Season's Greetings!

Wishing you and yours a safe and happy Holiday season!

December 2010 Issue of "Greyt Happenings In The Willamette Valley"

Here is the December 2010 issue. Enjoy!

'Tis The Season: Poinsettias and Mushrooms

Oregon has entered its rainy season, and with it, mushroom season. Mushroom toxicity does occur in dogs and it can be fatal if certain species of mushrooms are eaten. Amanita phalloides is the most commonly reported severely toxic species of mushroom in the US but other Amanita species are toxic. Symptoms include abdominal pain, drooling, liver damage, kidney damage, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, coma, death. For more on the dangers of mushrooms, click here.

Additionally, we have entered the Christmas season. Many folks traditionally bring Poinsettia plants into their homes. These plants are probably the most popular holiday plant and are easily recognizable by their large red, white, pink, or mottled leaves. While not highly toxic, Poinsettia plants do contain a thick, milky irritant sap. In general, it would take ingestion of a large amount of this plant to see possible clinical signs in your pet. Signs could include vomiting, anorexia and depression. The symptoms are generally self-limiting and treatment is rarely needed. Your Vet may recommend limiting food and water intake for 1 or 2 hours if your pet is suspected of becoming sick after ingestion of Poinsettias. Please exercise caution if bringing a Poinsettia plant into your home this holiday season.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend!

November 2010 Issue of "Greyt Happenings In The Willamette Valley"

Here is the November 2010 issue. Enjoy!

GPA-Northwest Adoption Event - Saturday, November 6th - Corvallis AND Eugene!

Once again, here's your chance to get up close and personal with a retired racing Greyhound!

Representatives from Greyhound Pet Adoption will be at the Corvallis Petco in the Timberhill Shopping Center in Corvallis and at the Petco in Eugene located at 1169 Valley River Dr on Saturday, November 6th from 11AM to 2PM.

We'll have some "display models" for you to interact with, as well as an adoptable Greyhound or two.

Come join in the fun and frivolity! See you there!

New! Taste Of The Wild Sierra Mountain w/ Roasted Lamb

Taste of the Wild introduces Sierra Mountain to their grain free foods.

A lamb protein, grain-free formula with sweet potatoes and peas provides highly digestible energy for your dog. Made with real roasted lamb, this formula offers a taste sensation like no other. Supplemented with fruits and vegetables, this formula delivers natural antioxidants to help give your friend a healthy lifestyle. Your dog craves a taste of the wild. Go ahead and give him one.

Protein: 25% Fat: 15%
Calories: 3,611 kcal/kg (338 kcal/cup) Calculated Metabolizable Energy
Available in 5lb, 15lb and 30lb bags.

Ingredients:
Lamb, lamb meal, sweet potatoes, potatoes, peas, canola oil, potato protein, roasted lamb, tomato pomace, natural flavor, salt, choline chloride, mixed tocopherols (a natural preservative and source of vitamin E) dried chicory root, taurine, tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries, yucca schidigera extract, dried fermentation products of Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus plantarum, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin D supplement, folic acid.

Nature's Variety/Instinct Coupon

Here's a coupon for a free bag of Instinct Freeze Dried Raw food with a purchase of a couple of boxes of their grain-free treats.

Follow this link to see the complete ad.

October 2010 issue of "Greyt Happenings in the Willamette Valley"

Here is the October, 2010 issue. Enjoy!

Photos from 9/19 Corvallis Greyhound Walk

Seventeen Greyhounds and weather that cooperated nicely!

Reminder: Corvallis Greyhound Walk is THIS Sunday, Sept 19th at Crystal Lake Sports Fields

The September Greyhound walk will be this Sunday, September 19th at Crystal Lake Sports Fields/Willamette Park in south Corvallis. We'll meet in the Crystal Lake parking area at 1:30PM and walk the shaded trail along the Willamette River. We can either loop back on the asphalt path which bisects the ball fields or walk the dirt path on the west side of the park. The walk will be approximately 1 hour in length and covers flat terrain.

Directions from I-5:

From the Interstate Highway (I-5), take Exit 228, the Lebanon/Corvallis
exit, on to State Highway 34, west towards Corvallis.

Stay on Highway 34 for approximately 9.9 miles, to the stop light at the
Philomath bypass (Highway 34/Route 20 bypass).

Turn left at the light on to the Highway 34/Route 20 bypass. Take the first
off-ramp on your right, the Highway 99W South exit.

Continue on Highway 99W a few blocks to the stop light at Crystal Lake
Drive.

Turn left (east) on Crystal Lake Drive and continue approximately one half
mile to Fischer Lane, on your left.

Turn left on Fischer Lane to where it ends at the Crystal Lake Sports
Fields. There is a large parking lot for your convenience.

If you're coming up 99W, simply turn right on Crystal Lake drive (look for
Crystal Lake Public Storage), and continue approximately one half mile to
Fischer Lane, on your left. Turn left on Fischer Lane to where it ends at
the Crystal Lake Sports Fields. There is a large parking lot for your
convenience.

Email greyhoundude@yahoo.com if you need additional information.

GPA-NW Adoption Event - Saturday September 18th - Corvallis AND Eugene

Once again, here's your chance to get up close and personal with a retired racing Greyhound!

Representatives from Greyhound Pet Adoption will be at the Corvallis Petco in the Timberhill Shopping Center in Corvallis and at the Petco in Eugene located at 1169 Valley River Dr on Saturday, September 18th from 11AM to 2PM.

We'll have some "display models" for you to interact with, as well as an adoptable Greyhound or two.

Come join in the fun and frivolity! See you there!

Greyt Happenings In The Willamette Valley - September 2010 Issue

Here is the September issue. Enjoy!

Daily Dog Tip: Old Dogs Aren't Acting So Old These Days

....or they shouldn't be if their owners are taking good care of them. Human life expectancy is rising as medical care, food quality and lifestyle changes make people more adaptive and health oriented.

How about your pooch? Still feeding him scraps and preservatives? Still pacifying his desire to play by substituting a fatty, salty snack? Poochie wants to achieve his full potential just as much as you do. Food quality, appropriate supplements and daily exercise make that "current age x 7 years" equation for dogs obsolete these days.

by Helen Fazio, Travel Dog Blogger, www.traveldogbooks.com and courtesy of the Daily Dog Tip.

Eugene Celebration Photos!

Photo Interlude

Here are photos of Casper and Charlotte of Portland! Got photos to share? Send 'em this way!

Pet Talk: Hundreds of dogs, owners make strides vs. cancer

By Sharon L. Peters, Special for USA TODAY

ESTES PARK, Colo. — For loving dog owners, the theme could not have been any more serious, any more distressing. Canine cancer.

Read more here

Related Story: Organizations big and small raise cash for canine cancer, including information on the Portland cancer walk.

Looking for Evo/Instinct/California Natural in Corvallis?

Densons Feed Store in Corvallis is now stocking them. Animal Crackers will no longer be stocking Evo, etc. once they sell through their current supply.

Eugene Celebration - More Information

The Eugene Celebration Parade is next Saturday, August 28th.

I finally received information about where we will be starting and the times... we are #17 so will be starting at the corner of 12th and Oak Street on the north side. We should be there between 9AM and 9:30AM. The parade will start at 10AM.

Here is some information about the parade, the staging map and the parade route.

Encourage everyone you know that has a Greyhound or loves Greyhounds to come and walk with us.

See you then

Mary Lou Finigan

Prevent Milky Eyes In Seniors With Milk Thistle

From the Dogster blog:

"The windows of my best friends’ souls are also impressively clear, without the heavy cloud cover one would expect in the eyes of such superannuated dogs. So, what’s our secret? Milk thistle."

Read more about milk thistle here.

Eugene Celebration Parade - Saturday, August 28th

The Eugene Celebration Parade represents the best of Eugene in all its diversity. Not without controversy, this irreverent collection of left- and right, alternative and traditional, new age and conservative never fails to delight, entertain, stimulate and provoke the dialogue and interactions that define our community. Ever on the edge of appropriately behaved, Celebration Parade participants are eager to share their own particular ideology for the enjoyment of the community and their fellow citizens.

The parade route (stretching 1.2 miles) is designed with public safety and traffic control in mind as well as to bring the audience to the heart of downtown Eugene and the Eugene Celebration.

This year the theme is Raise The Roof. The Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers will again be walking in the parade. We are thinking positive that it will be bright and sunny.. (I have talked to the sun gods and they have assured me that it will NOT rain on our parade... WaHoo!!) so don those tutus, ties, and /or bling and join us. The greyhounds are the hit of the parade enjoy admiring looks, much clapping, ooohs & aaahs and pats from as many people as possible.

The parade is on Saturday morning, August 28th and starts at 10 AM. I don’t know the details yet about where we are going to be staged or what time we need to be there. I will send out more information as soon as I get them.

Lets make a huge Splash in the parade! See you all there.

Mary Lou Finigan

(More info to come!)

Free Package Of Sweet Spots!

Nature's Variety is proud to introduce SweetSpots, a new line of all natural frozen ice cream treats for dogs. SweetSpots are guilt-free and healthy – 98% lactose-free, fortified with whey protein, and enriched with live active yogurt cultures. It's the ideal "ice cream treat for dogs!"

SweetSpots are now available in two delicious and nutritious flavors: Sweet Potato & Molasses and Peanut Butter & Honey. Get a coupon for a FREE carton (when you purchase any holistic diet) by following this link.

NOTE: A couple of things. First of all, Tom loves Sweet Spots! Secondly, a purchase of an Instinct product (an excellent-quality food) may be required for your free Sweet Spots.

GPA-NW Adoption Event - Saturday August 21st - Corvallis AND Eugene

Once again, here's your chance to get up close and personal with a retired racing Greyhound!

Representatives from Greyhound Pet Adoption will be at the Corvallis Petco in the Timberhill Shopping Center in Corvallis and at the Petco in Eugene located at 1169 Valley River Dr on Saturday, August 21st from 11AM to 2PM.

We'll have some "display models" for you to interact with, as well as an adoptable Greyhound or two.

Come join in the fun and frivolity! See you there!

Need directions? Click here for Corvallis. Click here for Eugene.

August 2010 Greyt Happenings in the Willamette Valley

Here is the August 2010 issue. Enjoy!