Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers - June 2016 Issue

The June, 2016 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers can be downloaded here.  Enjoy!

Gratuitous Musical Interlude - The Monkees: "Me & Magdalena"

Newly recorded in 2016.  Michael Nesmith on lead vocal & guitar, Micky Dolenz on harmony vocal and Peter Tork on piano.



And, if that version is too "slow" for you, they cut an alternate version with a different arrangement.

June Corvallis & Eugene Adoption Events

Greyhound Pet Adoption - Northwest has two adoption events scheduled in June in the mid-Willamette Valley.

June 18th - Corvallis Adoption Event at Animal Crackers Pet Supply located at 949 NW Kings Blvd. from 11AM - 1PM.

June 25th - Eugene Adoption Event at Nature’s Pet Market at Woodfield Station in South Eugene, 2864 Willamette St, Eugene from 11AM - 2PM.  There will be adoptable Greyhounds at this event.

Representatives from GPA-NW will be available at both events to answer any questions you may have about Greyhounds and Greyhound Adoption.

Stop by and say hi and meet some of our wonderful "display models!"

See you there!

Need Greyhound Sitting?

I have June & August (July is full, unless you need drop-off daycare or a 1-2 day stay) dates available for Greyhound sitting.

I provide:

- Safe environment

- Large fenced yard for play

- Quiet cul-de-sac location

- 18 years Greyhound/GPA experience

- 24/7 supervision

- Multiple walks each day

- Friendly neighborhood (neighbors LOVE the greys!)

...and best of all...

- Your pooch gets to hang out with Keith!

Keith

My only requirement is that you have a non-super-Alpha Greyhound.  Keith has just a tad of Alpha in him and doesn't like to be "pushed" around.

References available.

Interested?  Drop me an email for specifics and available dates:  greyhoundude@yahoo.com  or give me a call:  (541) 753-1339

- Barry

Fleece Ortho Pet Bed $30 Shipped

• This Fleece Ortho Pet Bed drops from $90 to $32.99 at The Sportsman's Guide. Plus, activate this free 3-Month Buyer's Club Trial Membership to drop the price further to $29.69 and get free shipping. This is the lowest price we could find by $5 for anything comparable. It features a removable cover and is available in three color choices, in sizes 30" x 40" or 36" x 45". There is no sales tax (except MN and CA).

These deals end quickly, so act fast!

IMPORTANT UPDATE! May 14th Eugene Meet & Greet cancelled *plus* Sunday Walk Information

After talking with Petco on Tuesday, it was decided that we would not be having a Meet & Greet there tomorrow, Saturday May 14th (I scheduled this weekend in January) The kitties are coming and there won’t be any room for us …grrrrr.... we could be outside except it looks like it is going to rain and we don’t have a foster dog down here right now...frown emoticon...so we decided (Miss Oletta was adamant about this) that we are going to skip this month since we were at Pet Day last Saturday. Next month, on June 25th, we will be at Nature's Pet Market, 2864 Willamette with lots of adoptable greyhounds from 11 - 2pm.. See you then! 

GREYHOUND WALK!! SUNDAY, MAY 15th, 1:30PM. We will be meeting at Clearwater Park in Springfield at 1:30pm on Sunday May 15th and walking along the Middle Fork Path along the river. Chances are good that the weather will be perfect for our walk. Take 42nd Street to Jasper Road, head east, then turn on Clearwater Lane to the parking lot. See you there! 

http://willamalane.org/park/clearwater-park/

Slide Show Of Highlights From Pet Day, May 7th 2016 At Oregon State University

GREYT thanks to GPA volunteer Kym Fleming for creating this wonderful slide show!  Enjoy...

Several Articles (And A KGUN Video) From Arizona Daily Star On The End Of Greyhound Racing in Arizona. Tucson Greyhound Park To End Greyhound Racing In June.

Arizona lawmakers vote to outlaw dog racing

PHOENIX — Dog racing in Arizona appears to be on its last legs.

Without dissent, state lawmakers gave final approval Saturday to legislation that outlaws the practice at the end of the year. The measure now goes to the governor.

The action came with the blessing of the owners of Tucson Greyhound Park, 2601 S. Third Ave., the lone remaining operating dog track in Arizona.

The practice of racing dogs has come under increased criticism and allegations about how the dogs are treated and what happens to the greyhounds that do not win.

But there’s another reason track owners are going along: They will get a guaranteed revenue stream for the next two years.

Continue reading here

Legislation to close greyhound track would create need to place dogs

The fate of more than 420 greyhound dogs will play out over the next several months as rescue groups as far away as Canada offer to help.

While the last day of racing at Tucson Greyhound Park has not yet been made official, legislation passed unanimously by the Arizona Senate on Saturday means Arizona could soon sound its last call to the starting gate and join 39 other states in banning the sport. The Senate followed the Arizona House in unanimously approving the measure, which will now go to Gov. Doug Ducey for his signature. 

Local rescue groups say they are already seeing more dogs coming out of the park for adoption, apparently as kennel owners anticipate the change.

Continue reading here

Legislation ends dog racing in Arizona

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Legislature has sent a bill ending dog racing in Arizona at the end of 2016 to Gov. Doug Ducey's desk.GUN

Saturday morning's 28-0 Senate vote followed a 54-0 vote in the House. The legislation will allow the state's lone remaining greyhound racing facility in Tucson to collect money from offering televised horse racing for at least two years.

The legislation was backed by the owners of Tucson Greyhound Park and allows them to continue to collect cash from off-track wagering at the track for two years.

Continue reading here

Video from Tucson's KGUN can be found here

Keeping Your Greyhound Safe In Hot Weather (.pdf Download)

With hot weather just around the corner, here is some advice on keeping your Greyhound safe in hot weather.  Download the 2-page pdf file here.

Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers - May 2016 Issue

The May, 2016 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers can be downloaded here.  Enjoy!