EXPERIENCE GREYHOUND RETIREMENT FOUNDATION OF TENNESSEE
Working Towards finding loving homes For Retired Greyhounds
Greyhound Retirement Foundation of Tennessee is a State Chartered not-for-profit all volunteer organization whose mission is five fold:
1) To educate the public about the availability and suitability of retired racing Greyhounds as pets.
2) To medically treat each Greyhound that comes into our program, including but not limited to spay/neuter, dental, all shots, heartworm test, and any other treatment deemed needed.
3) To find loving and qualified homes for all Greyhounds entrusted to us.
4) To offer ongoing support to those who adopt Greyhounds.
5) To promote harmony and cooperation between all segments of the worldwide Greyhound community.
ABOUT
A Bit of Background
Because Greyhound Racing has changed tremndously over the last 21 years we have applied and been approved through the State and IRS to change our name to Greyhound Retirement Foundation of Tennessee, Inc. and we can still be GRFT. Our non profit status has remained unchanged along with our EIN Number.
It all began with a chance encounter. We each met and fell in love with the elegant greyhounds, it changed us, and we've changed others. That's all it takes to make a difference. "Build it and they will come". "Others will feel your passion and will help to make it happen."
GRFT became a reality in June 2000 with the passion to help make a difference with rehoming x-racing greyhounds. We are a 501 (c)3 non profit, all-volunteer greyhound adoption group. It is our belief that racing greyhounds should all have a chance to be placed into loving, responsible homes at the end of their careers. Our mission is to inform the public about the retired racers, show them to be the beautiful, gentle animals that they are, and make a difference in the lives of as many retired racers as possible. We believe that racing greyhounds deserve every chance to become a treasured family member at the end of their racing careers, and will strive to provide the best possible homes for them.
Our goals are to focus on what OUR group can do to make a difference, not with politics, not with anti-racing lobbying, not with competing with other groups but with devotion to promote adoption into loving forever homes. GRFT maintains a neutral stance on Greyhound racing. We are Pro Greyhound. We make every effort to work with both the racing industry and other adoption groups for the benefit of the retired racers.
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EVENTS
Bringing Change
Greyhound Retirement Foundation of Tennessee is achieving more with our initiatives than ever before. We work on many exciting projects to help improve the lives of others, and are very proud of the progress we continue to make. Learn more about what we do, who we help, and how we work every day to promote positive change.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
OUR HOPE IS TO RETURN TO HAVING OUR MONTHLY MEET & GREETS IN KNOXVILLE, KINGSPORT AND CHATTANOOGA. UNTIL THIS BECOMES A REALITY, ONCE AN APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED WE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE APPLICANT TO MEET WITH THE FOSTER PARENTS AND THE GREYHOUNDS. A HOME VISIT WILL THEN BE SCHEDULED TO MEET THE OTHER PETS IN THE HOME.
JANUARY 2022
Reinforcing our Commitment
Knoxville, TN Our Meet & Greet is Saturday, January 8, 2022 at PetSmart on Morrell Rd from 12:00 until 2:00.
Come visit with the retired Greyhounds and talk with the foster families.
Kingsport, TN TBD
Chattanooga, TN TBD
For more information go to our Contact Us page. A Rep will be glad to help you. Email us for an application.
FEBRUARY 2022
One Step at a Time
Knoxville, TN -
Our Meet & Greet is Saturday, February 12, 2022 at PetSmart on Morrell Rd
from 12:00 until 2:00.
Come visit with the retired Greyhounds and talk with the foster families.
Chattanooga, TN - TBD
Kingsport, TN - TBD
MARCH 2022
Helping The Community
Knoxville, TN -
With the temps staying low I don't believe the roads will clear before noon and we DON'T want anyone to chance driving. THERE WILL BE NO MEET & GREET TODAY. Stay Safe
MEET AND GREET
Chattanooga, TN - TBD
Kingsport, TN - TBD
APRIL 2022
MEET & GREET
Knoxville, TN -
Our Meet & Greet is Saturday, April 9, 2022 at PetSmart on Morrell Rd from 12:00 until 2:00.
Come visit with the retired Greyhounds and talk with the foster families.
Chattanooga, TN - TBD
Kingsport, TN - . TBD
MAY 2022
MEET & GREET
Knoxville, TN -
Our Meet & Greet is Saturday, 14, 2022 at PetSmart on Morrell Rd from 12:00 until 2:00.
Come visit with the retired Greyhounds and talk with the foster families.
Chattanooga - TBD
Kingsport - TBD
JUNE 2022
MEET & GREET
Ask questions about the dogs and meet the foster families and the Greyhounds in their homes. This will be done from each foster home so there will be a constant stream of live sessions for several Greyhounds.
Knoxville, TN
Kingsport, TN
Chattanooga, TN
JULY 9, 2022
MEET & GREET
KNOXVILLE, TN Our Meet & Greet is scheduled for Saturday, July 9, 2022 at PetSmart on Morrell Road in Knoxville, TN from 12:00 until 2:00.
Come meet the recently retired Greyhounds and talk with their foster parents and a GRFT Rep. Discover if a Greyhound is the right family member for you.
CHATTANOOGA, TN - TBD
KINGSPORT, TN - TBD
AUGUST 13, 2022
Knoxville, TN Meet & Greet at PetSmart on Morrell Road August 14, 2021 from 12:00 until 2:00. Come meet the available recently retired Greyhounds. Meet the foster parents and learn about the Greyhound in their care.
Chattanooga, TN TBD
Kingsport, TN TBD
KNOXVILLE, TN Our Meet & Greet is Saturday, August 13, 2022. They are scheduled on the 2nd Saturday of each month at PetSmart on Morrell Road in Knoxville from 12:00 until 2:00. Come meet the retired Greyhounds and their foster families.
CHATTANOOGA, TN - TBD
KINGSPORT, TN - TBD
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
MEET & GREET
KNOXVILLE, TN Our Meet & Greet is Saturday, September 10, 2022. They are scheduled on the 2nd Saturday of each month at PetSmart on Morrell Road in Knoxville from 12:00 until 2:00.
Come meet the retired Greyhounds and talk with their foster families. Is a Greyhound the right family member for you?
CHATTANOOGA, TN - TBD
KINGSPORT, TN - TBD
FAMILY REUNION
OCTOBER 2, 2022
GRFT plans to furnish burgers and hot dogs with the trimmings. We ask you to bring a covered dish to share, you family, a blanket for your furry family and chairs for the skin family, something for your family to drink and a SMILE on your face.
Our own special GRFT venders, Karen & Samantha will have a variety of wonderful offerings. GRFT will have a store set up also.
We always look forward to a few Greyhound games and auction.
More details will be added as Chelsea & Kristi get further in the plans.
MEET AND GREET
OCTOBER 8, 2022
KNOXVILLE, TN- A Meet & Greet is planned at PetSmart, Morrell Rd. in Knoxville TN
on Saturday October 8, 2022 from 12:00 until 2:00.
Come meet our available retired Greyhounds and talk with a GRFT representative.
CHATTANOOGA, TN - TBD
KINGSPORT, TN - TBD
MEET & GREET NOVEMBER 12, 2022
Our Meet & Greet is Saturday, November 12, 2022. They are scheduled on the 2nd Saturday of each month at PetSmart on Morrell Road in Knoxville from 12:00 until 2:00.
Come meet the retired Greyhounds and a GRFT Rep. Talk with the foster families.
CHATTANOOGA, TN - TBD
KINGSPORT, TN - TBD
DECEMBER 2022
As the time draws near for racing to end at Southland in Arkansas we pray for the many lives that will be disrupted, families and Greyhounds way of life changed. A very sad day is quickly approaching. Pray for the owners, trainers, turnouts, and our wonderful racing Greyhound as we know and love them.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 MEET & GREET
KNOXVILLE, TN
Our December M&G is scheduled for December 10, 2022 from 12:00 UNTIL 2:00 at PetSmart on Morrell Road in Knoxville, TN.
Come meet the Retired Greyhounds. Visit with their foster families to learn about their personalities and if a Greyhound might be your next family member.
KINGSPORT, TN
Our Kingsport M&G is TBD
CHATTANOOGA, TN-
Our M&G in Chattanooga TBD
AS THE HOLIDAYS APPROACH OUR SCHEDULES WILL VARY BUT AS ALWAYS, WE WILL CONTINUE TO BE WHERE WE ARE NEEDED AND WORK HARD TO FIND THOSE SPECIAL HOMES
AMONG ALL OF YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL GREYHOUNDS THAT HAVE BEEN ENTRUSTED TO GRFT.
PLEASE JOIN US IN WISHING EVERYONE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY FROM OUR HOMES TO YOURS. WISHING ALL OF YOU AND YOURS JOY WITHIN YOUR HOMES, LOVE WITHIN YOUR HEARTS AND HAPPINESS NOW AND ALWAYS.
HAVE A BLESSED HOLIDAY SEASON.
Together We have made a huge difference in many homes. Retired Greyhounds are wonderful companion pets.
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does"
William James
CONTACT GREYHOUND RETIREMENT FOUNDATION OF TENNESSEE
P.O. Box 32554, Knoxville, TN 37930-2554
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