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:
Fall Open House Is Saturday, September 21, 10 am – 2 pm
A bit damp but we’re still on as planned! Adopters, supporters, neighbors and friends are all invited to attend our Fall Open House!
The day’s activities will include visits with adoptable dogs, fun runs & contests for dogs including a costume contest, plus vendors, music, refreshments, a silent auction & raffles, nail trims & mini spa, a Remembrance Ceremony, and information on our ongoing work helping homeless dogs go home.
Vendors include: Happy Hounds Soap & plant based skin care; Classy Couch Potatoes handmade collars & coats; Pawsitively Enrichment toys, Vanik Creations ASL themed crafts, amazing fresh baked COOKIES and more!
The event is FREE, open to the public, and held outdoors. Kids are welcome, with adult supervision. ALL DOGS are welcome, on leash (not retractable please) and in owner’s full control. Please contact Greyhound Friends with any questions. Hope to see you there!
Read the Fall/Winter 2023 Newsletter
Click to download the PDF and read the latest Greyhound Friends newsletter, printed semiannually. 
This issue includes information on the similarities and differences among greyhounds, galgos, lurchers and other sighthounds we are placing in homes. See who may be best suited for your family and lifestyle.
Volunteers Needed to Staff Info Tables, Add Image Descriptions, Help with Database Management
Greyhound Friends has volunteer opportunities in 3 distinct areas:
💙 Staffing information tables at upcoming 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.
💙 Assisting the development team with technical guidance to improve database accuracy and functionality.
If any of these opportunities interest you, please email greyhoundfriends.office@gmail.com to learn more. Thank you!
