It is with great sadness that we let the greyhound community know that Linda Ann passed away suddenly. Her greyhound family plans on honoring her memory at our annual picnic May 15. I am sure that she would be very happy if many people and their greyhounds attended.
Linda was the heart and soul of the greyhound rescue. We do plan on continuing the group in her memory. We hope to move forward as a stronger group with more organization and communication. Linda has done a remarkable job over the years of taking care of the greyhounds. It will take a large group of us to replace her. Feel free to e-mail me at DRKIM7@aol.com if you have any questions or want to help.. --Kim
CHECK OUT THESE SPECIAL EVENTS:Grapehounds is coming to Virginia, May 14 -16, 2010. http://www.grapehounds.com/virginia.htm and the original Grapehound Wine Tour, Seneca Lake, New York from July 29-August 1, 2010 http://www.grapehounds.com/.
SPECIAL EVENT: Linda Ann's Greyhound Rescue Annual Greyhound Reunion Picnic Saturday, May 15 from 12 Noon until 5 PM. We will have good food, greyt games, chinese auction, and much more. We will also be ordering very special t-shirts in memory of Linda Ann. For more information or if you want to register please contact Kim at
email DRKIM7@aol.com
SPECIAL EVENT: We will be having a Spaghetti Dinner at the Meadows in Hellertown on Wednesday July 21, 2010 from 6:30-9:30. The cost is $15/person. Come join us for our delicious fundraiser. All proceeds go to help the greyhounds. For more information or tickets please contact Carol at
email
mawolf1126@yahoo.com or Katie at
email
kee4283@yahoo.com.
REMINDER: IF YOUR ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER HAS CHANGED, PLEASE INFORM US SO THAT WE CAN UPDATE OUR RECORDS. THANKS!
Special Fund Raisers:
We did greyt with our first cookbook, "Greyt Recipes from Greyt People" and they are now gone. We came out with a second cookbook , "Greyt Recipes from Greyhound Families". This is an outstanding cookbook. It has over 570 recipes . All of them are quick & easy. There are many brunch recipes and also some for make the night before for breakfast. There are many crockpot, soups, and salads that can be taken to
picnics because they have no mayo. Look for the chocolate cheesecake with 6 packs of cream cheese!!! There are many side dishes with zucchini, tomatoes and all those other good veggies. There are recipes for a lot of casseroles, doggy biscuits, body paint & much more. Buy several @ 15.00 each to keep on hand for shower gifts or last minute gifts. You will also be helping a greyt cause. To get some of these cookbooks please call Linda @ 610-395-7824 or
email
We need some people that can do M&G's. If you can donate as little as 3 hours anytime in a month, then this would be a big help in finding greyhounds new homes. The greyhounds can't leave the track & tell people what wonderful house companions they make. They are counting on us to help them. Won't you please help us to help them to a new life with a family. If you are interested in learning how or know of a good place in your area to hold a M&G, please contact Linda at
email
Brood Mamas, Seniors, and Special Needs. Have you ever considered adopting a Brood Mama, Senior, or Special Needs hound? Please contact Linda if this is something you would like to learn about. These special hounds have so much love to offer and deserve to have a home and family to love. Some are retired brood matrons and some need to be rehomed due to no fault of their own. A special program has been set up for people who would like to open their hearts and homes to these very special hounds. As Linda always says, "These hounds are so sweet that when you give them a kiss you'll come away with a cavity". Please think about adopting one of these very special greythounds!
Please see our separate Fund Raisers heading below for the latest in items you can buy to spoil your hounds! All proceeds help us to help more hounds. Thanks for your support!
Who We Are
Linda Ann's Greyhound Rescue, Inc. is an all volunteer, non-profit 501(c)3 registered rescue group devoted to the welfare of retired racing greyhounds. Our home base is in Whitehall (outside of Allentown), Pennsylvania which is about two hours north of Philadelphia. We serve the needs for greyhounds in and around the Lehigh Valley area and will also go outside the area if the need arises.
Each of our greyhounds is first placed in a foster home where they learn how to adapt to living in a home. We will find the best homes for as many of this very deserving breed of dog as possible. We will provide as much support and education as you want and need before, during and after the adoption. We want this to be a smooth transition for both the greyhound and of course your family.
We hope you will share your happiness with your greyhound with your friends, family and neighbors. Hopefully their interest in adoption will allow us to save more greyhounds from the track before they are destroyed.
Allow a greyhound to caress your heart.
Adopting a friend
We will make every effort to match the perfect hound for your family. Prior to adoption, potential adopters are required to complete an application which includes veterinarian and personal references and a home check. You can either print our on-line application or
email us to have an application mailed to you. Our adoption fee is $250. This includes:
spaying or neutering
teeth cleaning
basic shots
heartworm testing
transportation
a Martingale collar
a leash
a book on greyhounds
We also offer a $50 discount if you adopt two greyhounds at the same time.
Fund Raisers:
The following items are for sale at most of our Meet & Greets. They make greyt gifts for your greyhound-loving friends and family - or just spoil your own hound! Along with these items, there may be other fundraiser events listed here.
Chrysanthemum Polar Fleece/Ultrex Winter Coats - These waterproof, windproof polar fleece coats will keep your hounds warm & toasty! Snoods are attached. Coats are available in a variety of solid colors in S,M,L, & XL. These coats have a velcro closure and are priced at $52.00.
Chrysanthemum Lightweight Coats - These Raincoat/Windbreakers are windproof and waterproof. They are priced at $40.00 and are available in a variety of solid colors in S,M,L & XL.
Gorgeous Hand Knitted Sweaters - Pat Latter at 610-867-4917 will make sweaters made to order in your choice of colors.
Snoods - These cover their neck and ears. $8 each.
Fancy Martingale Collars - Too many colors and patterns to describe here (plus specialty patterns for most holidays)! These are the adjustable collars with the ribbon trim (some with matching leashes and necklaces). Collars come in 1", 1-1/2" and 2" sizes and prices range from $26 to $50. Collars are made by either Silk Roads Collars or Wiggles Wags and Whiskers or Around the Hound or 2 Hounds Design - http://www.2houndsdesign.com/
Greyhound Clocks - Check out these greyt-looking quartz-movement wall clocks, perfect for any room in your home. Click this link for more information on style and features: http://www.keystoneclocks.com/
Recommended Reading & Supplemental Website Information
Childproofing Your Dog by Brian Kilcommans ? An informative book for all breeds of dogs, not just greyhounds
Greyhounds - A Complete Pet Owner's Manual by D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.
Adopting The Racing Greyhound by Cynthia A. Branigan
Celebrating Greyhounds Magazine - a quarterly publication for Greyhound adopters, owners, and friends: to order
send to Celebrating Greyhound Magazine, P.O. Box 5239, Framingham, MA 01701; $25.00 for a 1 year subscription
Come Visit Us!
We have Meet & Greets almost every weekend at various locations in the Lehigh Valley area. Come meet the adoptable dogs and talk to greyhound owners who are there with their own dogs.
Please remember, when bringing your greyhounds to M & Gs, we are the guests of the establishment that we are visiting. We want to be welcomed back so we can continue to talk to people about greyhounds. In order to do this we must be respectful of the establishment, their property (including animals) and their customers. Please continue to help us help the greyhounds that still need homes by following the above.
Our current schedule is listed below. Dogs will be present unless otherwise noted. You can also
email or call us at (610-395-7824) for future dates and locations.
