upcoming events
Julie, adopted by Deborah DeManno
2008 - 2009 Greyhound Play Groups
Relax and spend some quality time with your hound(s). Come chat with fellow Greyhound owners while your pups enjoy an indoor romp with their peers! Mingle with fellow hounds and their humans indoors, away from the elements.
If you know of anyone who is interested in adoption, this is the perfect introduction to the Greyhound breed. They will get to see the many colors, ages, shapes & sizes - not to mention personalities – of this breed. Meet & Greet volunteers are welcome to send us potential adopters! Our dogs love the attention, and what owner doesn’t love to show off his/her hound?
Due to the high volume of response we have changed the R.S.V.P. format in an effort to be as fair as possible to participants. Last year we had too many people who signed up in advance, only to forget or not show up. This is a fund-raiser for G.O. and although we can’t exceed the 30 dog limit, we would like to accommodate those who want to attend. This year we will have a ten day “window” to sign up; ten days before the actual Play Group date (and not before) we will be taking reservations – until we have reached the 30 dog limit. Walk-ins will still be allowed IF there is room – but space will be less likely if the 30 dog limit was reached by R.S.V. P. Thank you in advance for your patience, we hope this works!
Cost: $8.00 a dog
Contact: Bob & Denise Petrovic (bdpetrovic@sbcglobal.net or 773-282-6277)
Location: Best Friends Windy City (formerly Windy City K9) 1628 N. Elston Ave. 773-384-5959 Windy City is located just off I-94 at the North Ave. exit. It is very easy to reach from any city or suburban location, and they have a parking lot.
Time: 2-3 pm
Those who have RSVP’d will be allowed in first. Please call/e-mail ahead in case we have reached our limit if you did not RSVP. And please tell us if you must cancel, so we can give the other hound(s) the chance to socialize with their friends, too!
DA RULES:
- All dogs must be muzzled in the playing areas. PLEASE remember to bring your dog's muzzle. If you don't have a muzzle you may purchase one from G.O. at Windy City for $14.00.
- Take your hound(s) to the potty pen before entering. A mid-playgroup potty break is also a greyt idea.
- Keep an eye on your hound(s) during the hour. Younger/older ones may need several potty breaks. Paper towels and clean-up materials are available for you to clean up your hound(s) accidents.
- Please try to bring exact change, if possible.
- Bring your friends and their favorite Greyhounds. They need not be a G.O. member (just Greyhounds!).
- We reserve the right to expel or refuse any dog due to excessive growling or aggressiveness.
Thank You For Making This A Successful Fundraiser For G.O., And For Your Cooperation In Keeping The Play Groups Clean & Safe!!!
For those of you who may be new to meet-n-greets, they are a lot of fun!
People are always very interested about the dogs. They enjoy the attention, and we generally raise a fair amount of money in donations and merchandise sales for GO, Inc.
A Greyhounds Only Meet and Greet may be your best opportunity to meet some retired racing greyhounds! You'll have the opportunity to meet some fabulous adopted hounds and ask any questions you may have regarding our volunteer's experiences with their beloved pets! A meet-n-greet is a chance for the public to meet retired greyhounds. It also gives people a chance to ask questions they might have about the breed or adopting a greyhound. We have brochures and applications on hand. |
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New Location! PetCo - 555 B Townline Rd, Vernon Hills, IL (847-816-3821)
Date: 3rd Sunday of every month starting 11/16!
Time: 11 am - 2 pm
Contact:Sue (rescued.racer@gmail.com or 847-827-4158) or Kevin (kevinodon@yahoo.com)New Location! PetsMart - 2775 Plainfield Rd, Joliet IL
Date: First Saturday of each month
Time: 11 am - 2 pm
Contact: Lori Harris (hlpnhounds@aol.com or 815-735-5799)PetCo - 7265 West Lake Street, River Forest IL (708-366-7387)
Date: 3rd Saturday of every month (Please note: we won't be meeting in January!)
Time: 11 am - 1:30 pm
Contact: Lori (847-721-8680) or Hilda (oprfhounds@yahoo.com or 708-717-0928)
** This location features adoptable hounds! **PetSmart - 1440 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg (intersection of Golf Road and Meachum Road (847-417-0982)
Date: 2nd Sunday of every month (No meet and greet in November - we'll be at the Reunion!)
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Contact: Karen Steiger (km6894@yahoo.com or 847-466-7665)PetCo - 4950 South 76th Street, Greenfield WI (414-325-6564)
Date: 3rd Saturday of every month
Time: 11 am - 2 pm
Contact: Arnie and Amanda (arnster0823@yahoo.com)Petsmart - 63 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton (630-462-7345)
Dates: 1st Sunday of every month
Time: 11 am - 2 pm
Contact: Jessica Twarowski (jessica218@msn.com)PetSmart - 49 W. Rand Rd, Arlington Heights (847-253-4488)
Date: 2nd Sunday of every month (No meet and greet in November - we'll be at the Reunion!)
Time: 12 pm - 3 pm
Contact: Nancy Seils (rescuedracermom@comcast.net)PetSmart - 4465 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake IL (815-479-8059)
Date: 2nd Sunday of every month
Time: 11am - 3pm
Contact: Beth Anderson (elizabethanderson659@comcast.net)Petco - 2000 North Clybourn, Chicago (773-665-1368)
Date: 1st Sunday of every month
Time: 12pm - 3pm
Contact: Jon Spiegel (jonspiegel@hotmail.com)
** This location features adoptable hounds! **PetSmart - 2010 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove (630-932-9470)
Dates: 3rd Saturday of every month
Time: 11 am - 2 pm
Contact: James Orth (corvettekid7988@yahoo.com)PetSmart - 6405 Grand Ave., Gumee (847-855-7811)
Date: 1st Saturday of every month
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Contact: Chris S. (caschl@pcbb.net or 847-543-7550)Lakeview Whole Foods - 3300 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL
Date: Saturday, September 20th
Time: 12 noon - 2 pm
Contact: Laura Reynolds Anderson (sjalar@sbcglobal.net or 773-368-4964)PetSmart - 3370 Shoppers Drive, McHenry, IL (815-578-1530)
Date: TBA
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Contact: Gregg Corrao (gregg.1.corrao@zurichna.com or 847-977-4843)
Paul and Dodge show how it's done, Meet and Greet style!