22 October, 2019
Hopkinton’s Greyhound Friends is pleased to announce that it will hold an Open House on Sunday, November 3, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at its facility located at 167 Saddle Hill Road. Current and past greyhound adopters, supporters, and friends, including Hopkinton neighbors, are warmly invited to attend. The event is open to the general public.
"Greyhound Friends is relaunching its work in greyhound adoption and advocacy," says board president Caryn-Amy Rose. "Our adopters, volunteers, and friends have been eager to see us reopen our adoption kennel, and we are excited to welcome everyone back. We hope to see many of our Hopkinton neighbors stop by. Whether they are ‘greyhound people’ or not, we are eager to meet them and demonstrate who we are and what we can do for the dogs who will soon pass through our doors on their way to loving homes."
Kennel and Operations Manager Theresa Shepard adds, "We are planning a fun and full day for our visitors on November 3, whether they are coming to see us for the first time or returning as old friends. Our kennel building has been updated to reflect the most current practices and standards, and we will give tours throughout the day. There will be refreshments available, as well as music, activities, and our customary Remembrance Ceremony for adopters to honor their pets no longer with us since our last gathering."
Ms. Shepard continues, "Greyhound Friends is ready to get back to fulfilling our core mission. There is continued need for sighthound adoption and advocacy, even though the tracks in Florida have begun to close. There will still be tracks in 5 states after the Florida dogs are dispersed, and we intend to be here to find them excellent homes."
