Greyhound Friends Inc., located in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, is a small non-profit organization dedicated to saving racetrack greyhounds and placing them in responsible loving homes. Greyhounds passing through the shelter of Greyhound Friends have gentle dispositions and make wonderful companions. Since its inception in 1983, Greyhound Friends has found homes for more than 6000 dogs. Please look at some of our "special" dogs currently available for adoption. Greyhound Friends maintains a kennel for twenty greyhounds. As soon as a dog is adopted another one comes in from a racing kennel. Dogs who come to us are groomed, treated medically, fed and cared for as time permits. Most respond immediately to kind treatment and are readied for adoption in just a few days. Greyhound Friends relies on our volunteers who help with all aspects of the work. You can also support Greyhound Friends by becoming a member.

Throughout history, Greyhounds were the pets, hunting dogs and friends of the ancient Egyptians, the Romans, the Greeks and the Medieval European aristocracy. It is only recently that they have been used in the gambling world for racing and are often destroyed as soon as their money-making capabilities are finished. Greyhound Friends is supported by people who have adopted greyhounds, other individuals interested in our work, and foundations who contribute to animal welfare. Greyhound Friends recently received some financial help from the Westminster Kennel Club in New York and was placed on their referral list. Contributions to the work of Greyhound Friends are tax deductible. Our IRS authorization number is 22-262-4136.