#78 in United States, #5 in Washington, #3 in Seattle
#1 in greyhound
"After I adopted my retired racers from GPI, I decided to volunteer there as a thank you. I found that the organization is even better than I thought! Each dog is treated as an individual, with specific notes on their kennel. They are loved dearly and cared for by all of the staff and many volunteers. The dogs receive not just veterinary care, but when necessary, rehab care. Plus special diets, meds, and special treats (including the dogs’ preference!) And their trainers are top notch. I cannot recommend this adoption center highly enough!"
— megan m.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan
"I volunteered at different rescues and can honestly say that Greyhound Pets Inc is one of the best experiences I've ever had. To start, the dogs are so well cared for and well loved. Every single staff member or volunteer has a deep rooted interest in helping these dogs learn new skills and get ready for their forever home. Dogs come from all over the world to Greyhound Pets Inc—with many different experiences that have shaped them. Every dog is different and has different needs, and everyone at Greyhound Pets Inc provides the singular and unique care that's right for each dog. There's such a strong focus on providing these dogs the enrichment they need while they wait for their people to find them. Daily, every dog gets time with volunteers and staff alike to be loved on and play. And there's so many additional opportunities throughout the week. for them to get walks or have hangout time to play and do enrichment activities. The other special and unique thing about Greyhound Pets Inc is the volunteer training program which I am part of. A licensed and certified trainer is on site almost everyday, and we volunteers get to work with the dogs who need a bit more support on their journey—whether that's leash walking skills, confidence building skills, learning how to meet new people, and anything in between. We set specific goals for each dog and focus on leveling them up to be the best they can be. We take detailed notes/videos and those are shared so that adopters know the exact training plans, cues, and support these dogs need as they transition to their forever home. It's incredibly special, powerful, and beautiful to watch some of the less confident or unique needs dogs learn to shine and thrive through this program. Greyhound Pets Inc. not only saves the lives of so many sighthounds and sighthound mixes, but candidly, has also saved my life. After I had just moved to Washington and my previous Greyhound passed unexpectedly, I needed somewhere where I could give love to dogs and build community while I navigated my grief. This community of people is simply amazing. And as a result of my volunteer time here, my next dog found me and now we happily have a senior Greyhound mix living out his best years with us. Thank you to everyone at Greyhound Pets Inc for loving these dogs with your whole hearts and for providing a community for so many dog lovers to come together and focus on the most important thing: giving greyt dogs the chance at forever being loved, cherished, and happy."
— sapphire r.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster
"GPI takes great care of their dogs and makes sure to give ample info about each dog so you can pick the best match for your household. We adopted from them this past summer and absolutely loved the experience. They lets us meet 7 dogs before we settled on our sweet boy."
— jennifer s.
Adoptee
"If it wasn't for GPI, we would have never found our sweet shy whippet. He was exactly what our family needed as a first dog and the whole process was so easy and fun! Great adoption counselors and everything they knew about him proved to be true in terms of his temperament and social skills. We can't imagine our life without him."
— courtney j.
Adoptee
"Greyhound Pets Inc is wonderful. I have gotten 3 dogs from them. It is staffed by very dedicated volunteers, they have a beautiful facility and get to know the dogs well so good matches can be made with adopters. They are so well organized and take greyhounds and mixes from all over the world. They couldn't be better"
— ruth v.
Adoptee
"Greyhound Pets Inc. rescues all types of sighthounds and dogs who are perhaps sighthound mixes. Many of the dogs come from extremely difficult situations-Korean dog meat survivors, tribal desert dogs from the Middle East, and of course dogs from American greyhound racing tracks. The care and dedication given to these dogs while in GPI's care is wonderful. The adoption process is also extraordinary. Potential adopters are well vetted, home checks are a must, and the rescue provides a lot of follow-up and continuing adoptee support. These steps all combine to ensure their dogs go to great homes."
— margaret s.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan
"A trusted rescue group that is here for the long haul! Greyhound adopters are carefully vetted and all hounds must be returned to GPI if the owners are no longer able to care for their greyhound…."
— joanne z.
Supporter
"Our whippet mix had passed away a few years ago and I wanted to find a similar dog - Whippet mix. When looking online Greyhound Pers, inc. had a few so we made an appointment, showed up as a family, and were introduced to a few dogs with one as a potential new family member. So we went home with a part Whippet, Olive, on a trial basis. During those few weeks someone on staff would text or email to checkup on our family every few days. They even offered a discount on a trainer to come help us if need be. Well Olive didn’t work out. We tried again five months later and ended up taking home a rescue found out on the Olympic Peninsula that displayed greyhound traits. So a bigger dog, a beautiful brown eyed brindle colored dog. Again for a trial basis, but this time Reny was a keeper. Greyhound Pets, Inc. made it so easy for the adoption part but they were, understandably, thorough. Before being considered for adoption, for instance, we had to have a video meeting for them to check out the property inside and out to ensure it was safe and suitable for a greyhound sized dog. Then when we finally went to adopt Reny, they gave us food, supplements, a coat, a dog bed, vaccination papers, behavioral observation papers, etc. Reny even got to choose a toy from the toy box to take with him. A few months later we got a doggy DNA back and though Reny is 68 lbs., it turns out we got our part whippet afterall thanks to Greyhound Pets, inc."
— michelle z.
Adoptee
"Greyhound Pers Inc cares for the dogs."
— seungmie l.
Supporter
"GPI takes the time to really learn about your lifestyle and match a dog to your needs. They carefully screen the dogs they prepare for adoption: spay/neuter, shots, vet exam & small dog/cat testing. Cleanliness in the kennel Is paramount; their follow up support after adoption is excellent. You’re never alone if you have questions. A very caring, reputable organization. Thank you for my sweet girl Bee, GPI!"
— emily r.
Adoptee
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