Greyhounds Run For Fun - From NPR's "Only A Game"

Here's an interesting story which originally appeared on NPR's "Only A Game" radio program.

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Greyhounds Run For Fun
by Karen Given
Saturday, May 21st, 2011

Thirty years ago, there were more than 60 greyhound race tracks across the country. Now there are fewer than 25. Some tracks closed when states like Massachusetts banned the practice, but even more are closing as greyhound racing becomes less popular and gamblers take their dollars to casinos and online betting parlors....read more or listen to the podcast

Bark In The Park!

Bark In The Park - Sunday, May 15th - Eugene, OR

This Sunday (May 15th) is the annual Bark in the Park! Instead of a greyhound walk this month we are going to walk in the Bark in the Park which is at Alton Baker Park in Eugene. There is a run and a walk...most of us will be in the walk.. We will meet near the bathrooms sometime around 9:30am. The walk (2K walk) for us (walkers with dogs) starts at 9:50am and the 5K run starts at 9am. The cost is $20 per person ($25 if you want a t-shirt). You can register on line here and pick up your packet on Saturday (May 14) at the Eugene Running Company in the Oakway Center between noon and 6pm. Day-of registration and packet pickup opens at 7am on Sunday morning.

Please RSVP to Mary Lou Finigan at greythappenings@comcast.net so we know who we should be watching for you. :o)

See you on Sunday!

Mary Lou

Eugene Greyhound Adoption Event - Saturday May 14th

Have you ever wanted to be up close and personal with a greyhound? Well, here is your chance! Greyhound adoption volunteers (and the greyhounds!) will be at the Eugene Valley River Petco store located at 1169 Valley River Drive this Saturday, May 14th, from 11 AM to 2 PM. Volunteers will answer your questions about greyhound adoption and introduce you to some wonderful Greyhounds!

Come meet these loving animals in person and learn why a retired racing Greyhound makes a greyt pet! There is an application process and an adoption fee

Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers - May, 2011 Issue

Here is the May, 2011 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers. Enjoy!

Corvallis Adoption Event! Pet Day 2011 - Saturday, April 30th

This year’s Pet Day celebration is slated for Saturday, April 30th from 10AM - 3PM. Pet Day is held at Magruder Hall, located on 30th Street just west of the Merritt Truax Indoor Center on the campus of Oregon State University in Corvallis. As usual, Greyhound Pet Adoption - Northwest will have a booth, along with some greyt adoptable Greyhounds. The event is free, though some activities (pony rides, dog wash) will have a nominal fee. Pet Day activities include agility demonstrations, fun run/walk (with or without your pet), games, food, demonstrations, llamas, goats, ponies and dogs, dogs, dogs! Last year nearly 3,000 folks attended, so this is a greyt chance to educate folks about the joys of life with a Greyhound, as well as a chance to show off your pooch! Yes, leashed dogs are welcome throughout the grounds, though they are not allowed at the indoor exhibits.

Free parking is available across the street in the Reser Stadium lot.

Come celebrate the human-animal bond!

For more information, click here.

See you there!

April Greyhound Walk - Sunday, April 17th

Let’s enjoy spring by looking for eggs and a stray bunny or two along the way on our walk around Walterville Pond at 1:30 on Sunday April 17th. Drive east on Hwy 126 from Springfield; at mile 13 there is a church on the right side of the road and the canal’s coming along on the left. Cross the canal and take a left. You’ll drive in the opposite direction from the way you came to a small parking lot at the pond. It only takes about a half hour to walk around the pond but we could also walk along the canal. See you there!

-photo of Tom by Justin Smith