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, June 22, 2013 – 11:00am to 1:00pm - Sam's Club, Elmira, NY

Are you looking for a walking buddy to share the carefree summer days with you? Come and join the Sayre Satellite of Keystone Greyhounds at Sam's Club at 830 County Road 64 in Elmira and learn how you can adopt one of our Greyhounds. For more information, contact Walt & Pat Murphy by phone at 607-562-3831 and/or Hal & Janet Lambert at 570-423-8262.

Saturday, June 29, 2013 – 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, July 6, 2013 - 11AM to 1PM - PetSmart, Harrisburg, PA
Are you 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 Mike Ross at 717-512-0639 or michael.ross@qwixx.net .

Saturday, July 6, 2013 – 11:00am to 1:00pm - Sam's Club, Elmira, NY

Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 2PM – Keystone Greyhound Strut

This month's greyhound strut will be held at the Lower Allen Park (4075 Lisburn Road in Mechanicsburg, PA.) Meet us at the Fernlawn Pavilion, which is past the Dog Park. We'll walk the shady nature trail along the creek. Please note that if there has been recent rain, the trail will be muddy in spots - appropriate footwear is recommended. For more information, contact Gayle Leader at 717-761-8554 or by email at camphillhound@yahoo.com .

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 -- 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. For more info, please contact Kathy Kirby by phone at 717-273-2440 or by email at jkkirby695@comcast.net.

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 11AM to 1PM - Petco, East York, PA
Does the warmth of summer 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, July 20, 2013 - 11AM to 1PM - PetSmart, Concord Town Center in Chester County, PA
Don’t let the beautiful summer days 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, July 20, 2013 - 11:30AM to 1:30PM - Petco at Paxton Towne Square, Harrisburg, PA
This 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, July 20, 2013 – 11:00am to 1:00pm - Sam's Club, Elmira, NY

Saturday, July 27, 2013 – 11AM to 2PM - That Fish Place/That Pet Place, Lancaster, PA

Friday, August 2, 2013 – 6:00 pm ‘til 9:15pm – Harrisburg Senators Game – City Island, Harrisburg, PA

The Harrisburg Senators will play the Binghamton Mets 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. If you are a Keystone member and would like to help out from 6:00pm – 7:15pm, 7:00pm – 8:15pm, or 8:00pm - 9:15pm, please contact Rex Rothrock at (717)-648-2500 or by email at rrothrock@ad-techcci.com . NOTE: There will be fireworks after the game!

Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 11AM to 1PM - PetSmart, Harrisburg, PA
Are you 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 Mike Ross at 717-512-0639 or michael.ross@qwixx.net .

Saturday, August 3, 2013 – 11:00am to 1:00pm - Sam's Club, Elmira, NY

Sunday, August 4, 2013 - 2PM – Keystone Greyhound Strut

Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 11AM to 1PM - Petco, East York, PA
Does the warmth of summer 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 .

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 -- 7:00-7:45PM -- Cedar Haven Nursing Home, Lebanon, PA

Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 11AM to 1PM - PetSmart, Concord Town Center in Chester County, PA
Don’t let the beautiful summer days 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 email NFLPhD@aol.com .

Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 11:30AM to 1:30PM - Petco at Paxton Towne Square, Harrisburg, PA
This 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, August 17, 2013 – 11:00am to 1:00pm - Sam's Club, Elmira, NY

Saturday, August 31, 2013 – 11:00am to 1:00pm - Sam's Club, Elmira, NY

Saturday, August 31, 2013 – 11AM to 2PM - That Fish Place/That Pet Place, Lancaster, PA

Sunday, September 1, 2013 - 2PM – Keystone Greyhound Strut –Location TBD

Do your greyhounds miss their track buddies? Join us for some companionship and a leisurely walk. 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, September 7, 2013 - 11AM to 1PM - PetSmart, Harrisburg, PA
Are you 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 Mike Ross at 717-512-0639 or michael.ross@qwixx.net .

Saturday, September 14, 2013 - 11AM to 1PM - Petco, East York, PA
Does the anticipation of autumn 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, September 14, 2013 – 11:00am to 1:00pm - Sam's Club, Elmira, NY

Are you looking for a walking buddy to share the upcoming days of autumn with you? Come and join the Sayre Satellite of Keystone Greyhounds at Sam's Club at 830 County Road 64 in Elmira and learn how you can adopt one of our Greyhounds. For more information, contact Walt & Pat Murphy by phone at 607-562-3831 and/or Hal & Janet Lambert at 570-423-8262.

Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 11AM to 1PM - PetSmart, Concord Town Center in Chester County, PA
Don’t let the crisp autumn days 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 email NFLPhD@aol.com .

Saturday, September 21, 2013 – 10AM to 4PM – Keystone Greyhounds Ninth Annual Picnic, Grantville, PA

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Our picnic this year will be held at the Shellsville (Grantville) VFW Park. There is plenty of room and fun for the entire Keystone family, including the kids and the greyhounds! Bring a covered dish (Keystone will provide burgers and hot dogs). More info to follow, as we get closer to the date! NOTE: GPS address is 343 N. Crawford Road, Grantville, PA (this is the VFW pavilion and parade grounds).

Saturday, September 28, 2013 – 11:00am to 1:00pm - Sam's Club, Elmira, NY

Are you looking for a walking buddy to share the crisp autumn days with you? Come and join the Sayre Satellite of Keystone Greyhounds at Sam's Club at 830 County Road 64 in Elmira and learn how you can adopt one of our Greyhounds. For more information, contact Walt & Pat Murphy by phone at 607-562-3831 and/or Hal & Janet Lambert at 570-423-8262.