Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers - January, 2014 Issue

Happy New Year, Greyhound Lovers!  The January, 2014 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers can be downloaded here.

Enjoy!

Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays From The Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers!

Have a safe and joyous holiday season!

How to Pet Proof Your Home for the Holidays

Tis’ the season for holiday decorations! If you’re a pet parent, it’s important to consider safety when decking the halls and trimming the tree.

1. Do not leave lighted candles unattended – even for a second! A cat walking by could swish a tail into the flame and a rambunctious dog could knock a candle over. Consider flameless candles to avoid the fire risk.

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5 Poisonous Plants That Can Ruin Your Dog's Holiday Season

 

Holiday plants can bring festive color to your home ... and they can bring sickness to your dog. Check out our infographic and make sure to spread the word.

 

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GPA-Northwest Adoption Events - Saturday, December 14th - Corvallis AND Eugene!

Once again, here's your chance to get up close and personal with a retired racing Greyhound! On Saturday, December 14th, representatives from Greyhound Pet Adoption - Northwest will be at the Corvallis Petco in the Timberhill Shopping Center from 11AM - 1PM, and at the Petco in Eugene located at 1169 Valley River Dr from 11AM to 2PM. (Note time differences)

We'll have some "display models" for you to interact with, and perhaps an adoptable Greyhound or two.

PLUS, at the Eugene Petco location, for just $8.95, we will snap a lovely 4” X 6” Keepsake Photo of your beloved pet with Santa! All proceeds will benefit Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest.

Please stop by the Eugene Petco for a picture or to give a donation, and invite your friends and family to do the same. Your dollars can go a long way in providing food, supplies, and medical care to a Greyhound in need.

AND, at the Corvallis event, you can meet "Nephro," a handsome 3 1/2 year old boy looking for his forever home!

Come join in the fun and frivolity! See you there!

Do Dogs Need Coats or Sweaters?

Q. How do I know if my dog needs a sweater or coat this winter?

A. I feel safe in saying that if you have a healthy, young Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute who's acclimated to the cold and has the glorious coat common in the Northern breeds, you likely won't have to invest in canine clothing for walks in the snow. In general, there are three kinds of dogs who benefit from the insulation provided by a sweater or coat, as well as the protection afforded by life as a pampered house pet:

• Small dogs
• Dogs who are elderly, chronically ill or both
• Greyhounds, Whippets and dogs of a similar thin body type, especially those with short fur.

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Corvallis & Eugene Adoption Events Scheduled For 12/7 Have Been POSTPONED Due To Weather

The Corvallis and Eugene Greyhound adoption events scheduled for Saturday, December 7th have been postponed until Saturday, December 14th.

Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers - December, 2013 Issue

The December, 2013 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers can be downloaded here.  Enjoy the holidays!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Some Photos From November Greyhound Walk

November Greyhound Walk

Join us Sunday, November 17th for an autumn day walk through Alton Baker Park. We will meet near the main parking lot; located at 100 Day Island Rd - Eugene, OR 97401, at 1:30 pm. Located in the heart of Eugene, Alton Baker is Eugene’s largest developed park. Along with people admiring our beautiful dogs, we will be seeing the Willamette River and the breathtaking nature Oregon has for us. For more information about Alton Baker Park, visit their website at:

http://www.eugene-or.gov/facilities/Facility/Details/29

Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers - November, 2013 Issue

The November, 2013 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers can be downloaded here.  Enjoy!

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Meet A Retired Racing Greyhound! November 9th in Eugene and November 10th in Corvallis

Once again, here's your chance to get up close and personal with a retired racing Greyhound!  Representatives from Greyhound Pet Adoption will be at the Petco in Eugene located at 1169 Valley River Dr on Saturday, November 9th from 11AM to 1PM and at the Corvallis Petco in the Timberhill Shopping Center in Corvallis on Sunday, November 10th from Noon until 2PM.

We'll have some "display models" for you to interact with, and perhaps an adoptable Greyhound or two.

Come join in the fun and frivolity!

See you there!

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Top 5 Dogs For Inner City Living

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Nearly all young professionals are now living in small city flats and apartments, but this clashes heavily with dog-lovers' need to have their own pup. That doesn't mean that having a dog is completely out of the question, but there needs to be some careful thought on what kind of dogs are suitable for small spaces. Here's a top 5 list of the best dogs for city living that should help, but remember that all dogs will require some form of exercise to keep them fit and healthy, alongside a lot of love and attention. These are ranked on their need for space, exercise and grooming.

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Jerky treats recall prompted by pet illnesses, deaths

The FDA has urged pet owners and veterinarians around the U.S. to send in any information that could help them solve the mysterious illnesses related to jerky treats.

UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration is asking for help from pet owners around the United States to solve the mysterious outbreak of illnesses related to jerky treats.
About 3,600 dogs and 10 cats in the U.S. have been sickened with jerky-related illnesses since 2007 and 580 pets have died. The treats are sold as jerky tenders or strips made of chicken, duck, sweet potatoes and/or dried fruit. And while most of the products were made in China, pet food manufacturers are not bound by U.S. law to list their ingredients' country of origin.


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October Greyhound Walk

 

Last month we were going to walk at Dorris Ranch but decided to change our destination when we found out that there was going to be a run there at about the same time we were going to be there. We decided to go to the Talking Water Gardens in Albany instead. What a greyt day for those that defied the weather report. Despite a forecast of thunder storms, the rains held off until after we were in our cars heading home.

This month, October, we will be checking out the leaves as they are starting to change colors at Dorris Ranch in Springfield. We’ll meet in the parking lot at 1:30pm on October 20th and head out for a leisurely walk through the orchards. For more







information, visit http://www.willamalane.org/pages/parks/dorris.shtml.

editor’s note: editor’s note: Ashley Matthews is our Greyhound Walk coordinator. She would love and encourage any suggestions for walks. You can email her at:

 

ashley.matthews1@yahoo.com

Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers - October, 2013 Issue

The October, 2013 issue of "Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers" can be downloaded here.  Enjoy!

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GPA-Northwest Adoption Events - Saturday, October 5th - Corvallis AND Eugene!

Once again, here's your chance to get up close and personal with a retired racing Greyhound! On Saturday, October 5th, representatives from Greyhound Pet Adoption - Northwest will be at the Corvallis Petco in the Timberhill Shopping Center from 11AM - 1PM, and at the Petco in Eugene located at 1169 Valley River Dr from 11AM to 1PM.

We'll have some "display models" for you to interact with, and perhaps an adoptable Greyhound or two.

Come join in the fun and frivolity!  See you there!

GPA Adoption Event - Fido Fun Day in Roseburg! Saturday, September 21

We will be at the Fido Funday at Gaddis Park in Roseburg on September 21st from 10AM - 2PM.  Bring your greyhound and have a fun day with us. Contests, agility demos, competitions raffles, prizes, food! We will have a booth, some adoptable dogs and will be giving a short presentation on Greyhounds.

ALERT.. September Walk at Dorris Ranch Changed!!

 

ALERT.. September Walk at 

Dorris Ranch Changed!!

 

The Congo Kids 5k have just announced their race will be at Dorris Ranch on September 15th at 3pm (our walk is on September 15th at 1:30pm) Although our walk is earlier in the day, they will be having pre-race registration from 1 - 2:30pm. Parking will be hard to find. 

 

SO.. we have changed our walk for September to the Talking Waters Gardens of Albany and walk in Dorris Ranch in October.

More information below

September Greyhound Walk

 

Join us for a lovely walk around the Talking Waters Gardens of Albany, OR. We’ll meet at 1:30pm at the parking lot, 875 Waverly Drive NE, Albany on Sunday, September 15th. The Talking Waters Gardens are Albany’s own ‘green’ water treatment process using Wetlands cells. Bring your greyt friends to listen to the falls, see some beautiful scenery, and learn something along the way! For more information, please visit  http://twg.cityofalbany.net/. 

 

Hope to see you there!

Mary Lou and Ashley

541-688-1406

Purina Recalls Salmonella-tainted Dry Dog Food

Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken & Whole Barley adult dog food is being recalled after salmonella was found in a bag. (Nestle Purina)

 By Lynne Terry, The Oregonian The Oregonian  

Nestlé Purina PetCare Co. is recalling a dry dog food contaminated with salmonella.

 

The company, based in St. Louis, Mo., said the bacteria were discovered in a bag if its Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken & Whole Barley adult dog food. The company has pulled the product, which was distributed in 3.5 lb. bags to stores nationwide.

The recall affect bags with a best-by date of October, 2014, with a UPC code of 17800 12679 on the bottom of the bag. Customers should stop using the food immediately. 

Greyt Happenings For Willamette Greyhound Lovers - September, 2013

The September, 2013 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Greyhound Lovers can be downloaded here. Enjoy!

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Here Is The Entire Eugene Celebration Parade....

FYI, the Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers appear at the 41:00 minute mark.

View the entire parade here

Therighttrail.org Launches In The Mid-Willamette Valley

The Right Trail is an excellent database of hiking, biking and dog-friendly trails in the Willamette Valley.  Very cool.  Check it out here

Eugene Celebration Parade - Update

Greetings Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers

here is the information for the Eugene Celebration Parade.. 

We are #75 and will be staging at the corner of 19th street and Ferry Street. (see map below) Plan to be there around 9:30am. The parade starts at 10am but we are near the end of the parade (there are 85 entrants ) There should be lots of parking in the South Eugene Parking lot so plan to drive up Patterson, 19th and Amazon will be closed after 8:30am. We will have the float there by 8:30am so if you would like to help decorate, or have ideas how to decorate, please let me know.. We are looking for a few strong men to push.. :o)

Please RSVP that you will be able to participate in the parade.. (or want to help with decorating the float, or would be willing to push)

It will be a fun day for your greys .. What could be better then being  the center of attention!

See you all on the 24th .. only one week from Saturday!

Mary Lou Finigan

541-688-1406

Iams, Eukanuba dog and cat food recalled for potential salmonella contamination

Procter & Gamble and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration have announced a recall of multiple lots of dry dog food and cat food sold under the Iams and Eukanuba brands because of potential contamination from Salmonella.

Pet owners are at risk as well as pets if they handle contaminated dog or cat food or any surfaces exposed to the food and do not wash their hands thoroughly.

Although the recalled lots represent only 0.1 percent of all of P&G’s annual production, the Cincinnati-based company says the potentially contaminated food was shipped to multiple retailers across the United States.

The products include several different specialty Eukanuba and Iams dry dog foods and Iams dry cat foods, all with “Best By” dates during the first two weeks of November 2014. The full list of products and their lot numbers are available at this FDA web site: www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm365154.htm

Come One, Come All To The Eugene Celebration Parade!

On Saturday, August 24th we once again will strut our stuff in the annual Eugene Celebration Parade, representing the joys of loving Greyhounds and promoting their adoption. Those of you who have marched with us in the past, know just how enjoyable it is, and how we are beloved by the enthusiastic parade-watchers that line the route. Warm applause are peppered with encouraging cheers of "Go Greyhounds!" and "Yay for Greyhounds!" The very first time I stepped onto the parade route 6 years ago, I was stunned by the rousing reception we received and had to look behind me to see who they were cheering for.

This year’s walk in the parade will be the 4th time (last year’s Eugene Celebration Parade and twice in the Corvallis 4th of July Parade) that we have used our new couch-featuring float (for our 45 MPH couch potatoes), constructed by the talented Doug Campoli. There is room for a few Greyhounds to ride atop the float, and the rest of us will walk with our dogs in the usual fashion.

The parade begins at 10 AM, so plan to gather with us at least 30 minutes prior to that, even earlier if you would like to help decorate the float. If you plan to attend, please email Mary Lou at: finiganm@comcast.net so she can send you the details of where and when to meet. What a fun and wonderful way to spread the word about Greyhound adoption.

See you there!

-Mary Lou Finigan

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"Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers" - August, 2013 Issue

The August, 2013 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers may be downloaded here.  Enjoy!

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Happy 14th Birthday Tom!

My Greyhound, Tom, celebrates his 14th birthday today.  Happy birthday, buddy!

How Lawn Chemicals Affect Dogs

Do you take as much pride in your lawn as in your adorable pooch? A recent study found that dogs exposed to lawn care chemicals can have a higher bladder cancer risk. Once contaminated with those chemicals, dogs also can pass these chemicals to their owners, children and other pets in the house.

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Eugene Summer Greyhound Picnic - Saturday, July 27th

The 9th Annual Eugene Greyhound Picnic is Saturday, July 27th, 11AM to 3PM at The Finigan Residence, 1250 Irvington Dr.

Join us for a day of fun, frolic, food, and friends.

*Hotdog & Hamburger Barbecue (Veggie Burgers Available)

*Fundraising Raffle and Silent Auction

*Off Leash Play Area With Swimming Pools for Dogs to Cool Off

*Greyhound Games

*The Greyt Stuff Shop Filled with Wonderful Greyhound Goods For Purchase

*Guest Speaker Julia Bowlin, Dog Behaviorist and Owner of Canine Communication

Admission is $8 per adult and $5 for children ages 4 to 12. Children age 3 and under are free.

Parking is at the SonRise Christian Church, 1 block west. Handicap Parking is in the driveway of the Finigan residence.

What to bring: your dog’s muzzle, a picnic blanket or lawn chair, and a side dish to share.

All proceeds go to benefit Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest. Since 1987, GPANW has placed over 5,000 Greyhounds in loving homes. We look forward to seeing you on July 27th as we help them to place more greyhounds.

For more information email Mary Lou at finiganm@comcast.net or or call her at 541-688-1406.

-Kym Fleming

Eugene "Meet A Retired Racer" Event - Saturday, July 13th

Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with a retired racing Greyhound?

Well, here is your chance. Representatives from Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest will be at the Petco at the Valley River Center Saturday in Eugene on July 13th, from 11 AM-1 PM, along with some wonderful retired racers for you to meet. Volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions about Greyhounds and Greyhound adoption.

GPA Northwest has been placing retired racing Greyhounds in responsible, loving homes for over 20 years. There is an application process, a home visit, and an adoption fee. Not ready to adopt? You can still come out and meet the dogs and learn what wonderful pets Greyhounds can be.

Some Photos From the Corvallis July 4th Parade (photos courtesy of Eric Merchant)

 

It was a GREYT day for a parade!  Twenty Greyhounds and their people made their way along the parade route, with occasional forays to the sidelines for pets and hugs!

For Discussions On Everything Dog Food Related, It's Dogfoodchat.com

There's no shortage of opinions here!  Highly recommended if you have questions/concerns about the food you're feeding your pooch.

"Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers" - July, 2013 Issue

The July, 2013 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers can be downloaded here. 

Enjoy....and have a safe holiday!

Heat Exhaustion and Greyhounds

Heat – A Killer

Heat will kill your dog.  If it’s been hot,  please use common sense and good judgment when you take your dog out in the heat. Greyhounds, because of their lack of fat and hair, don’t have the insulation other dogs have to the heat. They need to be in a controlled temperature environment of 68 - 72 degrees. The following are some guidelines.

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Greyhounds and Fireworks

Here's a link to a good article about how to keep your Greyhound safe during fireworks season.   Have a safe 4th of July and we'll see you at the Corvallis Fourth of July Parade!

Natura Pet Food Recall - EVO, Innova, California Natural, etc.

Dear Natura Family,

We have some sad news to share. We are announcing today a voluntary recall of all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma branded dry pet food and biscuit/bar/treat products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014.

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June Greyhound Walk

 

The Great British Greyhound Walk is an annual-dog walking event that brings together greyhounds, lurchers, other sighthounds and their owners, to raise awareness and shoe members of the public just what wonderful pets greyhounds make. To show our love and support for our furry friends to the east, let’s join together with the Great Brittan Greyhound lovers for an "international" June greyhound walk. We will meet Sunday, June 23rd at 1:30 pm at Elijah Bristow Park near Dexter. We will be exploring the beautiful outdoors, along with letting the dogs have some romping and roaming time; for this park DOES have a fenced, off leash Dog Park, so please bring your dog’s muzzles.. (park rule) Visit their websites for more information about the Great British Greyhound Walk (http://greatbritishgreyhoundwalk.org.uk/) and Elijah Bristow Park (http://www.oregonstateparks.org/) and get ready for some Dog-gone fun.

- Ashley

Driving directions:

- Head South on I-5

- Take exit 188 toward Oakridge/Klamath Falls

- Merge onto OR-99 N

- Follow for roughly 9 miles

- Turn left onto Wheeler Rd.

*Destination will be on the right*

Rawhide: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

There are countless types of dog chews, bones, and toys in the market today, and rawhide is one of the most popular. Because there have been lots of concerns regarding the safety of rawhide dog chews, it is a good idea to be familiar with the various kinds of rawhide available as well as the pros and cons accompanying these types of chew toys.

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