Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers - May/June 2012 Issue

Here is the combined May/June, 2012 issue of  "Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers." Enjoy!

Greyhound Owners Have the "Highest Emotional Stability."

...or so says this article:

Like Dog, Like Owner:  What Breeds Say About Personality

A study being presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the British Psychological Society finds that dog breeds reflect certain facets of their owners' personalities. Read on for the main findings....

Eugene Meet A Retired Racer Day - Saturday June 9th

Have you ever wanted to be up close and personal with a greyhound? Well, here is your chance! Representatives from Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest (and the greyhounds) will be at the Eugene Petco store across from Valley River Center on Saturday, June 9th, from 11 AM to 1 PM. Volunteers will answer your questions about greyhound adoption and introduce you to some wonderful dogs. Come meet these loving animals in person and learn why a retired racing greyhound makes a greyt pet!

May 20th WVGL Greyhound Walk - Alton Baker Park - Bark In The Park

Join us at Bark in the Park on Sunday May 20th for our May Greyhound Walk.. On Your Barks, Get Set, Register!

http://green-hill.donorpages.com/barkinthepark2012/

Meet a Retired Racing Greyhound - Saturday, May 12th - Eugene Petco

Have you ever wanted to be up close and personal with a greyhound? Well, here is your chance! Representatives from Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest (and the greyhounds) will be at the Eugene Petco store across from Valley River Center on Saturday, May 12th, from 11 AM to 1 PM. Volunteers will answer your questions about greyhound adoption and introduce you to some wonderful dogs. Come meet these loving animals in person and learn why a retired racing greyhound makes a greyt pet!

OSU Pet Day! Corvallis Meet A Retired Racer Adoption Event, Saturday, May 5th

This year’s Pet Day celebration is slated for Saturday, May 5th 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

Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers Invade Monteith River Park In Albany!

The WVGL enjoying a nice walk on a warm April day in Albany, strolling the Dave Clark path along the Willamette River!



On Stage At Monteith River Park!