We have several events and Pet Therapy locations for this month. 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.

Special Events
April 19th Walmart and Purina’s “Very Best Pet Network” Meet & Greet
TIME: 10:00am until 2:00pm
CONTACT: Rick Montgomery 704-392-7868

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This is an opportunity to raise funds and promote greyhound adoption. Wal-Mart will match donated funds up to $1000. We need volunteers for the event that can commit to at least a portion of the 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

1116 Crossroads Drive
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 871-9833
I-77 to I-40 Exit 51-B toward Hickory
Take the US-21 exit, Exit 151 toward E Statesville
Turn Right onto US-21/Turnersburg Rd
Turn Right onto Crossroads Dr.

April 26th Bark in the Park
William R. Davie Park, 4635 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte
TIME:10:00 – 4:00pm
CONTACT: Lynda Montgomery 704-392-7868

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Bark in the Park is held by the Mecklenburg County Park and Rec Dept as a fundraiser to fund more dog parks in Mecklenburg County. GFNC will have a table at the event. Come on out and stop by to say hello. We are also looking for more volunteers for this event. If you are available please contact us.

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

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April 19th Monroe PetsMart
TIME: noon until 3pm
CONTACT: Kris Losee

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

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April 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.

April 6th 10:30-11:30 pm, The Haven, 13180 Dorman Road, Pineville NC (close to Carolina Place Mall) (Note new date/time for this Therapy visit.)

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

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

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
April 13th 6:30 pm
Location: To Be Announced

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 704-787-3867

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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. 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.

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