Great Global Greyhound Walk - Sunday, September 27 - Corvallis & Eugene

 

2025 Global Results:  16,562 Sighthounds 659 Global Walks 7 Countries 285 Regions 446 Public Walks (68%) 201 Private Walks (31%) 12 Kennel Walks (2%) 136 Walks with 2 Sighthounds or less (202 Sighthounds) 20% of walks 155 Walks with 3 – 10 Sighthounds (910 Sighthounds) 17%of walks

Eugene Walk When: Sunday, September 27th @ 11:00 AM Where: The Amazon Community Center @ Amazon Park 2700 Hilyard St. Eugene, OR 97405

Let’s meet in the parking lot by the Community Center at Amazon Park. This is located on the south-east side of the park on Hilyard St. From there we will head down the Amazon Running Trail, onto 24th St., and finally looping back to our starting point. Bandanas and bling for your greyhounds are encouraged as well as people tee shirts promoting greyhounds and/or greyhound adoption. See you then! Kym Fleming

Corvallis Walk When: Sunday, September 27th @11:00 AM Where: Crystal Lake Sports Fields 100 SE Fischer Lane Corvallis, OR 97333

Please meet in the parking lot of Crystal Lake Sports Fields at 11:00 AM. There will be plenty of parking. The walk will combine an easily walkable, shaded dirt trail and a paved trail. Duration of the walk will be 45 min to 1 hr. Crystal Lake Sports Fields are located in South Corvallis. Join us even if you don't have a Greyhound/Sighthound but would like information on Greyhound adoption or you'd just like to get up-close and personal with a Greyhound!  Representatives from Greyhound Pet Adoption - Northwest will be on hand to answer your questions. Barry Bottger

Happy National Dog Day!

 

Fromm Family Foods Issues a Voluntary Recall of Two Products Over Potential Metal Contamination

 

August 21, 2026 — Fromm Family Foods issued a voluntary recall of 3,852 Turkey Pâté and 1,973 Diner Classic Milo’s Meatloaf wet dog foods over potential metal contamination. 

The recalled products were sold through local pet stores and online retailers in the United States and Canada as follows: 

Product Name: Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food

UPC: 072705118700

Lot Code: EP2A3306 551006 

Best By: 032029

Net Weight: 12.2 oz. per can

Product Name: Fromm Diner Classics Milo’s Meatloaf

UPC: 072705132324

Lot Code: EP2A3306 551029 

Best By: 032029

Net Weight: 12.5 oz. per can

To date, there have been no reports of illness or injury related to the recalled products. No other lots or products are included in this recall. 

In addition to its existing food safety measures, Fromm Family Foods LLC says they have implemented additional corrective actions to help prevent this issue from occurring again. 

 

Is Yogurt Good for Dogs?

Yogurt can be good for some dogs, but Greek yogurt may be the better choice.

Yogurt is often viewed as a wholesome, probiotic-rich food, and many dog owners wonder whether it can be safely shared with their pet. The short answer is yes, yogurt can be good for some dogs, but only when the right type is chosen and fed in appropriate amounts.

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Great Global Greyhound Walk - Sunday, September 27th

 

Yes, there will be local walks in the Corvallis, Eugene and Portland areas!  Save the date and stay tuned for details!