Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption

Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption is an all-volunteer, foster-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that betters the lives of former racing greyhounds by securing loving and qualified forever homes. 

From Local to Global

Since our inception in 2012, we have adopted out more than 1,000 greyhounds, which came from the Tucson Greyhound Park and other U.S. racetracks, breeding farms, being relinquished and/or turned into local shelters and more recently from racetracks in Tijuana, Ireland and Australia.

In 2024, we found loving homes for 38 former racing greyhounds, including five that were relinquished to SA Greys. This year, so far, volunteers transported eight Aussie greys from LAX to Tucson; three hounds arrived from U.S. breeding farms; and on April 2 (tomorrow!), four Irish hounds will be flying into Phoenix. If we have approved adopters and enough foster homes, SA Greys will bring more Aussie hounds in May.

Upon arrival in Tucson, hounds spend a few days in a home-boarding setting to recover from long flights, then go for their wellness checks and into experienced foster homes, kickstarting their journey to pet life. Like any international traveler, there is much documentation and collaboration. U.S. farm dogs require altering, dentals and usually more veterinary care. All incoming hounds receive comprehensive blood panels, urinalysis and fecal tests, new harnesses and GPS trackers. 

Previously, our greatest accomplishments were to rehabilitate injured or ill greyhounds that suffered career-ending racing injuries like broken legs or illnesses, which required exceptional veterinary care. We initiated Jackie's Fund when our original poster dog required costly veterinary expenses; it was so worth it as Jackie thrived. In 2024, Jackie’s Fund helped Bruce with numerous treatments for Pleural Effusion; Lucy, who raced 355 times, and suffered from an extreme UTI and went into heat; and helped Lexi with severe dental disease, just to name a few. 

We have incurred more than $1 million in veterinary care, treatment and housing. 

The demand for greyhound adoption is still great or as we like to say, greyt in Arizona and beyond. While our home base is Tucson, a Board member lives in the greater Phoenix/Scottsdale area and we adopt all over Arizona and have committed volunteers and well-matched adopters in Las Vegas, El Paso, Las Cruces/Albuquerque and most recently, Palm Springs.  

SA Greys could not do everything we do for the hounds without your support. Please consider making a donation today. Your philanthropy reflects your values. Go greyhounds … thank you. 

Testimonials

The volunteers at SA Greys are exceptional and gracious when I volunteered to be a FOSTER Mom shortly after the death of my Meadow (greyhound). Well, I failed because I feel in LOVE with Freddy from Australia. The thoughtfulness of giving me the option to adopt was so loving and caring. Thank you.--Cynthia Guldberg

Diane has brought new life and energy into our house. Our quirky girl brings us surprise and something to look forward to every day - goofy and fearless, she's a catch. We couldn't be more thankful we found such a companion to our impressional boy Hawk, who appreciates a lady leader. To a long, unpredictable future with Diane!--Mark Hussa

Heaps and Heaps of gratitude to every one involved in getting Greg from Australia to our humble home in Tucson.--Doe and hound brother, Presley

SA Greys is a truly wonderful, totally dedicated group. Most certainly in the top tier of greyhound rescue groups in the country.

This is an amazing group of dedicated dog lovers...