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
Check out the new Meet & Greet!
Afton Village PetsMart on the 2nd Saturday of each month, 12-4pm. Volunteers are needed. Afton Village is located at exit 54 from I-85. It’s just a short trip from Charlotte.

May 29th through June 1st Mountain Hounds
This is a weekend getaway for you and your greyhound (and non-grey siblings) to the mountains of Gatlinburg TN. This event is a fundraiser for Greyhound Friends of NC.
It is non-stop fun for everyone. Check out the website for info,

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MEET & GREETS

May 10th Matthews PetsMart
TIME: noon until 4pm
CONTACT: Cathy Riopko 704-845-5716

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May 10th Afton Village PetsMart
TIME: noon until 4pm
CONTACT: Charlie & Judy Elmore

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May 17th Monroe PetsMart
TIME: noon until 3pm
CONTACT: Kris Losee

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May 24th Steele Creek-Hwy 49 PetsMart
TIME: 11am until 3pm
CONTACT: Bonnie Hisman 704-608-9777

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May 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. 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.

May 4th 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.)

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

May 24th 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

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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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. 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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