Greyhound Friends of NJ (GFNJ) is a non-profit organization dedicated to placing retired racing greyhounds into responsible, loving homes. While GFNJ is predominantly a greyhound adoption group, it will also help some non-greyhounds in need of rescue from high-risk situations by providing them monetary support and/or a safe haven.
The Adoption Process: The adoption process begins when you have decided that a greyhound is the right dog for you. We ask you to fill out an application that gives us some information about your lifestyle, children, other pets as well as the amount of time you spend away from home, whether you have a fenced-in yard, and a few other things. The information you provide helps us find a dog that will be the perfect match for you. There is a $400.00 adoption donation as of 8/5/2020. As of 6/1/2020 the $25 Application Fee has been suspended as GFNJ can not guarantee a greyhound for every person who submits an application. Dogs 7 years and older are adopted at a reduced adoption donation. After you apply, check your email for information from Linda Leyman containing how to contact her to discuss your application. When you speak to Linda, she will review your application and answer any of your questions. If you have a veterinarian, we'll call them to inquire about the care and treatment of your previous or current pets. Naturally, we don't want to release a greyhound to a home where other pets are not neutered or their shots are not up-to-date and the dog is on regular heartworm preventative. Once you have been approved, we begin looking for your dog. Before adoption, all dogs are spayed or neutered, receive rabies and distemper shots, are tested for heartworm and receive Drontal Plus as a worming treatment. Only dogs that pass a test to determine they are "cat tolerant" are placed in homes with small animals. Even then, we give you a basket muzzle for the introduction to your current pets. NEW - we will ask you to bring a tag to the adoption that says "If I'm loose, I'm lost". This tag should include your home phone number, cell phone number and possibly your address (not necessary). We will contact you after the first few days to see how things are going. Of course, you can call us if you have any concerns or questions about your new greyhound.