Welcome!
Greyhound Friends gets homeless dogs home – especially purpose-bred dogs like sighthounds 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 all 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, and mixed breed dogs are arriving to the shelter on a regular basis. The adoption fee is $1000 for all domestic and international dogs. These fees cover only a portion of the dogs’ transport and care costs: we rely on donations from generous friends to fund the rest.
You can turn your compassion into action when you make a contribution in any amount. Please consider becoming a Sustainer by making a one-time or modest monthly gift using the blue Donate button on this page. All contributions are greatly appreciated and help deserving dogs right away.
Fueled by the kind support of dog-loving friends, we are here for dogs who need us.
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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:
NEW: Kids & Family Day at the Shelter, Coming July 25 
Come meet the sighthounds at the Greyhound Friends shelter, learn about shelter work and volunteering, and receive an introduction to sighthound breeds as beloved family pets. The shelter’s Educational Outreach team reguarly presents at K-12 schools and after-school programs during the academic year. This special offering brings an educational enrichment opportunity for kids during the summer break. The material is designed for children of all ages.
The event includes a talk, a shelter tour, Q&A and time with some of the kennel residents. Part of the program is held outdoors, weather permitting. Tickets are $5/person; free for kids 5 and under (accompanied by an adult).
Click on the photo or this link for further details and to reserve your tickets. Space is limited, don’t wait!💙💚
Remembrance Ceremony Video
As part of the Spring Open House, Greyhound Friends held a Remembrance Ceremony to honor special friends we have recently lost. Justice of the Peace (and former board president) Stoddard Melhado led the beautiful ceremony. You can watch the video here, on our Facebook page.
Each Open House brings “alumni” reunions, old friends and ne. We appreciate our excellent MC and music courtesy of Millennium Entertainment, pizza donated by Crust & Company, and fabulous vendors: Happy Hounds plant based soap, Mingo Bling jewelry, E Low Designs Handcrafted cards, art works & cowls by Laurie Beth Gaines, paracord crafts by Zuryiah, and handmade pup treats from Creative Employment Opportunities. All vendors make a contribution toward opur adoption work: please give them your support! 
Greyhound Friends on Channel 25’s Furever Friday
Look who made her big TV debut on Boston 25’s Furever Friday: Pepper! She’s a young saluki mix (including some GSD and Dalmatian!) rescued in Qatar. Pepper is looking for a calm home with people who can protect her from surprise encounters with other dogs.
She was a bit nervous about the new place and new people at the TV studio, but we’re glad she could get some wider exposure so her forever person can find her. She’s a special girl, and her “special needs” aren’t too complicated, for an experienced owner willing to make some adjustments for her to be secure and safe. Big thanks to anchor Ray Villeda and the team for being kind and accommodating, as always. Here’s the link to the full video: have a look and please share this special girl’s story!
Volunteers Needed to Staff Info Tables, Help with Meet & Greet Coordination and Tech Tasks
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 and office staff with technical projects.
💙 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!
