Yesterday, Phoebe joined some other greyhounds at the Greyhound Pets of America – Central Texas booth at the Austin Home and Garden show to help raise awareness and money to help retired racers find new homes. The booth was a hit, and many people came back around more than once to pet the greys.
And now for some greyhound eye candy…
Phoebe wearing her fancy jacket. Each pup got a jacket with a pocket so that people could make donations by filling the hounds’ pockets with cash…
This is Fancy being the star of the show…
Grappa having a good laugh…
Mary and Daisy…
and Phoenix…
After a few hours of gladhanding the crowd, Phoebe was cashed and ready to head home…
Everyone had a good time, and the pups managed to raise a bucketful of cash to help rescue even more unwanted greyhounds. All of these pups have couches to sleep on and people who love them, but there are many out there who need forever homes.
Here’s a few. Here’s another one. Visit Greyhound Pets of America to find one in your area.
And, here’s my wife’s post on the same event with another picture of Phoebe.
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James Brush is a teacher and writer who lives in Austin, TX. He tries to get outside as much as possible.
So glad the event went well! We’re in a bit of greyhound withdrawal with our foster, Shiner, just having been adopted, so this was great!
Ah, the old meet and greet. A good time is had by all. And Phoebe’s jacket? Magnifique!
Heather, I’m glad to hear that Siner found his forever home. Good news, indeed.
Fred, Phoebe appreciates your compliment. Sadly, she had to return the jacket after the event.
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