Please consider volunteering at one of the events to help the greyhounds. Contacts are listed for each event.

Special Events
Don’t forget GFNC will be represented at the Renaissance Festival until November 18th. If you go to the festival stop by and say hello.

MEET & GREETS
November 10th Matthews PetsMart
TIME: noon until 4pm
CONTACT: Cathy Riopko 704-845-5716

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November 17th Monroe PetsMart
TIME: noon until 4pm
CONTACT: Kris Losee

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November 17th Steele Creek-Hwy 49 PetsMart
TIME: 11am until 3pm
CONTACT: Bonnie Hisman 704-608-9777

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November 24th University PetsMart
TIME: noon until 4pm
CONTACT: Linda Cummins 704-545-5651

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Meet & Greets are great events to educate the public about the greyhound as a pet. If you are able to volunteer, contact the lead so they can schedule for appropriate coverage. Generally people will volunteer for two-hour shifts, if you can only volunteer for one hour that will be fine, just let the lead know.

PET THERAPY
CONTACT: Karen Ferguson 803-831-9766

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Therapy Dog certification is not required for visiting the following centers. We ask that the dog be friendly and clean. If you wish you may dress them in hats or costumes. If you have not previously provided a copy of shot records please bring a copy for the center to retain. Also bring updated copy if shot certification on file needs to be updated.

November 9th 2:00-3:00 pm, The Haven, 13180 Dorman Road, Pineville NC (close to Carolina Place Mall)

November 18th 10:30-11:30 am, Pineville Rehab and Living Center, 1010 Lakeview Dr, Pineville, NC

November 24th 10:30-11:30 am, Mecklenburg Health Care Center, 2415 Sandy Porter Rd, Charlotte, NC

MONTHLY GREYHOUND DINNER
November 11th Sunday 6:30 pm

Pizza Spiga
3509 Matthews Mint Hill Rd
Matthews, NC

We have been to Pizza Spiga before. They have yummy Italian food and a buffet. You can order from the menu or select the buffet. Please contact Holly and let her know if you will be joining the group.

Contact: Holly Goldstein

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704-243-4443
Let Holly know if you can make it and how many people will be with you.

PLAY GROUPS
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Kannapolis playgroup is held each Sunday, 9-11am.
From Charlotte take I-85N to exit 58. Take the second exit ramp going toward Kannapolis on 29 North. Third traffic light turn left onto Dale Earnhardt Blvd. Go past S. Main St. and turn left at the first street, Martin St. Follow this straight back to the ballfield.
CONTACT: Sandy and Gary Dunwell cell 704-785-6007

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Charlotte playgroup is held each Saturday, 9-12pm.
Continental Boarding 2235 Township Rd (off of HWY 49 just north of Westinghouse Blvd behind the Emergency Vet). Playgroup will be held as weather permits. If it rains on Friday the field will be too wet for Sat playgroup. As the weather gets cooler in the mornings you may want to come later in the morning. Continental closes at noon. Donations accepted. Donations will be used to thank Continental Boarding for allowing us use of the field.
CONTACT: Kirk Grosch, 704-891-1910,

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or Rick Montgomery 704-634-7674

Volunteers Needed
We are always looking for volunteers. If you have an interest in assisting with any event please contact the lead listed.

Santa Paws is coming to town!! GFNC has been invited to the Meow & Fetch pet store in NoDa to hold a Meet & Greet and participate as Santa for pictures. GFNC will be the recipient of money raised. The dates are December 1st & 8th, noon until 3pm. If you would like to assist with the M&G or would like to play Santa let us know.
CONTACT: Rick Montgomery,

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704-634-7674

Welcome Waggin’ CONTACT: Leah Simon

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Volunteers needed to assist with home visits for potential adopters. And volunteers are needed to be a Greyt Friend to a new adopter and help them as their greyhound adjusts to their new life.

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