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Available Greyhounds
Lincoln
Lincoln is a big 83 pound black boy that was born December 1, 2016. He is a beautiful boy. He didn't do very well during his first small dog and cat tests. He gets along very well with other Greyhounds and larger dogs. Lincoln is adjusting to retirement and the 16 hour Australia difference in time and the change of routine. Lincoln is a very handsome sweet boy.
Small Dog Tolerant: NO on initial test
Cat Tolerant: NO
Fostered By: James
Location: Knoxville, TN
Status: Available for adoption
GLS Erie
Meet Arie as she has been called in her kennel. Her birth date is November 2022. She raced at
​65 pounds.
Arie has completed all of her medical. She is learning all about retirement
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes
Cat Tolerant: Yes
Fostered By: Catherine & Jordan
​Location: Kingsport, TN
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Status: ADOPTED
Chloe
Chloe is a gentle and sweet-natured girl with a calm, easy-going personality. She approaches new experiences with soft, polite manners and is a lovely companion to have by your side. Chloe has been assessed with small dogs and showed polite, appropriate interactions with positive consent, indicating she could comfortably live with a small dog companion. She has also been tested with a cat, where she remained relaxed, offered a sniff, and showed little interest, suggesting she may be suitable for a home with a cat. Chloe has been exposed to children of all ages and handled these interactions well, with a home of 5 years and over recommended. With a low prey drive and relaxed temperament, Chloe would make a wonderful, easy addition to a variety of loving homes. She was born February 11, 2024.
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes
Cat Tolerant: Yes
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Fostered By: Leslie
​Location: Knoxville area
Status: ADOPTED
Diva's Shine
Diva is a bright and lively girl who brings plenty of personality and enthusiasm. She enjoys interaction and would thrive in a home that can provide structure, guidance, and continued training to help her channel her energy in a positive way. Diva has shown mixed responses with small dogs. She can become quite aroused and overexcited, so she would benefit from further exposure and training to build gentle and polite interactions. Diva has not yet been tested with children, so any introductions would need to be gradual and supported with training. With a medium prey drive and the ability to redirect, Diva has a great foundation to build on. In the right home, committed to her ongoing training, she will develop into a fun and affectionate companion. She was born February 5, 2022.
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Small Dog Tolerant: Yes
Cat Tolerant: No
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Fostered By: Brenda
​Location: Knoxville
Status: Available for Adoption
Accumulates
Rock Star is a fun-loving boy with a friendly and easy-going nature. He can be a little excited when first meeting new friends, but he settles quickly and shows lovely, polite manners once relaxed. He has been assessed with small dogs and, after an initial burst of excitement, interacted appropriately and respectfully. This suggests he could live with a small dog companion with continued guidance. Rock Star has been exposed to children of all ages and handled these interactions well, with a home of 5 years and over recommended. He has been tested with a cat, and tested tolerant. Any introductions would need to be gradual and supported. With a low to medium prey drive and good ability to redirect, Rock Star would suit a variety of homes and will make a fun, affectionate companion. Rock Star was born January 16, 2023.
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes
Cat Tolerant: Yes
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Fostered By: Kristie & Dean
​Location: Knoxville
Status: Adoption Pending
Dark Fate
Freddie is a calm, sweet-natured girl who loves spending time with people. She is friendly, enjoys pats, and settles nicely, making her a lovely companion for a relaxed home environment. Freddie has shown a bit too much interest in small dogs, although with supervision and patience she could learn to be suitable to live with them at this stage and would benefit from further exposure and training. She has been tested with cats and tested workable. Children, however she has shown a gentle, friendly nature with people and is happy to relax and settle. Any introductions would need to be gradual and supported. With a medium prey drive and the ability to redirect, Freddie would suit a home committed to continuing her training while enjoying her calm and affectionate personality. Freddie was born May 22, 2019.
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes
Cat Tolerant: Workable
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Fostered By: Jennifer
​Location: Knoxville area
Status: Available for Adoption
Alcatraz Flash
Flash is a friendly boy with a fun personality who enjoys interaction and would benefit from a home committed to continuing his training and guidance. Flash has shown pushy behavior around small dogs, so he would need work to be suitable to live with them at this stage. With ongoing training and exposure, he has the potential to improve his manners with small dogs. He has been tested with cats, so any introductions would need to be gradual and supported although strict.
Flash has been exposed to children of all ages and handled these interactions well, with a home of 10 years and over recommended. With a low to medium prey drive and the ability to redirect, Flash has a good foundation and will thrive in a home that can provide structure, consistency, and ongoing training. He was born August 2020.
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes workable
Cat Tolerant: No
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Fostered By: James
​Location: Knoxville
Status: Available for Adoption
Crazy Joker
Fred is a gentle, friendly boy with a calm and easy-going nature. He shows lovely soft manners when meeting new people and is a pleasure to have around. Fred has been assessed with small dogs and displayed very polite, appropriate interactions with positive consent, indicating he could happily live with a small dog companion. He has also been tested with a cat, where he was friendly but pushy with his sniffing. With appropriate introductions and training, he could be suitable for a home with a cat. Fred has been exposed to children of all ages and handled these interactions well, with a home of 6 years and over recommended. With a low prey drive and relaxed temperament, Fred would make a wonderful, affectionate
companion in a variety of homes. He was born November 26, 2021.
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes
Cat Tolerant: Workable
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Fostered By: Kay
​Location: Knoxville
Status: Adoption Pending
Tiny Barcia
Grundy, as this handsome boy was called during his racing career is such a loving Velcro boy. He likes being where you are. Grundy enjoys toys and playing. He is in a foster home with 3 other Greyhounds and 2 children. He enjoys interacting with family activities, dog beds, treats, and sleeping. Grundy would an active family to call his own.
Grundy was born January 8, 2022.
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes
Cat Tolerant: Yes
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Fostered By: Tristan
​Location: Knoxville
Status: ADOPTED
GLS City Boss
Boss came off the track and into home life way smoother than we had expected. Even though he was a racer, he has gone to a full-time professional napper. Boss is perfectly happy with a couple short walks a day, play time outside, then it’s right back to lounging on a comfy bed. At first, he was nervous by the bed until he realized it was something soft for him to cuddle up on. He’s absolutely loved being able to have his own basket of toys, bully bones, and play time in the yard! Although he was very shy at first, he has warmed up fairly quickly and has really shown his personality with us. Boss has learned what stairs are (and how to go up them without freezing), how to frolic through tall grass, and be a great foster brother. He’s such a good mannered boy! He’s allowed us to clean his face, paws, and give him a bath with zero issues. He’s such a kind and wonderful boy who’s going to make someone so incredibly happy, even with him squeaking his toys at any given time throughout the night! Fostering a retired racing greyhound is honestly one of those things that sounds a little intimidating at first. Once you do it though, you realize how easy and rewarding it actually is. It is such an important part of their transition too, you’re helping them learn what it means to be a “man’s best friend.” At the end of the day, you’re giving a dog a soft landing after their racing career. And in return, you get this loving, couch potato who just wants to hang out and be part of your everyday. It’s such a raw, and beautiful experience!
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes
Cat Tolerant: Yes
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Fostered By: Olivia & Mason
​Location: Kingsport
Status: ADOPTED
Roy the Boy
GLS “Roy the Boy” turned 2 years old on December 5th, and he officially retired from racing in January 2026. He even won two races in his career—Go Roy! This big, beautiful 80-pound boy is fully up to date on his vaccinations and has been neutered. Since becoming his foster parents on March 29th, my husband Ron and I have fallen completely in love with watching his super fun personality bloom. At first, Roy is a little shy for just a minute or two, but once he feels safe, he opens his heart so fully and completely. He’s totally relaxed and chill, yet he lights up with joy when he plays with his foster greyhound brother, Charlie, and his smaller foster canine sister, Luna. He loves a good game of keep-away with his toys—and loves his favorite toy, a white teddy bear.
Roy is cat-workable (he showed only mild interest, no aggression at all) and has been tested with small dogs and does beautifully with them. He bonded so quickly and sweetly with both of our dogs that we truly believe he would thrive in a home with at least one canine companion. This boy was born to run, so a securely fenced yard is a must for his happiness. He hasn’t mastered the stairs yet, but with a little patience and practice, he will get there in no time. From the moment you meet him, Roy the Boy will capture your heart with those gentle, soulful eyes and the way he melts into the most loving cuddles. He is such a good, gentle soul—an absolute gift to any family wanting to welcome him into their forever home. If your heart is calling for a loyal, affectionate companion who will adore you every single day, this sweet boy might just be your perfect match.
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes
Cat Tolerant: Workable
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Fostered By: Nicole & Ron
​Location: Kingsport
Status: Available for Adoption
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ADOPTION INFORMATION
Greyhounds were bred for thousands of years to hunt and prey. There is evidence of a Greyhound like dog dating back to 6000 B.C. in Turkey. However, in ancient Egypt, is where Greyhounds made their mark. Not only were the dogs hunting partners, they were also companions that were particularly worshiped by the Egyptians. The Greyhounds were mummified and buried along with their owners. They are the only breed of dog mentioned in the Bible.
A retired ex-racing Greyhound is usually between the ages of 2 and 5 years old. they stand between 24 and 31 inches tall and weigh between 50 and 90 pounds. Females are generally smaller than males. They come in a variety of colors such as black, fawn, blue (grey), brindle, white with patches of color, etc..
Greyhounds are very loving and loyal. they demand attention, hugs, kisses, and love from you. Each personality is different. Some Greyhounds are bubbling with personality from the start and some are reserved at first. Sometimes the dog has to adapt to their new environment and trust and accept you. Once this happens, you will be greatly rewarded with a terrific companion. Greyhounds are quite curious. Track life is different than home life. They have never seen ordinary things in life such as cars, TVs, mirrors, stairs, etc.. Most people assume that Greyhounds are very active which is not the case. They are sprint runners and tire easily. A nightly walk or a romp in a secure fenced-in area is perfect. Most Greyhounds love children. However, adult supervision is recommended.
Greyhounds are inside dogs. they do not have any body fat to tolerate extreme temperatures, certain flea medications, and some anesthesia. If you do not have a fenced-in area, they must be walked on a leash. Greyhounds can never be off leash if outside of a fenced area. Greyhounds live to be between an average of 12 to 14 years of age. A long commitment is required .Greyhounds need annual shots, health check, monthly heartworm preventative, flea & tick control, and if they become sick or injured, they require medical treatment. An Adoption fee of $550.00 is to help cover the cost of spaying or neutering, shots, teeth cleaning, heartworm check, heartworm preventative, and we deal with any other health issues that might arise, etc. We also give a new Martingale collar & leash set and a muzzle. Don't forget we also feed the Greyhounds while in our care. If interested in a senior, a 9 year or older Greyhound, ask us about our Senior Adoption Program.
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Gain knowledge about Greyhounds.
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Call us for information. (contact numbers listed in the Contact Us page)
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Join us at one of our Meet and Greets and talk to a representative and meet the hounds. click here for scheduled Meet and Greets
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Read an informative book about Greyhounds such as "Adopting the Racing Greyhound" by Cynthia A. Branigan and "Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies" by Lee Livinggood
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Complete an adoption application. (can be obtained at one of our Meet and Greets or by email) As of March 12, 2022 a $25.00 non refundable Application fee will be required. The Adoption Fee is an additional $550..00 as of June 1, 2026. The Adoption Fee is to help cover some of the expenses that we incur.
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After personal and Vet references are approved, a home visit will be required to ensure that the Greyhound and your family including any other pets you may have are compatible.
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Once the home visit is concluded and if all goes well, and the GRFT Rep and you determine this is the right Greyhound for your family, you will sign a contract. The Adoption fee will be required at this time by Venmo, check or cash and you will receive your life long companion.
