Keystone Greyhounds - adopting ex racing greyhounds into loving forever homes

Attention Keystone Members!! We would LOVE your help!
We invite and encourage all Keystone members to participate in the Meet “N” Greets we have scheduled. This is an opportunity for you to share your knowledge with people and promote greyhound adoption. We know you’ll find this a very rewarding way to volunteer your time. And who knows, it may result in one more greyhound finding a forever home! If interested please contact Brenda Foster at ThelmaLou6@msn.com.

Saturday, February 4, 2012 – 1pm ‘til 3pm - PetSmart, Horseheads, NY

Don’t let the winter months pass you by without having a furry companion to share them with. Stop by the PetSmart at 1450 County Route 64 in Horseheads, NY, and meet some Keystone members and their hounds from our Sayre, PA, satellite group. For more information, contact Kristen Marble at kmarble2010@gmail.com or call 607-426-5992.

Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 2PM – Keystone Greyhound Strut – City Island, Harrisburg, PA

Help put a smile on a resident's face by sharing your time and your greyhound at Keystone's monthly pet therapy session at Cedar Haven Nursing Home at 590 South 5th Avenue in Lebanon. In order to participate, you must be a member of Keystone Greyhounds and have proof that your dog is up-to-date on its shots. For more info, please contact Kathy Kirby by phone at 717-273-2440 or by email at jkkirby695@comcast.net.

Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 11AM to 1PM - Petco, East York, PA
Does the brisk winter weather have you wishing you had someone to take a walk with? Stop in at the Petco store at 2420 Eastern Boulevard in York this weekend. Keystone members will be on hand to introduce you to their retired racing greyhounds and answer questions about greyhound adoption. If you're a Keystone member and would like to participate, contact Linda Jermyn at 717-855-0452 or by e-mail at l.jermyn@Comcast.net .  Saturday, February 18, 2012 – 1pm ‘til 3pm – Tractor Supply, Horseheads, NYCome and meet some members of Keystone Greyhounds from our Sayre, PA, satellite group and their beautiful hounds at Tractor Supply, 1020 Center Street, Horseheads, NY.    Get all of your questions about greyhound adoption answered.     For more information, contact Kristen Marble at kmarble2010@gmail.com or call 607-426-5992.

Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 11:30AM to 1:30PM - Petco at Paxton Towne Square, Harrisburg, PA
Now would be a “greyt” time to add to your family pack. Keystone members will be on hand to introduce you to their retired racing greyhounds and answer questions about how you can adopt or foster one of these beautiful and gentle creatures. For more information or to volunteer to bring your greyhound to this meet 'n greet, contact Carolyn Bickford by phone at (717) 561-1020 or e-mail at psbickford@verizon.net .

Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 11AM to 1PM - PetSmart, Concord Town Center in Chester County, PA
Don’t let the winter months pass you by without having a furry companion to share them with. Stop in at the PetSmart off the Baltimore Pike (US 1), a mile north of Rte. 202 to learn why Keystone members think greyhounds are such good pets. For more information or to volunteer to bring your greyhound for this meet 'n greet, please contact Nancy Simons at 610-388-0838 or by email at NFLPhD@aol.com .

Saturday, February 25, 2012 – 11AM to 2PM - That Fish Place/That Pet Place, Lancaster, PA

Sunday, March 4, 2012 - 2PM – Keystone Greyhound Strut – City Island, Harrisburg, PA

Do your greyhounds miss their track buddies? Join us at the carousel for companionship and a walk around the island. Everyone is welcome, regardless of where your greyhound came from, or even if you’re “just looking”. For more information, contact Gayle Leader at 717-761-8554 or by e-mail at camphillhound@yahoo.com .

Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 11AM to 1PM - PetSmart, Harrisburg, PA
Looking for some light exercise? A greyhound will be sure to get you off the couch and out for a walk!   Check out our retired racing greyhounds and see if this is the right breed for you.  Keystone members and their greyhounds will be at the Derry Street PetSmart store to answer your questions about these loving and elegant creatures. For more information, contact Jo-Ann Tanberg at 717-566-5004 or adtanberg@aol.com .

Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 11AM to 1PM - Petco, East York, PA
Does the brisk winter weather have you wishing you had someone to take a walk with? Stop in at the Petco store at 2420 Eastern Boulevard in York this weekend. Keystone members will be on hand to introduce you to their retired racing greyhounds and answer questions about greyhound adoption. If you're a Keystone member and would like to participate, contact Linda Jermyn at 717-855-0452 or by e-mail at l.jermyn@Comcast.net .

Saturday, March 17, 2012 – 1pm ‘til 3pm – Tractor Supply, Horseheads, NY
Come and meet some members of Keystone Greyhounds from our Sayre, PA, satellite group and their beautiful hounds at Tractor Supply, 1020 Center Street, Horseheads, NY.    Get all of your questions about greyhound adoption answered.     For more information, contact Kristen Marble at kmarble2010@gmail.com or call 607-426-5992.

Saturday, March 17, 2012 – 5:30 pm ‘til 8:45pm -“Adopt a Greyhound” night – Hershey Bears game – Giant Center on West Hersheypark Drive in Hershey, PA
The Hershey Bears will play the Albany Devils at 7:00pm, but not before giving attendees a chance to meet our professional athletes!   You’ll have an opportunity to meet Keystone members and their retired racing greyhounds and decide whether this breed is the right dog for you.    For more information about the game, visit www.hersheybears.com .    If you are a Keystone member and would like to help out from either 5:30pm – 7:15pm or 7:00pm - 8:45pm, please contact Rex Rothrock at (717)-238-5484 or by email at rrothrock@ad-techcci.com .

Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 11:30AM to 1:30PM - Petco at Paxton Towne Square, Harrisburg, PA
Now is a “greyt” time to add to your family pack. Keystone members will be on hand to introduce you to their retired racing greyhounds and answer questions about how you can adopt or foster one of these beautiful and gentle creatures. For more information or to volunteer to bring your greyhound to this meet 'n greet, contact Carolyn Bickford by phone at (717) 561-1020 or e-mail at psbickford@verizon.net .

Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 11AM to 1PM - PetSmart, Concord Town Center in Chester County, PA
Don’t let the winter months pass you by without having a furry companion to share them with. Stop in at the PetSmart off the Baltimore Pike (US 1), a mile north of Rte. 202 to learn why Keystone members think greyhounds are such good pets. For more information, or to volunteer to bring your greyhound for this meet 'n greet, please contact Nancy Simons at 610-388-0838 or by email at NFLPhD@aol.com .

Saturday, March 24, 2012 – 11AM to 2PM - That Fish Place/That Pet Place, Lancaster, PA

Have you been thinking about adding a dog to your family? Why not share your home with a quiet and gentle greyhound? Visit with some Keystone greyhounds and have your adoption questions answered at Lancaster's That Fish Place/That Pet Place on Centerville Road. For more information, contact Brenda Foster by email at ThelmaLou6@msn.com .

Saturday, March 31, 2012 -- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM -- Cedar Haven Nursing Home, Lebanon, PA
Are you looking for a way to share the joy your greyhound brings? If so, come out and join us for a meet and greet at Cedar Haven for the Spring Fling. This event is very popular with the residents, their family members and the general public. Keystone members will be on hand to share information about adoption and fostering. Of course the residents just love the interaction with the dogs. This is also an opportunity for one of our most beloved members, Jim Heisey, to take part in a Keystone event. This is an indoor event and we will be on a carpeted area. If you are interested in helping, please contact Kathy Kirby at 717-273-2440 or e-mail at jkkirby695@comcast.net. (I will need members to do shifts of an hour to an hour and a half. You must provide proof that your dog is UTD on shots in order to participate.)

Sunday, April 1, 2012 - 2PM – Keystone Greyhound Strut – City Island, Harrisburg, PA
Do your greyhounds miss their track buddies? Join us at the carousel for companionship and a walk around the island. Everyone is welcome, regardless of where your greyhound came from, or even if you’re “just looking”. For more information, contact Gayle Leader at 717-761-8554 or by e-mail at camphillhound@yahoo.com .

Saturday, April 7, 2012 – 1pm ‘til 3pm - PetSmart, Horseheads, NY

Don’t let the lovely days of spring pass you by without having a furry companion to share them with. Stop by the PetSmart at 1450 County Route 64 in Horseheads, NY, and meet some Keystone members and their hounds from our Sayre, PA, satellite group.     For more information, contact Kristen Marble at kmarble2010@gmail.com or call 607-426-5992.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 -- 7:00-7:45PM -- Cedar Haven Nursing Home, Lebanon, PA
Help put a smile on a resident's face by sharing your time and your greyhound at Keystone's monthly pet therapy session at Cedar Haven Nursing Home at 590 South 5th Avenue in Lebanon. In order to participate, you must be a member of Keystone Greyhounds and have proof that your dog is up-to-date on its shots. Please contact Kathy Kirby by phone at 717-273-2440 or by email at jkkirby695@comcast.net.

Saturday, April 14, 2012 - 11AM to 1PM - PetSmart, Harrisburg, PA
Looking for some light exercise? A greyhound will be sure to get you off the couch and out for a walk!   Check out our retired racing greyhounds and see if this is the right breed for you.  Keystone members and their greyhounds will be at the Derry Street PetSmart store to answer your questions about these loving and elegant creatures. For more information, contact Jo-Ann Tanberg at 717-566-5004 or adtanberg@aol.com .

Saturday, April 14, 2012 - 11AM to 1PM - Petco, East York, PA
Does the beauty of spring have you wishing you had someone to walk with? Stop in at the Petco store at 2420 Eastern Boulevard in York this weekend. Keystone members will be on hand to introduce you to their retired racing greyhounds and answer questions about greyhound adoption. If you're a Keystone member and would like to participate, contact Linda Jermyn at 717-855-0452 or by e-mail at l.jermyn@Comcast.net .

Saturday, April 14, 2012 – 11AM to 2PM - That Fish Place/That Pet Place, Lancaster, PA
Have you been thinking about adding a dog to your family? Why not share your home with a quiet and gentle greyhound? Visit with some Keystone greyhounds and have your adoption questions answered at Lancaster's That Fish Place/That Pet Place on Centerville Road. For more information, contact Brenda Foster by email at ThelmaLou6@msn.com .

Saturday, April 21, 2012 – 1pm ‘til 3pm – Tractor Supply, Horseheads, NY
Come and meet some members of Keystone Greyhounds from our Sayre, PA, satellite group and their beautiful hounds at Tractor Supply, 1020 Center Street, Horseheads, NY.    Get all of your questions about greyhound adoption answered.     For more information, contact Kristen Marble at kmarble2010@gmail.com or call 607-426-5992.

Saturday, April 21, 2012 - 11:30AM to 1:30PM - Petco at Paxton Towne Square, Harrisburg, PA
Now is a “greyt” time to add to your family pack. Keystone members will be on hand to introduce you to their retired racing greyhounds and answer questions about how you can adopt or foster one of these beautiful and gentle creatures. For more information or to volunteer to bring your greyhound to this meet 'n greet, contact Carolyn Bickford by phone at (717) 561-1020 or e-mail at psbickford@verizon.net .

Saturday, April 21, 2012 - 11AM to 1PM - PetSmart, Concord Town Center in Chester County, PA
Don’t let the coming of spring pass you by without having a furry companion to share it with. Stop in at the PetSmart off the Baltimore Pike (US 1), a mile north of Rte. 202 to learn why Keystone members think greyhounds are such good pets. For more information or to volunteer to bring your greyhound for this meet 'n greet, please contact Nancy Simons at 610-388-0838 or by email at NFLPhD@aol.com .

Friday to Sunday, April 27 – April 29, 2012 – Greyhounds in Gettysburg (GIG), Gettysburg, PA

If you’d like to do something fun without going too far from home, this is the event for you! Check out the GIG website for vendors, seminars, walking tours and other fun things to do with your greyhound(s)! www.greyhoundsingettysburg.com . More information to come……………….