Educational Outreach

The Greyhound Friends Educational Outreach Program brings a team of trained presenters and dogs to elementary schools, libraries, and other community locations to teach children and families about greyhounds. The program’s core message stresses kindness to animals and the value of involvement in one’s community, while educating students about the unique history and characteristics of the greyhound breed. We do not charge a fee to bring the Outreach Program to your school or group.

Please click here for some testimonials from recent presentations.

We are experienced in presenting to children, and our team members particularly enjoy interacting with young people. Our canine ambassadors, handpicked for the program, are extremely gentle, patient and affectionate with children. Please click here for more information about our outreach team members.

The Outreach Program's main objectives are to educate, inform, and involve young people. Extending the core message beyond the team’s school visit and presentation, we offer participants an opportunity to "virtually adopt" one of our shelter dogs, if they wish to do so. This community service effort helps support our rescue work, while it engages children in meaningful, rewarding activity to help a specific animal with an individual story.

The outreach program was created by educators who also serve as volunteers for Greyhound Friends. The content is age-appropriate, with materials and presentations specially tailored for each audience. Please click here to read the answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the program.

We would be pleased to work with you and your school, library or group in bringing the Outreach Program to you. To schedule a visit or for more information, please contact the program coordinator at education@greyhound.org.