Greyhound Friends, Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, dedicated to saving racetrack greyhounds and placing them in responsible, loving homes.  We invite you to learn more about us by reading our website and visiting our kennel.  We're open 7 days a week, 9:00AM - 5:00PM. For directions click here. To speak with Louise Coleman, the director of Greyhound Friends, call 508-435-5969 during our business hours.

Update on Court Appearance of Kevin Schneider in CT on Tuesday, November 18th:   Another continuance was requested and granted. Mr. Schneider will next appear in the Danielson, CT Superior Court on January 20, 2009, 9:30 a.m.

"Second Chances" has Opened!

The Greyhound Friends Thrift Shop - Second Chances - has opened! The Shop is located at 6 West Central Street in Natick, MA.  Please come by and say hello, see the shop, and check out the items we currently have for sale.  The shop is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00-6:00.

The thrift shop is a new fundraising idea for our kennel.  All the profit we make from the sale of items goes directly to support the kennel and the greyhounds.  We are looking for donations of items to sell in the shop - gently used clothing, household goods, dishes, and artwork.  We're also talking with volunteers who might be interested in helping out at the shop.  For more information, contact Louise at 508-435-5969 or email greyhndfds@aol.com. 

Important Notices:

Owners of Shy and Fearful Dogs:  We occasionally get greyhounds that are shy and need a bit of extra time and patience to show their true loving personalities.  Greyhound Friends has always had success in finding homes for these special greyhounds.  If you have a shy greyhound (or other breed dog for that matter), we encourage you to visit the website, www.fearfuldogs.com.  It's a wonderful site that is filled with great information on how to work with your shy dog.

Greyhound Friends is now a registered charity with eBay!  If you're selling an item on eBay, you can select Greyhound Friends to receive a portion of the proceeds from the sale of your item!  (You determine the amount of the portion to Greyhound Friends).

Mark Your Calendars (see our events page for more details these events and others):

The Howl-A-Day Craft Fair is Saturday, Nov. 22nd. This will be a great way to start your holiday shopping! 

4th Annual Jingle Bell Walk - Dec. 7th. Sponsored by Greyhound Adventures and Trail Bound Hounds, this is walk around Boston Garden to raise money and awareness to support research in canine cancer.

Greyhound Friends Holiday Party - Dec. 14.  Please stop by and say hello. Bring a bag of dog food for the dogs in the kennel - it's something we can always use!

THE CONTINUING STORY OF TALCA AND SARI - Upcoming Court Dates  

THE CASE IN CONNECTICUT:  Continued to January 20, 2009, 9:30 a.m.

We've had a number of requests for the addresses for officials in which to continue to write letters in support of Talca and Sari, and to encourage the full prosecution of Kevin Schneider.  These addresses are listed below.
          
Connecticut:
The person who makes sure the case is tried is:
Patricia M. Froehlich
State's Attorney
Suite 208
120 School Street
Danielson, CT  06239

The person who put together the case for Trooper Resnick is:
Eva Longo
Animal Control Officer
NECCOG
125 Putnam Pike
Dayville, CT  06241
 

To read the full story on Talca and Sari, click here.