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If you've been thinking of or planning on making a donation to Greyhound Friends, now is a great time to do so. The greyhounds getting ready to be adopted at our shelter need your help. Many people are continuing to donate but are able to give less. Along with that, four tracks closed for the season in New England this Fall. Greyhound Friends has taken in as many dogs as possible and adoptions are thriving, but we are now asked to do more - the increased number of dogs either in the shelter, or waiting to come in - with less - less revenue. $1,000 a day is necessary for the on-going operation - for the care of the dogs and the maintenance of the adoption kennel. This includes vet bills, insurance, dog food, mortgage, payroll, etc.
A common reaction to the overall greyhound situation from a large part of the public is.........the referendum question passed........so the dogs are all gone..........correct? Absolutely not. We are still taking in greyhounds from Massachusetts tracks............and off Craig's List, from pounds, and from other raising venues. The demand is if anything growing.
Please consider making a donation. You can make one on-line on this site (simply click on “Make a Donation” on the menu bar to the left) or mail a check to Greyhound Friends, 167 Saddle Hill Road, Hopkinton, Massachusetts 01748. Thank you for thinking of the greyhounds. Louise Coleman, Executive Director ***** Congratulations to Louise for being chosen Person of Distinction by the MetroWest Daily News! For all the details of this honor, please click here. **** Second Chances Thrift Shop - 6 West Central St., Natick, MA., open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00-6:00. The Shop has been opened by Greyhound Friends as a fundraising effort to support the dogs in our kennel. There are lots of great items for sale, and the inventory changes constantly. Come in to say hello and browse the merchandise. To donate items or to volunteer to work a few hours at the Shop, contact Louise at ghfriend@greyhound.org or 508-435-5969.
**** Hopkinton Girl Scout Troop Organizing a Supply Drive! Girl Scout Troop 3791 is having a supply drive to benefit Greyhound Friends! Supplies being collected include dog food, blankets, towels, comforters, carpet, cleaning supplies, paper towels, laundry detergent, and bird food. The supply drive will be ongoing from now until mid-January. Collection boxes are located at Colella's (back register), the Hopkinton Library, Hopkinton Eye Associates (77 West Main Street) and outside of the Hopkinton Middle School office. Please help the Girl Scouts be successful with their drive, and help Greyhound Friends too! For questions or more information, contact Troop Leader Anita Rogers at aklrogers@comcast.net. ************* Greyhound Friends is now a registered charity with eBay! If you're selling an item on eBay, you can select Greyhound Friends to receive a portion of the proceeds from the sale of your item! (You determine the amount of the portion to Greyhound Friends). ****** THE CONTINUING STORY OF TALCA AND SARI - Upcoming Court Dates THE CASE IN CONNECTICUT: Continued to January 20, 2009, 9:30 a.m. We've had a number of requests for the addresses for officials in which to continue to write letters in support of Talca and Sari, and to encourage the full prosecution of Kevin Schneider. These addresses are listed below.
Connecticut:
The person who makes sure the case is tried is:
Patricia M. Froehlich
State's Attorney
Suite 208
120 School Street
Danielson, CT 06239
The person who put together the case for Trooper Resnick is:
Eva Longo
Animal Control Officer
NECCOG
125 Putnam Pike
Dayville, CT 06241
To read the full story on Talca and Sari, click here.
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Greyhound Friends, Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, dedicated to saving racetrack greyhounds and placing them in responsible, loving homes. We invite you to learn more about us by reading our website and visiting our kennel. We're open 7 days a week, 9:00AM - 5:00PM. For directions 
