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Thursday, August 11, 2016

Dine With Your Dog.....Eugene Style!

The Eugene WEEKLY recently featured an article about canine-friendly dining establishments in the Eugene area.  Keith & I will definitely check out a couple of these places.  Read on...

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Dine with Your Dog

Eating out doesn’t always mean leaving your pet behind


We live in a very pet-friendly area with many restaurants that allow customers to dine with their dogs … or cats. 

Continue reading here

Sunday, August 7, 2016

5 Ways To RV The Oregon Coast For FREE! (Or Almost Free)

Alright, cheapskates (and that includes me, believe me), here are some ways to travel/RV/boondock on the Oregon Coast for free (or nearly free) with your four-legged friend.  Keith and I are definitely going to look into this.   Hotel CRV, anyone?  Read on...

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We’re coming to the end of yet another fabulous summer on the Oregon Coast. This place has so much to offer - uninterrupted miles of 100% public (and dog-friendly) beaches, cute coastal towns and consistently cool summer temps. We LOVE the coast and we LOVE the State Parks, but coming here in the summer can get spendy. 

Continue reading here


Friday, August 5, 2016

Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers - August 2016 Issue

The August, 2016 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers can be downloaded here.  Enjoy!

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Corvallis "Meet A Retired Racer" Adoption Event - Saturday, August 20th - Animal Crackers Pet Supply


Hi folks!  Greyhound Pet Adoption-Northwest will be at Animal Crackers Pet Supply in Corvallis on Saturday, August 20th, 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 Pet Supply is located at 949 NW Kings Blvd in Corvallis.

See you there!

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Poway, CA Girl's Brilliant Idea Now Saving Greyhounds


Willamette Valley Greyhound Lover Jon Nottage (now residing in San Diego) passed this story along to us.  Thanks Jon!

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POWAY (CBS 8) - A Poway teen is making a big difference in the lives of local dogs that need a leg up. 

She is using a 3-D printer to create splints and prosthetics to help injured animals get back on their feet.

CBS News 8's photojournalist Kenny McGregor has more on the teens mission and the animals she's helping in this video. 

Watch the video here.

Sunday, July 17, 2016

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 11th Annual Eugene Greyhound Picnic, to be held on Saturday, July 30th, from 11 AM to 3 PM. This day of fun and fund raising 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:

Fried Chicken w/Side Dishes will be served!

Fund raising 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

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 July 30th as we help GPA-NW to place more greyhounds.

Monday, July 11, 2016

Mary Lou Finigan Is Home From The Hospital!

As many of you know, Mary Lou Finigan, GPA Placement Volunteer covering the Eugene/Springfield area, was in the hospital for a few days for surgery.  We're happy to report that she is now back home where she belongs!  We wish Mary Lou a speedy recovery!

Here's a brief update from Mary Lou:


Hello to all!

I am home now, trying out my legs.. I can only sit up for 20 minutes at a time...ugh! But I get really exhausted so 20 minutes is good for now!

I have an appointment with the surgeon on Wednesday (7/13). So we will see what he has to say then...he was really pleased with what they did...😃

Miss Oletta and Quinn have been with me since I got home...Duffy, not so much! Two 4  legged, furry nurses are the best!