Greyhound News Desk

The News Desk has moved

2007-06-12T05:45:00.000-07:00

We now have our own discussion board, and to make life easier for our readers and staff members, we are moving the news desk to www.greyhoundsmakegreatpets.com.

You will find a forum with daily threads reflecting the latest news.

Thank you for your support,

GND

Greyhound Derby....They're Off

2007-06-07T14:37:00.000-07:00

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/more/2007/06/07/greyhound-derby----they-re-off---89520-19258298/

Fire spark track move

2007-06-07T14:36:00.000-07:00

http://www.limerickpost.ie/dailynews.elive?id=7964&category=Daily-Thu

Our trainers are the best

2007-06-07T14:35:00.001-07:00

http://www.thisisswindon.co.uk/news/swindonletters/display.var.1454415.0.our_trainers_are_the_best.php

Positive Drug Test Scrubs Racing at Tucson Greyhound Park

2007-06-07T14:34:00.000-07:00

http://www.kold.com/Global/story.asp?S=6623987&nav=menu86_2

Well-bred Tiny's Elle wins well at Casino Greyhound track

2007-06-05T05:23:00.001-07:00

http://www.northernstar.com.au/localsport/storydisplay.cfm?storyid=3736730&thesection=localsport&thesubsection=&thesecondsubsection=

Race to find homes for dogs

2007-06-05T05:22:00.001-07:00

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21849068-2862,00.html

New Leash On Life

2007-06-01T05:33:00.000-07:00

http://www.tbo.com/news/metro/MGBC8G64E2F.html

Greyhouns still dogged by controversy

2007-05-31T05:35:00.001-07:00

http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/lut-news?articleid=2915107

Researchers seek cancer cure for dogs - and their masters

2007-05-30T11:28:00.000-07:00

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0530caninecancer0530.html

Kennel operator enjoys runaway success

2007-05-27T06:36:00.000-07:00

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/content/sports/epaper/2007/05/26/a1b_pups_0526.html

Martlew's greyhound racing concerns

2007-05-27T06:35:00.000-07:00

http://www.cumberland-news.co.uk/news/viewarticle.aspx?id=502610

Activists protest at Wearside's greyhound stadium

2007-05-23T16:54:00.000-07:00

http://www.sunderlandtoday.co.uk/news?articleid=2898451

AGPAW Report Highly Critical Of Greyhound Racing

2007-05-22T05:22:00.000-07:00

http://www.ukpets.co.uk/ukp/index.php?rtn=temp66_249_65_76_at_1745&sf=1711562650§ion=Home&sub=News&rws=&method=fetch&item=1196&tb=introduction

RSPCA calls for regulation of greyhound racing

2007-05-22T05:21:00.001-07:00

http://www.24dash.com/communities/20828.htm

Greyhounds racing for a new place to call home

2007-05-22T05:20:00.000-07:00

http://www.themonroetimes.com/c0521aug.htm

These dogs race right into your heart

2007-05-19T06:15:00.001-07:00

http://www.stoneycreeknews.com/scn/news/news_791619.html

Full fields for greyhounds

2007-05-18T05:31:00.000-07:00

http://mudgee.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=sport&subclass=other&story_id=586206&category=Other

Dog snatched by bogus caller

2007-05-18T05:30:00.000-07:00

http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/latestnews/newsroundup/display.var.1400303.0.dog_snatched_by_bogus_caller.php

Greyhounds once a regal breed

2007-05-16T05:22:00.001-07:00

http://www.themonroetimes.com/c0514pau.htm

Bill would crack down on puppy peddlers

2007-05-15T05:55:00.001-07:00

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/05/14/puppy.peddlers.ap/index.html

Rescuers search for lost greyhound - Dog missing for four weeks

2007-05-14T14:21:00.000-07:00

http://www.telegram.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070514/NEWS/705140683/1008/NEWS02

With five dogs racing, Filipelli focuses on points

2007-05-14T06:48:00.001-07:00

http://www.sptimes.com/2007/05/12/Sports/With_five_dogs_racing.shtml

Discovery of Starving Greyhound Sparks Animal Cruelty Investigation

2007-05-14T06:46:00.000-07:00

http://www.k9magazine.com/viewarticle.php?sid=15&aid=1994&vid=0&npage=

Night of Stars on Saturday at Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track

2007-05-14T06:45:00.000-07:00

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2007/may/11/night_stars_saturday_naplesfort_myers_greyhound_tr/?sports

Polish community went to the dogs in celebration

2007-05-14T06:43:00.000-07:00

http://www.waterford-news.ie/news/story.asp?j=25555&cat=news

Could you give a greyhound a home?

2007-05-10T14:22:00.000-07:00

http://www.looklocal.org.uk/news.php?id=1758

Greyhounds gather in Kanab

2007-05-07T17:56:00.001-07:00

http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_5835266

Government Seizes $3 Million From Sale Of Greyhound Park

2007-05-07T17:55:00.000-07:00

http://www.wmur.com/news/13260536/detail.html

Program gives dogs, inmates second chance

2007-05-07T17:54:00.001-07:00

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070507/LOCAL/705070422/1196/LOCAL11

Recall of Costco canned dog food

2007-05-07T07:20:00.000-07:00

April 26, 2007

Dear Costco Member,

Costco’s records indicate that you purchased Kirkland Signature Premium Dog Food 2-Flavor Variety Pack Canned Dog Food Item #38436 between August 22, 2006 and April 24, 2007. These cans will have a code on them that reads ‘Best if used by August 21 ‘08’ through “Best if used by Apr 15 09.”

Please immediately stop using any Kirkland Signature Lamb and Rice Canned Dog Food you may have that falls within the codes mentioned above and return them to your nearest Costco warehouse for a full refund. We are voluntarily recalling this item due to potential contamination with melamine, and industrial chemical used to make plastics and fertilizers that may be harmful to animals if consumed.

There have not been any out of the ordinary pet illnesses reported with this dog food.

Please call us at 1-800-257-4530 with any questions, comments, or concerns you may have.

Costco is committed to bringing the very best quality to their members and we appreciate your business. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Dairyland Greyhound Track owners seek help from legislators

2007-05-07T06:13:00.000-07:00

http://www.journaltimes.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=12733

Phone campaign targets bingo machine bill

2007-05-03T06:20:00.000-07:00

http://www.al.com/news/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/news/1178097651131660.xml&coll=3

Greyhounds benefit from poker run fundraiser

2007-04-30T19:14:00.002-07:00

http://www.14wfie.com/Global/story.asp?S=6443080&nav=3w6o

Plan could see greyhound track go

2007-04-30T19:14:00.001-07:00

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/6607017.stm

Kennel co-owner's fast start halted

2007-04-29T09:08:00.001-07:00

http://www.sptimes.com/2007/04/28/Sports/Kennel_co_owner_s_fas.shtml

First greyhound awareness day

2007-04-28T14:51:00.001-07:00

http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/viewarticle.aspx?id=493047

Boycott call at city dog track

2007-04-28T14:50:00.000-07:00

http://icsolihull.icnetwork.co.uk/news/local/tm_headline=boycott-call-at-city-dog-track-&method=full&objectid=18975002&siteid=91411-name_page.html

Greyhound Rescue Searches for Lost Dogs

2007-04-28T14:49:00.000-07:00

http://www.myfoxal.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=3047627&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1

Adopt loving, gentle greyhound racers after season

2007-04-28T14:48:00.001-07:00

http://media.www.tcudailyskiff.com/media/storage/paper792/news/2007/04/27/Opinion/Adopt.Loving.Gentle.Greyhound.Racers.After.Season-2884357.shtml

Adopt loving, gentle greyhound racers after season

2007-04-28T14:48:00.000-07:00

http://media.www.tcudailyskiff.com/media/storage/paper792/news/2007/04/27/Opinion/Adopt.Loving.Gentle.Greyhound.Racers.After.Season-2884357.shtml

Greyhound Track Operators Association seeks nomination for Greyhound Adoption Person of The Year

2007-04-28T14:33:00.000-07:00

GREYHOUND TRACK OPERATORS ASSOCIATION SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR GREYHOUND ADOPTION PERSON OF THE YEARWest Palm Beach, Fla. (April 30, 2007)—The American Greyhound Track Operators Association (AGTOA) announced that it is seeking nominations for Greyhound Adoption Person of the Year. This award recognizes volunteers who have generously given of their time to assist in placing former racing greyhounds into homes as pets."There are many dedicated volunteers throughout the U.S. who contribute their time to assist in placing greyhounds that have completed their racing careers into homes," said Richard Winning, president of the AGTOA. "As a tribute to them all, each year we will honor one of these individuals."Anyone can nominate a volunteer who should receive this distinction. The recipient will be selected based on the individual’s dedication and contribution to greyhound adoption during that year.The Greyhound Adoption Person of the Year will be honored at the AGTOA’s annual meeting, March 2008 in Las Vegas. In addition to paying for travel and accommodation for the trip, the AGTOA will make a $500 donation to an adoption group specified by the honoree.For a nomination form or more information, visit www.agtoa.com, and click on "Greyhound Adoption Person of the Year" or call Dennis Bicsak (561) 615-2916. Nomination forms must be received by September 1, 2007 for consideration.The AGTOA, formed in 1946, is a non-profit corporation comprised of greyhound race track owners and operators throughout the nation.Media Contact: Peggy Mackinnon 303.320.6082

Pet food companies say FDA searched their plants

2007-04-27T12:09:00.001-07:00

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/04/27/pet.food.recall.ap/index.html

Gambling arrests surprise restaurant owners

2007-04-26T07:42:00.001-07:00

http://www.azcentral.com/community/tempe/articles/0425tr-gambling0425-ON.html

Central Park Fashion Show to Benefit Retired Greyhounds and Spanish Galgos

2007-04-25T19:09:00.000-07:00

http://www.fpsnewswire.com/release.asp?id=932

Daire to win

2007-04-25T19:07:00.000-07:00

http://the.standard.net.au/articles/2007/04/26/1177459827132.html

Home sought for Cardiff greyhound

2007-04-25T19:06:00.000-07:00

http://www.newswales.co.uk/?section=Community&F=1&id=11219

Florida vet probes pet deaths

2007-04-25T13:09:00.001-07:00

http://www.sptimes.com/2007/04/21/Business/Florida_vet_probes_pe.shtml

Happy Birthday Greyhound Pets of America

2007-04-25T09:21:00.000-07:00

20 years ago this month, GPA opened its doors for business. Our first greyhound to be adopted was from one of our original chapters, GPA-Massachusetts, the greyhound’s name, Rise. No one at that time could have known how appropriate that name would be for a young organization that would eventually grow to be the worlds largest single breed adoption program.

I would like to say thank you and offer my warmest congratulation to all the volunteers who have participated with GPA in the last 20 years and also my best wishes for another 20 years of continued service. It’s because of you that we have been able to defy all the odds, naysayer’s and have found homes for over 65,000 greyhounds.

I personally have always felt at home in GPA, because of your professionalism, fellowship, and service. Together we have contributed to the quality of many households by introducing them to the wonders of greyhounds as pets.

I believe our future is bright, but only if we are able to improve upon the past and tackle the challenges of today and by ‘we’ I mean all involved in the lives of the racing greyhounds.

Your service and commitment is greatly appreciated,

Happy Birthday GPA

Rory

Rory S. Goree'
President
Greyhound Pets of America