April Greyhound Walk - Sunday, April 19th - Jacob's Park - Eugene

 

Sunday, April 19th @ 1:30 Where: Maurie Jacobs Park  169 Fir Lane Eugene, OR 97404   Let's meet at Maurie Jacobs Park and take a walk on the riverfront bike  path down to the Owen Rose Garden.    Parking and meeting are convenient at the end of Fir Lane off of River   Rd. We'll walk on the paved Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path  (shared pedestrian/bike). This walk is level and about 2 miles total out and back.

April is Adopt-A-Greyhound Month!

 

GPA-NW will be hosting a Greyhound Meet & Greet at Animal Crackers Pet Supply in Corvalis on Saturday, April 11th.  See separate blog entry for details!

April is National Adopt-a-Greyhound Month, an annual initiative designed to raise awareness about the need for loving homes for retired racing greyhounds. This month highlights the gentle, low-energy nature of these dogs, often called "45 mph couch potatoes," and promotes adoption from specialized rescue groups.

Key Aspects of Greyhound Adoption Month:

• Significance: With ongoing racing track closures, including international tracks located in Ireland and Australia, thousands of retired racers need permanent homes.
• Breed Characteristics: Known for being docile, quiet, affectionate, and suited for apartment living despite their size, as they often prefer lounging.
• Celebration & Action: Adoption agencies, such as Greyhound Pet Adoption - Northwest (gpa-nw.org), based right here in Oregon, use this time to facilitate adoptions, educate the public, and encourage volunteering.
• How to Participate: Potential adopters are encouraged to contact rescue groups, foster dogs, or donate to rehabilitation efforts.

Often referred to as the "cat of the dog family," greyhounds make excellent pets and benefit from adoption efforts aimed at transitioning them from track life to home life. 

April Birthdays!

 

                              Hudson

April 1st

Happy 9th Birthday!

Larry

April 11th

Happy 12th Birthday!

Fae

April 18th

Happy 5th Birthday!

Corvallis Greyhound Meet & Greet - Saturday, April 18th - Animal Crackers Pet Supply

 In Celebration Of Greyhound Adoption Month....

Greyhound Pet Adoption-Northwest will be at Animal Crackers Pet Supply in Corvallis on Saturday, April 18th, 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 is located at 949 NW Kings Blvd in Corvallis.

Happy National Puppy Day!

 

...and here is a rarely seen in the wild authentic Greyhound puppy!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

 

Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers St. Patrick's Day walk circa 2013!

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March Greyhound Walk - Sunday, March 15th - Delta Ponds Loop Trail, Eugene

 

Sunday, March 15th, 1:30 PM @ Delta Ponds Loop Trail 640 Goodpasture Island Rd, Eugene, OR Let's meet at The Delta!    Delta Ponds is a 150-acre waterway site consisting of numerous ponds, channels, wetlands, and associated riparian areas. This unique natural area owned by the City of Eugene borders a stretch of the Willamette River, just downstream from Valley River Center. For many, it is a favorite spot for bird watching, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. The trail is now a 1.4 mile loop, which was completed in December 2024. *Parking can sometimes be a challenge at the Delta Ponds, particularly on nice weather days. See parking info below.

Parking at Delta Ponds There are two parking lots. South lot: The south lot is unpaved and unmarked but a bit larger. North lot: The north lot is paved with marked spaces and is small. Business parking lots to the north of the ponds. We will meet in the north (paved) parking lot. If you park in the south lot, you can get on the trail and walk north until you find the group. We will be walking towards you from the paved lot. There are also some places to park in business lots to the north.