Greyhound Friends

I have called to adopt a dog. Called twice now. Left a message. Emailed also. I don't know how these rescues adopt dog out if they don't get back to you. All of these places. They want all your info before you even meet the dogs. The owner makes tons of money off the backs of the volunteers working, caring for the animals. One of them wanted a copy of our mortgage and said they were going to do a background check.

I have always been warned about protecting my personal info. I even went in person to one of these places. They wouldn't let me even see the dogs, they said I had to fill out an app even before seeing them. Then I could only pick out a dog from a photo album. Then after I filled out the app she still wouldn't let me see the dogs. NEWS FLASH! These groups are making money left and right. I've seen some outrageous prices, for pound puppies. Someone should be looking into the non profit status of these places.

Pulled a very sick dog out of here. She sat there two months hw positive and no treatment. Shut down by the State. State inspectors called this place "an inhumane place for the detention for animals." **update Aug 14th 2018 the former director has been forced to pay back $40,000.00 because she used donations meant for the dogs on personal items. Talk about a breach in trust to all those who donated thinking it was going to help the dogs.

My wife and I adopted our beautiful boy Smarty a little over a year ago from Greyhound Friends. Records for our dog were perfect, we had all of the information we needed to know that we had adopted a dog who had been well cared for during his stay at Greyhound Friends. Our vet even told us when we brought him in for his first exam that he was surprised at the detail that had been provided as most rescues he's seen come into the office with untreated health issues, not our Smarty!

The staff are very attentive and caring with all of the dogs when we went to visit, the evaluation process for us as potential adopters was very stringent and showed how much the staff care about the dogs. The kennel has been in excellent condition every time we have visited over the past year. There are beautiful fenced in spaces for the dogs to run and play, we bring Smarty back every few months to play with the other dogs and enjoy the large open play space to run around. You won't find a better place to adopt a greyhound than Greyhound Friends!

I adopted a wonderful greyhound from Greyhound Friends. The director Louise was very thoughtful and helpful in finding a good match for our family. We gave "Betty" a forever home and have enjoyed her so much each and every day. A few medical issues arose with my dog and I immediately called Louise for advice. She guided me through and one time advised I seek a second vet's opinion. I've been to nearly every Open House GHF holds 2x/year. It's a wonderful organization that I've stayed closely connected to for years. Very knowledgeable people, very caring of it's hounds. Louise is especially helpful.

Great facility, amazing employees and volunteers. Every dog is walked multiple times per day individually in a grassy field and they are let out in groups daily to run and play in the large fenced-in areas. Best shelter I've seen in the area (I've been to seven in the Metrowest area).

I've adopted 3 greyhounds from Greyhound Friends in Hopkinton. Louise was careful to place greyhounds that were compatible with my other dogs as there was always a dog at home while adopting another one. It's always a pleasure to go back for an occasional visit. My two current greys are both 12 and still going strong! "Greyt" organization doing "greyt" work!

I have been to a few of Greyhound Friends open houses over the years. I have seen their old facility and their renovated one. Having worked in an animal shelter for 8 years I found their kennels to be extremely clean and the dogs looked happy and well cared for.

I have adopted two dogs through Greyhound Friends and have nothing but great things to say about this organization. The dogs are very well taken care of and the staff is amazing. I definitely recommend this shelter over any other if you are considering adopting a greyhound or hound.

Greyhound Friends Inc. is a great organization. My wife and I have adopted 2 greyhounds from GHF's over the last 10+ years. In 2007 we adopted Mustang, a male 2.5 year old, and in 2013 we adopted CarlyJo, a female 10 year old. These dogs came to the shelter from other homes and then into our home. The Facility was clean, well staffed and the dogs were all well cared for. GHF's holds educational outreach programs, meet and greets, open houses and other programs through out the year.

The support from GHF's does not end with the adoption. There is always an open line to the group for support and the Network of adoptive parents are always willing to help answer questions. Can't say enough good things about Greyhound Friends Inc.

I have adopted 3 Greys from this kennel over the last 22 years. They have built it into a state of the art, clean and modern kennel over the years. The owner is the pioneer of Greyhound adoption in the north east and has spent most of her life rescuing these animals after their racing careers are over. They are now getting hassled by town on what seem like trumped up charges of animal cruelty, which is just the opposite of what they do. Going to bet that some developer is after the land which resides in the "nice" part of Hopkinton. Hope they come out of this OK and keep saving these wonderful dogs.

Can't say enough about this group and its efforts. We adopted Jasper (fka Meggie) from here at the start of the year and he's been a basically perfect addition to our little family. Louise sized me up and matched us perfectly on my first visit there. I came back with my husband the next day and we sealed the deal. Yes, you'll definitely want to get your adoptee on a better diet, but considering the budget and incredibly limited resources that the rescue is working with, they're doing a really outstanding job. Would definitely recommend this rescue (and greyhounds in general!) to anyone on the market for the new pupper.

We adopted Sidney (f.k.a. Dippy) in March and she quickly became a member of our family. Louise knew just the dog for us and helped with everything we needed to bring Sidney home that day, plus materials to ease the transition. If you think a greyhound might be for you, Greyhound Friends is the place.

I adopted my greyhound recently and I couldn't be happier with the dog. When I initially called I spoke to the owner, Louise, and it seemed almost as though she was trying to talk me out of getting one. I decided to stop by and see one of the dogs I saw on the site; Jerry. The volunteer was incredibly helpful and couldn't have been nicer.

I filled out a bit of paperwork and went back later to see about picking him up. Louise was there and actually said "Why would you want Jerry? He's too hyper". Again, very negative and trying to turn me off from adopting. Didn't matter though, I knew he was the guy for me. When we went through paperwork she told me to feed him 2 cups of dry food, 1 cup of rice, a can of wet dog food, and a can full of water.

I was to do this twice a day. This went against the research I had done, but since Louise told me that's what she had been feeding him, I figured I shouldn't change his diet. Boy was I wrong. He didn't finish his food, got sick multiple times a day, and I ended up calling and getting no call back. I went to the vet, and they told me that there was no way he should be eating that much, and they recommended a better food brand for sensitive stomachs.

He is now happy as an be His stomach issues are gone, and he is very friendly and a relaxed guy (not the hyper dog that he was made out to be). I recently received a call from a volunteer that was very friendly and also very apologetic for the poor information we received from Louise. She confirmed that Jerry was never fed that much, and she figured that Louise was just trying to get some weight on the dog.

Kind of an interesting approach; gain weight by giving him so much food that he has diarrhea all day. All in all I am so happy with my dog, and the volunteers down there are incredibly nice. I would recommend a greyhound to anyone looking for a dog. I would also recommend that they do their own research, and completely disregard anything that Louise tells you.

If your looking to adopt a grey hound. This place is excellent. Very nice staff and reasonable adoption fees. If you visit and find a dog you like I would recommend getting them that day as the dogs don't last very long. Grey hounds are awesome dudes. Way better then other dogs. So go get one.

My fiance and I were interested in getting a greyhound, so we decided to check out Greyhound Friends. Louise was incredible helpful and answered all the questions we had. We came back about a month later and rescued our handsome boy. Louise gave us all the information & basic supplies we needed to get started, and charged a modest adoption fee (I don't even know if it was enough to cover his fixing, meds & food while there). Wouldn't go anywhere else for a grey!

Yesterday we took the drive to Hopkinton just to see the greyhounds and get a better feel for them/if they'd be a good match for us. We've been talking about a dog for a while now and my heart had been set on a greyhound for years. After recently moving into a house, we decided it was now or never (well, maybe not never). I was told Louise (the Director of Greyhound Friends) wasn't the most warm person in the world, and that was true, however she wasn't harsh at all.

She listened to our needs and took that into consideration to help match us with the best dog. There was no rush and she let us walk/run and interact with them all. While we loved all of them, I knew instantly dog #4 was the one for us. Paperwork done, adoption fee paid, leash picked out and we were ready to go (with lots of reading and some food to take with us). Tabitha was calm and relaxed instantly in her new home. Louise helped us find the perfect match for us and I would recommend Greyhound Friends to anyone interested in adopting a greyhound.

I adopted my beautiful greyhound here last week. What a wonderful experience. Their facilities are clean and healthy and the people there really love these animals. They were thorough and found me the perfect dog to match up to my lifestyle. The adoption fee is $200.00 and they set you up with all shots, spay/neuter, frontline and they give you some food and lead and collar. If you are looking for dog, please consider a greyhound. They are amazing pets.and please give Greyhound Friends a visit!

A friend of mine recently adopted a greyhound from Friends. He had a great experience so I decided to share the information with the Yelp Community. Adopting or fostereing a greyhound is the greatest experience. If you are thinking about getting a dog consider adopting a greyhound! It's amazing to see their growth! The wagging of their tail, the kisses they eventually start to give.

I can't express the emotions that come with these moments. If you're interested, which I hope you are, get in touch with Louise Coleman the Director of Greyhound Friends.