"Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers" - August, 2013 Issue

The August, 2013 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers may be downloaded here.  Enjoy!

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Happy 14th Birthday Tom!

My Greyhound, Tom, celebrates his 14th birthday today.  Happy birthday, buddy!

How Lawn Chemicals Affect Dogs

Do you take as much pride in your lawn as in your adorable pooch? A recent study found that dogs exposed to lawn care chemicals can have a higher bladder cancer risk. Once contaminated with those chemicals, dogs also can pass these chemicals to their owners, children and other pets in the house.

Read more here

Eugene Summer Greyhound Picnic - Saturday, July 27th

The 9th Annual Eugene Greyhound Picnic is Saturday, July 27th, 11AM to 3PM at The Finigan Residence, 1250 Irvington Dr.

Join us for a day of fun, frolic, food, and friends.

*Hotdog & Hamburger Barbecue (Veggie Burgers Available)

*Fundraising Raffle and Silent Auction

*Off Leash Play Area With Swimming Pools for Dogs to Cool Off

*Greyhound Games

*The Greyt Stuff Shop Filled with Wonderful Greyhound Goods For Purchase

*Guest Speaker Julia Bowlin, Dog Behaviorist and Owner of Canine Communication

Admission is $8 per adult and $5 for children ages 4 to 12. Children age 3 and under are free.

Parking is at the SonRise Christian Church, 1 block west. Handicap Parking is in the driveway of the Finigan residence.

What to bring: your dog’s muzzle, a picnic blanket or lawn chair, and a side dish to share.

All proceeds go to benefit Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest. Since 1987, GPANW has placed over 5,000 Greyhounds in loving homes. We look forward to seeing you on July 27th as we help them to place more greyhounds.

For more information email Mary Lou at finiganm@comcast.net or or call her at 541-688-1406.

-Kym Fleming

Eugene "Meet A Retired Racer" Event - Saturday, July 13th

Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with a retired racing Greyhound?

Well, here is your chance. Representatives from Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest will be at the Petco at the Valley River Center Saturday in Eugene on July 13th, from 11 AM-1 PM, along with some wonderful retired racers for you to meet. Volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions about Greyhounds and Greyhound adoption.

GPA Northwest has been placing retired racing Greyhounds in responsible, loving homes for over 20 years. There is an application process, a home visit, and an adoption fee. Not ready to adopt? You can still come out and meet the dogs and learn what wonderful pets Greyhounds can be.

Some Photos From the Corvallis July 4th Parade (photos courtesy of Eric Merchant)

 

It was a GREYT day for a parade!  Twenty Greyhounds and their people made their way along the parade route, with occasional forays to the sidelines for pets and hugs!

For Discussions On Everything Dog Food Related, It's Dogfoodchat.com

There's no shortage of opinions here!  Highly recommended if you have questions/concerns about the food you're feeding your pooch.