Wow! What a busy month March 2012 is. I can’t remember ever having this much going on at one time. I’m so buried – and so excited! Adoptions have been swift, too. I think everyone wants to own a greyhound in time for Dinner With The Dogs (DWTD). That will certainly be the jewel in [...]
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What a Beach Party!!!
We had the “beach” party and had a great time. A big and grateful thank you for the donated BobCat and to the volunteers who raked out & smoothed the sand. Here are a few photos showing the 21 tons of sand being moved to the turnout pens. We may be out of sand, but [...]
VERY Special Dogs Arriving Soon!
The greyhound racing world is gradually getting smaller. As popularity wains, tracks run less races and there is less profit in the “Sport of Queens”, fewer kennels and puppy farms, trainers and dogs, are needed at any given time. We are definitely seeing a difference in the dogs we receive. Don’t get me wrong – [...]
Greyhound Racing and Florida
There were 25 working dog tracks in the United States at last count. Thirteen of those are in Florida. Friends of Greyhounds is the southernmost greyhound adoption group in Florida. With primary offices in Broward County and a 47-dog kennel in Dade County, we have two tracks to work with and try to help in [...]
