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 our kennel have gentle dispositions and make wonderful companions. Since its inception in 1983, Greyhound Friends has found homes for more than 9000 dogs! We maintain a kennel for twenty greyhounds and 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 and volunteering.

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 22-2624136.

Greyhound Friends publishes a quarterly printed newsletter called "The Home Stretch", as well as periodic email updates, If you would like to receive these communications, please join our mailing list.  We also have both a physical store at our kennel and an online store where you can pick up all kinds of fun greyhound gifts, toys, t-shirts, blankets, collars and many other greyhound related products. Greyhound Friends participates in many community activities and other events on a regular basis. We hope that you might be able to join us at one of our events. Folks (in the New England area) who are interested in the adoption program are encouraged to visit our location in Hopkinton, MA. Please visit our directions page for a map and directions.