Greyhound Pets, Inc.

What Greyhound Pets, Inc. does

Greyhound Pets, Inc. (GPI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 82-0434711) founded in 1985 by John A. Hern Jr. in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, and now headquartered at PO Box 891, Woodinville, WA, with its kennel facility "Hern Greyt Works" co-located in Woodinville. GPI's core function is rehoming retired racing greyhounds and greyhound mixes as companion pets across Washington, British Columbia, Northern Idaho, and Northern Oregon. Since founding, the organization has placed over 7,000 greyhounds and currently maintains approximately 21 available dogs with annual throughput of roughly 50 intakes and 65 adoptions.

The core product is the structured Adoption Services program — applicants complete an online form (managed through ShelterManager adoption management software), undergo a home visit, and schedule an in-person meeting at the Woodinville kennel, paying a one-time adoption donation of $400-$500 depending on dog age. Supporting programs include the Forever Fosters placement service for senior or special-needs dogs, a Greyhound-Savvy Veterinary Services Directory, the bi-annual Bark Newsletter, and the 16th Annual Greyt Walkathon as the flagship fundraising event. GPI distributes through its own kennel plus third-party listings on Petfinder and Adopt-a-Pet, and through regional Vice Presidents covering Eastern Washington/Idaho, South Puget Sound, North Puget Sound, and Canada.

Revenue is generated entirely from donations and program fees rather than commercial sales. Streams include one-time adoption donations, tax-deductible general donations (credit card, check, DAF), Walkathon participant fundraising and tiered sponsorships ($150-$1,000), individual dog and kennel-run sponsorships, a Kuranda bed donation program, the Heartship Medical Fund, vehicle donations, and affiliate shopping programs with Amazon, Art.com, Fred Meyer, iGive, BISSELL, PayPal Giving, and Rescue Chocolate. The 2026 Walkathon raised $55,722 against a $55,000 goal; veterinary costs over the prior twelve months totaled $36,908, with per-dog transport and vetting costs averaging $2,151 and monthly feed costs of $40 per dog.

Name

Greyhound Pets, Inc.

Legal name

Greyhound Pets, Inc.

Website

https://greyhoundpetsinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Greyhound Pets, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1985 that rehomes retired racing greyhounds across Washington, British Columbia, Northern Idaho, and Northern Oregon through structured adoptions, the Forever Fosters Program, and donor-funded veterinary care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Rescue Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

Keywords

• Greyhound rescue services
• Animal adoption services
• Retired racing greyhounds
• Nonprofit animal welfare
• Veterinary care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodinville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Adoption Donations: One-time adoption fees ranging from $400-$500 depending on dog age. Covers transport, medical expenses, spaying/neutering, vaccinations, microchipping, dental care, and adoption support materials.
2. General Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals supporting greyhound welfare. Accepts credit cards, checks, and Donor Advised Fund contributions.
3. Walkathon Fundraising: Annual 16th Annual Greyt Walkathon event with sponsorship tiers ($150-$1,000) and participant fundraising. 2026 event raised $55,722 of $55,000 goal.
4. Shopping Programs: Affiliate partnerships with Amazon, Art.com, Fred Meyer Community Rewards, iGive, BISSELL, PayPal, Rescue Chocolate, and Giving Assistant that donate a percentage of purchases to GPI.
5. Sponsorship Programs: Dog sponsorship, kennel run sponsorship, Kuranda bed donations, Heartship Medical Fund contributions for adopters facing medical emergencies.
6. Vehicle Donations: Car, truck, boat, motor home, and motorcycle donations accepted with free towing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Greyhound Pets, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that rescues retired racing greyhounds and places them in adoptive homes across the Pacific Northwest and Southwestern Canada. The organization operates a kennel facility (Hern Greyt Works) in Woodinville, WA where dogs receive medical care, vaccinations, spaying/neutering, dental care, and microchipping before being matched with adopters through a structured application and home visit process. Supporting programs include the Forever Fosters Program for senior/special needs dogs, community events, and a Walkathon fundraiser.

Product overview

Greyhound Pets, Inc. is a nonprofit greyhound rescue organization offering a unified suite of programs centered around greyhound adoption and welfare. The core offering is its Adoption Services program, which connects retired racing greyhounds with adoptive families through a structured process including applications, home visits, and matching. Supporting programs include the Forever Fosters Program for senior/special needs dogs, the annual Greyt Walkathon fundraising event, the Rainbow Bridge Memorial for departed pets, and Dog Sponsorship Programs for individual dogs and kennels. Additional services encompass Meet & Greet community events, The Bark Newsletter for member updates, Email Chat Lists for owner community engagement, and a Greyhound Savvy Veterinary Services Directory providing breed-specific vet recommendations throughout the Pacific Northwest and Southwestern Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ROOtique: A shopping event featuring greyhound-themed merchandise and products, held monthly at the Woodinville kennel location.
• Hern Greyt Works

Products and services

• Greyhound Adoption Services Comprehensive greyhound adoption program connecting retired racing greyhounds with loving homes, including application processing, home visits, and adoption matching. Available for individuals and families in the Pacific Northwest and Southwestern Canada.
• Forever Fosters Program A foster care program placing senior or special needs greyhounds in volunteer homes where GPI covers all medical care and food costs. Designed for experienced greyhound owners who can provide permanent foster care for dogs not suitable for general adoption.
• Annual Greyt Walkathon Annual fundraising event featuring dog walks, community activities, and sponsor partnerships to raise funds for greyhound care and veterinary services. Features multiple sponsorship tiers from $150 to $1,000. The 2026 event raised $55,722 of its $55,000 goal.
• Dog Sponsorship Programs Programs allowing donors to sponsor individual dogs awaiting adoption, kennels, contribute to the Heartship Medical Fund for adopter medical assistance, or donate Kuranda beds. Designed for donors and supporters who want to directly support specific dogs or facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7,000 greyhounds and other dogs placed since 1985
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Martha Faulkner Real EstateminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Greyt Hound Sponsorship at $1,000 level for 2026 Walkathon event.
• Cat & Dog Clinic of BellevueminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Greyt Hound Sponsorship at $1,000 level for 2026 Walkathon event.
• Grange SupplyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Greyt Hound Sponsorship at $1,000 level. Hosted Customer Appreciation Day event featuring GPI adoption booth.
• Washington Trust BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Greyt Hound Sponsorship at $1,000 level for 2026 Walkathon event.
• Global Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Roo Fest Sponsorship at $500 level for 2026 Walkathon event.
• LakeVue Wealth ManagementminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Roo Fest Sponsorship at $500 level for 2026 Walkathon event.
• Chris Nooney LLCminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Roo Fest Sponsorship at $500 level for 2026 Walkathon event. Certified dog trainer, also serves as GPI VP South Puget Sound.
• Tito's Handmade VodkaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Ace Supporter Sponsorship with in-kind donation for 2026 Walkathon event.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon affiliate association where all commission proceeds from smile.amazon.com purchases go to GPI dogs. Also maintains Amazon Wish List for direct supply donations.
• Art.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate relationship where all commissions from Art.com purchases directed to GPI.
• Fred Meyer Community RewardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGPI linked to Fred Meyer Community Rewards program (NPO #94599) allowing shoppers to donate a percentage of purchases.
• BISSELL Pet FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUp to $10 donation from BISSELL purchases support GPI through the Bissell Pet Foundation program.
• PayPal Giving FundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPayPal Giving option allowing $1 donations at checkout for GPI.
• Charity NavigatorminorOthersThird-party charity evaluator showing GPI has met accountability and transparency standards. EIN: 820434711.
• GuideStar (Candid)minorOthersPlatinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar/Candid confirming nonprofit status. EIN: 82-0434711.
• iGiveminorGTM or Marketing Partner1900+ stores online where average 3% of purchases donated to GPI through iGive shopping portal.
• Kuranda ShelterBedsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKuranda ShelterBeds donation program through shelterbeds.org/62821 specifically for GPI kennel comfort items.
• National Greyhound Association (NGA)minorOthersNational industry association for greyhound racing referenced for track dog sourcing.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Adopt-a-Pet: Nonprofit pet adoption listing platform where GPI advertises available dogs. Adjacent ecosystem participant enabling GPI's online discovery by prospective adopters.
• Petfinder: Online pet adoption marketplace where GPI actively lists its available dogs alongside Adopt-a-Pet. Functions as a distribution channel for GPI rather than a competitor, but shapes the broader rescue-adoption ecosystem in which GPI operates.

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA: One of the largest U.S. animal welfare nonprofits, with broader scope including advocacy, rescue, and veterinary services. Comparable nonprofit funding model but operates at a national scale far beyond GPI's regional greyhound focus.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare organization operating the largest sanctuary in the U.S. Significantly larger and broader in scope, but a comparable 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue model reliant on donations, sponsorships, and adoption fees.

Direct peers

• Greyhound Adoption Center: Multi-state greyhound rescue (formerly Greyhound Pets of America) rehoming retired racers across the western U.S. Comparable breed-specific mission, kennel operations, and regional adoption infrastructure.
• Fast Friends Inc. New Hampshire-based greyhound rescue placing retired racers throughout New England. Operates a similar kennel-and-foster adoption model with breed-specific vetting and community fundraising events.
• National Greyhound Adoption Program (NGAP): Philadelphia-based 501(c)(3) dedicated to rescuing and rehoming retired racing greyhounds. Directly comparable breed-specific rescue operating a kennel, adoption application process, and foster network on a similar nonprofit model.
• Heart of Texas Greyhound Adoption: Central Texas greyhound rescue focused on retired racer placement. Comparable breed-specific nonprofit with adoption fees, fundraising events, and foster network.
• Arizona Adopt a Greyhound: Arizona-based greyhound rescue placing retired racers throughout the Southwest. Directly comparable breed-specific nonprofit with kennel/foster structure and adoption-donation revenue model.
• Triangle Greyhound Society: North Carolina-based greyhound adoption organization serving the Research Triangle region. Similar regional, breed-specific nonprofit rescue model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gpigreyhounds
• Facebookfacebook.com/Greyhound-Pets-Inc-90380223427
• Instagraminstagram.com/greyhoundpetsinc
• Pinterestpinterest.com/greyhoundpets
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greyhound-pets-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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