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.

It’s a big one this year – 250 years of these United States! Why shouldn’t your hound be stylin’ at the BBQ, too? When y...
06/14/2026

It’s a big one this year – 250 years of these United States! Why shouldn’t your hound be stylin’ at the BBQ, too? When you shop through this special link (http://greyhoundcoffeecompany.com/greyhoundsonly), Greyhound Coffee Company gives Greyhounds Only 15% of every purchase! So, tell your friends! Tell your coworkers! Tell anyone who consumes caffeinated and/or adult beverages and loves speed noodles to check out GCC’s many luxurious offerings, and remember when you’re ready to buy to use the unique link! Thank you and Greyhound Coffee Company for choosing to support Greyhounds Only!

We've hit a bump in the road. Sometimes, life happens and it interferes with our plans. Unfortunately, we've had several...
06/11/2026

We've hit a bump in the road. Sometimes, life happens and it interferes with our plans. Unfortunately, we've had several foster families who are no longer able to commit to taking on an Irish foster. The thing is, they’re still on their way!

Greyhounds Only is looking for two (hopefully three) more foster families to take in hounds arriving from Ireland on June 18th. Each one will need to be picked up from the Intake Coordinator’s house on the evening of 6/18 (exact time is to be determined closer to arrival day).

The hounds have not been cat tested, so we are asking that interested families be free of cats (for now, until we can learn more about each of them). However, they have all been small dog tested and were all deemed small dog friendly!

We could really use your help! Please send an email to [email protected] as soon as possible if you would like to throw your hat in. We promise that there is no experience as rewarding as ushering a greyhound into the forever home he or she deserves.

You do good, it feels good, it’s all good! Thank you again, friends of GO! We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again - we couldn’t do this without your help.

06/09/2026

***** UPDATE - OLIVIA IS FOUND AND HEADING HOME! *****

***** LOST GREYHOUND - Island Lake, IL *****
Olivia, a black and white, 3 year old greyhound is on the loose in Island Lake. She is wearing a red harness and leash, and has tags and is microchipped. We need help in the area to post flyers and talk to area residents and businesses. Local police have already been notified.

She is lost in the area of Prairie Woods Park:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hhjxJFCcsUSvEcB89

A lost greyhound flyer can be downloaded here:
https://www.greyhoundsonly.com/lost-greyhound-flyer

Please let us know if you can assist!

First and foremost – a gargantuan to everyone who has donated to join and assist with her emergency medical bills! W...
06/04/2026

First and foremost – a gargantuan to everyone who has donated to join and assist with her emergency medical bills! We mean it when we say every single dollar (nay – penny) counts. So far, we have reached the 44% mark of our goal, which is nothing to sneeze at nor look down one’s nose at. It’s real, hard-earned money you gave to help our Tammy. And it’s a really big deal to all of us – especially her.

Secondly, we’re hoping to reach those of you who think donating $2 is silly to ask that you will please reconsider! $2 – that’s it, just $2 is all that we’re asking for. Because it adds up, and we know if every person who saw this post were to give just two dollars to support Tammy’s recovery that we could get there. And for those of you who have gotten us where we are now – you all are our rocks! We asked and you showed up. Appreciation isn’t a strong enough word.

And if you can’t spare $2, we get it (we really, really do), and to those who don’t have it, remember that an act as simple as sharing this fundraiser to your social network or talking about it with your loved ones helps, too! Rally for Tammy – Tammy deserves it (we’ve never known something to be truer in our entire lives).

Donate by visiting https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/tammy-needs-your-help now. GO community – you never cease to amaze us, thank you all! Tammy says 👀

Highland Park – prepare to be hounded…greyhounded, that is!Join Greyhounds Only at Kriser's Natural Pet (171 Skokie Vall...
06/03/2026

Highland Park – prepare to be hounded…greyhounded, that is!

Join Greyhounds Only at Kriser's Natural Pet (171 Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035) on Sunday, June 28th from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for a Meet & Greet for the ages! Not sure what ages those are, but this is absolutely the for them.

So, come one – come all! The more the merrier, and if you’ve already got a greyhound that was born to be shown off in all of his or her lanky glory, we’d love for you to come, too! Interested volunteers can sign up for a time slot at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B48AFA92EABF94-64354708-meet #/.

You’ve got the time, you’ve got the place, we’ve got the stuff. Be there. (Or don’t, we certainly aren’t threatening anybody with a good time.)

$2 for Tammy!Become a member of today!Just as sweet Tammy was settling into GO's adoption program, crisis struck. Tamm...
05/30/2026

$2 for Tammy!

Become a member of today!

Just as sweet Tammy was settling into GO's adoption program, crisis struck. Tammy suddenly and without warning developed a life-threatening condition known as GDV (gastric dilation and volvulus), which can rapidly become fatal without immediate treatment.

Luckily, Tammy had guardian angels by her side that day, and within moments of symptoms appearing, she was rushed to the emergency veterinarian for life-saving surgery. Thanks to quick action, an incredible medical team, and a dedicated group of Greyhounds Only volunteers, Tammy is expected to make a full recovery! It truly was a team effort in every sense of the word.

She is resting comfortably in foster care, surrounded by people making sure she feels safe, loved, and cared for while she recovers.

But Team Tammy still needs you.

Tammy's life-saving surgery and hospitalization have already resulted in over $10,000 in bills, with additional costs expected for follow-up care, monitoring, medications, special food, and everything she needs during recovery.

Why $2?

Because if every one of our followers gave just $2, together we could help cover Tammy's emergency surgery and recovery—and hopefully some of her upcoming medical bills too.

For just $2 (or a little more if you feel like it 😉), you can join Team Tammy!

In exchange, you will get:
• A spot on Team Tammy
• A digital certificate featuring sweet Tammy
• And most importantly...the knowledge that you helped save a lovely girl who still has so much life and love ahead of her

To become an official member of Team Tammy - and get your digital certificate - please click the fundraiser below to donate!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/tammy-needs-your-help

Tammy and all of us at GO thank you for being part of Team Tammy. ❤️

*If you have already donated but have not received your digital certificate, please check your Spam folder. Thank you, GO friends!

It looks like a baby deer, sounds like a broken European police siren, has ears that are one-thousand-times softer than ...
05/21/2026

It looks like a baby deer, sounds like a broken European police siren, has ears that are one-thousand-times softer than a baby bunny, is world-record-shatteringly fast, and has the desire to use its phenomenal quickness…well, almost never. Greyhounds are the name and weapons-grade napping is their game! A dash of drama. LOADS of laughs. Come meet one – you could even meet more than one!

Greyhounds Only will have some long dogs lounging at Kriser's Natural Pet on Clybourn (2055 N. Clybourn, Chicago) on Sunday, June 21st, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and they want to see you. Yes, you! (They asked for you, specifically.) So, put it in your calendar and come meet one of the coolest creatures imaginable. Because you know what they say: everyone says they have the best dog – and everyone is right! Except if they have a greyhound. Greyhounds are better (KIDDING! But maybe not, no – we are.)

Already in on the good stuff that is greyhounds? Have a hound and want to help us spread the word about how every aspect of your life has improved now that you have one? Volunteers can sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B48AFA92EABF94-64304992-krisers #/ now!

Be there. Be square. Be whatever means you’re going to be at Kriser’s on Clybourn midday on 6/17!

Tomorrow, Chicago: Meet the incredible 45-MPH couch potato! Join us 5/17 at Kriser's Natural Pet (2055 N Clybourn Ave) f...
05/16/2026

Tomorrow, Chicago: Meet the incredible 45-MPH couch potato! Join us 5/17 at Kriser's Natural Pet (2055 N Clybourn Ave) from 11 AM to 2 PM for a Meet & Greet. We’ve got heaps of great greyhounds available to take your favorite spot on the couch right now!

Wanna help? We’d love it! You can sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B48AFA92EABF94-63927330-meet #/

See you there, good GO buddies!

Tomorrow: We release the hounds…on Glenview!Well, not so much “release” as make a press-worthy appearance at Kriser's Na...
05/16/2026

Tomorrow: We release the hounds…on Glenview!

Well, not so much “release” as make a press-worthy appearance at Kriser's Natural Pet, complete with numerous photographic opportunities so that you can show every person you know that their heads really do look exactly like bicycle seats. (Like, EXACTLY.)

📍 2727 Pfingsten Rd., Glenview, IL, 60026
🗓 Sunday, May 17th
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM

There is a certain large, awkward magic that comes with meeting a greyhound in person. Did you know they have the biggest heart of any breed of dog? Greyhounds have uniquely large, heavy hearts—often 10–15% larger than other breeds—and a thicker left ventricular wall, which serves as a powerful pump for their high blood pressure and specialized cardiovascular system. What did you think we meant by having the biggest heart? Oh, yeah, they certainly have that too. One look at their faces and you might even believe that they care a little too much.

We want the public to get the variety experience when it comes to the spectrum of greyhound personalities, so if you are a greyhound keeper and would like to attend, we would be forever indebted to you! Volunteers, can sign-up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B48AFA92EABF94-63535891-meet #/

Remember: The hounds won’t be mad if you don’t come…just quietly disappointed. It’s on brand for them – part of their gentle way.

Bring your chairs, bring your blankets - think big picnic vibes...and join the party!While there will be some available ...
05/16/2026

Bring your chairs, bring your blankets - think big picnic vibes...and join the party!

While there will be some available picnic tables at Pollyanna Social, if early interest is any indication, they may fill up quickly! Fret not...there is plenty of greenspace for you and your hound(s) to relax and hang out on. We recommend bringing picnic-style gear (chairs, blankets, etc.) to keep you and your pup comfy!

We can’t wait to see everyone on Saturday! 🍻🍺🐾

Address

539 West Roosevelt Road #1003
Glen Ellyn, IL
60137

Telephone

+18474219828

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