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Foster Homes NEEDED!

Step 1.  Fill out the GFFL online adoption application.  You can indicate on the form that you are interested in fostering only.  https://www.greyhoundfriendsforlife.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Step 2. A GFFL rep will call you and talk with you about dogs in need of fostering to see if they will be a good fit for your home.

FOSTER HOME INSTRUCTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS

Thank you for volunteering to be a foster home with GFFL.   As a foster parent you will be taking the foster dog into your home, treating them with love, and teaching them to be a well-behaved house pet.  Your work with a foster dog and input on their behavior and temperament will help ensure that we can make a good match with a forever home!

Supplies provided by GFFL:  The foster dog will come with food, martingale collar, 24 hour snap collar with GFFL tag, and a 4-foot leash.   We will also supply heartworm and flea/tick preventatives; these should be administered monthly.  If you do not have a crate, we will provide one.

Veterinary care:  Some foster dogs will need to be neutered/spayed & have a dental while in your care.  GFFL will arrange this and cover the cost.  

Transportation of foster dog:  Foster family will need to pick up foster dog in Santa Rosa.  When we have a home for the dog the foster family will drive the dog to at meet up location or back to Santa Rosa for adoption.  (Foster families will need be located in Northe

2026-05-19T12:29:17-07:00March 21st, 2026|Help the Hounds|
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How to donate to GFFL

There are so many ways you can donate to GFFL.  Keep reading and you will find out how.  Thank YOU!!

Go to the PayPal link (it’s a blue square) on the right of the page and click the button.  There you can make a one time donation or even better make a monthly contribution. (Even $5 a month will help the GFFL foster dogs)  Its super easy and you do not need to be a member of PayPal to use this link.

Sponser a specific dog.  Under each available dog is a button that says “Sponsor me” click that button and Donate!

You can also mail a check! Make it out to GFFL and send to PO Box 549 Fulton CA. 95439

GFFL has a wish list on Chewy!  Follow this link and donate items in need. https://www.chewy.com/g/greyhound-friends-for-life_b94489273

The Best Fund supports older returned dogs.  Read more about the BEST fund here. https://www.greyhoundfriendsforlife.org/b-e-s-t-fund/

Set up a living trust!

Put GFFL in your Will!

2025-10-03T07:30:30-07:00October 3rd, 2025|Help the Hounds|
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How to become a foster home for GFFL

Step 1.  Fill out the GFFL online adoption application.  You can indicate on the form that you are interested in fostering only.  https://www.greyhoundfriendsforlife.org/adopt/adoption-application/

Step 2. A GFFL rep will call you and talk with you about dogs in need of fostering to see if they will be a good fit for your home.

FOSTER HOME INSTRUCTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS

Thank you for volunteering to be a foster home with GFFL.   As a foster parent you will be taking the foster dog into your home, treating them with love, and teaching them to be a well-behaved house pet.  Your work with a foster dog and input on their behavior and temperament will help ensure that we can make a good match with a forever home!

Supplies provided by GFFL:  The foster dog will come with food, martingale collar, 24 hour snap collar with GFFL tag, and a 4-foot leash.   We will also supply heartworm and flea/tick preventatives; these should be administered monthly.  If you do not have a crate, we will provide one.

Veterinary care:  Some foster dogs will need to be neutered/spayed & have a dental while in your care.  GFFL will arrange this and cover the cost.  

Transportation of foster dog:  Foster family will need to pick up foster dog in Santa Rosa.  When we have a home for the dog the foster family will drive the dog to at meet up location or back to Santa Rosa for adoption.  (Foster families will need be located in Northern CA)

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2022-12-31T07:30:28-08:00August 5th, 2022|Volunteer|
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Bark Stix is partnering with GFFL and donating $2 for every bag of treats sold.

Bark Stix is partnering with GFFL and donating $2 for every bag of treats sold through the GFFL store.
https://gfflstore.org
The people at Bark Stix are long–time greyhound lovers and guardians and want
to give back to GFFL for all the wonderful dogs that have come into their lives.
There’s even a greyhound on many of the treat labels!

The holidays are coming and is a good time to start thinking about gifts for your dog friends
and providing donations to GFFL at the same time!

All the treats are made using organic, healthy ingredients, locally sourced.

Healthy, yummy treats,  $2 donation to GFFL per bag – and you’re supporting a local small business.

2020-09-27T15:47:25-07:00September 27th, 2020|Help the Hounds|
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Fundraising on Etsy

Greyhound Friends For Life has been chosen as our featured group for fundraising in our Etsy shop in JULY!  We are a nonprofit group of Greyhound owners and admirers with two primary goals: raising money to support Greyhound adoption and promoting the support of independent artists. Handmade4Hounds is a team of immense creative energy on a mission to invite people to open up their hearts and homes to this special breed of dog.  As of February 2017 we raised over $33,300 since we first started H4H in May 2008. You can read more about us on facebook and our blog.

2018-07-18T19:10:23-07:00July 14th, 2018|Help the Hounds|
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Etsy Shop Homemade4Hounds Benefits GFFL

 

Greyhound Friends for Life has been chosen as the featured group for fundraising in The Homemade4Hounds Etsy shop in February!

Homemade4Hounds is a nonprofit group of Greyhound owners and admirers with two primary goals: raising money to support Greyhound adoption and promoting the support of independent artists. It is a team of immense creative energy on a mission to invite people to open up their hearts and homes to this special breed of dog.

They raised $6,051.41 for greyhound rescue in 2013 and more than $23,000 since they first started H4H in May 2008. You can read more about them on the handmade4hounds blog  (our blog.)

Please visit their store on Etsy and do your shopping for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, Hanukkah, shopping now.  You’ll find items there that are both beautiful and unique!

2017-08-23T14:27:12-07:00February 14th, 2017|Help the Hounds|
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