Stamps to the Rescue - now on sale!

The goal: Halo & The United States Postal Service want more Americans to know about the millions of shelter pets that need good homes. Nearly half of the animals that enter animal shelters are euthanized. Many of these cats and dogs would have made a wonderful pet...if only given the chance.

You can make a difference! Adopt a pet, volunteer at a shelter, or just get the word out by buying these stamps.

More information about the campaign, cause & stamps can be found at http://stampstotherescue.com/

HOH is not affiliated with this or any rescue organization, but as an adoption program we support the efforts of Halo, the United States Postal service and other adoption organizations around the globe. Long live adoption!

Notice of event change

After much consideration, we will no longer be having a Show & Tell event at Petsmart on Rockwell & NW Expressway on the 4th Saturday of each month. THANK YOU to Petsmart for allowing us to host our event at this location! We have added an event at the Norman Petsmart on this weekend and will be looking for other beneficial locations as well.

Have you ever thought "I wish there was a monthly Show & Tell event closer to my home!" ? Well, there can be! We are always looking for volunteers to commit to hosting one event a month at a location near them. We only have so many volunteers to work each event, and we aren't always able to host events in certain areas of the OKC metro due to lack of resources.

If you would like to help spread the word about greyhound adoption, contact us today and we will help provide a table, display board & informational materials to hand out! We suggest contacting local hardware stores, pet supply stores and anywhere else you think would allow a happy greyhound to show off his attractive features.

Thank you for your continued interest & support in Hounds of the Heartland, YOU can make a difference!

HOH @ LIVE on the Plaza!

Our very own Susan Albertson & Sharon Huddleston AND their greyhounds Coast & CoCo made their split second debut in the Plaza District's promotional video created by Midwestmedia & Marketing!

Check out the video here! http://vimeo.com/11278927



Want to be a part of next month's LIVE on the Plaza?! We need volunteers! We will be participating every 2nd Friday night from 7:00 - 10:00 through September. We'd love for you and your greyhoung to come see us and help spread the word about the adoption option! It's a very relaxed atmosphere, so bring a lawn chair & dog bed- we'll see you there!


Mark your Calendar:
May 14, 2010
June 11, 2010
July 9, 2010
August 13, 2010
September 10, 2010

HOH & 105.3 The Spy FM!

105.3 The Spy FM will be featuring Hounds of the Heartland every Tuesday at 6:00! They will also stream live video from the studio during this time via http://www.am.com! Just search for The Spy Channel and connect!

We are very excited for the opportunity to spread the word about the adoption option to those who tune in!




The girls relax before showtime






Reba in the studio


Candee answers questions about retired racing greyhounds!

HOH on the Radio!

Tune into 105.3 The Spy FM tonight from 6:00 - 7:00 to hear a special segment featuring Hounds of the Heartland. They will also be streaming live video of the greyhounds from http://www.am.com

The dog blog reaches 2000 hits!

Our dog blog has reached over 2000 hits and we are absolutely thrilled! This new site is continually growing and evolving with what we think you will be interested in knowing about. Do you have any suggestions about how to make the site a better, more effective use of information? Tell us what you think!

Our main website (http://www.greyhoundpetsok.org) is the main anchor of our organization as it is the formal site where we share information about adoptable greyhounds, adoption procedures, FAQs and much more! The blog is meant to be an informal supplement to our main website where we can have a little fun and share pictures and experiences from our various events around town.

Thank you for being such an important part of our group, and we continue to appreciate all your support throughout the years!

Spotlight on Sophie!

**Sophie has been adopted!**

Sophie is a very gentle 18 mo. old little girl and is looking for someone to love her forever! She will stand by your side for hours as long as you are petting her. She is a bit reserved but does wonderfully in social situations. She has received so many compliments on her perfect manners! Sophie does very well riding in the car and loves to look out the window as the world passes by.

For more information about Sophie or to fill out an adoption application please visit http://www.greyhoundpetsok.org/

HOH Spring Fling - Saturday, May 15th!

The birds are chirping and flowers are blooming: that means it's time for the annual HOH Spring Fling gathering! It's a time to get together with other greyhound owners and foster families, compare notes and brag a little! Who doesn't love that?

2nd Annual HOH Spring Fling!


Saturday, May 15th
3:00 - 6:00 PM
Susan Albertson's House: 8000 Tammy Cir., OKC
Click here for a map

Dr. Jim Lee will be our guest speaker--speaking about greyhounds, of course!
There will be a raffle [tickets to be purchased], a drawing for door prizes
AND a supervised dog run!

What to bring?
Yourself, blankets or lawn chair, dog(s) [if applicable!]

We will provide:
Beverages for humans AND dogs as well as muzzles for the dog run!

Please arrive on time as the gates will be locked once the supervised dog run has begun.

Please RSVP to greytdogs71@yahoo.com for a people & paw count!

Can't wait to see you all there!!

Spotlight on Zody!

Zody is a BEAUTIFUL red fawn girl. She is not cat or small dog friendly but loves other dogs her size & is great with children. Zody would make a great jogging partner. Contact us to arrange to meet Zody!

Upcoming Show & Tell events!

We have a full calendar this summer and can't wait to see you at our next event! Please visit our monthly calendar at the bottom of the page to view details about each event.

Saturday, April 24th:
Meet a Greyhound @ On A Whim!
12:00 - 4:00
7118 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Please do not bring your dog for this particular event unless you have cleared it with us. Thanks!

Saturday, April 24th:
Norman Petsmart Show & Tell!
12:00 - 2:00
660 Ed Noble Pkwy,, Norman, OK 73072

Saturday, April 24th:
NW Expressway & Rockwell Petsmart Show & Tell!
1:00 - 3:00
NW Expwy & Rockwell Ave. in OKC

Saturday, May 1st:
Paws Around Town - Northpark Mall Show & Tell!
12:00 - 3:00
122nd & May Avenue in OKC

Monday, May 3rd:
Greyhound Day @ Johnnie's!
Lunch and Dinner
Visit any of the 7 metro area Johnnie's locations and mention Hounds of the Heartland to the cashier. A portion of your meal price will be donated.

Saturday, May 8th:
Edmond Petsmart Show & Tell!
12:00 - 2:00
1921 South Broadway, Edmond, OK

HOH @ On A Whim- This Saturday!

This Saturday, April 24th from 12:00 - 4:00 we will once again be showing off our greyhounds at OKC's most upscale retail venue - On A Whim!

This isn't any ordinary Show & Tell - on this day anyone who donates $20 or more to Hounds of the Heartland will receive 20% off their purchase! Tell your family & friends to visit On A Whim, meet a greyhound and receive a discount on housewares, gifts, greeting cards, designer clothing & much more!

We ask that you please leave your dog at home unless we have arranged for their presence - our space is limited and we want to be on our best behavior for this special event.

We want to send a special "Thank You" to the ladies of On A Whim for inviting us into their store and offering the donation incentive to their customers. We are hoping for a large turnout and can't wait for the shopportunity!

On A Whim is located in Gaslight Square at 7118 N. Western Ave., OKC, OK 73116 - visit their website at http://www.onawhimokc.com/

Participate in the 2010 Dog Jog!

A New Leash on Life’s 5th annual Dog Jog will be Memorial Day, May 31, at Wiley Post Park, SW 19th and Robinson in Oklahoma City. The 3k Dog Jog is for families, fun-runners and their dogs and takes place on the beautiful Oklahoma River Trails. There will be prizes for runners, contests for dogs and lots of fun and food for everyone...and their dogs!

This exciting and fun-filled event is the primary means of support for A New Leash on Life, Inc. programs. To read more about A New Leash on Life and the 2010 Dog Jog visit http://newleashinc.org/news/dog-jog

Many of us have already registered ourselves and our greyhounds for the 2010 Dog Jog- we will walk the event due to our greyhounds not loving long distances (what a greyt excuse!) so come join us for a morning of fun and the opportunity to show off these beautiful creatures!

**Note: This is not a Hounds of the Heartland event nor is it sponsored by Hounds of the Heartland. This is for informational purposes only and we only want to pass the fun opportunity along to our members & volunteers**

Click here to view or print a Registration Form

Warning: "Cocoa Mulch" is harmful to your pets!

This warning was passed along to us via e-mail and we have confirmed the warning on Snopes.com. Please take a moment to educate yourself and pass this on to any friends or family who may benefit from the information.

Over the weekend, the owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch to use in their garden. The dogs loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their dog decided the mulch smelled good enough to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn't acting lethargic in any way. The next day, Mom woke up and took her out for her morning walk. Halfway through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly.

Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the company's website: this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs and cats

Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey's, and they claim that "It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won't eat it." Snopes.com site gives the following information: http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoamulch.asp

Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores contains a lethal ingredient called 'Theobromine'. It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks.

Theobromine is in all chocolate, especially dark or baker's chocolate which is toxic to dogs. Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.

Submit a Testimonial!

We are designing a new segment for our website & blog in order to showcase Testimonials from adoptive & foster families!

We put a lot of effort into “convincing” people that they should adopt a greyhound- but we would love to share real stories and experiences from our foster families, adoptive families & volunteers!

If you would like to submit a comment, story, note or anything describing your positive experience with greyhound adoption or HOH, please E-Mail Us with the subject “Testimonial” – we would absolutely love to hear from you! Be sure to mention your name so we can give you credit for your kind words!

To view submitted Testimonials from other happy-hound-havers like you, check the bottom of the left hand column of our blog.

Thank you for being such an important part of our group!

New dogs coming in!

This week we have 4 new foster dogs coming into the group! Meet Sky, Steele, Zody & Sophie! Check our our website to see their official listings!



Sophie (back left), Steele (back right), Sky (middle) & Zody (front)



Sophie, Steele & Sky are on their way to their new foster homes!



Zody was checking out the scenery!

HOH in the Oklahoma Gazette!

Extra! Extra!

Grab a copy (or 4!) of this week's issue of the Oklahoma Gazette and tell your friends to spread the word! Special thanks to Emily Hopkins for writing the article and focusing on our need for foster homes!!

The newspaper is a free publication and is avaialble all over Oklahoma City in restaurants, malls and other retail locations.

Click here to read the article!

Way to go, team!

What a BLAST we had at the Redbud Classic! It was a little (okay, a lot) hot but we had a great time chatting during our walk (about greyhounds of course) and we were even approached with questions and comments about greyhound adoption! Mission Accomplished!

If you want to see the race results visit http://www.redbud.org/ - you will find some of us listed under "Hands of the Heartland" - ha!



L-R: Jim & Angela Flynn, Emily Hummel, Candee Scott & Jane Pace. Not Pictured: Tristan Adler & Trisha Whitley.

Thank you for the team effort & great spirit!

HOH@ LIVE on the Plaza! 4.9.2010

THANK YOU everyone who came and helped talk up our greyhounds at our first LIVE on the Plaza! The weather was near perfect and the crowd was great. We are hoping to attend next month and will keep you updated!

HOH @ Paws Around Town 4.3.2010

Show & Tell @ Northpark Mall: THIS Saturday!

Don't forget to come visit Hounds of the Heartland at Paws Around Town this Saturday from 12:00 - 3:00. Bring your greyhound and help us spread the love!

Paws Around Town is an upscale pet boutique located in the Northeast wing of Northpark Mall (122nd & May Ave. in OKC)

See you there!

Greyhounds @ LIVE on the Plaza!

Next Friday from 7-10 PM our Greyhounds will be struttin’ their stuff during LIVE on the Plaza in OKC’s own historical Plaza District!

The Plaza District is located on NW 16th street in between Classen and Penn Ave. Bring your own greyhound or a foster greyhound and join us for LIVE on the Plaza! Hang out with the group or walk around and enjoy what the artwalk has to offer! The Plaza District is very furry friendly so well behaved dogs are welcome. In the event that it is raining or there is bad weather (Spring in Oklahoma !) we will probably cancel- so if you are in doubt- check the blog for up to date information.

“The Plaza District’s LIVE on the Plaza is in full SPRING! Head out to the Plaza District for great weather and the Second Friday artwalk on April 9th, 7-11pm. First, bring the kiddos out by 7pm for a Plaza Easter Egg hunt! Kids can search the district high and low for eggs filled with treats, and a few Plaza District merchandise coupons for parents as well! Also check out the outdoor art market with handmade jewelry, visual art and more!

For springtime at Bad Granny’s, hop on over , Karuna Spoon and guest band will be playing in the back room at 9pm. Curious and Curiouser hosts an open house, while Shop Good hosts live music by Kelsey Humphries and Up from Under at 9 pm., plus photography from Carl Zoch, free coffee from Mariposa Coffee and new spring clothing for men and women.

Coffy’s Café will host an open mic night, and next door Lyric Theatre will give you the chance to win a pair of tickets to Driving Miss Daisy, just be the first to yell “BINGO” at the game starting at 7:30pm in the lobby of the Plaza Theatre and you win! Cross the street over to JuJu Gallery for an open house with art by Felix Matos. Next door, newest Plaza business Midwest Media & Marketing will open with a salsa bar, and reception for artist Bryan Boone.

Visit more open houses at Chaparney, No Regrets and Warpaint who will feature new spring fashions and vintage apparel. Paula and Company hosts a Karaoke cookout, while across the way, DNA Galleries will feature incredible surrealist wok by Nick Hermes. Collected Thread opens with spring gifts, apparel and accessories while Velvet Monkey hosts artists Parker Cunningham, Nick Clemons and Amy Bliss.

Be sure to come hungry, as Pops 66 serves delicious food and soda throughout the night!” -Per The Plaza District's blog at http://plazadistrict.wordpress.com/

For more information about The Plaza District and all it has to offer, visit http://www.plazadistrict.org/

For questions or to volunteer for this event please contact Emily Hummel at EmilyHummel@GreyhoundPetsOK.org