Happy Holidays From GREY2K USA Worldwide

A Greyhound Christmas Story

As we celebrate the holiday season with friends and family, it's nice to be reminded that wishes really can come true.

That is certainly the case with DeeDee the greyhound. Her touching story was posted on YouTube on Christmas eve, and chronicles her journey from racing dog, to adopted friend, to trusted service dog.

Please watch her story here, and follow her on the blog Around With the Hound. Finally, please consider supporting greyhound adoption by checking out our Adoption Links page. There is no better time to find a new friend!

Happy Holidays from GREY2K USA

This is the time of year when we are reminded of the important things in life: family, friendship and kindheartedness. Personally, I feel blessed to have another Christmas with Zoe, and of course with the rest of our family too!

In the spirit of the season, please consider supporting greyhound adoption. On our adoption links page, you will find dozens of wonderful organizations that need help. All of these organizations are in need of financial assistance. Also, if you see a greyhound adoption organization near you please considering volunteering some of your time. Finally, please consider adopting a greyhound yourself.

It is better to give then receive, and there are plenty of greyhounds that are waiting for your help!

Five Things I'm Thankful For

As we head into the holiday season, we should all take a moment to reflect on the things you are thankful for. Here are a few of mine.

• I'm grateful that my rescued greyhound Zoe is happy and healthy. We had a scare this Fall when she was misdiagnosed with bone cancer. Thankfully, she only had a minor neck issue that has now been resolved. Facing the prospect of losing Zoe reminded me that every day with her is a blessing.

• I'm thankful for the global outpouring of support we have received in recent days for the Rescue Brooklyn campaign. This includes coverage of the effort by award-winning pet reporter Julia Szabo, and fundraising support by the Simple Dog Company.

• I'm grateful for lawmakers across the country who are fighting for stronger greyhound protection laws, including Florida State Representative Dana Young.

• I'm thankful that advocates all over the world are giving greyhounds a voice, including Animals Australia, ANIMA, Greytexploitations and the Greyhound Protection League of New Zealand.

• Finally, I'm grateful to have such a wonderful staff at GREY2K USA. I am surrounded by humane advocates who are dedicated, savvy and hard working. Because of them, I believe our best days lay ahead of us.
  

Watch Our New Video, "A New Life for Greyhounds"

Greyhound advocacy should be fun. That may seem like an odd thing to say, because greyhounds are subjected to so much cruelty. Nonetheless, while we fight to end dog racing we should also take time to celebrate greyhounds for who they are: amazing animals that can be sweet, gentle, playful and even goofy.

That is why I am so pleased with the new GREY2K USA video, "A New Life for Greyhounds."

Watching this video, I am thrilled by the nimble power and agility of Archie, Blue, Upton, Gino, Joey and Grace as they bound through corn fields. I am amazed by the obvious mirth with which Frosty plays with the mirror. I still laugh every time I see Maggie May lying in the sand, quietly blinking her eyes, and am filled with joy in watching Ziggy dressed as a greyhound Superhero.

Like my adopted greyhound Zoe, these dogs inspire me. By celebrating them, I am encouraged to continue doing my work to end the cruelty of greyhound racing. Please watch this new video, and let me know what your favorite fun greyhound moment is!