This week has been busy getting dogs vetted and current on all shots and worming. Friday Dan and Carol Tripp and Judy took pups to a retirement home where they were a BIG hit. Today of course was the PetsMart meet and greet in Missoula. Chopin and Bella from Wyoming made a surprise stop to check it out. They said Irene, Amber, Kathy and Vicki were busy answering questions. We have really relied on that core group of 4-5 people to do the Petsmart Meet and Greets. We sure could use some more folks to come show off their hounds!! I was busy with the 4-H kids in Ravalli County. I twisted Tripps and Judy arms and asked them to come give a little talk to the kids about the race dogs. There were 20 or so 4-H kids. Some of the adults held the kid's dogs so the kids could come actually meet the greyhounds. They loved petting them and checking out their tattoos!! We even had a couple kids "try" to outrun the greyhound. Most of the kids couldn't even get the dogs past a trot. the adults were eager to turn the kids dogs back to them so they could get to touch the greyhounds too. Seems no matter where they go Greyhounds get a warm reception!!
BIG THANKS to EVERYONE who helps spread the word about these wonderful dogs!! If you take your greyhound into Lowes, Home Depot or Quality Supply be sure to take some fliers to hand out. If you need some fliers call and we will see that you get some!!! After the 4-H thing was over Joe and Linda from Wyoming arrived to meet the new kids and to pick up Uma to be transported back to Billings. It is always a treat to see them and of course to love on Bella and Chopin. They are thinking of fostering....we will see if they get out of here without a extra dog. Christine Hardy has also been out to "meet" foster dogs....we love shoppers...they turn into adopters!! I also have promised to write up the story about Gold the boy who was hurt in transit and stayed here. I went out to get pictures today but my camera needs to be charged...so soon.