"Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers" - December, 2012 Issue

The December, 2012 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers can be downloaded here.

Happy Holidays to all!

GPA-Northwest Adoption Events - Saturday, December 1st - Corvallis AND Eugene!

Once again, here's your chance to get up close and personal with a retired racing Greyhound! On Saturday, December 1st, representatives from Greyhound Pet Adoption - Northwest will be at the Corvallis Petco in the Timberhill Shopping Center from 11AM - 1PM, and at the Petco in Eugene located at 1169 Valley River Dr from 11AM to 4PM. (Note time differences)

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

PLUS, at the Eugene Petco location, for just $8.95, we will snap a lovely 4” X 6” Keepsake Photo of your beloved pet with Santa! All proceeds will benefit Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest. We are also pleased and honored that Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest is the 2012 recipients of the Eugene Petco’s Tree of Hope, an annual giving drive sponsored by the Petco Foundation and supporting a variety of animal adoption and rescue efforts nationwide.

Please stop by the Eugene Petco for a picture or to give a donation, and invite your friends and family to do the same. Your dollars can go a long way in providing food, supplies, and medical care to a Greyhound in need.

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

November Greyhound Walk - Sunday, November 18th, Eugene, OR

Join us, rain or shine, walking across the new foot bridge that spans the Delta Hwy and then walking through the newly restored wetlands along Goodpasture Island Road.There are turtles, beavers, herons, ducks and geese to see. We have permission to park in the Valley River Assembly of God Church parking lot located at 900 Robin Hood Ave off Willakenzie Rd.

See you on November 18th at 1:30pm.

Comet's Tale: How the Dog I Rescued Saved My Life by Steven Wolf and Lynette Padwa

From the editorial review:

Forced into early retirement by a spinal condition, Steven Wolf reluctantly left his family and moved to Arizona for its warm winter climate. A lifelong dog lover, the former hard-driving attorney is drawn to a local group that rescues retired racing greyhounds. When Comet, a once-abused cinnamon-striped racer, chooses to “adopt” Wolf, he has no idea that a life-altering relationship has begun—for both of them.

Racers, cruelly treated and exposed only to the track and cage, have no inkling of the most basic skills—walking on tile floors, climbing stairs, even playing with toys or children—so Wolf must show the mistrustful greyhound how to thrive in the real world. Gradually, a confident but mysterious spirit emerges from the stunning animal. And when Wolf’s health starts to worsen, the tables turn and Comet must now help Wolf with the most basic skills.

Wolf teaches her to be a service dog, and soon enough she’s hauling his wheelchair at top speed through airport terminals, towing his cart through the grocery store, helping him get out of bed, and attracting friends to Wolf’s isolated world. She plays a crucial role in restoring his health and even saving his marriage. Their unshakable faith in each other makes them winners once again.

GPA-Northwest Adoption Events - Saturday, November 17th - 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 17th from 11AM to 1PM at both locations.

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

Come join in the fun and frivolity!

See you there!

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