Jim became involved in Greyhound rescue back in 1991 when he adopted his first retired racing Greyhound. Shortly after that, he began doing veterinary work for Second Chance for Greyhounds (Florida) and Second Chance for Greyhounds (Michigan).
In 1998, Jim and his wife, Merri, along with 5 others formed Renewed Life for Greyhounds, Inc. Parting ways with Renewed Life in 2002, Jim continues to be involved in Greyhound adoption currently adopting out retired racing Greyhounds through Mapleview Animal Hospital, PC.