rehoming retired racers to 4-ever homes in wash dc, northern virginia and maryland

Do I Smell Food
I'll wait for Spring.
escaped tongue syndrome
45mph Couch Potato
Life's a Beach
Never Say Never Greyhounds - Agility - 2015 Riley's Bridesmaid
What's That Smell?

About Greyhounds

Greyhounds are very clean, intelligent and big couch potatoes sleeping approximately 18 hours a day. Click below to learn more about this ancient breed.

Adoptable Greyhounds

All of our Adoptable Greyhounds are in foster homes where they are learning about retired life. Enjoy reading about our current adoptable greyhounds.

Adoption Application

ADOPTION APPLICATIONS ARE NOT BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Events

Want to meet some greyhounds? Greyhound foster dogs and ambassadogs would love to meet you! So come out and meet the dogs and their people!

MEET ZOE

Zoe is a black beauty with a sweet disposition, friendly, curious and loving. Click here for more information.

RESOURCES

WAITING LIST TO APPLY TO ADOPT

EFFECTIVE 11/01/2020 GREYHOUND WELFARE HAS A WAITING LIST TO APPLY TO ADOPT A RETIRED RACING GREYHOUND. PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO adopt@greyhoundwelfare.org TO BE PUT ON OUR WAITING LIST. DO NOT SUBMIT AN ADOPTION APPLICATION AS THIS WILL NOT PUT YOU ON OUR WAITING LIST.

Critical Time for Alone Training
With most of us staying at home due to Covid-19, we are spending a lot of time with our dog(s). Although comforting for both human and pet, spending too much time together is prime breeding ground for separation anxiety and associated behavioral problems. Please practice daily alone training with your dog(s). Details HERE