Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers - July, 2014 Issue

The July, 2014 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers can be downloaded here.   Enjoy!

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2014 Corvallis All-American Anyone-Can-Join Fabulous Fantastic 4th of July Parade

 

Once again it’s time for the All American, Fabulous, Fantastic, Anyone-Can-Join Fourth of July Parade, which starts at 10AM at Central Park in Corvallis... on July 4th, of course!

All greyhound/sight hounds and their families are invited to assemble at 9:30AM at Central Park in front of the Arts Center in downtown Corvallis.

If tradition continues, the route will proceed east along Monroe Ave from Eighth Street to First Street, then south along First Street to Adams Avenue, then west one block to Second Street, where it continues south to the skate park.

Those of you who took part in the parade in past years Corvallis "All- American Anyone-Can-Join Fabulous Fantastic 4th of July Parade"
know how much fun this parade can be, as the Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers are one of the most popular participants.

See you there!

Your Greyhound, Fireworks & Loud Noises

Summer brings loud noises such as fireworks and thunder; and for some Greyhounds, that means huddling in fear in a closet or bathroom. Even worse, the dog may try to jump through a window, bolt through a door, or escape from a leash. It is heartbreaking to watch a dog in panic, and the results can be fatal.

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This Deer....Who Looks A Lot Like A Greyhound....Really Does Think It's A Dog

This Deer Really Seems To Think It's A Dog

June Greyhound Walk - Sunday, June 22

June Greyhound Walk

Come out and join the Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers celebrate the first walk of summer! On Sunday June 22, WVGL will explore the Walterville Pond at 1:30pm. This 1.25 mile loop around the 70 acre pond is home to many birds in the summer including: Black-headed Grosbeak, Yellow-breasted Chat, Wrentit, and more. For more information about the Walterville Pond, visit their website: http://www.willamalane.org/pages/birding/waltervillepond.shtml

-Ashley, Baily, & Barney

Watch This Dog Release All Of His Friends From A Kennel

Pretty funny. Click on the image below to play.

Watch This Dog Release All Of His Friends From A Kennel

30 Reasons Greyhounds Are Gentle Giants And You Should Adopt One

Many greyhounds around the country are rescued from dog racetracks, and now all they want to do is love you a lot...

Here are 30 reasons for adopting a retired racing Greyhound:

1. They pay close attention to your habits.

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