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

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

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GPA-NW Greyhound Sponsorship Program - Sponsor Oletta, Who Will Be Living Among The Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers!

 

Oletta

In her June 7^th race, Oletta was in the lead when she took a spill with another dog on the first turn.  This sweet little girl came to us intermittently holding her right rear leg up.  After x-rays and examination by orthopaedic specialists, Oletta has been diagnosed with a very rare injury for Greyhounds – she has a torn cranial cruciate ligament.  This injury is common to Labs, and Goldens, who have knee issues, but in Greyhounds only occurs as the result of trauma.  Oletta will require surgical intervention to repair her injury.  We are in the process of determining the best course of action to ensure this little three-year old has a health happy retirement.

Oletta is a very sweet, wonderful pooch and will, someday soon, be joining the Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers on our monthly walks.  To be one of the Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers who will assist Oletta as a sponsor, click here.  Scroll down to "Oletta" and click on the "sponsor Oletta" link.  GPA-NW appreciates any and all donations.  Note that your donation will specifically sponsor Oletta, who will be living in Eugene, OR.

Sponsor Oletta by clicking here.  And thank you!

Meet "Iron" (Gable Ironhide)! He's Ready For Adoption!

Introducing "Iron!"  He's a sweet, handsome five year old Greyhound looking for his "forever" home.   Iron is well-mannered, quiet, friendly and walks very well on a leash.  He has no issues with separation anxiety and gets along well with medium-to-larger size dogs.  He loves kids but NOT cats. 


I'm currently fostering him and he and my Greyhound Keith are becoming fast friends.  A 5-star pooch!

If you are interested in meeting Iron, let me know.  Iron may be at the October 4th adoption event at the Corvallis Petco.

Of course an application and home visit must be completed before adoption.   For more information, send me an email:  greyhoundude@gmail.com

Barry Bottger

Willamette Valley Adoption Events: Saturday, October 4th in Eugene & Corvallis

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 Petco at the Valley River Center in Eugene and in Corvallis at Petco in the Timberhill Shopping Center on Saturday, October 4th from 11AM - 1PM 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.

See you there!

September Greyhound Walk - Sunday, Sept. 21 - Dorris Ranch

It is September and the leaves are starting to change colors so Join us for the September greyhound walk at Dorris Ranch in Springfield to check out the leaves. We’ll meet in the parking lot at 1:30pm on September 21st and head out for a leisurely walk through the orchards.

For more information, visit http://www.willamalane.org/pages/parks/dorris.shtml.

Hope to see you there!

Home Made Dog Treat Machine - Pretty Cool!

He Built The GREATEST Toy For His Dogs!

This Is SO Brilliant!

By Barbara Diamond

 

After being inspired by YouTube videos to make homemade treat machines, Dan decided to make his own version for his canine kids, Mak and Zoe. Using scrap wood and plastic water bottles, he finished his brilliant treat machine in just an hour!

Mak and Zoe, both 4 1/2 years old, react to the contraption quite differently. You see, it took Zoe about a day to figure it out, while Mak still looks at it bewildered, only snagging a treat if it flies his way. Dan says he’ll be inside the house getting ready for work and will hear the “thunk, whir” of the bottles spinning, as Zoe plays with it — even though there are no treats inside! Hysterical!

My favorite part of this video comes at the very end, when Zoe decides to go for the gold and steal the entire bag of treats, leaving Mak puzzled by the treat machine. It’s clear to see which adorable pup is the smarty-pants of the two! LOL!

Dan told us, “I like giving my pups something else to play with, when we aren’t off for a hike at the beach. They love to run on the sand and through the water.” What an amazing pet parent for going out of his way so much for his beloved dogs.

Please SHARE this brilliant idea!

Willamette Valley Adoption Events: Saturday, September 13th in Eugene & Corvallis

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 Petco at the Valley River Center in Eugene and in Corvallis at Petco in the Timberhill Shopping Center on Saturday, September 13th from 11AM - 1PM 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.

See you there

Greyt Happenings For Willamette Greyhound Lovers - September 2014 Issue

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

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