We became Greyhound Rescue of Tennessee in June 2000 when there were more Greyhounds and less adoption groups. We want to thank you for taking a minute to visit us and believing in us. We are an all-volunteer greyhound adoption group. It is our belief that racing greyhounds should not be overlooked, but rather placed into loving, responsible homes at the end of their careers. Our mission is to inform the public about the retired racers, show them to be the beautiful, gentle animals that they are, and make a difference in the lives of as many retired racers as possible. We believe that racing greyhounds deserve every chance to become a treasured family member at the end of their careers, and we will strive to provide the best possible homes for them. Th anks to all the Owners and Trainers that believed in GRFT and the foster families that have made our Mission a reality. As time changed GRFT saw the reason to remove the Rescue from our name and we are now Greyhound Retirement Foundation of Tennessee, GRFT. If you're interested in adopting or would like to donate your time, talent, or supplies please contact us HERE. We appreciate your interest in GRFT, and hope you stop by again soon. VIEW OUR NEWSLETTER HERE Pet-Pawz Store NEW Greyhound Pendants and Glass iCharms just added Help GRFT's Special Programs

Please take a moment to visit our newest page featuring our Special Needs Hounds. Click HERE NEW! Click on the Image to visit our Adopted Hounds! G R F T

P.O. Box 32554

Knoxville, TN 37930-2554 In Memory of those we have Known, Loved and Lost MRL OH JESSE

MRL OH JESSE Jesse was 5 years old in July. He has recently entered foster care and will be profiled before being available for adoption. Jesse has done very well with his manners, relaxing, steps and living in a home as an only dog. He has learned all about apartment restrictions, and leash walking Jesse was in a home for a few years and was loved. He was used to going to the dog park and playing with friends until on day someone just opened the big dog section of the dog park and in ran a long haired doxie. Jesse had never seen this furry creature running across the dog part and took chase. Yes Jesse picked up the small hairy creature and shook it.

This could have been avoided very easily as Jesse was always small dog friendly, had been fostered with a small dog with no problems but with this incident we are listing him as medium dog tolerant. Jesse got a bad rap. His "Mom" was so broken hearted but had to give him up per law enforcement. Had Jesse been introduced to the small furry dog we believe things would have gone so differently but as it is we must label him. Fostered by: Nancy in Knoxville Small Animal Tolerant: Yes to medium dogs Cat Tolerant: Unknown

Status: Available