want to adopt, please download and complete a Pre-adoption Application and schedule a visit to meet our available dogs. Greyhounds, sighthounds, hounds and mixed breed dogs are arriving on a regular basis. Our adoption fee is $650 for Portuguese dogs and $1000 for all greyhounds and Spanish dogs. Fees vary mainly due to differences in transport costs.
Join our email list and follow us on Facebook or Instagram for the latest updates and news.
You can turn compassion into action by making a contribution in any amount. Please consider becoming a Sustainer by making a monthly gift, automatically through your credit card or PayPal, using the Donate button above. All contributions are greatly appreciated and help dogs right away.
Fueled by the kind support of dog-loving friends, we are here for dogs who need us.
Greyhound Friends is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
What’s New:
See Amber on Furever Friday
Beautiful podenca Amber had her star turn when she traveled to Channel 25 TV to tape a Furever Friday segment with host Ray Villeda on March 7. She did great, and we hope her person or family will find her soon! Click here to view the clip.
Thank you to everyone at Channel 25 for the warm welcome. 
Please Help Replenish the Medical Needs Fund
Every pet owner knows how expensive veterinary care can be – especially when an unexpected illness or accident occurs outside the normal checkups and preventive care. With many dogs to care for at any given time, it’s especially important for Greyhound Friends to have the funds needed for regular vet care as well as the occasional (costly) emergency. Even with shelter discounts, the costs can add up quickly and we need a little help replenishing the fund now.
Please make a special Medical Fund gift if you can – use the Donate button on this page and add “Medical” in the Note field. Or, a check by mail will save processing fees. THANK YOU if you have sent your contribution already. Every kind gift helps keep tails wagging.
Save the Date Spring Open House Is May 17
Adopters, supporters, neighbors and friends are all invited to attend our Spring 2025 Open House!
The day’s activities will include “alumni” reunions, visits with adoptable dogs, fun runs & contests, vendors, music, refreshments, a silent auction & raffles, a remembrance ceremony (at noon) and information on our ongoing work helping dogs. The event hours are 10am – 2pm on Saturday, May 17.
Vendor inquiries are welcome! Contact greyhoundfriends.office@gmail.com please.
The event is free, open to the general public, and will be held outdoors. ALL DOGS are welcome, on leash (not retractable please), in owner’s full control, and up to date on vaccinations. Please remember to bring tick protection for both people and dogs. Please contact greyhoundfriends.office@gmail.com with any questions. Hope to see you there!
Read the Fall/Winter 2024 Newsletter
Click to download the PDF and read the latest Greyhound Friends newsletter.
Catch up on some fall highlights, plus upcoming events and a few Happy Tails stories. It’s been an eventful year!
Volunteers Needed to Staff Info Tables, Add Image Descriptions, Help with Volunteer Coordination
Greyhound Friends has volunteer opportunities in 3 distinct areas:
💙 Staffing information tables at area events and meet & greets – learn by shadowing experienced volunteers, then expand to new locations.
💙 Aiding the social media effort to make posts more accessible by adding image descriptions.
💙 Coordinating volunteers for on-site and off-site events – a growing area of need as we expand our community presence.
If any of these opportunities interest you, please email greyhoundfriends.office@gmail.com to learn more. Thank you!
