About Grateful Greyhounds 
                  

To learn more about our organization, choose from the list of topics below or scroll this page:
  -Who we are...
  -How it all began...
  -Why Grateful Greyhounds?
  -Ready to adopt?
  -How you can help...

     Who we are...

Grateful Greyhounds, Inc., is a non-profit volunteer-run organization helping to rescue greyhounds, rehabilitate and place them into loving homes. We raise awareness of the plight of the racing greyhound, and participate in various community outreach programs. GG serves NYC, Long Island, Westchester/Rockland Counties, and some parts on New Jersey.

Every dog GG rescues is carefully screened to determine its personality and best possible living arrangements. The dog is then fostered with professional greyhound people to help it acclimate to living with humans as well as other animals. All prospective owners are also screened so that the best possible match could be achieved. Please, read below to find out more...

     How it all began...

It was the winter of 1993 when I (Lisa Sallie) adopted my very first greyhound. I had just purchased my home and thought that my home NEEDED a dog. I always loved animals, dogs especially, but had been bothered by allergies when I became an adult. I began searching for a breed that would be "allergy friendly". I came across the greyhound purely accidentally. I had been watching TV and while scanning the channels I came across a show highlighting the wonderful breed of dog known as the ex-racing greyhound. I was hooked. They were big, sleek, laid back and friendly...but most importantly, they were proven OK for folks with allergies.

I founded Grateful Greyhounds, Inc. in July of 1998. GG places 100 - 120 greyhounds into responsible homes every year. Check us out, if this is the breed for you then fill out our convenient and user friendly online application

     Why GG?

You may ask, why adopt from GG? Here are just a few very important reasons that make Grateful Greyhounds the best choice: *each dog is individually screened and evaluated by a Grateful Greyhounds representative; *we cat-test every dog with a live cat to determine potential problems with cats and other small animals; *many of our dogs are in our foster program before going into an adoptive home to make the transition process easier on them and their new adoptive family. Want to know more about what sets us apart from the rest? GG has developed a series of adoption steps that assure the most successful placement, steps that resulted in many success stories. Prior to adoption: -We will talk to you to help you determine whether the greyhound is the right breed for you. Our veteran greyhound people can answer any questions about the breed's behavior, temperament, care, etc. -GG will also conduct a home visit. This will help evaluate your home and set it up for your new addition. The home visit is also a very important tool for GG when making a recommendation for a particular greyhound for you to consider.

The adoption:  We deliver! That's right, there is no need for you to leave your house to pick up your new greyhound -- we will deliver it to your home. This is especially important when you have small dogs, cats, or children in your home. The GG adoption rep will educate you on the proper way to make introductions. -Want to have a say in what age, gender, color greyhound you adopt? No problem! We understand that although you are rescuing a dog, you may have a preference for a particular color, or maybe you are more comfortable with a certain gender or maybe you prefer to have a more mature dog or a much younger dog. We will help you navigate through the adoption process. While a GG rep may recommend a specific animal to you, the ultimate decision is still up to you. -Our adoption donation ($250) includes spay/neuter, test and treatment for parasites, and more. After the adoption: -On-going support. We are available to answer all questions about your new companion, help you train it, and work through any problems that may develop. Our network of dedicated greyhound veterans are glad to offer helpful advice. If it should happen that things don't work out, we will always take back the dog you adopted

     Ready to adopt?

If, after reading Adopting The Racing Greyhound by Cynthia Branigan, talking to one of our qualified reps from GG and discussing the adoption with your family you feel a greyhound is for you...simply fill out our online application and we will get in touch with you right away.

Also, check out our available dogs page to see some of the dogs currently looking for a home.

     How you can help..

Grateful Greyhounds, Inc is a non-profit greyhound adoption organization run totally by volunteers. We always welcome donations. Our donations go to the care and maintenance of our greyhounds getting ready for their adoptive homes. We "gratefully" accept donations made payable to Grateful Greyhounds and mailed to: Grateful Greyhounds, PO BOX 6098,  North Babylon,  NY  11703  (516-735-5070)		Also, visit our support GG page to see other ways you can help us do what we do best -- find loving homes for these amazing dogs.