The Nineteenth Annual Each year, in the United States, thousands of THE WASHINGTON FUND unsuccessful, retired or rejected racing Grey- Washington and Evelyn came to us at 13 and 9 weeks of CANINE FUN DAYS hounds have nowhere to go when their time age. Both had severe leg problems, in fact Washington’s injury required major surgery at Ohio State University. at the track is through. Greyhound Adoption & Greyhound Reunion of Ohio takes in nearly 200 of these dogs, We also rescued Dan and Sinbad, both of whom had annually, and places them in loving homes. broken their legs while racing. These two wonderful, Two Days of young dogs would have been destroyed if a group like Fun for All Dog our had not been willing to take and rehabilitate them. Breeds and Funds raised at the Their People Canine Fun Days Please consider a donation to help us to continue to weekend will enable provide help for dogs like Washington, Evelyn, Dan and Sinbad. You can even arrange to have a donation auto- Greyhound Adop- matically transferred every month! tion of Ohio, Inc. to continue to provide shelter, medical care, Yes! I’d like to pledge my support to help love and placement dogs like Washington find their “new services to these leash on life.” gentle animals. o I would like to make a one-time donation of $ ______At Canine Fun Days, all events are geared to dogs that have never o I would like to pledge $______per month tried them before. All dogs must be leashed and current on vaccinations. NO RETRACT- ABLE LEASHES ARE PERMITTED. Name ______THINGS TO KNOW Address ______This schedule and list of events is subject to City ______change. For the most updated information, go to www.GreyhoundAdoptionofOH.org. State______Zip ______For information on dock diving, go to: Telephone ______www.ultimateairdogs.com. First-timers can sign up at the event during Let’s Try Air Dogs. o VISA o MASTERCARD Questions? Email [email protected] vent Is Hoste is E d B Number: ______Th y FIND A FRIEND! Rescue Lane is a place Expiration: ______of hope for animals of all kinds looking for a new home. From parrots We also accept cash, checks and PayPal! SPECIAL GUESTS: to poodles, from cock- Donations can be sent to: Greyhound Adoption of Ohio The Purina Incredible Dog Team Greyhound Adoption of Ohio ers to cockatiels. from 7122 Country Lane Chargrin Falls, OH 44023 Schnauzers to snakes August 18th & 19th, 2012 10am - 5pm and labs to lizards - one For more information: The Cleveland Metroparks Polo Fields of them is waiting to be www.greyhoundadoptionofoh.org Route 87 and Chagrin River Road your new best friend. [email protected] 1-800-269-1148 Morland Hills, OH 44022 COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN! GREAT STUFF TO BUY! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, August 18th Canine Fun Days has become one of the most We’ll have vendors from four states! Shop for 10:00AM Gates Open popular family events - and the only one of its yourself, or your dog. Try on a new doggie coat Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving kind in the region. This fun weekend attracts so your pet will be extra comfy this winter, or Competition Begins (Registration is at 9AM) spectators and participants from across Ohio and get a brand new dog bed for those cozy winter 10:30AM Agility Arena Opens nights by the fire. Purina Incredible Dog Team from neighboring states. Unlike many dog-related 11:00AM Lure Coursing Begins - Straight and Oval events, activities are geared towards the family RACES BEGIN Jack Russell Race pet and all dogs are welcome to participate in A “FAMILY FUN” DOG SHOW! Italian Greyhound Race Basset Hound Race all activities. Proceeds from the weekend benefit Your dog can be a star! Wiener Dog Race Greyhound Adoption of Ohio, Inc., a non-profit All Other Breeds • Best Biscuit Catcher 11:00AM FUN DOG SHOW BEGINS organization dedicated to finding new homes • Tail Wagging Contest 1st Class - Best Biscuit Catcher 2nd Class - Tail Wagging Contest for retired, rejected and abandoned racing grey- • Best Buns 3rd Class - Best Buns 4th Class - Kissing Contest hounds, as an alternative to euthanasia. Join us • Kissing Contest 5th Class - Baldest Butt for this fun and exciting weekend! • Baldest Butt 2:00PM FEATURE CLASS - Costume Contest 7th Class - Best Trick • Best Trick 8th Class - Prettiest Eyes 9th Class - Craziest Ears • Prettiest Eyes 10th Class - Dunking for Dogs TRY OUR Ohio Air Dogs Toss & Fetch Disc • Craziest Ears Competition Begins (registration is at 10AM) “JUST • Dunking for Dogs 12:00PM Police Dog Demonstrations FOR FUN” (hot dogs, that is!) 1:00PM Purina Incredible Dog Team 1-2:30PM Let’s Try Dock Diving AGILITY • Best Costume ($100 Grand Prize!) 2:30PM Introduction of Homeless Pets COURSE! 3:00PM Purina Incredible Dog Team Sunday, August 19th THE DOGGIE POOL 10:00AM Gates Open Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving If your dog likes to swim, Competition Begins (Registration is at 9AM) SEE AMAZING DEMONSTRATIONS! have him take a dip in our 10:30AM Blessing of the Animals Agility Arena Opens huge above ground pool, Purina Incredible Dog Team • Search & Rescue or try the “ultimate” pool 11:00AM Lure Coursing Begins - Straight and Oval) • Drug Detection RACES BEGIN experience, dock diving! Jack Russell Race • Police Dog Demo Italian Greyhound Race Basset Hound Race • Purina Incredible Ohio Air Dogs’ trainers will Wiener Dog Race Dog Team be on hand to show you and your dog how to do it! All Other Breeds 11:00AM FUN DOG SHOW BEGINS 1st Class - Best Biscuit Catcher MORE ACTIVITIES FOR ALL DOGS! 2nd Class - Tail Wagging Contest 3rd Class - Best Buns 4th Class - Kissing Contest 5th Class - Baldest Butt MEET • Rally 2:00 PM FEATURE CLASS - Costume Contest 7th Class - Best Trick GREYHOUNDS • Lure Coursing 8th Class - Prettiest Eyes • Toss & Fetch Disc 9th Class - Craziest Ears AND OTHER 10th Class - Dunking for Dogs • Pawdicures Ohio Air Dogs Rally Obedience PETS AWAITING Fun Competition Begins (Registration is at 10AM) • The Maze NEW HOMES! 12:00PM Police Dog Demonstrations • Basset Hound, I.G., 1:00PM Purina Incredible Dog Team 1-2:30PM Let’s Try Dock Diving Wiener Dog, Jack 2:30PM Introduction of Homeless Pets Look for dogs wearing the yellow bandanas! Russell and Mixed Breed Races 3:00PM Purina Incredible Dog Team *Additional fun events and entertainment to be added! Racing times depend on weather and conditions. www.greyhoundadoptionofoh.org 1-800-269-1148 Schedule times subject to change.