Greyhound Friends of NJ, Inc.
222 Long Neck Circle
Millsboro, NJ 19966 -0669
(732) 356-4370
gfnj@gfnj.info
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 See our events calendar here.

Current Scheduled Events:


WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Yagaraw Park
Wednesday July 22nd, 2009 7:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Yantacaw Park, Nutley, NJ
Map: Franklin Avenue Nutley NJ

Olivia and her toe are better - the walk is on!

Wednesday Night Walk

We are meeting Wednesday nights at 7pm for a walk around the Nutley area - weather permitting!

When: 7pm 'til ??

Where: This is currently up in the air - Jean is looking for a new, better lit location.

Please contact Jean for the weekly walk's location until further notice

Please contact Jean Thomas at jeanlt.fbg@verizon.net or 973 661-1994


The Grapehound Wine Tour, Seneca Lake, NY
Thursday July 23rd, 2009 5:00 PM until Sunday July 26th, 2009 06:00 PM
Location: Seneca Lake Winerys, NY


The Grapehound Wine Tour

The Grapehound Wine Tour™ is scheduled for July 23, 24, 25 & 26, 2009. All monies taken in for the silent auction and vendor fees, and a percentage of each wine tasting ticket purchased goes directly to participating greyhound adoption groups in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Grapehounds is moving to a new location this year.

Registration opens March 1st for vendors and attendees.

More information can be found at www.grapehounds.com

REGISTER HERE: http://www.grapehounds.com/registration.htm



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Meet & Greet, Somerville, NJ
Saturday July 25th, 2009 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Somerville, NJ 908-203-8840
Map: 300 Hwy 202 (Somerville Circle) Raritan NJ 08869

Please contact Terryl Jackson for information 908-203-0070 greygal3@optonline.net

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.


Meet & Greet, PetSmart, Ocean, NJ
Saturday July 25th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Ocean, NJ
Map: 2391 Route 66 Ocean NJ 07712

This Meet & Greet has moved from the 1st Saturday of the month to the last Saturday of the month.

Please contact Jeremy Griffin or Larry Bertorelli for information at oceanoj@gmail.com or larrybertorelli@gmail.com


Meet & Greet, Broomall, PA
Saturday July 25th, 2009 12:00 PM until 02:30 PM
Location: PetSmart, Broomall, PA (610) 353-4446
Map: 2940 Springfield Road Broomall PA 19008

Please contact Doreen Peterzak for information dpeterzak@juno.com

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.


Phillipsburg Mall Meet & Greet, Phillipsburg, NJ
Saturday July 25th, 2009 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Phillipsburg Mall, Phillipsburg, NJ
Map: 1200 Highway 22 East Phillipsburg NJ 08865

Meet & Greet at Phillipsburg Mall

GFNJ will be at Phillipsburg Mall again on July 25th from 12-3.

This mall is a "dog friendly" mall where you can walk your dog any time, and has proven to be a great place for us to M&G with easy parking (park in the back), plenty of room for us to set up inside, and a warm welcome for our wonderful greyhounds.

We will be at the Center Court (near H&M). You won't miss us.

PLEASE COME OUT FOR A FEW HOURS AND GIVE US A HAND.

This mall is a GREYT place to Meet & Greet! We get a warm welcome, great set-up with plenty of room, and lots of interested people to introduce our beautiful greys to!

Contact Nancy Barnett by phone, text or email for more information: 908-310-9130 nancy_barnett@merck.com or collardelights@hotmail.com



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WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday July 26th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Map: 216 Forest Avenue Paramus NJ

Calling All Passaic and Bergen County Greyhounds for the weekly Sunday Greyhound Walk. Every Sunday, weather permitting, there's an informal Greyhound Walk around Van Saun Park in Paramus. The longest distance we walk is just under 2 miles, but it's easy to bail out at anytime if you or your pooch is pooped. And speaking of pooped... here's the details: Bring: Something to pick up the poop. Place: Van Saun Park Paramus. Parking Lot #5 (The Pony Rides) Time: 9 am Sundays.


WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Merrill Creek Reservoir
Sunday July 26th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Merrill Creek Reservoir, Washington, NJ
Map: 34 Merrill Creek Road Washington NJ

This walk is on hiatis until the nicer weather comes around (hopefully soon!)

Calling all Warren County and Lehigh Valley greyhounds!! Come and join us every Sunday morning at 9 AM at the Merrill Creek Reservoir for a walk around Merrill Creek!! There are lots of trails to choose from, and, GFNJ volunteer, Nancy Barnett will provide us with maps of the area, so there are different trails available for any e-bodied greyhound. We will be meeting in the Parking Lot at the Main Entrance at 10 AM every Sunday morning. Please log on to the Merrill Creek website for directions. We will be walking through woods and fields and there are also several watering holes for the hounds to drink and swim. Please bring water for you and your hound and dress you and your hound appropriately. Bug spray is also recommended for this time of year.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Barnett at 908-310-9130 or nancy_barnett@merck.com


WEEKLY EVENT: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday July 26th, 2009 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Every Sunday 9:00 AM until around 11:00 AM

Location: We meet in the first parking lot at the main entrance off Warwick Turnpike near the Ranger Station.

More Info: http://home.earthlink.net/~hiking-greyhounds/index.html

E-Mail: hiking-greyhounds@earthlink.net

Phone: (973) 229-7171



WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday July 29th, 2009 7:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Olivia and her toe are better - the walk is on!

Wednesday Night Walk

We are meeting Wednesday nights at 7pm for a walk around the Nutley area - weather permitting!

When: 7pm 'til ??

Where: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ.

We meet in the lower parking lot next to the playing field. This lot is only accessible from the Watchung Avenue entrance.

Please contact Jean Thomas at jeanlt.fbg@verizon.net or 973 661-1994


Meet & Greet, Downington, PA
Saturday August 1st, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Downingtown, PA (610) 518-0250
Map: 1010 East Lancaster Avenue Downingtown PA 19335

Please contact Adrienne Menn for information - 610-692-4933

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.


Meet & Greet, Sicklerville, NJ
Saturday August 1st, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Sicklerville, NJ
Map: 467 Cross Keys Road (Town Square Center) Sicklerville NJ

Please join GFNJ at this new store.

For Information please contact Karen Joncas 856-889-1779 or joncor2@verizon.net




Meet & Greet, Secaucus, NJ
Saturday August 1st, 2009 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Secaucus, NJ
Map: 300 Mill Creek Drive (Off of Route 3 Westbound) Secaucus NJ

Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com

We will need greyt volunteers and beautiful hounds today and for future monthly Meet & Greets at this store location. Please let us know if you can help.


4th Annual Scotch Bowl, Oakland, NJ
Saturday August 1st, 2009 7:00 PM until 11:00 PM
Location: Holiday Bowl Bowling Alley, Oakland, NJ
Map: 29 Spruce Street Oakland NJ 07436

4th ANNUAL SCOTCH BOWL



PLACE: Holiday Bowl, Oakland, NJ

DATE: August 1st

TIME: 7:00 (registration) pm til ??

PRICE: $60 per couple or 2 person team/ $30 for singles and $25 for non-bowlers

INCLUDES: Shoes (on a first come/first serve basis). You can also wear clean, white-soled sneakers but no leather shoes.

Also includes hot/cold buffet (veggie entres too), 3 games, soda, coffee & door prizes.
This year we are asking people to bring desserts (if they want to) to round out the offerings.

There will also be PRIZES, RAFFLES and TRICKY TRAY...More info to follow...


We will also be selling 50/50 tickets which everyone loves.

Even if you can't attend, won't you purchase a raffle ticket (or two) ?

PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT: GREYHOUND FRIENDS OF NEW JERSEY

Please call to make your reservations early.

BE A SPONSOR - DONATE $25.00 OR MORE (OR A GIFT FOR OUR RAFFLE) AND WE WILL PUT YOUR BUSINESS CARD IN THE PROGRAM.

Purchase tickets from:

Rusty’s Place Pet Supply
1141 Greenwood Lake Tpk, Ringwood, NJ

Yvonne La Chapelle- 201-722-1245, yvonnelac@verizon.net

Jane Marie Lehmbeck- 973-764-1425, lehmbeck@warwick.net

Nancy Bowden- 845-987-8663, bowden@warwick.net



WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday August 2nd, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Map: 216 Forest Avenue Paramus NJ

Calling All Passaic and Bergen County Greyhounds for the weekly Sunday Greyhound Walk. Every Sunday, weather permitting, there's an informal Greyhound Walk around Van Saun Park in Paramus. The longest distance we walk is just under 2 miles, but it's easy to bail out at anytime if you or your pooch is pooped. And speaking of pooped... here's the details: Bring: Something to pick up the poop. Place: Van Saun Park Paramus. Parking Lot #5 (The Pony Rides) Time: 9 am Sundays.


WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Merrill Creek Reservoir
Sunday August 2nd, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Merrill Creek Reservoir, Washington, NJ
Map: 34 Merrill Creek Road Washington NJ

This walk is on hiatis

Calling all Warren County and Lehigh Valley greyhounds!! Come and join us every Sunday morning at 9 AM at the Merrill Creek Reservoir for a walk around Merrill Creek!! There are lots of trails to choose from, and, GFNJ volunteer, Nancy Barnett will provide us with maps of the area, so there are different trails available for any e-bodied greyhound. We will be meeting in the Parking Lot at the Main Entrance at 10 AM every Sunday morning. Please log on to the Merrill Creek website for directions. We will be walking through woods and fields and there are also several watering holes for the hounds to drink and swim. Please bring water for you and your hound and dress you and your hound appropriately. Bug spray is also recommended for this time of year.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Barnett at 908-310-9130 or nancy_barnett@merck.com


WEEKLY EVENT: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday August 2nd, 2009 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Every Sunday 9:00 AM until around 11:00 AM

Location: We meet in the first parking lot at the main entrance off Warwick Turnpike near the Ranger Station.

More Info: http://home.earthlink.net/~hiking-greyhounds/index.html

E-Mail: hiking-greyhounds@earthlink.net

Phone: (973) 229-7171



Meet & Greet, Clifton, NJ
Sunday August 2nd, 2009 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Clifton, NJ (973) 472-3344
Map: 780 Route 3 West Clifton NJ 07012

Please contact Chris and Lora Clauberg at 201-832-3287 or Cclaub1414@aol.com

We will need greyt volunteers and beautiful hounds today and for future monthly Meet & Greets at this store location.
Please let us know if you can help.



WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday August 5th, 2009 7:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Olivia and her toe are better - the walk is on!

Wednesday Night Walk

We are meeting Wednesday nights at 7pm for a walk around the Nutley area - weather permitting!

When: 7pm 'til ??

Where: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ.

We meet in the lower parking lot next to the playing field. This lot is only accessible from the Watchung Avenue entrance.

Please contact Jean Thomas at jeanlt.fbg@verizon.net or 973 661-1994


Meet & Greet, Deptford, NJ
Saturday August 8th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Deptford, NJ
Map: 2000 Clements Bridge Road Deptford NJ

Please join GFNJ for this Meet & Greet !!!



Please contact Linda Lyman for more info at lelyman10@comcast.net



Meet & Greet, Holmdel, NJ
Saturday August 8th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Holmdel, NJ (732) 615-9770
Map: 2101 US Hwy 35 Holmdel NJ 07733

For information please contact Rose Comerford at 732 566-9514greyboyz@aol.com


Meet & Greet, Princeton, NJ
Saturday August 8th, 2009 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Cutter's Mill Natural Pet Place, Princeton
Map: 301 N. Harrison Street Princeton NJ

Please contact Mary O'Donnell for information 908-281-3007 cleo1053@aol.com


Meet & Greet, Petco, Watchung, NJ
Saturday August 8th, 2009 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Watchung, NJ 908-322-2844
Map: 1701 Rt 22 W (Blue Star Shopping Center) Watchung NJ 07069

This M&G is cancelled until September

Please contact Janet Marshall for information greygal58@gmail.com


Meet & Greet, Wayne, NJ
Saturday August 8th, 2009 3:00 PM until 06:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Wayne, NJ
Map: 57 Route 23 (Westbelt Shopping Center) Wayne NJ 07470

Please note this M&G is at a new time - 3pm to 6pm!

Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com


WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday August 9th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Map: 216 Forest Avenue Paramus NJ

Calling All Passaic and Bergen County Greyhounds for the weekly Sunday Greyhound Walk. Every Sunday, weather permitting, there's an informal Greyhound Walk around Van Saun Park in Paramus. The longest distance we walk is just under 2 miles, but it's easy to bail out at anytime if you or your pooch is pooped. And speaking of pooped... here's the details: Bring: Something to pick up the poop. Place: Van Saun Park Paramus. Parking Lot #5 (The Pony Rides) Time: 9 am Sundays.


WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Merrill Creek Reservoir
Sunday August 9th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Merrill Creek Reservoir, Washington, NJ
Map: 34 Merrill Creek Road Washington NJ

This walk is on hiatis

Calling all Warren County and Lehigh Valley greyhounds!! Come and join us every Sunday morning at 9 AM at the Merrill Creek Reservoir for a walk around Merrill Creek!! There are lots of trails to choose from, and, GFNJ volunteer, Nancy Barnett will provide us with maps of the area, so there are different trails available for any e-bodied greyhound. We will be meeting in the Parking Lot at the Main Entrance at 10 AM every Sunday morning. Please log on to the Merrill Creek website for directions. We will be walking through woods and fields and there are also several watering holes for the hounds to drink and swim. Please bring water for you and your hound and dress you and your hound appropriately. Bug spray is also recommended for this time of year.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Barnett at 908-310-9130 or nancy_barnett@merck.com


WEEKLY EVENT: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday August 9th, 2009 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Every Sunday 9:00 AM until around 11:00 AM

Location: We meet in the first parking lot at the main entrance off Warwick Turnpike near the Ranger Station.

More Info: http://home.earthlink.net/~hiking-greyhounds/index.html

E-Mail: hiking-greyhounds@earthlink.net

Phone: (973) 229-7171



Meet & Greet, PetSmart, Watchung, NJ
Sunday August 9th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Watchung, NJ
Map: 1515 US Highway 22 Watchung NJ 07069

Please join GFNJ at this new Meet & Greet ! Volunteers and dogs are needed to attend ! Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com




WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday August 12th, 2009 7:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Olivia and her toe are better - the walk is on!

Wednesday Night Walk

We are meeting Wednesday nights at 7pm for a walk around the Nutley area - weather permitting!

When: 7pm 'til ??

Where: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ.

We meet in the lower parking lot next to the playing field. This lot is only accessible from the Watchung Avenue entrance.

Please contact Jean Thomas at jeanlt.fbg@verizon.net or 973 661-1994


L'Oreal Because Your Dog is Worth It Day
Saturday August 15th, 2009 9:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: L'Oreal USA, Cranbury
Map: 35 Broadway Road Cranbury NJ 08512

6th Annual L'Oreal "Because Your Dog Is Worth It Day"

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A few of the events include doggie costume contest/beauty pagent, hay maze for dogs, dog swimming pool, dog wash, Christmas photos with Santa, doggie time out area, dog caricatures, and much more.



GFNJ had a table at this event last year and it was lots of fun and good attendance. Dogs MUST be “other dog” friendly, as this is a day for dogs and their owners, so many other breeds of dogs are present — both large and small.

Adult admission is $10. All proceeds collected by the event organizers go to benefit the Susan G Koman Race for the Cure.

Address: L’Oreal USA, 35 Broadway Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512

Directions:

From Route 1 North Exit onto Scudders Mill Road Go 4.5 miles and turn SLIGHT LEFT onto Dey Road Go ½ mile and turn LEFT onto US 130 North Turn LEFT onto Broadway Road

From the NJ Turnpike Take Exit 8A and bear right towards Cranbury after the toll Merge onto NJ-32 West toward US-130 Cranbury/So. Brunswick Go 1 mile and turn LEFT onto US 130 South Turn RIGHT at the 2nd light onto Broadway Road

From the Garden State Parkway Take Exit 109 to CR 520 West/Newman Springs Rd. CR 520 becomes Texas Road. Continue to follow Texas Road Stay STRAIGHT to go onto Matchaponix Avenue, which becomes CR 612 West Turn LEFT onto CR 612 West. CR 612 West becomes NJ 32 West Turn LEFT onto US 130 South Turn RIGHT onto Broadway Road



Please contact Terryl for information at 908 203-0070 or greygal3@optonline.net

Rain Date: Sunday August 17, 2009

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Meet & Greet, Manahawkin, NJ
Saturday August 15th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Manahawkin, NJ
Map: 219 Stafford Park Boulevard Manahawkin NJ 08050

Please join GFNJ for this new Meet & Greet !

Please contact Alice Brown for information at savgreys@comcast.net or 609-597-0312


Meet & Greet, Concordville, PA
Saturday August 15th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Concordville, PA (610) 358-0292
Map: 800 Hatton Drive Glen Mills PA 19342

Please join GFNJ for a NEW Meet & Greet!



This M&G is located at the PetSmart at Concorville Town Center in Corncordville, (Delaware County) PA.
The center is located on Route 1 in Delaware County between Routes 322 and 202.

Information on adoptables will be available.

The event will be hosted by Nancy Simons and Michele Siegel.

Please call Nancy for further information at 610 388 - 0838.



Meet & Greet, Manalapan, NJ
Saturday August 15th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Manalapan, NJ (732) 683-1119
Map: 7 Route 9 Manalapan NJ 07726

This M&G is cancelled today - we are going to L'Oreal!

Please contact Patty Comerford 732 566-2226pac173@aol.com


Meet & Greet, Easton, PA
Saturday August 15th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco, Easton, PA 610-330-0740
Map: 2429 Nazareth Road (25th Street Shopping Center) Easton PA 18045

Please contact KathyMarie Sidie for information greys335@rcn.com


Meet & Greet, Middletown, NY
Saturday August 15th, 2009 1:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Middletown, NY (845) 342-1261
Map: 88-25 Dunning Road Middletown NY 10940

Please contact Nancy Bowden 845 987-8663 or bowden@warwick.net or contact Jane Lehmbeck 973-764-1425 or lehmbeck@warwick.net


A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.


WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday August 16th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Map: 216 Forest Avenue Paramus NJ

Calling All Passaic and Bergen County Greyhounds for the weekly Sunday Greyhound Walk. Every Sunday, weather permitting, there's an informal Greyhound Walk around Van Saun Park in Paramus. The longest distance we walk is just under 2 miles, but it's easy to bail out at anytime if you or your pooch is pooped. And speaking of pooped... here's the details: Bring: Something to pick up the poop. Place: Van Saun Park Paramus. Parking Lot #5 (The Pony Rides) Time: 9 am Sundays.


WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Merrill Creek Reservoir
Sunday August 16th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Merrill Creek Reservoir, Washington, NJ
Map: 34 Merrill Creek Road Washington NJ

This walk is on hiatis

Calling all Warren County and Lehigh Valley greyhounds!! Come and join us every Sunday morning at 9 AM at the Merrill Creek Reservoir for a walk around Merrill Creek!! There are lots of trails to choose from, and, GFNJ volunteer, Nancy Barnett will provide us with maps of the area, so there are different trails available for any e-bodied greyhound. We will be meeting in the Parking Lot at the Main Entrance at 10 AM every Sunday morning. Please log on to the Merrill Creek website for directions. We will be walking through woods and fields and there are also several watering holes for the hounds to drink and swim. Please bring water for you and your hound and dress you and your hound appropriately. Bug spray is also recommended for this time of year.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Barnett at 908-310-9130 or nancy_barnett@merck.com


WEEKLY EVENT: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday August 16th, 2009 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Every Sunday 9:00 AM until around 11:00 AM

Location: We meet in the first parking lot at the main entrance off Warwick Turnpike near the Ranger Station.

More Info: http://home.earthlink.net/~hiking-greyhounds/index.html

E-Mail: hiking-greyhounds@earthlink.net

Phone: (973) 229-7171



Meet & Greet, Edison, NJ
Sunday August 16th, 2009 11:30 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco, Edison, NJ 732-516-0330
Map: 1025 Route 1 S Edison NJ 08817

Please contact Dawn & Kent at tapgirl65@msn.com or call 732-940-4223 and leave a message.

Dawn & Kent are looking for great people and greyhounds who are interested in helping at this M&G.


Meet & Greet, Staten Island, NY
Sunday August 16th, 2009 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Staten Island
Map: 1520 Forest Avenue Staten Island NY

This M&G is cancelled for the summer - see you in September!

Please contact Cheryl Rosa for information 718-442-3974cherylarosa@aol.com


WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday August 19th, 2009 7:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Olivia and her toe are better - the walk is on!

Wednesday Night Walk

We are meeting Wednesday nights at 7pm for a walk around the Nutley area - weather permitting!

When: 7pm 'til ??

Where: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ.

We meet in the lower parking lot next to the playing field. This lot is only accessible from the Watchung Avenue entrance.

Please contact Jean Thomas at jeanlt.fbg@verizon.net or 973 661-1994


Meet & Greet, Well Bred, Chester, NJ
Saturday August 22nd, 2009 10:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Well Bred, Chester, NJ
Map: 25 Main Street Chester NJ 07930

TIME CHANGE FOR TODAY!



Please join Ellen, Orville & Wilber for a M&G !

Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com

We will need greyt volunteers and beautiful hounds today and for future monthly Meet & Greets at this store location.
Please let us know if you can help.



Meet & Greet, Somerville, NJ
Saturday August 22nd, 2009 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Somerville, NJ 908-203-8840
Map: 300 Hwy 202 (Somerville Circle) Raritan NJ 08869

Please contact Terryl Jackson for information 908-203-0070 greygal3@optonline.net

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.


Meet & Greet, Howell, NJ
Saturday August 22nd, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Howell, NJ (732) 367-4724
Map: 4586 US Highway 9 Howell NJ 07731

Please join GFNJ for this new Meet & Greet!!!

Please contact Pat Burke at 732-681-3284pjskidoo@optonline.net




Phillipsburg Mall Meet & Greet, Phillipsburg, NJ
Saturday August 22nd, 2009 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Phillipsburg Mall, Phillipsburg, NJ
Map: 1200 Highway 22 East Phillipsburg NJ 08865

Meet & Greet at Phillipsburg Mall

GFNJ will be at Phillipsburg Mall again on August 22nd from 12-3.

This mall is a "dog friendly" mall where you can walk your dog any time, and has proven to be a great place for us to M&G with easy parking (park in the back), plenty of room for us to set up inside, and a warm welcome for our wonderful greyhounds.

We will be at the Center Court (near H&M). You won't miss us.

PLEASE COME OUT FOR A FEW HOURS AND GIVE US A HAND.

This mall is a GREYT place to Meet & Greet! We get a warm welcome, great set-up with plenty of room, and lots of interested people to introduce our beautiful greys to!

Contact Nancy Barnett by phone, text or email for more information: 908-310-9130 nancy_barnett@merck.com or collardelights@hotmail.com



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Second Annual Greyhound Gala
Saturday August 22nd, 2009 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Location: American Legion, South River, NJ (732) 254-9712
Map: 1 Legion Place South River NJ 08882



Please join us for our Second Annual Greyhound Gala !

Date: Saturday, August 22nd
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
NEW LOCATION: American Legion, South River, NJ

$50 per person includes dinner, open bar (wine and beer), music and entertainment.

Spectacular raffle prizes and silent auction. Details will follow...

Even if you unable to attend the Gala, a donation is always appreciated.

Here are 2 pet friendly hotels:

Courtyard Marriott
420 Forsgate Drive
Cranbury, NJ 08512
(609) 655-9950

Extended Stay
4230 US Rte. 1
South Brunswick, NJ 08852
(732) 438-5010


For information on the event please contact Maria Lutz at 732-521-8330 or flutz11331@aol.com



WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday August 23rd, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Map: 216 Forest Avenue Paramus NJ

Calling All Passaic and Bergen County Greyhounds for the weekly Sunday Greyhound Walk. Every Sunday, weather permitting, there's an informal Greyhound Walk around Van Saun Park in Paramus. The longest distance we walk is just under 2 miles, but it's easy to bail out at anytime if you or your pooch is pooped. And speaking of pooped... here's the details: Bring: Something to pick up the poop. Place: Van Saun Park Paramus. Parking Lot #5 (The Pony Rides) Time: 9 am Sundays.


WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Merrill Creek Reservoir
Sunday August 23rd, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Merrill Creek Reservoir, Washington, NJ
Map: 34 Merrill Creek Road Washington NJ

This walk is on hiatis

Calling all Warren County and Lehigh Valley greyhounds!! Come and join us every Sunday morning at 9 AM at the Merrill Creek Reservoir for a walk around Merrill Creek!! There are lots of trails to choose from, and, GFNJ volunteer, Nancy Barnett will provide us with maps of the area, so there are different trails available for any e-bodied greyhound. We will be meeting in the Parking Lot at the Main Entrance at 10 AM every Sunday morning. Please log on to the Merrill Creek website for directions. We will be walking through woods and fields and there are also several watering holes for the hounds to drink and swim. Please bring water for you and your hound and dress you and your hound appropriately. Bug spray is also recommended for this time of year.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Barnett at 908-310-9130 or nancy_barnett@merck.com


WEEKLY EVENT: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday August 23rd, 2009 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Every Sunday 9:00 AM until around 11:00 AM

Location: We meet in the first parking lot at the main entrance off Warwick Turnpike near the Ranger Station.

More Info: http://home.earthlink.net/~hiking-greyhounds/index.html

E-Mail: hiking-greyhounds@earthlink.net

Phone: (973) 229-7171



WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday August 26th, 2009 7:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Olivia and her toe are better - the walk is on!

Wednesday Night Walk

We are meeting Wednesday nights at 7pm for a walk around the Nutley area - weather permitting!

When: 7pm 'til ??

Where: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ.

We meet in the lower parking lot next to the playing field. This lot is only accessible from the Watchung Avenue entrance.

Please contact Jean Thomas at jeanlt.fbg@verizon.net or 973 661-1994


Meet & Greet, PetSmart, Ocean, NJ
Saturday August 29th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Ocean, NJ
Map: 2391 Route 66 Ocean NJ 07712

This M&G is postponed until September 5th - see you then!

Please contact Jeremy Griffin or Larry Bertorelli for information at oceanoj@gmail.com or larrybertorelli@gmail.com


Meet & Greet, Broomall, PA
Saturday August 29th, 2009 12:00 PM until 02:30 PM
Location: PetSmart, Broomall, PA (610) 353-4446
Map: 2940 Springfield Road Broomall PA 19008

This M&G is cancelled for this month - see you in September!

Please contact Doreen Peterzak for information dpeterzak@juno.com

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.


WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Merrill Creek Reservoir
Sunday August 30th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Merrill Creek Reservoir, Washington, NJ
Map: 34 Merrill Creek Road Washington NJ

This walk is on hiatis

Calling all Warren County and Lehigh Valley greyhounds!! Come and join us every Sunday morning at 9 AM at the Merrill Creek Reservoir for a walk around Merrill Creek!! There are lots of trails to choose from, and, GFNJ volunteer, Nancy Barnett will provide us with maps of the area, so there are different trails available for any e-bodied greyhound. We will be meeting in the Parking Lot at the Main Entrance at 10 AM every Sunday morning. Please log on to the Merrill Creek website for directions. We will be walking through woods and fields and there are also several watering holes for the hounds to drink and swim. Please bring water for you and your hound and dress you and your hound appropriately. Bug spray is also recommended for this time of year.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Barnett at 908-310-9130 or nancy_barnett@merck.com


WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday August 30th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Map: 216 Forest Avenue Paramus NJ

Calling All Passaic and Bergen County Greyhounds for the weekly Sunday Greyhound Walk. Every Sunday, weather permitting, there's an informal Greyhound Walk around Van Saun Park in Paramus. The longest distance we walk is just under 2 miles, but it's easy to bail out at anytime if you or your pooch is pooped. And speaking of pooped... here's the details: Bring: Something to pick up the poop. Place: Van Saun Park Paramus. Parking Lot #5 (The Pony Rides) Time: 9 am Sundays.


WEEKLY EVENT: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday August 30th, 2009 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Every Sunday 9:00 AM until around 11:00 AM

Location: We meet in the first parking lot at the main entrance off Warwick Turnpike near the Ranger Station.

More Info: http://home.earthlink.net/~hiking-greyhounds/index.html

E-Mail: hiking-greyhounds@earthlink.net

Phone: (973) 229-7171



WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday August 30th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Map: 216 Forest Avenue Paramus NJ

Calling All Passaic and Bergen County Greyhounds for the weekly Sunday Greyhound Walk. Every Sunday, weather permitting, there's an informal Greyhound Walk around Van Saun Park in Paramus. The longest distance we walk is just under 2 miles, but it's easy to bail out at anytime if you or your pooch is pooped. And speaking of pooped... here's the details: Bring: Something to pick up the poop. Place: Van Saun Park Paramus. Parking Lot #5 (The Pony Rides) Time: 9 am Sundays.


WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday September 2nd, 2009 7:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Olivia and her toe are better - the walk is on!

Wednesday Night Walk

We are meeting Wednesday nights at 7pm for a walk around the Nutley area - weather permitting!

When: 7pm 'til ??

Where: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ.

We meet in the lower parking lot next to the playing field. This lot is only accessible from the Watchung Avenue entrance.

Please contact Jean Thomas at jeanlt.fbg@verizon.net or 973 661-1994


Meet & Greet, Downington, PA
Saturday September 5th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Downingtown, PA (610) 518-0250
Map: 1010 East Lancaster Avenue Downingtown PA 19335

Please contact Adrienne Menn for information - 610-692-4933

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.


Meet & Greet, Sicklerville, NJ
Saturday September 5th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Sicklerville, NJ
Map: 467 Cross Keys Road (Town Square Center) Sicklerville NJ

Please join GFNJ at this new store.

For Information please contact Karen Joncas 856-889-1779 or joncor2@verizon.net




Meet & Greet, PetSmart, Ocean, NJ
Saturday September 5th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Ocean, NJ
Map: 2391 Route 66 Ocean NJ 07712

This M&G is rescheduled from August 29th

Please contact Jeremy Griffin or Larry Bertorelli for information at oceanoj@gmail.com or larrybertorelli@gmail.com


Meet & Greet, Secaucus, NJ
Saturday September 5th, 2009 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Secaucus, NJ
Map: 300 Mill Creek Drive (Off of Route 3 Westbound) Secaucus NJ

This M&G is cancelled for this month - see you in October!

Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com

We will need greyt volunteers and beautiful hounds today and for future monthly Meet & Greets at this store location. Please let us know if you can help.


WEEKLY EVENT: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday September 6th, 2009 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Every Sunday 9:00 AM until around 11:00 AM

Location: We meet in the first parking lot at the main entrance off Warwick Turnpike near the Ranger Station.

More Info: http://home.earthlink.net/~hiking-greyhounds/index.html

E-Mail: hiking-greyhounds@earthlink.net

Phone: (973) 229-7171



WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday September 6th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Map: 216 Forest Avenue Paramus NJ

Calling All Passaic and Bergen County Greyhounds for the weekly Sunday Greyhound Walk. Every Sunday, weather permitting, there's an informal Greyhound Walk around Van Saun Park in Paramus. The longest distance we walk is just under 2 miles, but it's easy to bail out at anytime if you or your pooch is pooped. And speaking of pooped... here's the details: Bring: Something to pick up the poop. Place: Van Saun Park Paramus. Parking Lot #5 (The Pony Rides) Time: 9 am Sundays.


WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Merrill Creek Reservoir
Sunday September 6th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Merrill Creek Reservoir, Washington, NJ
Map: 34 Merrill Creek Road Washington NJ

This walk is on hiatis

Calling all Warren County and Lehigh Valley greyhounds!! Come and join us every Sunday morning at 9 AM at the Merrill Creek Reservoir for a walk around Merrill Creek!! There are lots of trails to choose from, and, GFNJ volunteer, Nancy Barnett will provide us with maps of the area, so there are different trails available for any e-bodied greyhound. We will be meeting in the Parking Lot at the Main Entrance at 10 AM every Sunday morning. Please log on to the Merrill Creek website for directions. We will be walking through woods and fields and there are also several watering holes for the hounds to drink and swim. Please bring water for you and your hound and dress you and your hound appropriately. Bug spray is also recommended for this time of year.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Barnett at 908-310-9130 or nancy_barnett@merck.com


Meet & Greet, Clifton, NJ
Sunday September 6th, 2009 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Clifton, NJ (973) 472-3344
Map: 780 Route 3 West Clifton NJ 07012

This M&G is cancelled for this month - see you in October!

Please contact Chris and Lora Clauberg at 201-832-3287 or Cclaub1414@aol.com

We will need greyt volunteers and beautiful hounds today and for future monthly Meet & Greets at this store location.
Please let us know if you can help.



WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday September 9th, 2009 7:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Olivia and her toe are better - the walk is on!

Wednesday Night Walk

We are meeting Wednesday nights at 7pm for a walk around the Nutley area - weather permitting!

When: 7pm 'til ??

Where: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ.

We meet in the lower parking lot next to the playing field. This lot is only accessible from the Watchung Avenue entrance.

Please contact Jean Thomas at jeanlt.fbg@verizon.net or 973 661-1994


Victorian Days Meet & Greet, Belvidere, NJ
Saturday September 12th, 2009 9:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Victorian Days Meet & Greet, Belvidere, NJ
Map: 623 Oxford Street Belvidere NJ

Victorian Days Meet & Greet, Belvidere, NJ



Come on out for a Victorian style Meet & Greet on Saturday, September 12th from 9 am until 4 pm in Belvidere, NJ for the 22nd annual Victorian Days!

See more certified historic and Victorian structures per square mile than any other New Jersey town; vintage & classic car show to knock your socks off; live entertainment; food; music; vendors!

This is not a stressful day for any of us. "Home base" is at Nancy's small front yard that is a block off the town green, so you can come and go to the square where the festivities are held - that means you can participate at whatever level your dog is comfortable. Crowd-friendly dogs take turns walking the perimeter of the green (no dogs allowed on the green; motor vehicle traffic is also banned around the perimeter streets); meet & greet foot traffic from the front yard at Nancy's; or rest your dog off-leash in the shady, securely fenced in back yard.

Volunteers can chat with fellow volunteers, local townspeople, or mingle and greet some of the thousands of visitors to the event in our one-square mile Victorian town.

We have a stock of gorgeous reproduction Victorian hats for our dogs to wear and they get a lot of attention, which is excellent exposure for the greyhounds!

We also take turns "dog sitting" so everyone who wants to has a chance to visit the vendors on the green itself (antique and vintage cars are parked around the perimeter and can easily be checked out while strolling with your hound - the same for all of the wonderful food vendors!)

Nancy has plenty of chairs, blankets for the dogs, fresh water - and a bathroom for the volunteers! Please join us!

As always, one of the few things even more striking and heartwarming than a beautiful former racer now a loved companion, is LOTS of beautiful greyhounds and their proud owners! If you only have one dog who will participate but more than one adult attending, there are always volunteers who appreciate an extra hand.

Hope to see you there!

Call or email Nancy Barnett for more information or easy directions - (908) 310-9130, or e-mail nancy_barnett@merck.com



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Adopt A Pet Day in Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ
Saturday September 12th, 2009 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Matawan-Aberdeen High School, Matawan, NJ
Map: 450 Atlantic Avenue Matawan NJ 07747

Matawan/Aberdeen Senior Girl Scouts Adopt A Pet Day!

GFNJ will be attending this new event, held at the Matawan-Aberdeen High School.

Please contact Patty Comerford 732 566-2226pac173@aol.com


Meet & Greet, Princeton, NJ
Saturday September 12th, 2009 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Cutter's Mill Natural Pet Place, Princeton
Map: 301 N. Harrison Street Princeton NJ

Please contact Mary O'Donnell for information 908-281-3007 cleo1053@aol.com


Meet & Greet, Holmdel, NJ
Saturday September 12th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Holmdel, NJ (732) 615-9770
Map: 2101 US Hwy 35 Holmdel NJ 07733

For information please contact Rose Comerford at 732 566-9514greyboyz@aol.com


Meet & Greet, Deptford, NJ
Saturday September 12th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Deptford, NJ
Map: 2000 Clements Bridge Road Deptford NJ

Please join GFNJ for this Meet & Greet !!!



Please contact Linda Lyman for more info at lelyman10@comcast.net



Meet & Greet, Petco, Watchung, NJ
Saturday September 12th, 2009 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Watchung, NJ 908-322-2844
Map: 1701 Rt 22 W (Blue Star Shopping Center) Watchung NJ 07069

Please contact Janet Marshall for information greygal58@gmail.com


Meet & Greet, Wayne, NJ
Saturday September 12th, 2009 3:00 PM until 06:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Wayne, NJ
Map: 57 Route 23 (Westbelt Shopping Center) Wayne NJ 07470

Please note this M&G is at a new time - 3pm to 6pm!

Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com


WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Merrill Creek Reservoir
Sunday September 13th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Merrill Creek Reservoir, Washington, NJ
Map: 34 Merrill Creek Road Washington NJ

This walk is on hiatis

Calling all Warren County and Lehigh Valley greyhounds!! Come and join us every Sunday morning at 9 AM at the Merrill Creek Reservoir for a walk around Merrill Creek!! There are lots of trails to choose from, and, GFNJ volunteer, Nancy Barnett will provide us with maps of the area, so there are different trails available for any e-bodied greyhound. We will be meeting in the Parking Lot at the Main Entrance at 10 AM every Sunday morning. Please log on to the Merrill Creek website for directions. We will be walking through woods and fields and there are also several watering holes for the hounds to drink and swim. Please bring water for you and your hound and dress you and your hound appropriately. Bug spray is also recommended for this time of year.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Barnett at 908-310-9130 or nancy_barnett@merck.com


WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday September 13th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Map: 216 Forest Avenue Paramus NJ

Calling All Passaic and Bergen County Greyhounds for the weekly Sunday Greyhound Walk. Every Sunday, weather permitting, there's an informal Greyhound Walk around Van Saun Park in Paramus. The longest distance we walk is just under 2 miles, but it's easy to bail out at anytime if you or your pooch is pooped. And speaking of pooped... here's the details: Bring: Something to pick up the poop. Place: Van Saun Park Paramus. Parking Lot #5 (The Pony Rides) Time: 9 am Sundays.


WEEKLY EVENT: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday September 13th, 2009 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Every Sunday 9:00 AM until around 11:00 AM

Location: We meet in the first parking lot at the main entrance off Warwick Turnpike near the Ranger Station.

More Info: http://home.earthlink.net/~hiking-greyhounds/index.html

E-Mail: hiking-greyhounds@earthlink.net

Phone: (973) 229-7171



Meet & Greet, PetSmart, Ocean, NJ
Sunday September 13th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Ocean, NJ
Map: 2391 Route 66 Ocean NJ 07712

GFNJ is participating in PetSmart Adoption Weekend!

Please contact Jeremy Griffin or Larry Bertorelli for information at oceanoj@gmail.com or larrybertorelli@gmail.com


GFNJ Annual Fall Picnic/Greyhound Planet Day
Sunday September 13th, 2009 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, NJ
Map: Old York Road Bridgewater NJ

GFNJ's Annual Fall Picnic/Greyhound Planet Day



Please come spend a relaxing and fun-filled day with other greyhound adopters and their wonderful greys - who could ask for more?


Activities include:

Pot Luck Lunch

Adoptable dogs available for pre-approved applicants.

Blessing of the Hounds

TDI and CGC testing (hopefully)

"Change A Greys Life" - donate your loose change

Great vendors

Collecting items for the Spanish Galgos and Prison Dogs - including used dog medications, gently used coats, collars or leads

Collecting Pro Plan Weight Circles

Please bring your Coke Rewards point numbers

Contests (type to be announced)

... and much more - info to follow !

Note: Greyhound Planet Day is a time chosen each year to honor the Greyhound and its relatives (Galgos, lurchers, etc.) throughout the world. The purpose of this international event is to raise the public's awareness of the wonder and magic of Greyhounds as pets, educate others on the current status of Greyhounds around the world and to honor those Greyhounds who have left us already.



Meet & Greet, PetSmart, Watchung, NJ
Sunday September 13th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Watchung, NJ
Map: 1515 US Highway 22 Watchung NJ 07069

This M&G is cancelled today - go to the picnic!

Please join GFNJ at this new Meet & Greet ! Volunteers and dogs are needed to attend ! Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com




5th Greyhound Rescue & Adoption Day, BCC, Paramus
Wednesday September 16th, 2009 10:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Bergen Community College Student Center
Map: Paramus Road Paramus NJ

5th Greyhound Rescue and Adoption Day at Bergen Community College

Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com

PRESS RELEASE

Bergen Community College Holds Annual Greyhound Adoption Day, Sept. 16

Representatives from Greyhound Friends of New Jersey Inc will visit Bergen Community College for the annual Greyhound Adoption Day on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the lobby of the L-wing, Pitkin Education Center, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and learn about ex-racing greyhound adoption. Representatives will answer questions about the breed and explain the adoption process.

Additionally, videos will be shown on racing greyhounds and their treatment.

The event’s chair, Bergen assistant professor Harold Kahn, owns two ex-racing greyhounds and is a member of Long Island Greyhound Transfer. Greyhound Adoption Day is co-sponsored by the College’s Office of Student Life and Department of Biology and Horticulture.

For more information, please call Professor Kahn at (201) 493-3632.

Greyhound Friends of New Jersey Inc is a non-profit organization that relies on funds generated through adoption, donations and fund-raising events throughout New Jersey. GFNJ rescues and arranges adoption for more than 250 greyhounds each year and is dedicated to finding homes for any greyhound in need. For more information on GFNJ, please contact Ellen Ganopoulos at (973) 759-0461 or visit their Web site at www.greyhoundfriendsnj.org.

Bergen Community College is a public two-year coeducational college, enrolling more than 15,000 students in Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degree programs and certificate programs. More than 15,000 students are enrolled in non-credit, professional courses through the Division of Continuing Education, the Institute for Learning in Retirement, the Philip J. Ciarco Jr. Learning Center, located at 355 Main Street, Hackensack, and Bergen at the Meadowlands, located at 1280 Wall Street West, Lyndhurst. Information about the College is available at www.bergen.edu or by phoning the Welcome Center at (201) 447-7200.

For Immediate Release: 8/28/2009


WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday September 16th, 2009 7:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Olivia and her toe are better - the walk is on!

Wednesday Night Walk

We are meeting Wednesday nights at 7pm for a walk around the Nutley area - weather permitting!

When: 7pm 'til ??

Where: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ.

We meet in the lower parking lot next to the playing field. This lot is only accessible from the Watchung Avenue entrance.

Please contact Jean Thomas at jeanlt.fbg@verizon.net or 973 661-1994


Meet & Greet, Easton, PA
Saturday September 19th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco, Easton, PA 610-330-0740
Map: 2429 Nazareth Road (25th Street Shopping Center) Easton PA 18045

Please contact KathyMarie Sidie for information greys335@rcn.com


Meet & Greet, Manahawkin, NJ
Saturday September 19th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Manahawkin, NJ
Map: 219 Stafford Park Boulevard Manahawkin NJ 08050

Please join GFNJ for this new Meet & Greet !

Please contact Alice Brown for information at savgreys@comcast.net or 609-597-0312


Meet & Greet, Manalapan, NJ
Saturday September 19th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Manalapan, NJ (732) 683-1119
Map: 7 Route 9 Manalapan NJ 07726

Please contact Patty Comerford 732 566-2226pac173@aol.com


Meet & Greet, Concordville, PA
Saturday September 19th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Concordville, PA (610) 358-0292
Map: 800 Hatton Drive Glen Mills PA 19342

Please join GFNJ for a NEW Meet & Greet!



This M&G is located at the PetSmart at Concorville Town Center in Corncordville, (Delaware County) PA.
The center is located on Route 1 in Delaware County between Routes 322 and 202.

Information on adoptables will be available.

The event will be hosted by Nancy Simons and Michele Siegel.

Please call Nancy for further information at 610 388 - 0838.



Meet & Greet, Middletown, NY
Saturday September 19th, 2009 1:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Middletown, NY (845) 342-1261
Map: 88-25 Dunning Road Middletown NY 10940

Please contact Nancy Bowden 845 987-8663 or bowden@warwick.net or contact Jane Lehmbeck 973-764-1425 or lehmbeck@warwick.net


A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.


WEEKLY EVENT: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday September 20th, 2009 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Every Sunday 9:00 AM until around 11:00 AM

Location: We meet in the first parking lot at the main entrance off Warwick Turnpike near the Ranger Station.

More Info: http://home.earthlink.net/~hiking-greyhounds/index.html

E-Mail: hiking-greyhounds@earthlink.net

Phone: (973) 229-7171



WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday September 20th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Map: 216 Forest Avenue Paramus NJ

Calling All Passaic and Bergen County Greyhounds for the weekly Sunday Greyhound Walk. Every Sunday, weather permitting, there's an informal Greyhound Walk around Van Saun Park in Paramus. The longest distance we walk is just under 2 miles, but it's easy to bail out at anytime if you or your pooch is pooped. And speaking of pooped... here's the details: Bring: Something to pick up the poop. Place: Van Saun Park Paramus. Parking Lot #5 (The Pony Rides) Time: 9 am Sundays.


WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Merrill Creek Reservoir
Sunday September 20th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Merrill Creek Reservoir, Washington, NJ
Map: 34 Merrill Creek Road Washington NJ

This walk is on hiatis

Calling all Warren County and Lehigh Valley greyhounds!! Come and join us every Sunday morning at 9 AM at the Merrill Creek Reservoir for a walk around Merrill Creek!! There are lots of trails to choose from, and, GFNJ volunteer, Nancy Barnett will provide us with maps of the area, so there are different trails available for any e-bodied greyhound. We will be meeting in the Parking Lot at the Main Entrance at 10 AM every Sunday morning. Please log on to the Merrill Creek website for directions. We will be walking through woods and fields and there are also several watering holes for the hounds to drink and swim. Please bring water for you and your hound and dress you and your hound appropriately. Bug spray is also recommended for this time of year.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Barnett at 908-310-9130 or nancy_barnett@merck.com


Meet & Greet, Edison, NJ
Sunday September 20th, 2009 11:30 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco, Edison, NJ 732-516-0330
Map: 1025 Route 1 S Edison NJ 08817

Please contact Dawn & Kent at tapgirl65@msn.com or call 732-940-4223 and leave a message.

Dawn & Kent are looking for great people and greyhounds who are interested in helping at this M&G.


Meet & Greet, Staten Island, NY
Sunday September 20th, 2009 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Staten Island
Map: 1520 Forest Avenue Staten Island NY

Please contact Cheryl Rosa for information 718-442-3974cherylarosa@aol.com


WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday September 23rd, 2009 7:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Olivia and her toe are better - the walk is on!

Wednesday Night Walk

We are meeting Wednesday nights at 7pm for a walk around the Nutley area - weather permitting!

When: 7pm 'til ??

Where: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ.

We meet in the lower parking lot next to the playing field. This lot is only accessible from the Watchung Avenue entrance.

Please contact Jean Thomas at jeanlt.fbg@verizon.net or 973 661-1994


Meet & Greet, Walmart, Clinton, NJ
Saturday September 26th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: WalMart, Clinton, NJ
Map: Rt 513 and I-78 Clinton NJ

Meet & Greet at Clinton Walmart



Volunteers are needed to help at this Meet & Greet!!!

Several greys from the Prison Program will be at this M&G - come out and meet them!


Contact Nancy Barnett by phone, text or email for more information: 908-310-9130 nancy_barnett@merck.com or collardelights@hotmail.com



Meet & Greet, Somerville, NJ
Saturday September 26th, 2009 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Somerville, NJ 908-203-8840
Map: 300 Hwy 202 (Somerville Circle) Raritan NJ 08869

Please contact Terryl Jackson for information 908-203-0070 greygal3@optonline.net

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.


Meet & Greet, PetSmart, Ocean, NJ
Saturday September 26th, 2009 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Ocean, NJ
Map: 2391 Route 66 Ocean NJ 07712

Please contact Jeremy Griffin or Larry Bertorelli for information at oceanoj@gmail.com or larrybertorelli@gmail.com


Meet & Greet, Broomall, PA
Saturday September 26th, 2009 12:00 PM until 02:30 PM
Location: PetSmart, Broomall, PA (610) 353-4446
Map: 2940 Springfield Road Broomall PA 19008

Please contact Doreen Peterzak for information dpeterzak@juno.com

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.


WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday September 27th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Map: 216 Forest Avenue Paramus NJ

Calling All Passaic and Bergen County Greyhounds for the weekly Sunday Greyhound Walk. Every Sunday, weather permitting, there's an informal Greyhound Walk around Van Saun Park in Paramus. The longest distance we walk is just under 2 miles, but it's easy to bail out at anytime if you or your pooch is pooped. And speaking of pooped... here's the details: Bring: Something to pick up the poop. Place: Van Saun Park Paramus. Parking Lot #5 (The Pony Rides) Time: 9 am Sundays.


WEEKLY EVENT: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday September 27th, 2009 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Every Sunday 9:00 AM until around 11:00 AM

Location: We meet in the first parking lot at the main entrance off Warwick Turnpike near the Ranger Station.

More Info: http://home.earthlink.net/~hiking-greyhounds/index.html

E-Mail: hiking-greyhounds@earthlink.net

Phone: (973) 229-7171



WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Merrill Creek Reservoir
Sunday September 27th, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Merrill Creek Reservoir, Washington, NJ
Map: 34 Merrill Creek Road Washington NJ

This walk is on hiatis

Calling all Warren County and Lehigh Valley greyhounds!! Come and join us every Sunday morning at 9 AM at the Merrill Creek Reservoir for a walk around Merrill Creek!! There are lots of trails to choose from, and, GFNJ volunteer, Nancy Barnett will provide us with maps of the area, so there are different trails available for any e-bodied greyhound. We will be meeting in the Parking Lot at the Main Entrance at 10 AM every Sunday morning. Please log on to the Merrill Creek website for directions. We will be walking through woods and fields and there are also several watering holes for the hounds to drink and swim. Please bring water for you and your hound and dress you and your hound appropriately. Bug spray is also recommended for this time of year.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Barnett at 908-310-9130 or nancy_barnett@merck.com


Meet & Greet, Well Bred, Chester, NJ
Sunday September 27th, 2009 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Well Bred, Chester, NJ
Map: 25 Main Street Chester NJ 07930



Please join Ellen, Orville & Wilber for a M&G !

Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com

We will need greyt volunteers and beautiful hounds today and for future monthly Meet & Greets at this store location.
Please let us know if you can help.