By: Heather Holmes
Graasi’s wellness mission extends to animal welfare through donations to Grateful Greyhounds’ fifth annual fundraising event
The partnership reflects Graasi’s commitment to extending its wellness-focused mission beyond human health to encompass animal welfare. The company, known for creating functional beverages that boost immunity through organic barley water enriched with vitamins C, D, and zinc, recognizes parallels between its dedication to nurturing health and the rescue organization’s efforts to heal and rehabilitate vulnerable dogs.
Grateful Greyhounds operates as an all-volunteer rescue organization promoting the rescue and rehoming of ex-racing greyhounds from the United States alongside hunting dog breeds including Galgos, Podencos, and Mastins from Spain. The organization’s work has become increasingly critical as commercial dog racing remains illegal in forty-one U.S. states, leaving thousands of former racing dogs in need of homes and medical care.
The Spanish hunting dog crisis presents an even more urgent situation. Up to 100,000 galgos are abandoned and killed every year at the end of Spain’s hare-coursing season when hunters deem them too old or too slow. These sighthounds, bred for speed and agility, face abandonment or worse after serving their hunting purpose, creating a humanitarian crisis that has mobilized rescue organizations worldwide.
The company’s involvement in greyhound rescue aligns with its broader mission of sustainability and ethical responsibility. Just as Graasi chose to manufacture its certified organic, non-GMO, gluten-free beverage using plant-based ingredients, the company seeks partnerships that reflect its values of care, healing, and restoration.
Graasi’s barley water represents a convergence of ancient wisdom and modern nutrition science. Barley has been recognized for its medicinal properties for thousands of years, and the company has transformed this traditional knowledge into a contemporary functional beverage that meets the growing consumer demand for clean, health-promoting products. The shelf-stable drink provides the recommended daily allowance of immune-supporting vitamins while maintaining low sugar content and plant-based integrity.
The Sighthound Shindig serves as a crucial fundraising event for Grateful Greyhounds, with 100 percent of proceeds directed toward transportation costs and medical care for dogs in the organization’s care. These expenses represent significant barriers to rescue operations, as many dogs arrive requiring extensive veterinary treatment after lives of racing or hunting. In contrast, transportation costs for international rescues from Spain can reach thousands of dollars per dog.
Graasi’s decision to support this cause reflects the company’s understanding that wellness extends beyond individual health to encompass community well-being. The same principles that drive the company to create beverages that nourish and restore human health motivate its support for organizations working to heal and rehabilitate animals in need.
The partnership demonstrates how businesses built on foundations of health and sustainability can create meaningful impact beyond their primary market focus. By supporting Grateful Greyhounds, Graasi reinforces its commitment to causes that align with its core values while contributing to a movement that saves lives and strengthens communities.
The collaboration between Graasi and Grateful Greyhounds represents more than corporate philanthropy; it embodies a shared vision of transformation and healing. Both organizations work to take something that has been discarded or overlooked and restore it to health and purpose, whether through functional nutrition or animal rescue.
About Graasi
Graasi produces America’s first certified organic barley water, offering a refreshing and healthy alternative to traditional beverages. Founded with a mission to provide nutritious and delicious options while focusing on sustainability and wellness, Graasi creates functional drinks rich in nutrients and crafted with organic ingredients. Each bottle provides the recommended daily allowance of vitamins C, D, and zinc for immune support while maintaining certification as organic, plant-based, and low-sugar. The company was founded by a manufacturing executive with over 35 years of business leadership experience and a commitment to keeping manufacturing jobs in the United States. Learn more at graasi.com.
Contact:
Heather Holmes
- heather@publicityforgood.com
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and reflects the views and partnerships of Graasi and Grateful Greyhounds. The content does not represent financial or medical advice and should not be interpreted as such. Readers should exercise discretion and conduct further research when considering any partnership, donation, or investment related to the organizations mentioned in this article. Graasi is not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided
