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Grateful Greyhounds Inc
Huntington, NY · EIN 113458976 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · gratefulgreys.com
revenue
$56K
expenses
$64K
net assets
$35K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Grateful Greyhounds is a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to educating the public on ex-racing greyhounds all sighthounds including Spanish galgos and podencos and to promote the adoption of these dogs as pets.

profile · synthesized from sources

Grateful Greyhounds Inc is a New York-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1998 that rescues and promotes the adoption of ex-racing greyhounds, Spanish galgos, and Spanish podencos. The organization facilitates adoptions across the United States, with a focus on educating the public about sighthounds and providing lifelong support to adopters. It does not operate a physical shelter, relying instead on a network of foster homes.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Adoption Program
Facilitates the adoption of ex-racing greyhounds, Spanish galgos, and podencos through a structured application process, home assessments, and matching with fostered dogs
Foster Program
Operates a foster-based rescue model where volunteers care for dogs in their homes, helping assess temperament and behavior to ensure proper adoptive matches
Lifelong Support for Adopters
Provides ongoing behavioral and medical guidance to adopters, including support for trauma, reactivity, and health issues in rescued sighthounds
Public Education on Sighthounds
Offers educational resources about the temperament, care, and special needs of greyhounds, galgos, and podencos to promote informed adoptions
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Structured Animal Adoption Program 2 activities
    • Adoption services for ex-racing greyhounds and international sighthounds
      Provides adoption services for ex-racing greyhounds, Spanish galgos, Spanish podencos, and other sighthounds through a foster-based model that assesses and places dogs into permanent homes. Expanded operations internationally in 2011 to include the rescue and rehoming of Spanish sighthounds.
    • Post-adoption support for sighthound adopters
      Provides lifelong support, guidance, and expertise to adopters, including post-adoption medical and behavioral assistance, rehoming support if needed, and ongoing consultation. Requires adopters to return dogs to the organization if they can no longer care for them.
  • Rescue Dog Behavioral Training and Adoption Support 1 activity
    • Pre-adoption care and training support for sighthounds
      Provides training and behavioral support for adoptable ex-racing greyhounds and rescued sighthounds, including house-training, adaptation to home environments using positive reinforcement, and interim care for dogs with complex histories. Offers trauma and behavioral support for rescued dogs prior to adoption.
  • Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
    • Public education about sighthound breeds
      Provides public education about ex-racing greyhounds and other sighthound breeds, including the Spanish Galgo (Galgo Español) and Spanish Podenco, covering breed characteristics, care needs, and adoption benefits.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Adoption requirements and care standards enforcement
      Enforces specific care standards for adopters, including requirements that sighthounds be kept indoors, leashed at all times except in enclosed areas, walked at least four times daily, equipped with GPS collars and ID tags, and brought to a veterinarian annually for health check-ups.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$56K
Contributions & grants$56K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$64K
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balance sheet
Total assets$35K
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Net assets$35K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +30.8%
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Argos Partner — Collaborates with Argos to rescue Spanish Galgos in Spain and transport them to the US for adoption.
  • Charities in Spain Partner — Collaborates with Spanish charities to rescue and rehome Podenco dogs internationally.
  • MoKan Greyhound Adoption Partner — Partner organization referenced in providing information about the training and behavior of ex-racing Greyhounds.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Comprehensive Adopter Support Model
    methodology: adopter-support_model
    By providing continuous support before, during, and after adoption, we improve long-term placement success because adopters feel confident and equipped to handle medical or behavioral challenges that may arise.
  • Foster-Based Evaluation and Matching Model
    methodology: foster-based_adoption_model
    By placing sighthounds in foster homes before adoption, we gather detailed behavioral and environmental fit data because real-home settings reveal more than shelter environments, leading to more accurate and successful adoptive matches.
  • Gradual Socialization for Safe Integration
    methodology: gradual_socialization
    By implementing gradual, supervised exposure to other animals and environments, we reduce fear and prey-driven reactions in sighthounds because structured socialization builds confidence and adaptive behavior, enabling safer coexistence with pets like cats.
  • Positive Reinforcement Training for Behavioral Rehabilitation
    methodology: positive_reinforcement_training
    By using consistent positive reinforcement training, we reshape the behavior of independent, hunting-bred dogs because it aligns with their eagerness to please and builds trust, leading to improved adoptability and household integration.
  • Public Education for Breed Understanding and Adoption
    methodology: public_education_for_adoption
    By educating the public about the unique traits and needs of ex-racing greyhounds and other sighthounds, we increase adoption rates because informed potential adopters are more likely to choose and successfully integrate these dogs into their homes.