named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Rescues retired racing greyhounds, places them in foster care, and facilitates adoptions into permanent homes with support and screening
Foster Care Network
Operates a foster system where greyhounds are housed and socialized in home environments prior to adoption
Medical Rehabilitation
Provides veterinary care for rescued greyhounds, including treatment for conditions like Pannus and orthopedic injuries sustained during racing
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 2 activities
- Post-adoption medical support for adoptersProvides adoptive families with up to three months of medication support for greyhounds with ongoing medical conditions such as chronic eye disease or behavioral issues requiring medication.
- Rescue and rehabilitation of retired racing greyhoundsRescues and provides medical treatment, rehabilitation, and foster care for retired racing greyhounds, including those found near death from starvation and dehydration. Services include surgical and post-operative care, treatment for chronic conditions such as immune-mediated eye disease, and behavioral enrichment.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Facilitation of greyhound adoptions into permanent homesManages the adoption process for retired racing greyhounds by assessing suitability for family homes, hosting in-person meet and greet events, and placing animals in adoptive homes. The organization has placed nearly 2,000 greyhounds since 2000 and provides ongoing support including medical records and post-adoption follow-up.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Pre-adoption medical and behavioral preparation of greyhoundsProvides comprehensive pre-adoption care including spaying or neutering, dental cleaning, vaccination updates, heartworm testing, deworming, tick titer testing, flea/tick baths, and provision of a martingale collar and lead. Each greyhound is medically evaluated and behaviorally profiled for compatibility with cats, other pets, and children.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Transportation and relocation of retired racing greyhoundsTransports retired racing greyhounds from West Virginia to New York for foster care and adoption, including coordination of relocation logistics and rehoming after adoption disruptions.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$152K
Contributions & grants$136K90%
Program service revenue$16K10%
Investment income$60%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$132K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$75K
Cash$66K
Investments$0
Liabilities$35K
Net assets$48K
Liquid reserves6.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +36.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- CHRISTINE JOHNSON — Pres & Director
- CHRISTOPHER PROCOPIS — Director
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Animal Medical Center Partner — Collaborates with the Animal Medical Center in NYC for specialized ophthalmology care for rescued greyhounds.
- Animal Medical Center in NYC Partner — Collaborates with the organization for specialized veterinary ophthalmology care for greyhounds.
- Duchess County Partner — Geographic area where GRR works with potential adopters.
- Fairfield County Partner — Geographic area where GRR works with potential adopters.
- Putnam County Partner — Geographic area where GRR works with potential adopters.
- Shaula ("Squirt") Partner — Rescued and rehabilitated greyhound whose recovery story is used to highlight the organization's work.
- West Virginia Government — Source location for greyhound relocation to New York
- West Virginia Government — Source location for rescued greyhounds transported to New York.
- Westchester County Partner — Geographic area where GRR works with potential adopters.
- Westchester and Connecticut Network — Operates in Westchester and Connecticut to rehabilitate and adopt greyhounds
- info@greyhoundrescuerehab.org Partner — Email contact for public inquiries and engagement, listed as primary communication channel.
- info@greyhoundrescuerehab.org Partner — Receives inquiries from individuals outside service area and refers them to local greyhound adoption groups.
strategies · 4
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.
- Adoption Matching Based on Behavioral and Lifestyle Compatibility 294 orgsmethodology: adopter_dog_matchingBy assessing greyhounds for temperament and compatibility with children, pets, and household dynamics, and by screening adopters through a detailed application process, the organization increases adoption success rates, because well-matched placements reduce returns and support lasting integration.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- Behavioral Rehabilitation Through Affection and Positive Reinforcement 294 orgsmethodology: gentle_behavioral_rehabilitationBy using gentle methods such as affection-based bonding, positive reinforcement, and patience, the organization helps shy or traumatized greyhounds build trust and adapt to companion life, because emotional safety and consistent kindness are key to behavioral recovery.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- Education-Driven Adoption Promotion 294 orgsmethodology: adoption_through_educationBy using educational outreach to highlight the gentle nature and suitability of greyhounds as companions, the organization increases public interest and adoption rates, because informed perceptions reduce stigma and dispel misconceptions about ex-racing dogs.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- Foster-Based Rehabilitation Model 294 orgsmethodology: foster_based_rehabilitationBy placing retired racing greyhounds in foster homes, the organization facilitates their transition to domestic life through exposure to household environments and family routines, because lived experience in home settings builds confidence and improves long-term adoption success.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →