Join us at Kolu Westcott’s photo studio, Pet Portraits NW, 1107 7th Street, Oregon City for photos of your favorite hounds with Santa.

• 11:00 - 3:00, no appointment needed

• $45 for digital photo, printing options available at additional cost

• Holiday snacks and a little greyhound socializing

• Merchandise available

• Kolu was the photographer for our 2024 Greyhound Calendar, and lives with a greyhound.

We would love you to join us for our Annual Meeting at the Metzger Park Community Hall, 8400 SW Hemlock Street in SW Portland .

• 11:30-noon - we provide the pizza and drinks, connect with others during a social "half-hour".

• Meeting outline - introductions, short overview of the year's achievements, adoptions and activities, your input on plans for 2024, ballot election of 2024 board of directors.

• Interested in being considered for the board next year? Email jvchandler@frontier.com for more information or to express you interest.

Join us for our Halloween Romp Play Date at Carol & Bob Vinnacombe’s Place, 12790 SE Bluff Road, Sandy, OR 97055.

Beware- it's a ghostly affair for greyhounds, if you dare!

• Join us for a day of playing in an enclosed grassy area with furry friends! There will be a costume contest*, bobbing for hotdogs, yummy food, and fun for everyone.

• Your grey can make a paw print and decorate pumpkins to get into the Halloween spirit.

• It is $15 per greyhound to attend this GPA fundraising eveFood and hot drinks will be available.nt.

• Bring a muzzle to keep all dogs safe while running around. Water is provided

• Please do not have your dog dressed in costume if they will be romping in the enclosed field; it isn’t safe for them to wear their costumes in the play area as they run around. But bring it with you - there will be time to dress them up before the contest. The contest starts at 2pm. Prizes for:

  > Single Dog Costume
  >Multiple Dogs Costumes
  >Dog(s) & Child Costumes
  >Dog(s) & Human Costumes
  >Dog(s)-Family Unit Costumes

  Merchandise will also be available for purchase. View Playdate information and rules here.

Volunteers are always needed to help us make this a safe and fun playdate – email volunteernw@gpa-nw.org if you can help for an hour or more.

Open to all GPA Northwest members/adopters. Please check here before attending for any change in day, time, location.

Location: Susan Harris’ Home: 8185 SW Landau Street, Portland, OR 97223

Bring your hounds and enjoy the fun. Animal Crackers is an independent pet supply business that loves to see greyhounds drop by. GPA-Representatives will be there from 4-6 pm. Join them for the store’s 29th anniversary block party that includes:

• Sweater Contest

• Paw Readings

• Photo Booth

• Food & Drinks and more

Location: 949 NW King Blvd, Corvallis, OR 97330. The party will be help in front of the store and the green space by Coffee Culture.

Join us for a playdate with your greyhounds and galgos at the Vinnacombe’s Ranch. Let them run in a safe fenced area. All dogs must wear muzzles in the play area..

Entry Fee is $10 per dog. Water is provided.

Merchandise may be available for purchase. View Playdate information and rules here.

Volunteers are always needed to help us make this a safe and fun playdate – email volunteernw@gpa-nw.org if you can help for an hour or more.

12790 SE Bluff Road, Sandy, OR 97055

Join us for our Annual Picnic with your family, greyhounds, galgos and other sighthounds.

• This year's picnic will include a Volunteer Appreciation presentation to thank all our foster families, placement volunteers, drivers, and event volunteers.

• Food available from Mexican food truck, soft drinks and water provided. Bring a dessert to share with others.

• Entry fee is $10 per person, kids 12 and under are free. Consider bringing a new toy for upcoming foster dogs.

• Drawings for prizes.

• Check out the merchandise and items in the Silent Auction.

• The park has two separate fenced dog park areas, for small and large dogs.

LOCATION: Forest Shelter, Wilsonville Memorial Park, , Memorial Park Forest Trail, 8100 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville, OR 97070.

 Experienced fosterer or new to fostering? This event is for both current fosterers as well as those who may be interested in fostering in the future. Meet other foster folks and share fostering tips. We anticipate a good crowd and some lively conversations. The training facilitators will be Rebecca Nance, Teresa Wright, and Carol Vinnacombe.  Light snacks/beverages provided.

When:   Saturday, September 9th 9:00 – 11:30 am

Where:  Metzger Park Hall, 8400 SW Hemlock St, Portland, OR 97223

What:    Overview of our updated Foster Manual, common challenges and scenarios, and general questions/answers.

Dogs?    There will be one or two greys at the meeting to help with the training, but we ask that you leave your hounds at home.

Join us for a playdate with your greyhounds and galgos at the Vinnacombe’s Ranch. Let them run in a safe fenced area. All dogs must wear muzzles in the play area.. Due to the heat, this playdate will be from 9:00 am - 11:00 am.

Entry Fee is $10 per dog. Water is provided.

Merchandise may be available for purchase. View Playdate information and rules here.

Volunteers are always needed to help us make this a safe and fun playdate – email volunteernw@gpa-nw.org if you can help for an hour or more.

12790 SE Bluff Road, Sandy, OR 97055

Join us for a Meet & Greet on Saturday, Aug 26, National Dog Day, hosted by HEADSTRONG HOUND, 6544 SE Foster Road, Portland, OR, 97206

• Drop by to meet some retired racing greyhounds and learn about the breed and adoption.

• The day includes a raffle, snacks, a gift with store purchase over $25 and demonstrations from local pet food businesses.

Join us for a playdate with your greyhounds and galgos at the Vinnacombe’s Ranch. Let them run in a safe fenced area. All dogs must wear muzzles in the play area..

Entry Fee is $10 per dog. Water is provided.

Merchandise may be available for purchase. View Playdate information and rules here.

Volunteers are always needed to help us make this a safe and fun playdate – email volunteernw@gpa-nw.org if you can help for an hour or more.

12790 SE Bluff Road, Sandy, OR 97055

Does Your Greyhound Need a Spa Day? Join us at the Vinnacombe’s residence for a day of fun, just $30 per greyhound that includes: bath and conditioner, ear cleaning, nail clipping and a stylish neck scarf.

Appointments begin at 9:am; please email rtvinnacombe@wavecable.com or call 503-826-9141 to make an appointment.

Hounds can romp and play in a 1-acre fenced area. All dogs must wear muzzles in the play area..

Plus:

• Lunch and beverages (for humans) will be available.

• Greyhound merchandise will be available for purchase.

• Visit with greyhound friends.

• Support GPA Northwest’s adoption program.

LOCATION: 12790 SE Bluff Road, Sandy, OR 97055

Join us for a playdate with your greyhounds and galgos at the Vinnacombe’s Ranch. Let them run in a safe fenced area. All dogs must wear muzzles in the play area..

Entry Fee is $10 per dog. Water is provided.

Merchandise may be available for purchase. View Playdate information and rules here.

Volunteers are always needed to help us make this a safe and fun playdate – email volunteernw@gpa-nw.org if you can help for an hour or more.

12790 SE Bluff Road, Sandy, OR 97055

Our first playdate of 2023! Join us for a playdate with your greyhounds and galgos at the Vinnacombe’s Ranch. Let them run in a safe fenced area. All dogs must wear muzzles in the play area..

Entry Fee is $10 per dog. Water is provided.

Merchandise may be available for purchase. View Playdate information and rules here.

Volunteers are always needed to help us make this a safe and fun playdate – email volunteernw@gpa-nw.org if you can help for an hour or more.

12790 SE Bluff Road, Sandy, OR 97055

·Holiday Gathering at Headstrong Hound, Saturday, December 3rd, noon – 4:00, 6544 SE Foster Road.  Headstrong Hound is owned by Emily Elpusan, who runs the store with her greyhound Bowie.  The Gathering will include a Greyhound Ugly Sweater Contest!  We’d love you to check your closets, start knitting or even look online, and bring your grey with a uniquely ugly sweater. The lucky greyhound winner will receive a 6 ft Cuddlepillar.  Several vendors will be there with samples of their food, treats and other goodies.  Kolu Westcott, owner of Pet Portraits NW and fellow greyhound lover, will be there to take Santa photos with the dogs.. Merchandise including our 2023 Greyhound Calendar available as well.

Join us for our Halloween Romp Play Date at Carol & Bob Vinnacombes Place, 12790 SE Bluff Road, Sandy, OR 97055. This year’s Romp is dedicated to Batman, a very special, special-needs long-term foster who turns 4 on October 21st and has lived with the Vinnacombes since he was a pup. He was injured shortly after birth and has had orthopedic problems since then. Batman has recently been diagnosed with debilitating rheumatoid arthritis. Steroid medication has enabled him to be able to move around better, but he faces a hard road ahead.

• This year’s Halloween Romp is real family affair, with games and prizes for kids.

• Starting at 2:30, there are costume contests with prizes for the hounds as well as dogs and their owners/families. We will also have contests for the dogs only, including bobbing for hot dogs, longest tails (male and female dogs measured separately), youngest greyhound and oldest hound.

• Food and hot drinks will be available.

• Bring your dog’s muzzle for the play area. Water will be provided.

• Let your greys run in a safe fenced area, before and after the costume events - it isn’t safe for them to wear their costumes in the play area as they run around.

• Entry Fee is $15 per dog and includes food/drinks, though donations are always accepted.

• Nail trims available for $10.

• The winner of the Batman Raffle, which begins on Oct 21, will be chosen by one of the children and announced (winner doesn’t have to be present at the Romp)

• Merchandise will also be available for purchase. View Playdate information and rules here.

Volunteers are always needed to help us make this a safe and fun playdate – email volunteernw@gpa-nw.org if you can help for an hour or more.

Join us for a playdate with your hounds at the Vinnacombe’s Ranch. Let them run in a safe fenced area. All dogs must wear muzzles in the play area. Kiddie pools and shade for the hounds to rest in.

Entry Fee is $10 per dog. Water is provided.

Merchandise may be available for purchase. View Playdate information and rules here.

Volunteers are always needed to help us make this a safe and fun playdate – email volunteernw@gpa-nw.org if you can help for an hour or more.

12790 SE Bluff Road, Sandy, OR 97055

JOIN US for our Annual “Roo-Union” Picnic at Happy Valley Park from 1:00 - 4:00 pm, 13770 SE Ridgecrest Road, Happy Valley. · After missing the last two years due to wildfires and covid, this year we are planning a fun annual picnic and invite you to bring family and hounds:  Greyhounds welcome! Our picnic location is Section “A” within the park, which has a covered shelter with tables, a restroom, and two off-leash, unmonitored dog parks - one for small the other for large dogs.

• Entry fee is just $10, $5 for children under 12.

• Meet some of our foster dogs available for adoption.

• Your name will be entered into a drawing for a large cuddlepiller for your favorite hound.

• A Mexican food truck, El Mas Chingon, will be there with tasty food to purchase, and we’ll provide free soft drinks and bottled water..

• We'd love you to bring your favorite dessert to share with the group, and also a new dog toy for our new foster dogs.

• Several vendors will be at the picnic, as well as our merchandise table and a silent auction..

Join us for a playdate with your hounds at the Vinnacombe’s Ranch. Let them run in a safe fenced area. All dogs must wear muzzles in the play area.. Kiddie pools and shade for the hounds to rest in.

Entry Fee is $10 per dog. Water is provided.

Merchandise may be available for purchase. View Playdate information and rules here.

Volunteers are always needed to help us make this a safe and fun playdate – email volunteernw@gpa-nw.org if you can help for an hour or more.

12790 SE Bluff Road, Sandy, OR 97055

Join us for a playdate with your hounds at the Vinnacombe’s Ranch. Let them run in a safe fenced area. All dogs must wear muzzles in the play area.. Kiddie pools and shade for the hounds to rest in.

Entry Fee is $10 per dog. Water is provided.

Merchandise may be available for purchase. View Playdate information and rules here.

Volunteers are always needed to help us make this a safe and fun playdate – email volunteernw@gpa-nw.org if you can help for an hour or more.

12790 SE Bluff Road, Sandy, OR 97055

Join us for a playdate with your hounds at the Vinnacombe’s Ranch. Let them run in a safe fenced area. All dogs must wear muzzles in the play area..

Entry Fee is $10 per dog. Water is provided.

Merchandise may be available for purchase. View Playdate information and rules here.

Volunteers are always needed to help us make this a safe and fun playdate – email volunteernw@gpa-nw.org if you can help for an hour or more.

12790 SE Bluff Road, Sandy, OR 97055

Join us for a playdate with your hounds at the Vinnacombe’s Ranch. Let them run in a safe fenced area. All dogs must wear muzzles in the play area..

Entry Fee is $10 per dog. Water is provided.

Merchandise may be available for purchase. View Playdate information and rules here.

Volunteers are always needed to help us make this a safe and fun playdate – email volunteernw@gpa-nw.org if you can help for an hour or more.

12790 SE Bluff Road, Sandy, OR 97055

Inviting all greyhounds to participate in the annual July 4th parade in Corvallis, It's once again time for the All-American, Fabulous, Anyone-Can-Join Fourth of July parade, which starts at 10 am at Central Park in downtown Corvallis, 650 NW Monroe, (greyhounds/sighthounds gather to walk as a group at 9:30 at the Arts Center in Central Park). All greyhounds/sighthounds and their families are invited. Bring water for your dogs, dress them up in red/white and blue and be prepared for lots of "oooohs" and "ahhhhhs" as the group of hounds walk the 30-minute parade route. Dashes to the sidelines for lots of pets and hugs for the hounds are encouraged. The hounds have taken part in the parade for years and are some of the most popular participants. This is a greyt opportunity to promote greyhound/sighthound adoption. For questions, email greyhouddude@comcast.net. Take lots of photos to share!

Join Us for our Annual Hound Wash! Does Your Greyhound Need a Spa Day? Don’t miss this GPA Northwest Fundraiser At the Vinnacombe’s Ranch.

$30 per greyhound includes bath and conditioner, ear cleaning, nail clipping and a stylish neck scarf. Appointments begin at 9:00 am. Contact Carol Vinnacombe to make an appointment, carolv@wavecable.com

Bring your dog’s muzzle to play in a 1 acre fenced, Private Dog Park where the dogs can romp and play! Dogs mjust wear muzzles in the play area.

• Snacks and beverages available for additional cost.

• Merchandise will also be available for purchase. All dogs must wear muzzles in the play area.

• Visit with Greyhound friends and socialize your hound.

Volunteers are always needed to help us make this a safe and fun event – email volunteernw@gpa-nw.org if you can help for an hour or more.

12790 SE Bluff Road, Sandy, OR 97055

Join us for a playdate with your hounds at the Vinnacombe’s Ranch. Let them run in a safe fenced area. Masks are currently required for outdoor events and all dogs must wear muzzles in the play area..

Entry Fee is $10 per dog. Water is provided.

Merchandise may be available for purchase. View Playdate information and rules here.

Volunteers are always needed to help us make this a safe and fun playdate – email volunteernw@gpa-nw.org if you can help for an hour or more.

12790 SE Bluff Road, Sandy, OR 97055

Our first playdate of 2022! Join us for a playdate with your hounds at the Vinnacombe’s Ranch. Let them run in a safe fenced area. Masks are currently optional for outdoor events and all dogs must wear muzzles in the play area..

Entry Fee is $10 per dog. Water is provided.

Merchandise may be available for purchase. View Playdate information and rules here.

Volunteers are always needed to help us make this a safe and fun playdate – email volunteernw@gpa-nw.org if you can help for an hour or more.

12790 SE Bluff Road, Sandy, OR 97055

Join us for our Halloween Romp Play Date at Judy Holle & Roger Case’s place in Oregon City, 17640 S. Canter Lane, Oregon City, 97045.

Let your greys run in a safe fenced area. In addition to the opportunity to play, the Halloween Romp will feature contests throughout the afternoon. 

There will be a Costume Contest, Bobbing for Hot Dogs and other contests. The Costume Contest will be held at 12:30 and is open to dogs & owners.

Bring your dog’s muzzle for the play area. Under current Oregon covid restrictions, masks are now required for outdoor events. Water will be provided.

Entry Fee is $10 per dog.

Merchandise will also be available for purchase. View Playdate information and rules here.

Volunteers are always needed to help us make this a safe and fun playdate – email volunteernw@gpa-nw.org if you can help for an hour or more.