July 2008 Events

MEET & GREETS

July 12th Matthews PetsMart
TIME: noon until 4pm
CONTACT: Cathy Riopko 704-845-5716

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July 12th Concord - Afton Village PetsMart
TIME: noon until 4pm
CONTACT: Charlie & Judy Elmore 704-792-9161

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

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

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July 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.

July 6th 10:30-11:30 am, The Haven & The Laurels, 13180 Dorman Road, Pineville NC (close to Carolina Place Mall)

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

July 26th 10:30-11:30 am, Mecklenburg Health Care Center, 2415 Sandy Porter Rd, Charlotte, NC
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
July 13th Sunday 6:30 pm

Saltgrass Steakhouse
10405 Centrum Parkway
Pineville, NC
704-544-4851

Contact: Holly Goldstein

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704-243-4443


PLAY GROUPS
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forum for any updates to playgroups.

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 hotter come as early as possible. Some Saturdays it is just too hot after 11am. Continental closes at noon so make sure we are all out by then. 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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