Reminder: It's Hot Out There!

 

Dog Food Recall: Pedigree Canned High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck

On July 2, 2026, Mars Petcare U.S. voluntarily recalled two lots of PEDIGREE Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck flavour wet dog food due to potential fraudulent distribution of product which may contain foreign material.

 

Pet parents who may have purchased this product are encouraged to check their packaging carefully and avoid feeding the affected lot to their dogs.
 

For more details on the recall, please see the full article on The Dog Food Advisor.

 

Pedigree Voluntarily Recalls Two Lots of High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor Canned Wet Dog Food

July 8th - Portland Pickles vs. Corvallis Knights - Greyhound Night!

French Bulldog & Greyhound Night + Woof Wednesday Presented by The UPS Store

Portland Pickles vs Corvallis Knights

🐶 THE MOST DRAMATIC NIGHT OF THE SUMMER 🐶

Have you ever wanted to spend an evening surrounded by dogs who somehow manage to be both royalty and chaos agents at the exact same time?

Tonight is your chance.

It's Woof Wednesday featuring French Bulldogs and Greyhounds, two breeds that could not be more different and somehow make perfect sense together. On one side: Frenchies, the undisputed champions of snorting, side-eyes, and main-character energy. On the other: Greyhounds, elegant speed machines capable of reaching incredible speeds before immediately requiring a nap.

The Pickles take on the Corvallis Knights while Walker Stadium fills with dramatic Frenchies and graceful Greyhounds determined to remind us all who the real stars of the evening are.

Short dogs. Tall dogs. Big personalities. Elite levels of dramatic breathing.

🕒 THE TIMELINE

Gates Open: 6:00 p.m. PST

First Pitch: 7:05 p.m. PST (Get here at 6:00 to maximize your Frenchie and Greyhound socialization time!)

🎁 EXCLUSIVE PERKS (Included with your ticket!)

We aren't just giving away memories tonight; every fan in attendance walks away with these premium perks:

• FREE opportunities to receive judgmental looks from adorable dogs 👀
• FREE emotional support from some of the most confident animals on earth 🐾
• Woof Wednesday: The ultimate deal—ALL DOGS GET FREE ENTRY!
• Presenting Partner: Tonight's canine festivities are proudly brought to you by The UPS Store!

Why Are Foxtails Dangerous for Dogs?

Why Are Foxtails Dangerous for Dogs?

Foxtail seeds can lead to serious infection once inside your dog’s body because they don’t break down. Embedded foxtails can cause discharge, abscesses, swelling, pain, and even death.

The most dangerous exposure is when dogs inhale a barbed seed. This can happen if your dog runs with its mouth wide open in a field of foxtails. Inhaled foxtail seeds can wind up in the lower airways of your dog's lungs. Fortunately, this is rare.

The seeds can also enter your dog’s body through their skin since they’re hard to find in your dog’s fur. Your dog can step on the seeds or even brush by the plant without you realizing it. The seeds must be removed to prevent any pain or injury to your pet.

Greyhounds, Fireworks & Thunderstorms

Helping your Greyhound Stay Calm during

Fireworks & Thunderous Weather

From the perspective of many greyhounds (and other dogs), summer is the scariest part of the year. Is it summer heat, biting gnats or the specter of a family leaving on vacation that worries them? No, it’s noisy fireworks displays and summer storms (with the accompanying thunder and lightning) that turn some normally placid greyhounds into desperately panicked pooches.

More dogs are reported missing during the summer than in any other season, due in large part to the terror induced even by storms of short duration. And the week following the Fourth of July is the busiest week of the year in animal shelters across the nation. All it takes is a shrieking rocket, a few peals of thunder or a crack or two of lightning and suddenly that fence that has always been tall enough is no more than a low hurdle for your running, frightened pet.

Fourth of July:

* Be sure your greyhound always wears a full set of identification tags: GPA’s tag, pet’s name/home phone tag, and your county/city licenses.

* Stay home with your pet – your reassuring presence might prevent panic. If you can’t be there, leave your dog in an indoor area where he can neither escape nor be injured if he panics. If he feels secure in his crate, use it. Leave the light on in the room. Keep the radio on or music to mask the sound. Close up the house.

* Reassure your dog in a calm voice; avoid having

other family members respond in an excited or frightened manner.

* Some dogs can be distracted from the noise by

playing a game of indoor ball or tug-of-war with

you – if your dog has trouble paying attention to

you due to the outside noise, don’t insist.

* Talk to your veterinarian about medication to help your greyhound get through the storm season and the Fourth of July.

* Don’t take your dog to fireworks displays, even if you feel you will be a distance from the firing site

or plan to stay in your car. From the dog’s perspective, he might as well be sitting next to the firing range.

Thunderstorms:

* Check you gates and fences prior to letting your dog out. Blown down fences and gates are the primary way dogs are lost during these storms. * Remain calm yourself – your agitation will only increase your dog’s level of fear. Giving your dog a slow comforting massage using long strokes might help you both get through it.

* Desensitize your dog using a recording of a thunderstorm. Start by playing the recording frequently at very low volume (almost out of hearing for you) while you are home. Interact calmly with your dog every time you play the recording. Over time, raise the volume slowly to more realistic levels. Then play the recording when you are out of the house for short periods, eventually working up to longer absences. Eventually, the noise of a real storm should be just normal background noise for your pooch. (This works well for other scary sounds as well, i.e. trash trucks and crashing trash cans.)

* Investigate the StormDefender Cape® (www.stormdefender.com). Many dog owners report remarkable success using this product to calm thunder-phobic dogs.

* We use the poor man’s version, which also seems to help a little bit -- a t-shirt, tightened around Pearl’s body by rubber-banding the loose part up above her haunches. We start using this well in advance of July 4, so she acclimates to it, without associating it directly with the explosions.

NOTE: D.A.P. (dog appeasing pheromones) diffusers have been used with some success to calm anxious dogs whether the anxiety is situational, such as fireworks phobias, or general/non-specific. Many dogs are comforted by this pheromone, which is similar to that secreted by a nursing bitch to calm and comfort her puppies. Diffusers must be used over a period of time to be effective. One commonly available D.A.P. diffuser is marketed as Comfort Zone™ by Farnam Pet Products.

Reprinted with the permission of Fast Friends Greyhound Adoption

June Greyhound Walk - Whilamut Natural Area - Springfield

 

June 2026 Greyhound Walk When: Sunday, June 21st @ 11 AM Where: Whilamut Natural Area (East Alton Baker Park)              512 Aspen St.              Springfield, OR

Join us for a Father's Day walk this Sunday at the Eastgate Woodlands, which is at the eastern-most end of the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park. Find the entrance at 512 Aspen St., south of Centennial Blvd., in Springfield. See you there at 11 AM! https://willamalane.org/park/eastgate-woodlands-alton-baker

Recall: Go Raw LLC. Expands Voluntary Recall Due to Low Thiamine Levels

 

Go Raw LLC. Expands Voluntary Recall Due to Low Thiamine Levels

June 8, 2026 — Go Raw LLC has expanded a voluntary recall, 

originally issued on February 17 20026, to include an additional 

lot of a freeze-dried chicken recipe product due to potentially 

low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1).

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June Birthdays!

                                                     

                               Summit

June 7th

8 Years Old

Summit

Aoife

June 10th

7 Years Old

Aoife

Gracie

June 10th

11 Years Old

Gracie

Greyhound Walk: Sunday, May 24th - Oregon State University Campus

                  Where:  Oregon State University Campus

When: Sunday, May 24, 2026 @ 1 PM

Let's enjoy a Spring afternoon strolling the tree, azalea & rhododendron lined walkways of the OSU Campus.  This will be a flat, non-strenuous walk with an opportunity to pause for coffee at the campus Dutch Bros if we so desire.  Total time of the walk will be approximately 1 hour.

...and we'll likely see a few Starships rolling around the campus, delivering food to the unambitious Sunday college students. 😉

We'll meet at 1:00 at the McNary Field parking lot (the "banana-shaped" lot), one half-block north of 14th & Monroe (see map below).  See you there!

Bo at OSU's Annual Pet Day Celebration

Thanks to beautiful weather and fun, interesting vendors, demonstrations & activities, OSU's annual Pet Day Celebration was terrific this year. Bo made some new friends at Pet Day as we strolled through the OSU Vet school grounds.  But Bo made a special friend Saturday!  Go Beavs!

Bo with Benny Beaver

May Birthday!

 

Suzette

May 12

10 Years Old

Suzette

April Greyhound Walk - Sunday, April 19th - Jacob's Park - Eugene

 

Sunday, April 19th @ 1:30 Where: Maurie Jacobs Park  169 Fir Lane Eugene, OR 97404   Let's meet at Maurie Jacobs Park and take a walk on the riverfront bike  path down to the Owen Rose Garden.    Parking and meeting are convenient at the end of Fir Lane off of River   Rd. We'll walk on the paved Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path  (shared pedestrian/bike). This walk is level and about 2 miles total out and back.

April is Adopt-A-Greyhound Month!

 

GPA-NW will be hosting a Greyhound Meet & Greet at Animal Crackers Pet Supply in Corvalis on Saturday, April 11th.  See separate blog entry for details!

April is National Adopt-a-Greyhound Month, an annual initiative designed to raise awareness about the need for loving homes for retired racing greyhounds. This month highlights the gentle, low-energy nature of these dogs, often called "45 mph couch potatoes," and promotes adoption from specialized rescue groups.

Key Aspects of Greyhound Adoption Month:

• Significance: With ongoing racing track closures, including international tracks located in Ireland and Australia, thousands of retired racers need permanent homes.
• Breed Characteristics: Known for being docile, quiet, affectionate, and suited for apartment living despite their size, as they often prefer lounging.
• Celebration & Action: Adoption agencies, such as Greyhound Pet Adoption - Northwest (gpa-nw.org), based right here in Oregon, use this time to facilitate adoptions, educate the public, and encourage volunteering.
• How to Participate: Potential adopters are encouraged to contact rescue groups, foster dogs, or donate to rehabilitation efforts.

Often referred to as the "cat of the dog family," greyhounds make excellent pets and benefit from adoption efforts aimed at transitioning them from track life to home life. 

April Birthdays!

 

                              Hudson

April 1st

Happy 9th Birthday!

Larry

April 11th

Happy 12th Birthday!

Fae

April 18th

Happy 5th Birthday!

Corvallis Greyhound Meet & Greet - Saturday, April 18th - Animal Crackers Pet Supply

 In Celebration Of Greyhound Adoption Month....

Greyhound Pet Adoption-Northwest will be at Animal Crackers Pet Supply in Corvallis on Saturday, April 18th, 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.

Happy National Puppy Day!

 

...and here is a rarely seen in the wild authentic Greyhound puppy!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

 

Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers St. Patrick's Day walk circa 2013!

Click on photo to enlarge

March Greyhound Walk - Sunday, March 15th - Delta Ponds Loop Trail, Eugene

 

Sunday, March 15th, 1:30 PM @ Delta Ponds Loop Trail 640 Goodpasture Island Rd, Eugene, OR Let's meet at The Delta!    Delta Ponds is a 150-acre waterway site consisting of numerous ponds, channels, wetlands, and associated riparian areas. This unique natural area owned by the City of Eugene borders a stretch of the Willamette River, just downstream from Valley River Center. For many, it is a favorite spot for bird watching, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. The trail is now a 1.4 mile loop, which was completed in December 2024. *Parking can sometimes be a challenge at the Delta Ponds, particularly on nice weather days. See parking info below.

Parking at Delta Ponds There are two parking lots. South lot: The south lot is unpaved and unmarked but a bit larger. North lot: The north lot is paved with marked spaces and is small. Business parking lots to the north of the ponds. We will meet in the north (paved) parking lot. If you park in the south lot, you can get on the trail and walk north until you find the group. We will be walking towards you from the paved lot. There are also some places to park in business lots to the north.

Corvallis Greyhound Walk Group Photo

 

Thanks to all who walked!  Turned out to be a perfect day for a stroll around the OSU campus!

And here is time/distance info for the walk:

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