Please consider volunteering at one of the events to help the greyhounds. Contacts are listed for each event so give them a call/email and come spread the word about greyhounds.

MEET & GREETS
January 12th Matthews PetsMart
TIME: noon until 4pm
CONTACT: Cathy Riopko 704-845-5716

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January 19th Monroe PetsMart
TIME: noon until 3pm CANCELLED FOR JANUARY
CONTACT: Kris Losee

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January 26th Steele Creek-Hwy 49 PetsMart
TIME: 11am until 3pm
CONTACT: Bonnie Hisman 704-608-9777

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January 26th 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. If you would like to coordinate a Meet & Greet as a one time event or ongoing let us 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.

January 11th 2:00-3:00 pm, The Haven, 13180 Dorman Road, Pineville NC (close to Carolina Place Mall)

January 20th 10:30-11:30 am, Pineville Rehab and Living Center, 1010 Lakeview Dr, Pineville, NC

January 26th 10:30-11:30 am, Mecklenburg Health Care Center, 2415 Sandy Porter Rd, Charlotte, NC

Barbara Votik has been arranging Pet Therapy visits and can use some help with the following locations. Pet Therapy visits are open to all breeds. If your greyhound is not small dog safe please check with Barbara first to see if she has any small dogs scheduled.
Please bring updated fecal and shot information with you for all therapy visits.

January 13th 2:00-3:00 pm, The Court at Southpark, 5326 Park Road

January 13th 4:00-5:00 pm, Elmcroft Resident Care, 7745 Little Ave

January 20th 2:00-3:00 pm The Starnes, 2823 Starnes Road

January 20th 3:30-4:30 pm Haven in Highland Creek

If you would like to join Barbara for any of these pet visits contact her at 704-391-1103 or 704-953-2786, email

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And remember Karen Ferguson has been certified as a tester and can certify you and your dog as a Pet Therapy Team for Therapy Dog, Inc. Not all locations require the dog be certified. It is required for hospital visits and more locations are changing their policy.

MONTHLY GREYHOUND DINNER
January 13th Sunday 6:30 pm

Sticky Fingers Ribhouse
12410 Johnston Road
Charlotte NC 28277
704-926-3441


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Sticky Fingers is best known for it’s authentic Memphis-style ribs and barbecue. Come on out and enjoy Mouth-Watering Memphis Style Ribs, Hickory-Smoked Wings, Pulled Pork Barbecue, Southern Pecan Pie, Ice Cold Beer and more!
Conveniently located off of I-485 in Ballantyne on Johnston, the restaurant is located near Pike’s Nursery in a new shopping area called the Streets of Toringdon.

Contact: Lynda Montgomery

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704-392-7868
Let me 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 704-787-3867

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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.

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.

Foster Families CONTACT: Rick Montgomery crick4re@bellsouth.net
If you are interested in being a foster family and helping a greyhound adjust to family life let us know. It is a wonderful feeling to place a greyhound with a loving, caring family.

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