GREYHOUND RETIREMENT FOUNDATION OF TENNESSEE
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Greyhound Retirement Foundation of Tennessee wants to spread our message of hope and compassion. We believe that a single action can make a difference in the community, and that collective action can greatly impact the world. Through advocacy and outreach activities, our team works tirelessly each day to contribute their part to the greater good.
PBW TWIRL AND POINT
Twirl is a retired racing Greyhound that was 6 years old December 12, 2023.
Twirl is our little miracle girl.
Once Twirl arrived in foster care our vet suggested she go to the Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital where we were given little hope she would make a full recovery.
With the dedication of Twirl's foster dad and the reassurance that GRFT would do anything needed to help Twirl.
After a long while Twirl was finally released but the fight wasn't over. She wouldn't eat and has lost so much weight her foster dad was on board to try every suggestion and in addition to puppy food he added lots of different toppers until he finally found an answer but she would quickly get tired of everything.
To make a long story shortened through the love and patience, some donations from our GRFT family and friends we were able to continue with Twirl's care and after many months and checkups she got well and of course her foster dad adopted her.
Fostered By: James
Location: Knoxville, TN
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes
Cat Tolerant: N/A
Status: ADOPTED
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 dogs.
Lincoln is adjusting to retirement and the 16 hour difference and the change of routine.
Small dog Tolerant: NO
Cat Tolerant: NO
Foster : James
Location: Knoxville
Status: Available for Adoption
TRANQUIL LOGAN
Logan is a handsome red boy that was born November 23, 2019.
Logan is settling into retirement and adjusting to the 16 hour difference. He tested small dog and cat tolerant on his first test.
Small dog Tolerant: YES
Cat Tolerant: YES
Foster : Zumaya
Location: Knoxville
Status: Adoption Pending
SPARKS FLY
Fly is a beautiful white and black girl that was born in July 2022 and weighs 62 ponds.
Following her racing career at Wheeling, West Virginia,
she has relocated to Tennessee where she will learn all about retirement.
She will learn about a different routine, potty habits coexistence with a small dogs, and a cat.
Though still acclimating to retirement, she enjoys human interaction, particularly scratches and petting, and values her quiet time. As she settles, her genuine personality will emerge.
Currently Fly is being fostered in Kingsport.
Small Dog Tolerant: YES
Cat Tolerant: YES
Fostered By: Catherine and Jordon
Location: Kingsport TN
Status: Available for Adoption
GLS GENSIS
Ginny is a beautiful shinny black girl born in November 2022 weighs 64 pounds.
Ginny recently retired and completed all her vet requirements. She is learning all about living in a home, potty habits and weighs64 , raised dishes, and sleeping through the night.
Small Dog Tolerant: YES
Cat Tolerant: Workable
Fostered By: Catherine and Jordon
Location: Kingsport TN
Status: Available for Adoption
GONZ SANTILLI
Tilli is a beautiful red girl that was born March 22, 2022.
Tilli has completed all of her required medical procedures and is settling into retirement. She has excellent house manners, sleeps through the night on a dog bed, eats well and beginning to show some cute personality.
Tilli tested small dog and cat tolerant and is being foster with a small dog and a few Greyhounds.
Small Dog Tolerant: YES
Cat Tolerant: No
Fostered by: Francis
Location: Tri Cities
Status: Available for Adoption
IMARK BRATWURST
Meet one of the newly returned racers. Brat was born
May 11, 2018. He raced at 78 pounds.
He was adopted in 2021 when there were no children
in the home. There has been a child added that is now
9 months old and the parents were worried he might
bite her as toddlers have a tendency of falling.
Brat has become anxious and fearful but our foster is
working with him to learn his manners.
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes
Cat Tolerant: TBD
Fostered By: Linda
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Status: ADOPTED
JACOB VALLEY
Jacob or Jake as he has been called is a handsome
black boy born May 25, 2020. He weighs 72.6 pounds.
Jake is settling into retirement and with all his travel
he believes a nap is in order. So far there have been
no accidents, he is eating very good, being fostered
with Greyhounds and cats.
Jake will tell us more as he adjusts with the time
difference and everything new to him.
Fostered By: Cassi and Karmen
Location: Asheville, NC area
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes
Cat Tolerant: Yes
Status: Available for Adoption
HAMBLIN BALE
Hamish is a handsome dark brindle 3 year old
boy, born January 5, 2021. He weighs in at
83.6 pounds.
Hamish is adjusting to retirement and learning
about all the strange things in addition to the
dog and cat tolerant, he is living with several
cats.
We will post more as he settles in and we
learn more about his personality.
Small dog Tolerant: Yes
Cat Tolerant: Yes
Foster : Deb and Steve
Location: Tri Cities
Status: Available for Adoption
JJ'S VEE
JJ as this little 57 pound fawn beauty is being called was born April 1, 2022.
JJ is living with a small dog and tested cat tolerant. She also gets along very well with the Greyhounds in her foster home. She eats well, sleeps and has good house manners. She is a calm girl and just wants love.
Do you think you could welcome this sweet
little girl into your home. She just wants to be
loved.
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes
Cat Tolerant: Yes
Fostered by: Janis and Mike
Location: Knoxville, TN
Status: ADOPTED
CET SURVIVOR
Survvivor is a handsome brindle boy. His birthdate is October 20, 2021.
He has recently come into foster care as a retired racer. Survivor is enjoying living in a home with other Greyhounds and a fenced yard.
Survivor has completed all of his required vetting and is ready to welcome visitors that are looking for a wonderful addition to their family.
Small Dog Tolerant: N/A
Cat Tolerant: N/A
Fostered By: Samantha and David
Location: Tri Cities, TN
Status: Medical Hold
CRUISE CONTROL
Meet Cricket as she is being called. She is a real cute girl born March 18, 2023
She has completed all of her medical requirements and is adjusting to her foster home.
She's energetic and very smart and inquisitive. She will be great for someone who understands young greys. She only ran 3 races and is 18 months old so she basically came straight from the farm. She's great with consistent stimulation, long walks, and guidance.
When she's not testing her limits, she's incredibly loving and just so adorable. She regularly sleeps with her tongue hanging out and roaching. Her favorite things are ear rubs, finding new things to put in her mouth,nd comfy beds.
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes at first test
Cat Tolerant: No on first test.
Fosters: Andrea
Location: Trenton
Status: ADOPTED
ARKANS CYCLOPS
Cy as this handsome boy is called has been returned after living 4 years with a family. Their was a schedule change within the family and there was no longer time for Cy.
Cy was born in July 2017. He was cat tolerant when he was adopted but has not been around cats since. He is small dog tolerant. He has a history of seizures.
Small Dog Tolerant YES
Cat Tolerant N/A
Fostered BY: Chelsea and Brian
Location: Knoxville, TN
SPECIAL NEEDS
Status: Available for Adoption
HAY PEPPER
Pepper is a handsome boy. He was born December 3,
2018 and weighs 70.4 pounds.
During Pepper's first small Dog and cat testing he did very well. He is learning all about retirement while
relaxing in foster care.
Pepper is learning to live in a home with a children and
Greyhounds, adjusting to the 16 hour difference in time,
sleeping, house manners and a different routine. He is not sure about steps.
We will post more as we learn more about his personality.
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes
Cat Tolerant: Yes
Fostered By: Tristan
Location: Knoxville area
Status: ADOPTED
ALBURY MOB
Kelly as this little girl has been called is a beautiful black female. Her birthdate was April 8, 2019.
Kelly is learning all about retirement, the 16 hour time difference and the routine change are being adjusted. She does well with her foster companion and tested cat tolerant. She has accomplished steps, house manners and routines.
Kelly is small dog and cat tolerant during her first testing.
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes
Cat Tolerant: Yes
Foster: Kelsey and Evan
Location: Knoxville
Status: Available for Adoption
COSMIC HENRY
Henry is a handsome White and Fawn male. He was born February 7, 2022. He weighs 66 pounds.
Henry is learning all about retirement, the 16 hour time difference, change in routine, and learning about potty habits, doggy beds, and different caregivers.
Henry is small dog and cat tolerant during his first testing.
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes
Cat Tolerant: Yes
Foster: Summer and Kelly
Location: Knoxville
Status: Available for Adoption
FLY ON
Fran as this beautiful black girl has been called, as you can see in the picture, was born January 1, 2021
Fran has completed her required medical work and is learning about retirement, living in a home, different routines, sleeping habits, potty manners, along with family rules. She is being fostered with other Greyhounds.
Fran is a sweet, gentle natured girl who is quiet unless she needs something. She has done well with other Greyhounds and a small dog once she realized what it was. He did not test well with a cat so we say not cat tolerant.
Small Dog Friendly: Yes on first testing
Cat Tolerant: No on first testing
Foster: Kimberly and Ronnie
Location: Tri Cities
Status: Available for Adoption
IN THE THIRTIES
Sadie is a beautiful small girl. She was born May 22, 2019.
Sadie is getting used to retirement, the changes in her routine and the 16 hour time difference in Australia.
Sadie came to us to meet her forever mom
who has adopted from GRFT since 2006. She has been a loyal friend. All went very well.
Sadie tested both small dog and cat tolerant.
Fostered BY: N/A
Location: Chattanooga
Small Dog Tolerant;: Yes
Cat Tolerant: Yes
Status: ADOPTED
LULU
Lulu is a beautiful small fawn girl. She was born October 16, 2022.
Lulu is getting used to retirement, the changes in her routine and the 16 hour time difference in Australia.
Lulu tested both small dog and cat tolerant.
Fostered BY: Kelcey and Evan
Location: Knoxville
Small Dog Tolerant;: YES
Cat Tolerant: YES
Status: ADOPTED
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Meet the fosters
Chattanooga M&G at Petsmart in Chattanooga at 11:00 until 12:30. Date to be determined.
Knoxville M&G at PetSmart on Morrell Road from 12:00 - 2:00.
Meet & Greets are held in Knoxville the 2nd Saturday of each month
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