The Whisker Walk is Coming!
06/03/2012
News Flash: We're seeking someone to help out at the Whisker Walk on June 3rd from 11:00-3:00. (We'd need help a bit before 11:00 to do the booth set-up.) One of our volunteers who was scheduled to be there the full time of the event has had to cancel his commitment that day, so we really need someone to replace him. We do have someone else who will be there the full time of the event, but would like to have someone join her. If you can help, please contact Cyndy - CCURLS @ aol.com. Each year Greyhound Friends participates in the Whisker Walk. This year the Whisker Walk is scheduled for June 3rd, 11-3 at the Lancaster Fair Grounds. (More information and details at www.whiskerwalk.org). More information can also be found on our Events page. Whisker Walk is all about families and their pets - promoting adoptions, teaching responsible pet ownership, and educating the community about rescue groups and shelters. Part of the event is a fundraising walk where participants walk a course for the rescue group of their choice. Participants would solicit pledges from friends and family for the distance they walk. If you are interested in walking for Greyhound Friends, visit www.whiskerwalk.org for a pledge form. Questions on Greyhound Friends' participation in this event can be directed to Cyndy at ccurls @ aol.com. We are also looking for volunteers to help man our booth. If interested, email Cyndy. Thanks in advance for your support.
Spring Open House!
05/19/2012
Our spring open house is coming fast! Scheduled for Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th, 12:00-4:00 both days. We'll have our usual activities including the silent auction and raffle, shopping for hounds and humans, runs in the fenced field, visiting of the dogs in the kennel, great food, and, of course, the Not Quite Westminster Dog Show. It promises to be a fun-filled weekend for everyone. Please make plans to come by and say hello. Here are the scheduled activities (subject to change): 12:00 Open House Begins 1:00 Ask the Vet with Dr. Pam (Saturday Only) 1:45 Dedication of Newly Engraved Bricks Remembrance of dogs recently passed away 2:00 Dog Show Best Trick Longest Sit Oldest Senior (age 7 and up) (must be tattooed or have proof of age) Youngest Greyhound (age 6 and under) (must be tattooed or have proof of age) Longest Tail Baldest Butt Find Your Twin Costume Contest 3:30 Raffle drawing and silent auction Ongoing Activities: Runs in the fenced field Silent auction/raffle Furminator booth Sale of gently used dog coats Vendors who will Attend: Happy Hounds Honey (both days) Lia Sophia Jewelry (both days) Race Dogs USA (both days) Classy Couch Potatoes (both days) Grammies Jammies (both days) Greyhound Rescue of New England (both days) Tupperware (Sunday only) PETCO (both days)
Mark Your Calendar - Two Upcoming Events!
05/01/2012
June 30 - International Gathering at Greyhound Friends - Everyone is welcome to attend. Speakers from Spain, Ireland, and the US will present. Further updates to follow at http://aega.homestead.com/international-conf.html. September 22 & 23, 12:00-4:00 - Greyhound Friends Annual Fall Open House
Second Chances Thrift Shop - Shopping for Any Occasion!
12/26/2011
As many of you may know, Greyhound Friends has opened the Second Chances Thrift Shop as a way to be supportive to our community and as a way to raise funds for Greyhound Friends. The Shop is doing very well - there are lots of great items for sale and new items are arriving all the time! Please stop by to say hello and browse the merchandise - you might find something very special - and any purchase that you make goes to help support Greyhound Friends. The shop is located at 6 West Central Street, Natick, MA To donate items or to volunteer to work a few hours at the Shop, contact Louise at ghfriend @ greyhound.org or 508-435-5969. Second Chances Gift Shop has a website! Check it out! www.greyhoundfriendssecondchances.com.
The Boston Boy Memorial Garden
10/10/2011
Memorial bricks can be ordered at any time to be placed in the Memorial Garden. Each brick is $200. Contact Pat at ghfriend (at) greyhound (dot) org for details on how to order your brick(s), engraving specifics, and for delivery information. Your purchase of an engraved brick (or two) will help Greyhound Friends buy materials to complete the garden's benches and plantings, which will be purchased and installed soon.
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Greyhound Friends, Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, dedicated to saving racetrack greyhounds and placing them in responsible, loving homes. We invite you to learn more about us by reading our website and visiting our kennel. We're open 7 days a week, 9:00AM - 5:00PM. For directions 
