Greyhound Walk: Sunday, May 24th - Oregon State University Campus

                  Where:  Oregon State University Campus

When: Sunday, May 24, 2026 @ 1 PM

Let's enjoy a Spring afternoon strolling the tree, azalea & rhododendron lined walkways of the OSU Campus.  This will be a flat, non-strenuous walk with an opportunity to pause for coffee at the campus Dutch Bros if we so desire.  Total time of the walk will be approximately 1 hour.

...and we'll likely see a few Starships rolling around the campus, delivering food to the unambitious Sunday college students. 😉

We'll meet at 1:00 at the McNary Field parking lot (the "banana-shaped" lot), one half-block north of 14th & Monroe (see map below).  See you there!

Bo at OSU's Annual Pet Day Celebration

Thanks to beautiful weather and fun, interesting vendors, demonstrations & activities, OSU's annual Pet Day Celebration was terrific this year. Bo made some new friends at Pet Day as we strolled through the OSU Vet school grounds.  But Bo made a special friend Saturday!  Go Beavs!

Bo with Benny Beaver

May Birthday!

 

Suzette

May 12

10 Years Old

Suzette

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.