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We were out doing our weekend shopping today and swung by PetCo to pick up some dog food (Our dogs love Nutro) and let our niece, Brook, take a look at some of the critters. Imagine our happy surprise to find a greyhound rescue group hanging out introducing people to greyhounds.
I know that there are a lot of greyhounds out there that need adoption simply because of their use as racing dogs. Once the dogs reach an age where they can no longer perform they are sent on their way. I think its great that American Greyhound has been able to step up and help. We got to meet with Carol, the Goshen Events Coordinator and she mentioned a great program where the greyhounds did time in prison. Or maybe it was a work release program, maybe we can get her to come by here and explain it better.
I have a huge soft spot for dogs. Doesn’t everyone? Maybe I have a bit more of a spot for greyhounds because one of my favorite old dogs, Jaba, was part grey and he was just a blast to watch run when we turned him out in the horse pastures. He was hand’s down the fastest dog I have ever lived with. If you can afford to donate, please head over and make a donation, I’m sending a check on Monday. If you are looking to adopt, or even foster, greyhounds make great family dogs.
And if you happen to be looking for a nice piece of greyhound jewelry, we have a few items in our greyhound section. I’m looking for more and hoping to find some greyhounds that aren’t in full race gear. If you use the coupon code A102L an extra 5% is set aside for American Greyhound and you get a 5% instant discount. How cool is that?
Tags: charity, greyhounds, rescue
Hi!
I am Gabi, the foster coordinator for American Greyhound. Carol told us about your meeting with her and shared this link with everybody. WOW! First of all, the greyhound jewelery is beautiful and 2nd of all THANK YOU so much for helping and getting the word out! Greyhounds make wonderful pets!
Thanks. Gabi
Hi
Thanks for stopping by and visiting with our Greys yesterday!(: The jewelry is beautiful and we appreciate your support so much!(: Greys are incredible pets and we are very excited to be getting going in the Elkhart/Goshen area!(: The prison dogs we are involved with are organized by Second Chance at Life, a wonderful organization that coordinates and runs the prison programs. The greys are obedience trained for 10 weeks with inmates in an intensive program, and given lots of love. It is a wonderful program that gives the inmates hands experience with the dogs, and is an all around fabulous program for all. Please check out our current 7 that are in the program that will be coming out of the program on 4-1, and Lady who is currently in a foster home and available for adoption. Thanks so much for your support!(:
Carol
cats40@gmail.com
Thanks so much for everything you are doing.. I always feel like we should be doing more here.. I love the idea of the prison program, it seems like such an obvious thing to do..
Are you planning other places / times to bring the greys out to visit? I’ll make sure we let everyone know where you are going to be.
Thanks for your support!(: We will be at the Goshen Petco again on 3/20 from 11-2, also on 4/10, 4/24 from 11-2!(: We are looking for foster homes in our area if anyone is interested, please email me for further information, or check out our website americangreyhound.org!(:
Thanks!