HAZZAH! The Medieval Fair was a huge success!

WOW! What a weekend it has been at the Norman Medieval Fair. A big THANK YOU for all of our volunteers who cae out to help, especially those who braved the rain and cold weather on Saturday. We made over $300 in 3 days and received 3 applications to adopt- all by Sunday at closing time! What a huge success and we couldn't have done it without Amanda and Adam Przymus! They organized the whole thing and we thank them for all their hard work! We were able to spread the greyhound word to so many visitors and we all know that educating the community is the best way to find potential adoptive and foster homes for our sweet greyhounds.

As Amanda would say...HAZZAH and THANK YOU to the generous donators!!!

Such fun at On A Whim!

Our event at On A Whim was so much fun and thank you to all those that came out to meet our sweet greyhounds! We feel that we raised a lot of awareness for our cause and hope to see some familiar faces apply to adopt or foster very soon!

Thank you to On A Whim for hosting this event! Mark your calendars for April 24th - we will once again show off our lovely greys and they will offer 20% off to anyone who donates $20 or more to Hounds of the Heartland. What a deal! Reminders will be sent via Yahoo Group list and On A Whim e-mail list.

New Illuminated Wine bottles for sale!

These recycled wine bottles are filled with a strand of Christmas lights to give them a soft glow. They look great on a countertop and make awesome gifts!! Buy one of our premade bottles or give us your favorite bottle for a custom look! Regular sized bottles are $15 and larger bottles are $20. 100% of the profit goes to our foster greyhounds to help pay for food, supplies and vet bills. Contact Katie Turner at frauturner@juno.com to order yours today!

Click on an image for an enlarged view.

What accent does your dog have?

The very scientific poll results are in!

A random selection of our visitors answered the question "If your dog could talk, what accent would he/she have?" A whopping forty-three percent (43%) said their dog would have a British accent, with an American accent trailing closely behind at thirty-seven percent (37%). Two percent (2%) of your dogs would speak French and only one percent (1%) of them would speak Italian.

Very interesting and useful info- wouldn't you say?

New blog feature!

We have added a new blog feature to enhance the way we share information about our events! If you scroll to the bottom of the page you will see our Monthly Events Calendar posted on a month-by-month basis. For more information about a particular event, simply click the name and you will receive an expanded view with more information about that event! Check it out!

If you would like to receive reminder e-mails about our upcoming events, please sign up for our Yahoo Group HERE!

If you would like to add our Calendar of Events to your favorites, the address is http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=emilyhummel%40greyhoundpetsok.org&ctz=America/Chicago

Thanks!

HOH @ Paws Around Town - Mark your calendars!

We have scheduled another Show & Tell event at Paws Around Town in Northpark Mall on Saturday, April 3rd from 12:00 - 3:00 pm!

Please tell your friends to stop by to see the greyhounds at Paws Around Town on Saturday, April 3rd!

Paws Around Town is an upscale pet boutique located in the Northeast wing of Northpark Mall (122nd & May Ave. in OKC.) They are a wonderful group of people who have dedicated their efforts toward supporting animal rescue & adoption groups in the OKC metro and the surrounding areas.

Please stop by to say hello to us and the greyhounds! Paws Around Town welcomes well behaved doggies in the store and we would love to see you and your family there!

**Paws Around Town carries Martingale Collars, leashes, clothing, toys, food, bedding and everything else you could ever need or want for your pet!**

Thank you for your continued support!

It's not too late to register for the Redbud Classic!

If you have already registered for our Redbud Classic team, hooray and thank you!! If you would like to join our team, the deadline to register has been moved to next Wednesday, March 31st! The event is on Sunday, April 11th at 2:00 PM. It costs $25 to enter and that covers your entry fee and Redbud Classic T-shirt.

The race begins at the Waterford Complex in OKC at 2:00 PM. You can walk or run the 5k (3.1 miles) race through beautiful Nichols Hills. There is no pressure to finish quickly- this is for a good cause and we want everyone to have fun! You can finish at your own pace... and celebrate at the finish line @ Nichols Hills Plaza! We will leave a couple cars at Nichols Hills plaza so we can transport everyone back to the starting line.

If you are interested in participating on the Hounds of the Heartland team, please fill out the Registration Form and return it to Emily Hummel or any HOH board member by next Wednesday, March 31st with your $25 entry fee. You can also mail it to:

Emily Hummel
1825 Tall Grass Ct.
Edmond, OK 73012

All entry forms must be turned in to HOH by March 31st. Please do not turn in your form to the Redbud office if you want to be on the team, as all team entries must be turned in at one time. :)

**Note: Dogs are not allowed on the Redbud Classic course so this event will be for humans only!**

If you have any questions at all please call Emily at 405.837.7266 or E-mail here

Thank you for supporting your local greyhound adoption program!! Let’s take this opportunity to spread the word about what great pets they make!

**Event cancelled due to weather**

Our event at A1 Pet Emporium is cancelled today due to the snow. We will postpone it to a later date, possibly in May. Stay tuned for updates!

Welcome Spring!!! :)

HOH T-Shirts for sale! only $15 each!

Due to popular demand... Hounds of the Heartland has new t-shirts for sale!

We are making a group effort to "look the part" at our show & tell events, group gatherings, etc. and we have come up with a fun new design!

If you are participating in the Redbud Classic or any future team events, this would be a great way to really show off what we are representing!

T-Shirts are only $15 each! All proceeds help feed & pay vet bills for our foster greyhounds. Right now we are doing a PRESALE to keep your costs down. The deadline to order is March 31st, 2010 at 10:00 AM. Payment will be due at this time so we are able to place the order! :) Please make checks payable to HOH.

To order please e-mail EmilyHummel@GreyhoundPetsOK.org or call 837-7266 and note the size and quantity requested. You can also place an order with any board member at one of our show & tell events this month.

HOH @ A1 Pet Emporium

This Saturday, March 20th from 12:00 - 3:00 PM we will host a show & tell at OKC's newest pet boutique! A1 Pet Emporium is located on the northwest corner of Britton & May Ave. (next to Salon Rebel)

Well mannered & leashed pets are welcome! Stop in to say hello! We will be in their new "play yard" room.

For more infomation about A1 Pet Emporium visit http://www.a1petemporium.com/

New Recurring Show & Tell in NORMAN!

We are now offering a regularly scheduled Show & Tell event at the Norman Petsmart! The event will be held on the 4th Saturday of each month from 12:00 - 2:00 PM at the Petsmart located at 660 Ed Noble Pkwy., Norman, OK 73072. Thank you to Ri Teref-Ta & Joe Sibiski for making this happen!

If you are interested in volunteering at this event please contact Ri at (405) 519-5519. We are thrilled to increase our presence in the Norman area!

Big things are happening for Hounds of the Heartland!

Greyhound Nail Dremel Fundraiser!

Have your dog's nails gotten WAY too long over the winter? Let us help!

Hounds of the Heartland
Nail Dremeling Fundraiser
When: Thursday, March 18th
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 PM (appointments are preferred)
Where: Lighthouse Lutheran Church (325 S. Boulevard, Edmond, OK)
Click here for a Map
Cost: $10 per dog (foster dogs are free)
Contact: Candee Scott by E-mail or call (405) 848-3643
What to bring: Your dog, treats & a soft bed or comforter

HOH @ LIVE on the Plaza!

Hounds of the Heartland is participating in LIVE on the Plaza this year! We are so excited to get involved with the community and provide another fantastic venue for our fabulous greyhounds!

LIVE on the Plaza is held on the 2nd Friday night of each month. HOH will begin participating on Friday, April 9th. The event lasts from arond 7:00 - 11:00 PM and we will keep you posted about the exact times we will be present.

We'd love for you to come visit us with your greyhounds and experience LIVE on the Plaza! If you would like to volunteer please Contact Us or just show up! More details to come about our exact booth location and time. We will have a table & information to hand out. Bring your lawn chair, greyhound, and get ready to chill out and have fun! See you there!

LIVE on the Plaza is a monthly artwalk event which promotes emerging artistic talent in Oklahoma City. Plaza District businesses open their doors with monthly visual artists, performing artists, live musicians and local film screenings. Many special events also take place during LIVE on the Plaza, such as Lyric Theatre performaces, CD releases, private parties, holiday retail events and many more. LIVE on the Plaza provides the community an opportunity to view emerging talent each month, as well as socialize with a diverse mix of artists, professionals, neighborhood residents and families.

The Plaza District is an emerging art and entertainment district located in the heart of Oklahoma City, off NW 16th between Classen and Penn Avenues. A district with rich history, diverse culture and renewed energy, the Plaza District is home to local shops, galleries, restaurants, studios and creative businesses. We hope you will join us soon and please take a moment to learn more about us, our businesses and events!

To read more about The Plaza District visit http://plazadistrict.org/

March 27th Show & Tell CANCELLED

In light of our need for volunteers at the Medieval Fair of Norman, we wil be cancelling our Show & Tell event at Petsmart on NW Expressway & Rockwell in OKC on Saturday, March 27th.

If you would like to volunteer to help with the Medieval Fair, please contact Amanda Przymus at (405) 701-8940. To read more about the Medieval Fair check out our Blog Post!

Spotlight on Layla!

**Layla has been adopted!**

Layla (foreground) is a beautiful brinde 2 year old female. Her foster mom says she is very mature for her age! She loves rawhide chews and will take treats from your hand. She is not cat safe but is wonderful with children. She is timid in new sitations but adjusts quickly.


Are you interested in meeting Layla? Contact Us and we will arrange a meeting!


If you would like to apply to adopt Layla please fill out our Application for Adoption. Thanks!

Did you know?

Hounds of the Heartland has its own message board & forum on the official website! Just go to www.GreyhoundPetsOK.org and click "Forums" on the top right. You can browse the forums and sign up to post responses and your own information about your greyhounds! Let's get the conversation moving!

Learn about "Happy Tail"

Does your Greyhound do the "Sphinx" or "Cockroach?"

What to do if your dog gets sprayed by a skunk!

Does your dog have Separation Anxiety? Discuss it here

Huzzah! The Norman Medieval Fair is upon us!

Thou art formally invited to the 34th annual Medieval Fair of Norman, OK!

Held annually since 1976, this event relives the Middle Ages with arts and crafts, food, games, jousting tournaments, human chess games, costume contests, and more.
Entertainment for the whole family includes minstrels, dancing, theater and reenactments, jugglers, magicians, knights jousting on horseback and human chess games. Brightly costumed characters include King Arthur, mermaids, and the fair's king and queen.

ADMISSION IS FREE!

The Medieval Fair of Norman is the state's largest weekend event and the third largest event in Oklahoma, and was selected by Events Media Network as one of the top 100 events in the nation.

Browse through the medieval village of over 200 art and craft booths offering unique and handcrafted wares. Offerings include pottery, wood crafts, stained glass, armor, costumes, fairy wings, jewelry, leather crafts, hair garlands, and much more. Watch master crafters demonstrating their skills!

The fair will be held Friday, March 26th thru Sunday, March 28th from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM in Reaves Park of Norman. We had a lot of success last year and hope to once again reach thousands with our message about greyhound adoption!

We are recruiting volunteers to staff the Hounds of the Heartland booth! It is required that any volunteer wear appropriate Renaissance garb and what fun that will be!

Please contact Amanda Przymus at (405) 701-8940 to sign up for a 3 hour shift to help spread the word about our noble greyhounds!

Shifts available are:

Friday, Saturday & Sunday:
10:00 - 1:00
1:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 7:00

Tips for Renaissance Attire:
-No bright colors (earth tones only... no purple please!)
-No halloween costumes (natural fibers please)

Some costuming pieces will be available at the booth. Enough to cover 2-3 adults at a time. We will also try to have a couple tunics available for our "small" volunteers :) However if you are able to provide your own garb that is wonderful! Below is a pattern for a simple renaissance style tunic.

Click the image to enlarge:

To learn more about the Medieval Fair of Norman please visit http://www.medievalfair.org/

Spotlight on Maggie!

**Maggie has been adopted!**

Here is what Maggie's foster family has to say about her:

Maggie is a sweet, small 2 ½ year old girl, she loves attention and will beg you to come and pet her. She is playful and energetic but quickly runs out of energy, she wants so bad to be a lap dog but we are trying our best to keep that from happening. She is very sensitive and just a slight correction when she does something wrong goes a long way. She crates very well, sleeps through the night, is cat safe, and is house trained.

If you are interested in meeting Maggie, please give us a call or e-mail! We would love to arrange a meeting.

Maggie crawled into the front seat and took a little nap while her foster dad helped clean up after our event... precious!! She was exhausted after all the attention she received.

Show & Tell event @ Paws Around Town!

Thanks to everyone who volunteered to come educate about greyhound adoption! We showed almost ALL our foster dogs off at this one event. Wow! Thanks guys!

Spotlight on Leo!

**Leo has been adopted!**

Leo is a happy boy who loves to play with toys- he even knows how to fetch! He loves toys so much that if you throw them he will keep bringing them back to you. He is child safe so he would be great for a family with young children. He would probably be best in a home with no cats as he has a tendency to chase them outside. He is going to make a wonderful pet for a special family!

"Bad to the Bone!"

If you would like to meet Leo, please Contact us or if you are interested in adopting please fill out our Application for Adoption. Thanks!

Paws Around Town this Saturday!!

This Saturday, March 6th from 12:00 - 3:00 Hounds of the Heartland will hold a Show & Tell at Paws Around Town in Northpark Mall.

Paws Around Town is an upscale pet boutique located in the Northeast wing of Northpark Mall (122nd & May Ave. in OKC.) They are a wonderful group of people who have dedicated their efforts toward supporting animal rescue & adoption groups in the OKC metro and the surrounding areas.

Please stop by to say hello to us and the greyhounds! Paws Around Town welcomes well behaved doggies in the store and we would love to see you and your family there!

**Paws Around Town carries Martingale Collars, leashes, clothing, toys, food, bedding and everything else you could ever need or want for your pet!**

Our new foster dogs!

Maggie and Mo are here! They are absolutely the sweetest things! Both of them wag their tail and greet you when they see you. No shy dogs here! Mo (1.5 yrs old) is very thin and needs someone to spoil him and nurse him back to health. Maggie (2.5 yrs old) is sweet girl who is just lookin' for some lovin'!

Mo:


"i love my toys!"


how could you resist those eyes?


he is a skinny boy but we can fix that!




Maggie:


"i'm reaching out for you!"


little miss personality!

If you are interested in meeting Maggie or Mo, E-Mail Us and we would love to arrange a meeting!

To fill out an application on Maggie, Mo or any of our other fosters please visit our Online Application.


Thanks to Brad & Trisha Whitley for accomodating 3 foster dogs in their home (in addition to their 2 own greyhounds!) while we make room for Maggie & Mo!


YooHoo, Nacho, Luke, Mo & Maggie!