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Nail Clipping & Basic Bandaging Seminar
Learn the proper way to trim you greyhounds nails. This seminar is offered
free to BGA Adopters. RSVP required - contact Alice at President@b-g-a.org
- Thursday, January 31st at 7:00 PM
(approximately 1-1/2 hours)
- Thursday, August 21st at 7:00 PM
(approximately 1-1/2 hours)
Foster Seminar
Become a BGA Foster Home and help recently retired racers make the transition
from racing to pet. Provide temporary shelter and care during the initial adjustment
period until placed in their forever home. You do not have to be a greyhound owner
to foster. This seminar is offered free to interested volunteers. RSVP required,
contact Laura at fostering@b-g-a.org If you are not available for one of the dates
listed - please contact us - new dates can be added.
- Friday, February 15th 7:00 PM
(approximately 2-1/2 hours)
- Friday, May 16th 7:00 PM
(approximately 2-1/2 hours)
- Friday, September 19th 7:00 PM
(approximately 2-1/2 hours)
Bubble Bath Fundraiser
Hours from 10:00 AM - 4:00 Email Kathy at tarashorty@yahoo.com with your name
and phone number to schedule an appointment. Location is: 912 Main St, West Seneca
Cost is $15/dog. Open to greyhound owners and their dogs. Voice Mail 716-873-1165
Sunday Dates: February 24th, June 22nd, October 19th. For any additional questions
please contact Gigi at gcjrealtor@yahoo.com
Off Track Pets / OTP / Buffalo Greyhound Adoptions quarterly newsletter. Have something to say? Submit it to Michelle the OTP Editor for consideration. Vmhound@verizon.net
Deadlines: - March 15th, for April Issue
- June 15th, for July Issue
- September 15th, for October Issue
- December 15th, for January Issue
BGA Greyhound Fair and Expo
Sunday, March 30th from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM,
Ag-Grange Bldg, 5600 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg NY 14075
Bring your greyhounds and come join the fun at BGA's annual spring get together.
Information Booths and Pet friendly vendors will be on hand. This event is free and open
to the public. Information regarding the adopting of greyhounds will be available. All well
behaved - leashed pets are welcome. If you would like to help at this event please contact
Laurie or Keith at grazialm@buffalostate.edu or call our voice mail 716-873-1165
BGA Lottery Tickets - help the greyhounds by supporting this quarterly fundraiser!
For information regarding purchasing or selling contact Gigi at gcjrealtor@yahoo.com
or call 716-873-1165. Tickets are $5.00 each. Tickets sold in March for April drawing,
June for July drawing, September for October Drawing and December for January drawing.
BGA Family Picnic
Sunday, July 20th from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Chestnut Ridge Park in Orchard Park
Hot dogs, Hamburgers and beverages will be provided. Please consider bring a dish or
dessert to share. Enjoy a relaxing day in the park with your hound. Rain or Shine - this
picnic is free and open to the public. Greyhounds, and other well behaved leashed pets
are welcome to join us. Information about adopting a greyhound will be available. If you
would like to help please call 716-873-1165 or email our hosts, Marilyn and Greg at
Janigahousehold@cs.com
BGA General Meeting and Elections
Monday, October 27th at 7:30 PM
Community Room (2nd floor adjacent to food court) Walden Galleria Mall, Cheektowaga
Interested in becoming a member, refer to the BGA by-laws and download your membership
application today.
Hound Walks
- Wed, May 7th @ 6:45 PM
- Burchfield park (Greyhounds only please)
- Sun, May 18th @ 10:45 AM
- Ellicott Creek Island (All Breeds welcome)
- Wed, Jun 4th @ 6:45 PM
- Como Park (Greyhounds only please)
- Sun, July 13th @ 10:45 AM
- Knox Farms (All breeds welcome)
For meeting information, etc RSVP to Laura at fostering@b-g-a.org
Other Fun Greyhound Events:
- Greyhounds in Gettysburg - April 25-27th - trianglegreyhound.org/gig/index.html
- Greyhound Pet Adoption Expo MA - June 13-15th - www.greyhoundadoptionexpo.com
- Grapehound Wine Tour Cayuga Lake - July 24-27th - www.grapehounds.com
- Greyhounds Reach The Beach - October 10-13th - adopt-a-greyhound.org/dewey
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