Greyhounds Run For Fun - From NPR's "Only A Game"

Here's an interesting story which originally appeared on NPR's "Only A Game" radio program.

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Greyhounds Run For Fun
by Karen Given
Saturday, May 21st, 2011

Thirty years ago, there were more than 60 greyhound race tracks across the country. Now there are fewer than 25. Some tracks closed when states like Massachusetts banned the practice, but even more are closing as greyhound racing becomes less popular and gamblers take their dollars to casinos and online betting parlors....read more or listen to the podcast

Bark In The Park!

Bark In The Park - Sunday, May 15th - Eugene, OR

This Sunday (May 15th) is the annual Bark in the Park! Instead of a greyhound walk this month we are going to walk in the Bark in the Park which is at Alton Baker Park in Eugene. There is a run and a walk...most of us will be in the walk.. We will meet near the bathrooms sometime around 9:30am. The walk (2K walk) for us (walkers with dogs) starts at 9:50am and the 5K run starts at 9am. The cost is $20 per person ($25 if you want a t-shirt). You can register on line here and pick up your packet on Saturday (May 14) at the Eugene Running Company in the Oakway Center between noon and 6pm. Day-of registration and packet pickup opens at 7am on Sunday morning.

Please RSVP to Mary Lou Finigan at greythappenings@comcast.net so we know who we should be watching for you. :o)

See you on Sunday!

Mary Lou

Eugene Greyhound Adoption Event - Saturday May 14th

Have you ever wanted to be up close and personal with a greyhound? Well, here is your chance! Greyhound adoption volunteers (and the greyhounds!) will be at the Eugene Valley River Petco store located at 1169 Valley River Drive this Saturday, May 14th, from 11 AM to 2 PM. Volunteers will answer your questions about greyhound adoption and introduce you to some wonderful Greyhounds!

Come meet these loving animals in person and learn why a retired racing Greyhound makes a greyt pet! There is an application process and an adoption fee