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
WONDER LOMAR
Diana or JJ is a wonderful girl. She was born March 4, 2019 and weighs 66 pounds.
During her first small Dog and Cat testing she was tolerant of both.
She is learning all about retirement while relaxing in foster care. Learning to live in a home with a Chinese Crested and another Greyhound, adjusting to the 16 hour difference in time, sleeping, house manners and a different routine.
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes
Cat Tolerant: Yes on first testing
Fostered By: Noma and Thomas
Location: Chattanooga
Status: ADOPTED
LUCKY ROMY
Romy as is a beautiful brindle boy, as you can see in the picture, was born November 23, 2020
Romy has completed his required medical work and is learning about retirement, living in a home, different routines, sleeping habits, potty manners, along with family rules.
Romy is a sweet, gentle natured boy who is quiet unless he needs something. He has done well with other Greyhounds and a small dog once he 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: Dawn and Rob
Location: Chattanooga
Status: Adoption Pending
MAGICAL BEAR
Bear was born December 23, 2018.
He is a beautiful 74 pound black boy.
Bear has completed all his required medical procedures and can now look for his own loving family. He is currently living in foster care with Greyhounds and a small dog. He tested both small dog and cat tolerant at first testing.
He is doing good with potty habits, retirement routine, and living with a family with older kids. He sleeps through the night and is working on steps. Bear would be a wonderful addition to most families.
Cat Tolerant: Yes on first test
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes
Fostered by: Kimmie
Location: Knoxville, TN
Status: Adoption Pending
SAINT BILLY
Meet Billy, as he is being called. He is a very handsome boy. He was born January 10, 2022.
He has completed his medical requirements and is adjusting to a foster home, learning to relax in retirement. He must be wondering what retirement will be like? Billy is working on steps, routine and house manners, loves to eat, a very sweet puppy. He wants to be with his people, gives kisses, and has learned to adjust to the time difference. He seems to love kids.
He will make a wonderful family companion.
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes at first test
Cat Tolerant: No on first test.
Fosters: Wendy, Wyatt and Dustin
Location: Maryville, TN
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
Statis: Available Soon
ARKANS SKYPHO
This sweet girl has been returned to GRFT as her adopter has been placed in a nursing home with no hope of getting out. It is a sad situation as her "brother" that is 13 years old also had to be returned to us.
Sky is playful and loves toys. She is doing wonderful with the other dogs in her foster home. She lived with a small dog and cat. She is such a sweet girl that loves to be with you.
Sky eats well, sleeps good, and has good potty habits.
She will do great with a dog buddy to play with.
She hasn’t been around small kids but seems to love older kids.
Fostered By: Lori
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes
Cat Tolerant: Yes
Status: ADOPTED
ARKANS OZZIE
Ozzie is a handsome 13 year old that was returned due to his dad being placed in a nursing. Yes it is very sad that he has lost his home after over 8 years.
Ozzie lived with a small dog and a cat. He gets along very well with the Greyhounds in his foster home. He eats well, sleeps and has good house manners. He is a calm boy the just wants love.
Do you think you could welcome a sweet
13 year old boy into your home and love him
the way he deserves?
Small Dog Tolerant: YES
Cat Tolerant: YES
Fostered by: Lori
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Status: ADOPTED
MARSHALL
Marshall is still a baby. He was born August 1, 2022. He is a handsome red and white boy..
Marshall has completed his required medical procedures and is looking for his own loving family. He is learning about retirement, a new routine, house manners and doggy beds.
Cat Tolerant: Yes
Small Dog Tolerant: Yes
Fostered by: Rachel and Carlen
Location: Knoxville, TN
Status: ADOPTED
LK'S ARCHIBALD
Archibald is a handsome 4 year old and weighs 74 pounds.
He gets along with the Greyhounds in his foster home. Has adjusted well with retirement and all the routine changes.
Fostered: Samantha and David
Location: Tri Cities
Small Dog Tolerant: n/a
Cat Tolerant: n/a
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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