Did You Know: Greyhounds are mentioned in literary classics such as Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales and Shakespear’s Henry V and Merry Wives of Windsor.

Greyhounds As Pets features on Grey Matters

Grey Matters, the web show that matters in greyhound racing, recently filmed Greyhounds As Pets!

Check it out - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD9RzLVRals

Crowded House supports Greyhounds As Pets

We had a terrific time at their recent concerts in Perth.

Nick Seymour with GAP


CHECK IT OUT - Kerry's Blog about the Crowded House experience

See the video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZVpx88Rd8Q

J.K Rowling Adopts a Greyhound

JK Rowling is keeping busy after finishing the Harry Potter books by adopting a rescue greyhound.

Staff at Celia's Greyhound Rescue in Scotland had no idea who JK was when she went along with her family to pick out a pooch pal for their Jack Russell terrier, Butch.

Owner Celia Fife only realised when JK signed a £1,000 cheque - £970 more than the home ask for - to adopt a four-year-old dog, called Sapphire.

Adopting a Greyhound

Countless numbers of greyhounds become available for adoption each year, and because the public are largely unaware of the magnificent warm and affectionate nature of these dogs they don't consider them as an alternative for a pet.

By generating a more positive perception of the breed, Greyhounds As Pets (GAP) aims to find responsible caring and loving permanent homes for these greyhounds who have truly earned their retirement.


All GAP greyhounds are Temperament Tested, Sterilised, C5 Vaccinated, Wormed, Micro Chipped and come with a lead, collar, muzzle and plenty of support from GAP.

Whats On

Greyhounds As Pets Annual Race Night

Saturday 16 August 2008
Greyhounds WA, Cannington

Come along and meet other families, foster carers, and the trainers who are responsible for putting your pet where it is today! But you can also eat, drink and have a great time!

There will be a parade of all of the dogs currently in foster care on the night and some special awards will be presented.

GAP Merchandise will be available on the night.

For bookings, please call Chantelle on 9458 9182 and tell her you're with the GAP party.

Please note the following changes to Playgroup effective as of August 2008


First Sunday of the Month

Pampered Pooch Motel
2-4pm
660 Warton Road
Banjup
$5 per dog
Playgroup Coordinator:
Bev Goodall
 0416 284 331

Second Sunday of the Month
Shenton Park Dogs Refuge Home
3.30 - 5pm
Lemnos Street
Shenton Park
$5 per dog
Playgroup Coordinator:
Belinda Gault
0424 440 508

Third Sunday of the Month
Pampered Pooch Motel
2-4pm
660 Warton Road
Banjup
$5 per dog
Playgroup Coordinators
Kay Cooper 0418 918 127
Emma Bramwell 0412 657 976

Fourth Sunday of the Month
West Coast Pet Care Centre
10-12pm
49 Adams Road
Mariginup (Wanneroo)
$5 per dog
Playgroup Coordinator:
Sue Epps
0438 887 584


Contact Kerry Vernon for more details.
PO Box 6
CANNINGTON
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6987
Phone - 0408 883 669

Greyhounds As Pets is proudly funded by Greyhounds WA and Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA).

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