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Thursday, October 16, 2008

They're like cats...except they're dogs and they need a foster family

Question...would you like a dog but worried about long term commitment? Also...do you think this picture of Flanders and Fiona is cute?!

I just got an email from Ellen Paulus of Greyhound Pets of America-Wisconsin chapter...there is a real pressing need for foster homes for these Greyhounds...there is just too many retired greyhounds and not enough homes...but this isn't like adopting an animal where you have to take care of it for years and years...(you know, like adopting a turtle, i found out i'm on the hook for 75 years!)
Anyway, here's the email
..."Greyhounds make wonderful pets and there is always a surplus of them. People think they'd be wild and energetic, but nothing could be further from the truth. They are really laid back and calm dogs. More like cats actually."

Hi, we're adorable, and we need a home.

Greyhound Pets of America could really use your help to act as a temporary foster homes for these ex-racers to make a transition to home life while waiting for a home. If your interested, just email my friend Ellen at pauprint@execpc.com. Or if you want, check out the greyhound website at www.gpawisconsin.org.

4 comments:

pauprint said...

Thanks, Cindy for posting this information. You're so right - we need help, and so do the 200 dogs estimated at Dairyland that are waiting for us to assist them. We need permanent homes, temporary homes, and to get the word out to the public on how great these dogs are. They make awesome companion animals once their racing careers are complete and the love you give returns to you 10 fold. Visit our website for more information on our program. www.gpawisconsin.org

Susan Robitaille said...

Thanks for the beautiful post! My greyhound resents being compared to a cat, but if the shoe fits... :)

Cindy Huber said...

My buddy Rob has two greyhounds and i always get a kick out of them, and Susan, with apologies to your greyhound, they are indeed like cats!

Please keep me updated on any charity functions you have coming up so i can put it on the air,

Cindy Huber

Susan Robitaille said...

Here is an event this weekend if you would like to meet some actual hounds for adoption! :)
Adoption Event
Saturday, October 25
01:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Petco
CTH “Q”, west of Hwy 45, Germantown

Come visit the greyhounds at this special adoption day meet and greet!