GPA-NW "Meet A Retired Racer" Event @ Animal Crackers in Corvallis - Saturday, August 11th

Greyhound Pet Adoption-Northwest will be at Animal Crackers Pet Supply in Corvallis on Saturday, August 11th, from 11AM-1PM along with some wonderful retired racing Greyhounds for you to meet.

Representatives from GPA-NW will be on hand to answer questions about Greyhounds and/or Greyhound adoption.

Stop by, meet the pooches and say hi to their people!

Animal Crackers is located at 949 NW Kings Blvd in Corvallis.

Yep....Another July Parade: The EUG Parade 2018

THE EUG PARADE 2018   Eugene’s Animal-Friendly, Human-Powered Parade and Pet Promenade

When: Sunday July 29th @ 9:30 Where: Monroe Park (Monroe & West 10th) Please join us at the end of the month as we march in THE EUG PARADE 2018. We will meet at Monroe park. Please wear a hat, any kind you wish, and we will provide matching bandanas for the dogs to wear. The theme for this year's parade is Human Powered Conveyances and the theme for our group is Greyhound Powered! More information will be sent later in the month. If you have any questions, please contact greythappenings@gmail.com

A Shout-Out From The Corvallis Gazette-Times + Parade Photos

(Photos courtesy of Eric Merchant & Kym Fleming)

From the Corvallis Gazette-Times:

For nearly three decades now, Corvallis has celebrated the nation’s founding with what just might be the nation’s most loosely organized parade.
 

 

As it does every year on Independence Day, the Fabulous, Fantastic, Anyone Can Join Fourth of July Parade formed up on Southwest Eighth Street next to Central Park on Wednesday morning and lurched into motion sometime around 10 a.m., more by consensus than in response to any direct instruction.

 

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5 Ways to Calm Your Dog During Fireworks

For parents of dogs that fear loud, unknown noises, a booming crack or the startling burst of fireworks in the distance can mean hours of heartache and helplessness trying to comfort our terrified four-legged family member.

 

If your dog becomes nervous, fearful, or panicked during loud events like thunderstorms or fireworks, there are a few things you can do to help him remain calm.

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Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers - July 2018 Issue

The July 2018 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers can be downloaded here.  Enjoy and we'll see you at the Corvallis parade!