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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Today is National Dog Day!


How cool is that?

www.nationaldogday.com

20 Ways to celebrate National Dog Day here

Friday, August 22, 2014

Eugene Celebration Parade

Dear Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers,

It is parade time again!! The Eugene Celebration Parade is Saturday, August 23!

Here is the information for the Eugene Celebration parade which is next Saturday, August 23rd.
 
Below you will find staging information, parade instructions and rules.. also a map of the staging area.
We are #18 this year..  the parade starts at 11am so we are to be ready at 10:30am. our staging area is on Pearl Street south of 19th on the west side of Pearl next to the Civic Stadium parking lot. The streets will be closed at at 8:30am. The parade will be traveling north on High Street to 11th, west on 11th and then south on Pearl to the Civic Stadium parking lot.
 
We are looking forward to having the couch float again in this parade.. :o)
 
See you all there.
 
Mary Lou Finigan

Friday, August 15, 2014

Albany Animal Hospital Adds Solar Panels


Dr. Ken Fletcher is the veterinarian to many Greyhounds in the Corvallis/Albany area.  He is located at Albany Animal Hospital in Albany, OR.

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Pacific Power partners with animal hospital on solar energy

Albany veterinarian Ken Fletcher first thought about adding solar panels to his roof about three years ago.

He did some research on potential tax breaks and called Abundant Solar in Corvallis to get an estimate. The timing just wasn’t right.

Continue reading here

"After The Race" - An Overview of Greyhounds and Greyhound Adoption


Student film maker Austin Crapser created a short documentary film about greyhound adoption.

"After The Race" was filmed at "Pet Day 2014," an annual event at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon.  GPA has participated in the event since 1998.  Enjoy!


Wednesday, August 13, 2014

$3 Off Nature's Variety Limited Ingredients Kibble




Click here for coupon.

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

17 Words That Mean Something Different When You Have A Dog

17 Words That Mean Something Different When You Have A Dog

Fact: Dogs change your life (and vocabulary) for the better.
 
Continue reading here

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Photos From the Eugene Greyhound Picnic 8/2/14


A GREYT time was had by all!  These wonderful photos courtesy of Eric Merchant.  Thanks Eric!