Rainbow Bridge: Raven

 

Raven (Blackjack Raven)

September 13, 2009 - January 23, 2023

Loved by Beth Stefan of Albany, Oregon

Greyhounds Undergoing Training to Become Service Animals for Veterans, First Responders (Video)

 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Five special Greyhound puppies are on a mission to protect and serve those who protect and serve our community.

The dogs are six months old and are starting their training to become service animals for veterans and first responders.

On Saturday, the dogs received their service vests and showed off all the things they have learned so far.

Well, the impact is just truly amazing.

"Well, the impact is just truly amazing... you don't know what this dog means to me," said President and founder Barbara Masi.

The puppies stay at their foster homes for about a year before they start their formal training.

They still have monthly training and socialization sessions during that time.

Click the "play" arrow below to watch the video.

Whole Dog Journal's Best Dry Dog Food For 2023

 

What’s the Best Dry Dog Food?

For 2023, we’ve named the dry dog foods we like best in a number of categories, such as best adult maintenance food, best puppy food, best budget food, best lower-fat food, and more. But keep in mind that the most important selection criteria is not whether a food is one of our favorites, but whether a food works for your dog.

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Science says you should pet your dog before leaving

 

A study explores how your dog does when you're not home.

From BigThink.com:

Between the heartrending sad eyes when we leave and the explosion of happiness when we return, many (rightfully flattered) dog owners reasonably wonder what happens in-between. The physical evidence suggests nothing really bad happens—outside the occasional chewed slipper—but it’s nonetheless clear our dogs would prefer not to be left behind.

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NSW won’t review decision to allow ‘inhumane’ greyhound breeding technique

 

Disclosure:  Greyhound Pet Adoption - Northwest  (GPA-NW) is now occasionally receiving retired racing Greyhounds from Australia for placement in Oregon/Washington.

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From The Guardian: 

NSW won’t review decision to allow ‘inhumane’ greyhound breeding technique

Coalition ‘backflipped’ on ban last year and says it will not reconsider despite some vets calling practice invasive and unnecessary.

A “horrific” breeding technique used on racing greyhounds will not be banned because it would have a “significant” impact on the industry, the New South Wales government says.

Coalition draft legislation last year included a ban on surgical artificial insemination (SAI) in dogs, but the government “backflipped” and took it out before the final bill was drawn up.

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Greyhound Walk Scheduled for January 15th is CANCELLED!

 

No Greyhound Walk This Sunday 01/15/2023

Dear WVGLs, The atmospheric rivers are headed our way. The forecast tomorrow is for 90 percent chance of rain and winds 10 to 20 miles per hour. Not wonderful walking weather. In addition, as walk host, I am not able to attend due to a medical emergency with our greyhound Skip. While we usually like to hold our Greyhound Walks come rain or shine, it seems prudent to postpone. Hope to see you next month! Kym

January Greyhound Walk

 

When: January 15th, Sunday, @ 1:30 PM Where: Island Park              200 W. B St             Springfield Oregon   Let's brave the elements, whatever they might be, and ring in the New Year with a walk by the Willamette River. We will meet in the parking lot at 200 West B St. From there, we will walk through Island Park to the West D St. Greenway by the river.

January Birthdays!

 

Pizarro

January 8th

8 Years Old

Ethyl

January 19th

7 Years Old

Gibson

January 24th

12 Years Old