This Pooch Actually Saves Money to Buy Treats...

Alright, more like steals money to buy treats.  Still, you've gotta respect this pooch...she has more money than I do.  I now need to train my Greyhound, Keith, to do likewise...as long as he steals the cash from someone besides me.

Fostering Simon - Day 7. The Dangers of Failing Fostering.

Failing fostering?  If you've ever fostered a dog, you know what I mean  :)  Today Simon sat with me on the grass and offered up his tummy for a rub, displaying complete trust.

Today Simon goes into his new home.  He's leaving here a better pooch than when he arrived.  A fair amount of credit is due to my Greyhound, Keith, for assisting me in teaching Simon how to live away from a Greyhound farm.  Being just 16 months old, Simon still has a few things to learn, but he has made greyt progress.

Fortunately (and somewhat selfishly) for me, Simon will be living here in Corvallis with Gerry & Maureen Frank.  Gerry has assisted me with adoption events for the better part of 13 years.  Simon's next adventure will be as a GPA-NW ambassadog.

Canine Existentialism...

Foster Pooch Simon (Age: 15 Months) Romping In My Back Yard

Simon is preparing for adoption into his "forever" home!   I'm currently fostering him and here he is enjoying a romp in my back yard. 

Simon is 15 months old and quite the puppy!  

You can meet Simon at the Corvallis MARR adoption event at Animal Crackers Pet Supply on Saturday, September 30th.

September Greyhound Walk - Willamette Valley Walk to Defeat ALS - In Memory of Mary Lou Finigan

A Very Special September 17th Greyhound Walk
in Memory of Mary Lou Finigan
 

 What: The Willamette Valley Walk to Defeat ALS

When: Sunday, September 17th
Where: The River Bend Annex, 123 International Way, Springfield, OR
Who: You and your favorite grey(s).
 

Of course each of our WVGL monthly greyhound walks
is a special occasion, but we invite you to make time
for an especially special walk.

Greyhounds and their people are invited to participate in the
Willamette Valley Walk to Defeat ALS.

We will have our own team, known as Mary Lou's Greyhound Roos!
To learn more, visit our dedicated page on the ALS web site,
“Mary Lou’s Greyhound Roos” team page.

You can register your interest in attending, by clicking on JOIN TEAM.
Even if you can’t make it to the event, you can contribute by
sponsoring a walker, or by spreading the news to your friends.
We look forward to helping in the fight against ALS!

Mary Lou Finigan Bench Dedication at Alton Baker Park - Sunday, October 15th

Mary Lou Finigan's bench dedication will occur on Sunday, October 15, at 2:30 pm in Alton Baker Park, Eugene.  Please plan to meet promptly at 2:30 on the plaza area between the rock garden and the rest rooms.  Park in the lot that you can enter on the right off of Day Island Road after entering the park from Club Road. 

Plan to bring artificial flowers and ribbons to tie on the bench - purple colors preferred.  NO balloons, please.  There may be no formal program but please feel free to offer a few words about what Mary Lou meant to you and how she impacted your life and the lives of your dogs (if pertinent).  The dogs and their humans will walk along the river after the dedication.  

See you there!

Corvallis GPA-NW Meet A Retired Racer Adoption Event - Sat., September 30th.

Greyhound Pet Adoption-Northwest will be at Animal Crackers Pet Supply in Corvallis on Saturday, September 30th, from 11AM-1PM along with some wonderful retired racing Greyhounds for you to meet.

Representatives from GPA-NW will be on hand to answer questions about Greyhounds and/or Greyhound adoption.

Stop by, meet the pooches and say hi to their people!

Animal Crackers Pet Supply is located at 949 NW Kings Blvd in Corvallis.