Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers - August, 2014 Issue

The August, 2014 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers can be downloaded here.  Enjoy!

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It's Time For the Eugene Greyhound Picnic!

IS IT SUMMER?  IT MUST BE PICNIC TIME!

Calling all Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers! You are once again invited to join us for a day of frolic, food, and friends at the 10th Annual Eugene Greyhound Picnic, to be held on Saturday, August 2nd, from 11 AM to 3 PM. This day of fun and fundraising will be at the Finigan Residence, 1250 Irvington Drive in Eugene, so mark it on your calendars and plan to attend with your favorite Greyhounds (and family, of course).

Highlights include:

Hotdog & Hamburger Barbecue (Veggie Burgers available)

Fundraising Raffle and Silent Auction

Off Leash Play Area with wading pools for dogs to cool off

The Ever Popular Greyhound Games (we are adding new games this year)

The Greyt Stuff Merchandise Shop Filled with wonderful greyhound goods

Dog Whisperer, Julia Bowlin

Nail trims by Joan Fusek of Zoom’n Groom’n with donation going to GPA-NW

Admission is $10 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 August 2nd as we help GPA-NW to place more greyhounds. For more information or if you would like to be on the picnic planning committee, contact Mary Lou at finiganm@comcast.net or call her at 541-688-1406.

Facts About You and Your Dog's Personality

What type of dog should you get? Scientific studies link certain dog breeds to owner's personality traits. And according to WebMd, certain breeds complement lifestyles. For example, if you love being outdoors, some good companions would be: Dobermans, or Australian cattle dogs. If you are a stressed or depressive type of person you could benefit from having a charming pet, like pugs or Shiba Inus. If you have trouble sleeping, snuggly breeds like Greyhounds or Sheepdogs. Beagles are one breed that's known to be good with children, along with boxers. Watch for more advice.

Eugene GPA Hounds Out And About Adoption Event - Saturday, July 12th

Eugene Hounds Out and About

Date: Saturday July 12th
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Oakway Center
Corner of Oakway and Coburg Roads, Eugene, OR

There will be adoptable Greyhounds at this event!