Join the auction

The fundraising Auction starts on October 23 and runs through 10:00 am (EST) on Saturday, October 31.

Fast Friends’ mission is to bring retired racing Greyhounds and other sighthounds (galgos, podengos, whippets, lurchers, and more) from places where they have almost no chance of a local adoption to loving homes with our network of qualified adopters.

International rescue is expensive, but these dogs need us more than ever and we won’t turn our back on them. The Auction is an important—and fun!—way to raise the money needed for flights, vet visits, and care for the dogs once they arrive until they are matched with loving families.

Who are the dogs that come to Fast Friends?

Irish, Australian, and New Zealand Greyhounds: Simply put, there are far more dogs than local homes. So many Greyhounds retire from racing each year that rehoming groups are overwhelmed, with waiting lists of young, healthy dogs needing a place to go.
Spanish Galgos and Podencos: Rabbit-hunting is still popular in rural areas, and Galgos and Podencos are the sighthounds of choice for this “sport.” Overbred and undervalued, any dog not successful enough is killed, often cruelly. The lucky ones are turned loose on the street or in the fields to fend for themselves.
Portuguese Podengos: Used for hunting, Podengos are often treated roughly, with little care to their physical comfort or emotional needs. These sensitive, intelligent sighthounds are kept caged or chained, and brutally killed or dumped in the countryside when no longer considered useful.
Chinese meat trade survivors: These dogs have experienced the absolute worst of humanity in the meat market, and yet they remain gentle and loving.
and so many, many more. All of these dogs make wonderful companions, and working together, we can give them a second chance at the life they should have had all along.

Make a gift to help bring dogs home

Please be part of this life-changing mission. Bidding in the Auction isn’t the only way to help dogs in need come home. You can also make a gift directly using the button on this page, or by whichever method you prefer:

– through PayPal
– through Venmo (@fastfriends in the app)
– by calling 603-355-1556 with your credit card
– by sending a check or money order to: Fast Friends, PO Box 10093, Swanzey, NH 03446

2026 Fall Auction

Help Greyhounds find homes