Greyhounds Only, Inc.

Greyhounds Only, Inc. Greyhounds Only, Inc.'s Mission:
Match retired racing greyhounds with adoptive families in Illinois. However, there are always exceptions!

Some facts about retired greyhounds:

1) Retired racing greyhounds are gentle, sweet, good-natured dogs who can live in nearly every environment - from a city apartment to a sprawling country estate. Our adoption representatives help adopters find the hound that is right for them.

2) Greyhounds retire from their racing careers generally when they are anywhere between 2-5 years of age. Considering

the average lifespan of a greyhound is 10-14 years, these pups still a lot of living left to do!

3) Considered to be 40-mph couch potatoes, most greyhounds are your stereotypical lazy dogs. Even an active greyhound typically has a lower energy level than many other breeds.

Thank you, Marisa and Mark, for fostering sweet Maeby and helping her shine!When Marisa and her husband Mark welcomed Ma...
01/20/2025

Thank you, Marisa and Mark, for fostering sweet Maeby and helping her shine!

When Marisa and her husband Mark welcomed Maeby (FKA Paula) into their home last November, they weren’t just opening their door—they were opening their hearts again. After saying goodbye to their beloved greyhound Bennett last May, they decided to foster through Greyhounds Only and give Maeby the care and guidance she needed.

At just 11 months old, Maeby had her share of puppy challenges and fears, especially adjusting to the bustling city. From startled reactions to car horns and trains to navigating crate training and new routines, Marisa and Mark worked patiently with her every step of the way. Over six weeks, Maeby transformed. She gained confidence, conquered her fears, and let her sweet, cuddly, and joyful personality shine through.

Maeby even passed her small dog and cat tests, paving the way for her to find a loving forever home with a fantastic dog dad and a feline sibling! 🎉

Fostering isn’t always easy, but it’s incredibly rewarding. Marisa and Mark’s story shows how opening your home—even for a short time—can change a greyhound’s life forever.

Are you ready to make a difference like Marisa and Mark? Fostering isn’t just the lifeblood of our organization. It is also the most important role anyone can play when it comes to helping our former racing greyhounds transition to home life and find their perfect families. It’s a journey filled with love, patience, and wagging tails.

👉 Learn more about fostering with Greyhounds Only: www.greyhoundsonly.com/community/fostering-a-greyhound

🐾 Open Your Heart to Fostering with Greyhounds Only! 🐾Dafina has fostered many greyhounds through Greyhounds Only, and h...
01/17/2025

🐾 Open Your Heart to Fostering with Greyhounds Only! 🐾

Dafina has fostered many greyhounds through Greyhounds Only, and her stories highlight the love, joy, and meaning fostering brings.

✨ Mac: Their first foster was a big, tall boy who didn’t need to jump to swipe snacks from the counter! Mac had a larger-than-life personality and loved his new family, even though saying goodbye was tough. Months later, at a reunion, he *recognized Dafina and ran straight to her*—a memory she'll cherish forever.

✨ Lisa: This sweet girl came all the way from Australia and needed extra love to adjust. At first, Lisa refused food, so Dafina spoon-fed her until she gained confidence. At a reunion, Lisa froze with nerves, but even in those moments, her charm shone through as she donned her “Adopt Me” scarf.

✨ Patrick (aka Patsy, aka Baby Boy): The perfect dog in every way. Elegant, soulful, and gentle, he won over everyone he met. Louie, a dog they babysat, used to walk under him because he was so tall—an adorable yin-yang pair! Parting with Patrick was incredibly emotional, but seeing his happy life through updates from his forever family makes it all worthwhile.

Fostering is a way to help these incredible dogs find their happily-ever-after while creating special memories of your own. As Dafina says:
"It's hard to let them go, but I focus on their well-being and the chance to be with so many wonderful greyhounds."

💛 Thank you to Dafina and her family for opening your hearts and home to so many greyhounds. Your dedication is making a world of difference!

Ready to make a difference yourself? Consider fostering with Greyhounds Only! It’s a life-changing way to support these gentle souls—and it just might change your life, too.

Visit www.greyhoundsonly.com today to learn more about fostering!

Have you never met a greyhound IRL and would like to know what they’re like? 🤔 Stop by Kriser's Natural Pet - 2055 N Cly...
01/15/2025

Have you never met a greyhound IRL and would like to know what they’re like? 🤔 Stop by Kriser's Natural Pet - 2055 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 - on Sunday, January 26th between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. so you can meet one (two, three, or four)! 🐾

Volunteers will have their greyhounds with them, so you can say hello to the speed noodles in person and ask the volunteers any questions you would like to about the adoption process and what it’s like to have a greyhound (or two or three) in the family. Current greyhound owners: If you’d like to help out by bringing your hound to the event, please use our sign-up sheet at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B48AFA92EABF94-54389489-january #/.

We get new adoptable greyhounds regularly and are always looking for loving forever homes where they will thrive. Come find out if adopting one of these gentle goofballs is precisely what you’ve been looking for. (WARNING: they steal hearts even faster than they run!) We hope to see you there!

Have you never met a greyhound IRL and would like to know what they’re like? 🤔 Stop by Kriser's Natural Pet - 2055 N Cly...
01/13/2025

Have you never met a greyhound IRL and would like to know what they’re like? 🤔 Stop by Kriser's Natural Pet - 2055 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 - on Sunday, January 26th between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. so you can meet one (two, three, or four)! 🐾

Volunteers will have their greyhounds with them, so you can say hello to the speed noodles in person and ask the volunteers any questions you would like to about the adoption process and what it’s like to have a greyhound (or two or three) in the family.

We get new adoptable greyhounds regularly and are always looking for loving forever homes where they will thrive. Come find out if adopting one of these gentle goofballs is precisely what you’ve been looking for. (WARNING: they steal hearts even faster than they run!) We hope to see you there!

✨ Hey, GO Foster Fam—You’re the True MVPs 🏆Let’s talk about our foster families for a sec. Y’all are the backbone of eve...
01/06/2025

✨ Hey, GO Foster Fam—You’re the True MVPs 🏆

Let’s talk about our foster families for a sec. Y’all are the backbone of everything we do. You open your doors, your hearts, and your couches (let’s be real) to these speed noodles while they wait for their forever homes. That’s HUGE. ❤️

If you are currently fostering (or have ever fostered) for Greyhounds Only, we want to hear from you! Got funny stories, snuggly pics, or just a quick "fostering is the best" vibe to share? Send anything you have over to [email protected].

Seriously, fostering is life-changing—for the dogs *and* the humans. Thanks for being the absolute best. We couldn’t do this without you. 🙌

Big thanks to Vin Chicago and their amazing customers for raising **$274.30** for Greyhounds Only! 🐾🍷During the “Uncorki...
01/03/2025

Big thanks to Vin Chicago and their amazing customers for raising **$274.30** for Greyhounds Only! 🐾🍷

During the “Uncorking for a Cause” weekend, shoppers who mentioned us while buying wine and other beverages helped make this donation happen. Every purchase made a difference, and we’re so grateful for your support!

This generosity helps us care for former racing greyhounds and find them loving forever homes. 💕🐕 Thank you to everyone who took part—you’re truly making a difference!

Want to help even more? Check out our website at greyhoundsonly.com to learn about adoption, fostering, or donating. Together, we’re giving these incredible dogs the lives they deserve.

Do you remember the day you were chosen by your first greyhound? Greyhounds Only, with the assistance of Greyhound Allia...
12/31/2024

Do you remember the day you were chosen by your first greyhound? Greyhounds Only, with the assistance of Greyhound Alliance, is now bringing in hounds from West Virginia in addition to Ireland and Australia. All these WONDERFUL retired racers need loving homes. We appreciate the support of all the volunteers and adoption organizations we have collaborated with in 2024.

GO pays for all transport, food & boarding, medical care, and any additional expenses to ensure that every hound is medically sound prior to adoption. Our commitment to greyhounds spans their entire WONDERFUL journey from the U.S. and abroad to your home.

Additionally, GO will take in any hound in need, no matter what adoption group the dog originally came from. We have taken in greyhounds who have required substantial medical care prior to their next adoption through GO.

Help celebrate our commitment to these WONDERFUL dogs, and consider a gift to Greyhounds Only this season.

Donations may be made at http://greyhoundsonly.com

Calling all greyhound-savvy cat owners! We need your help! A wonderful Feline Friendly Greyhound has found his forever h...
12/26/2024

Calling all greyhound-savvy cat owners!

We need your help! A wonderful Feline Friendly Greyhound has found his forever home, but before he can settle in, he needs a short-term foster with a feline friend to teach him the ropes and house rules! If you have a cat and can provide a temporary home for this sweet boy, please reach out!

Please email us at [email protected] if you can help!

Let's help this gentle giant cross the finish line and start his new life!

Do you remember the day you were chosen by your first greyhound? Greyhounds Only, with the assistance of Greyhound Allia...
12/23/2024

Do you remember the day you were chosen by your first greyhound? Greyhounds Only, with the assistance of Greyhound Alliance, is now bringing in hounds from West Virginia in addition to Ireland and Australia. All these WONDERFUL retired racers need loving homes. We appreciate the support of all the volunteers and adoption organizations we have collaborated with in 2024.

GO pays for all transport, food & boarding, medical care, and any additional expenses to ensure that every hound is medically sound prior to adoption. Our commitment to greyhounds spans their entire WONDERFUL journey from the U.S. and abroad to your home.

Additionally, GO will take in any hound in need, no matter what adoption group the dog originally came from. We have taken in greyhounds who have required substantial medical care prior to their next adoption through GO.

Help celebrate our commitment to these WONDERFUL dogs, and consider a gift to Greyhounds Only this season.

Please consider sponsoring a greyhound at one of the following levels, or whatever you can afford. No gift is too large or too small. Your gift of money or stock to Greyhounds Only, Inc., will make a difference in the lives of these greyhounds.

Donations may be made to:
http://www.greyhoundsonly.com
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/greyhoundsonly
Zelle - [email protected]

Greyhounds Only
539 W. Roosevelt Rd. #1003
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Feline Friendly Fosters needed!Friends and supporters of Greyhounds Only, we are excited to share that we have several C...
12/23/2024

Feline Friendly Fosters needed!

Friends and supporters of Greyhounds Only, we are excited to share that we have several CAT-FRIENDLY hounds, and we need to find dedicated fosters with cats to help these pups adjust to life in a home. Can you help?

Fostering is a rewarding experience that gives these incredible dogs the chance to thrive while waiting for their forever families.

By opening your heart and home, you’ll be giving a greyhound a loving environment and the care they need to transition into a new chapter of their lives. ❤️

Interested in making a difference? Email us at [email protected] to learn more about how you can help!

*****Do you want more greyhound email?*****If you aren't already signed up for the Greyhounds Only email list, please em...
12/17/2024

*****Do you want more greyhound email?*****
If you aren't already signed up for the Greyhounds Only email list, please email us at [email protected] and we'll sign you up! Are you unsure if you are already signed up? Drop us a line and we'll figure it out for you. :)

***** Order your GO 2025 Calendar by Wednesday (12/18) to receive it in time for Christmas! *****This is the yearly cale...
12/15/2024

***** Order your GO 2025 Calendar by Wednesday (12/18) to receive it in time for Christmas! *****
This is the yearly calendar created by Greyhounds Only, using photos of YOUR adopted greyhounds! The calendar is important to us every year both as a celebration of the greyhounds we have adopted into loving homes, and as a fundraising opportunity. Get yours before they are gone! http://www.greyhoundsonly.com/news-and-events/go-in-the-news

***FOUND!!!***Attie came home when she saw her doggie brother outside!!Thank you all for all the calls and texts!!***** ...
12/05/2024

***FOUND!!!***
Attie came home when she saw her doggie brother outside!!
Thank you all for all the calls and texts!!

***** LOST GREYHOUND - WESTCHESTER, IL *****

Attie, a 7 year old, fawn greyhound is on the loose near South Wolf Rd and Roosevelt Rd. She is not wearing a collar but she is microchipped. We need help in the area to post flyers and talk to area residents and businesses.

A lost greyhound flyer can be downloaded here:
http://www.greyhoundsonly.com/files-and-forms/lost-dogs/75-lostgreyhound2022

It is best to print flyers on bright/neon colored paper. Please contact 847-421-9928 if you can assist.

THANK YOU!

The Greyhounds Only 2025 Calendar is now available! This is the yearly calendar created by Greyhounds Only, using photos...
12/04/2024

The Greyhounds Only 2025 Calendar is now available! This is the yearly calendar created by Greyhounds Only, using photos of YOUR adopted greyhounds! The calendar is important to us every year both as a celebration of the greyhounds we have adopted into loving homes, and as a fundraising opportunity. Please visit our website at http://www.greyhoundsonly.com/news-and-events/go-in-the-news to order yours in time for the holidays (and 2025)!

🌟 **Today is  !** 🌟Greyhounds Only (GO) is thrilled to join this global day of giving and generosity—a movement that ins...
12/03/2024

🌟 **Today is !** 🌟

Greyhounds Only (GO) is thrilled to join this global day of giving and generosity—a movement that inspires meaningful impact across the world.

As givingtuesday.org puts it, this day is about "...unleashing the power of radical generosity around the world."

At GO, a 100% volunteer-run organization, **every dollar you donate directly supports the hounds**—from providing essential medical care and placing retired racing and at-risk greyhounds into loving homes to educating the public about this amazing breed and collaborating with like-minded organizations.

If you’re able, we’d be so grateful for your support. **Every donation makes a difference** in helping us carry out our mission.

💚 **You can give to GO anytime today by visiting www.greyhoundsonly.com and clicking on the ‘Donate’ button.**

Thank you for being part of our community and for making a difference in the lives of greyhounds!

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539 West Roosevelt Road #1003
Glen Ellyn, IL
60137

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