Greyhound Adoption California is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation providing Greyhound rescue and adoption services throughout Northern California. Our staff consists entirely of volunteers, dedicated to finding loving, qualified homes for former racing Greyhounds, and educating the public about the availability of these affectionate, gentle companions. Our volunteers also act as advisors for you after you bring a Greyhound into your family.

A Grehound shold be heeded lyke a snake
And a neckyd lyke a drake,
Backed lyke a beam,
Syded lyke a bream,
Footed lyke a catte,
Taylled lyke a ratte.

-- Dame Juliana Berners
Abbess of Sopewell, 1486

Are Greyhounds Gray?

Many people assume Greyhounds got their name from their gray color. It is believed that their name came from another source. It may have come from the Latin gradius, referring to its foremost grade of dogs. Many greyhound owners would assert that it is simply because greyhounds are great hounds.
Greyhound Adoption California is a chapter of Greyhound Pets of America 1-800-366-1472