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A Least It Wasn't the Phillies

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October 24 - "Wheelin n' Dealin for Greyhounds - Poker Run"

I have been meaning to post this for a while, but time just seems to slip by on me...
I love the logo!



October 24 - "Wheelin n' Dealin for Greyhounds - Poker Run" - Hosted by SpaceCoast Harley-Davidson - 1440 Executive Drive, Palm Bay, FL, (9-4)
This special fundraiser features a 90 mile route through Brevard & Indian River Counties. Stops will be at Malibar Mo's, New England Eatery in Melbourne Beach and Lou's Blue's in Indian Harbour Beach.

Come join the fun and support the group. Harley-Davidson is planning an Open House and live entertainment. Prizes will be awarded to top 2 Poker Hands and Worse hand. Remember four wheels can ride the event as well as two.
For more infomation on the ride please contact Vicki at greyladie@cfl.rr.com.

Wolf Goes Back to Work (sort of)

This past weekend, GPA Central Florida had a presence at the Cocoa Village fall craft fair. This was a great opportunity to educate people about this fantastic breed and to raise some funds. Brianna and Wolfie have been going to meet and greets in Titusville, but this was their first big event. I'm not sure who had a better time, Wolf or Brie. I suspect it was just about even as Wolf received lots of pets and Brie we able to show off her baby and talk to many people about greyhounds.

Some Recent Pics of Wolfie

Time for a boycott on NIKE?

Michael Vick is getting a big endorsement deal with NIKE.
Look-- I know he served his time.
He's working again as a football player.
OK. He served his time. Let him work.

But holding him up (so soon) as a role model--

I'm sorry. I just can't buy that.

Call, email, or write NIKE and let them know you if you are as unhappy as we are.

Loc Ness Monster Vacations in Florida??

Hey-- if COULD happen.

Check it out.

New and Exciting Places

One of the good things about being in a new location is scoping out all the new places to shop and eat. We like to stick to locally owned places whenever economically feasible, but especially when dining out. One of our new favorite haunts is Steve Family Diner right on Route 1 (South Washington) in Titusville. They don't have a website (yet). Their onion rings are some of the best we have ever tasted. Their coleslaw is made in house and is excellent. Most of their fish entrees are fresh, not frozen. Many homemade daily specials. We have not yet tried their fried chicken, but we have been told that it is out of this world delicious. This too is freshly hand battered (not frozen) and fried to order. The portions are all quite generous.

The other day we went in for lunch and were treated to a small slice of baklava cheesecake which was made that morning by the owners wife. All I can say is, OMG! To die for!

Our First Grind

Since moving to Florida the first of July, we lost our supplier of fresh ground raw chicken. So, we bought a small meat grinder and did it ourselves.

2009 Greyhound Adoption Expo

Wolfie's looking forward to visiting old friends

Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 12:00-5:00 Greyhound Friends will be having their Spring Open House and Wolfie is looking forward to visiting some of his old friends.

If you're around the Hopkinton area, plan to stop by. If you have never seen their facility, this is a great opportunity. I am sure they will have many Hounds looking for a new home in their retirement.

In our experience, Greyhound Friends is one of the finest adoption groups in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. If you are looking for a way to support Retired Racing Greyhounds, I am sure they will appreciate it.

2009 Adoption Expo is ON

In case you have not already heard, the 2009 Greyhound Adoption Expo IS happening.

Check it out!

Mark your calendar!

Tell your friends!

Them Bones, Them Bones, Them Marrow Bones...

We have a friend that gave his hounds some huge beef neck bones. All of his hounds devoured them. Even his tiny beagle chomped hers down to a nub. We excitedly received a couple neck bones for our hound as well, had our son saw them in to what should have been reasonably manageable pieces.

Nothing. A few sniffs and a couple licks.

Damn!

Overly refined greyhound?
LAZY hound? I say the latter, but my wife disagrees.

Even small cut marrow bones do not keep his attention for very long.


What an amazingly beautiful, but equally finicky hound!

He chomps on his toys with more enthusiasm than he does these marrow bones.

I just don't get it!

Censorship, Liars & Lawyers! OH MY! And some clarification...

Is there an effort among the extremist animal rights activists to shut down blogs that oppose their limited view?

One of our linked blogs seems to indicate so.

"RoryOlogy Information those who claim to be advocates and protectors of the greyhounds didn't want you to know or thoughts and ideas they didn't want you to consider."

We're waiting for their brain injured lawyer to bring it on!
So check back often for more details!

A Little Clarification...

A couple folks have written us and asked us why we are so "pro-racing".
We're not pro-racing.
We're PRO-GREYHOUND!

Retired racing greyhounds are the most unique companion animals. They are not like other dogs-- a mantra heard all the time among adoption groups. It's true! They're not at all like other dogs. This is because of the way they were raised and the experiences they had during their racing career. Raise a greyhound like you would any other dog, and you will not get the same temperament and personality you get in a retired racer.

The Massachusetts tracks were the most highly regulated in the entire country. But that is a thing of the past now. New Hampshire certainly needs better regulations for the housing and care of the hounds. Let's work on that rather than trying to wipe out an entire breed as we know it (and LOVE it!)

Don't want to leave a public comment? We would love to hear from you. magiczambia@yahoo.com

GREY2K USA & HSUS

There is an effort underway in New Hampshire to end greyhound racing in the state. They are calling it the Greyhound Protection Act. It is actually the Greyhound Termination Act, as if this bill passes, the breed of greyhounds as we know them will cease to exist. As a family that has adopted retired racers, we oppose this legislation. Contact your state representatives and let them know that you oppose this legislation, especially in these tough economic times.

Grey2K, the organization that lead a campaign to eradicate greyhound racing in Massachusetts, and is now lobbying state legislators in New Hampshire, receives the majority of their funding and support from The Humane Society of the United States. (HSUS) Sounds like a great organization right? Must kind of be like a national parent organization to my local Humane Society eh? I bet they save, house and shelter all kinds of animals right?

ABSOLUTELY NOT!

The HSUS is a political action committee, that according to it own website, "protects all animals through legislation, litigation, investigation, education, advocacy and field work."

So, when they send you the cute little note pads and address labels in the mail and you send them a donation thinking that they save and shelter animals, you are contributing to the extremist animal rights groups like PETA which is a strategic partner with the HSUS.

Whacko's at it again....

Cary Theil and Christine Dorchak (pictured left) along with the HSUS and PETA and the other extremist animal rights activists are at it again.

Manchester Union Leader
THE DOG BAN LIVES. Supporters of legislation to outlaw greyhound racing in New Hampshire are optimistic they can pass their bill on the House floor even if it emerges from the House Local and Regulated Revenues Committee without a recommendation. During a lengthy committee executive session Tuesday, proponents offered an amendment to clarify that the bill would not apply to horse racing at Rockingham Park. Another amendment moved the effective date back a year, to January 2011. After several votes, no clear consensus emerged on what to do with the legislation, and the committee session will continue (weather permitting) today. An alternative bill that would have given the two remaining greyhound tracks the option of taking bets with or without live racing was soundly defeated by the committee.
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I would like to think New Hampshire voters and legislators will not be fooled. But, I thought Massachusetts voters were smart enough to do their own research as well. Boy was I wrong.

The N.H. track owners better more proactive than the Mass track owners were if they are going to preserve the status quo.

For the record, I agree that the conditions for the dogs at the New Hampshire tracks are horrible. The responsible thing to do would be to advocate for increased oversight and tightly regulated policies like those that exist in Massachusetts. Why not focus efforts and resources on this?

New Hampshire residents: Be sure to contact your representatives and tell them not to be fooled by these extremists who went so far as to protest fish and chips being served at the New England Aquarium!

Christine Dorchak at a PETA protest at the New England Aquarium

Hungry Like The Wolfie

This once timid, shy hound has been emerging more and more from his shell.
What a blessing he is to us!
Wolfie has discovered toys. He especially love the ones that squeak, quack, whine, whinny, and/or bray.

When he first arrived we bought him a couple soft squeaky toys, but he really had no interest in them. Then, several weeks ago, Summer, the Kerry Blue Terrier from the office across the hall, left on of her toys here after visiting. Wolfie picked it up, brought it to his bed and proceeded to chomp and chew on it with great intensity causing it to bray repeatedly. This went on for close to half an hour before we heard a definitive "CRUNCH" that signaled the end for Mister Donkey.

Of course we have bought him several replacements in the past several weeks, all of which have been dispatched between the jaws of our mighty wolf with increasing intensity and ease. The latest donkey lasted all of three minutes.

Happy New Year