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Nevada Greyhounds Unlimited |
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Nevada Greyhounds Unlimited is a local non-profit organization dedicated to finding loving permanent homes for ex-racing greyhounds. We do not have our own kennel, but work with several other rescue groups that bring the greyhounds off the track and prepare them for adoption. We talk to prospective adopters, take in applications, conduct home visits, and then process applications through the adoption agencies that we work with. Most of the greyhounds we place are from the Caliente racetrack in Tijuana, Mexico or from Phoenix, Arizona. |
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We sponsor many events throughout the year that serve both to educate the public and to help us meet people who are interested in adopting greyhounds. We welcome volunteers, with or without greyhounds. There are no membership fees for joining our organization. We would like to extend a special welcome to greyhound owners who are new to Northern Nevada, and we invite you to come by and meet us at our next event. |
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Contact any of the following NGU volunteers for more information: |
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Gay Johnson Silver Springs, NV 775-577-2414 houndluv@aol.com
Gay is founder and president of NGU. She is currently providing a loving home to several greyhounds, and one whippet.
Sharon & Bart Rowe Reno, NV 775-324-2296
Sharon has been a volunteer since 1996 and has been a geriatric adopter for most of that time. She was recently married to Bart who immediately took up the cause and has also become invaluable. They are Reno area placement representatives.
Terry Morgan Sparks, NV strmytrbl01@sbcglobal.net
Terry has a beautiful red and white girl named Maggie. Maggie was received as a puppy. Terry is a Meet and Greet volunteer and is also a foster home for greyhounds awaiting adoption.
Patti O'Neil Reno, NV Gr8thound@aol.com
Patti has many critters on her property, including both greyhounds and cats. Patti’s home is the “cat safe” testing ground before a greyhound is placed in a home with cats.
Peggy Pollyea Minden, NV 775-267-2128
Peggy has a beautiful fawn girl named Janie. Janie lives happily with a cat and gets along well with her Lhasa Apso and Shih-Tzu cousins. Peggy is a placement representative for Carson City, Minden, and Gardnerville.
Dave & Karen Vigil Reno, NV nguwebmaster@charter.net
Karen, Dave, and Amy Vigil were NGU’s first adopters when they started placing greyhounds in 1995. They said they would take any color greyhound except black, but guess what? They adopted a beautiful black male, who they renamed Scooter. (Many adopters give their dogs new names to go along with a new start in life, and the dogs seem to adapt quickly.) The Vigils have been volunteers since NGU first started doing Meet and Greets. They have also served as a foster home and helped with transporting.
Jan Pantone Reno, NV jlpantone@sbcglobal.net
Jan has been involved with NGU since someone gave her the gift of a greyhound from the Florida track in 2002. Her sweet little brindle named Honey passed away recently but was the light of Jan's life for many years.
Nancy Foster greytlove@sbcglobal.net
Del Roehrick del.roehrick@sbcglobal.net
Nancy Foster and Del Roehrick. They are volunteers that run the Meet N Greets at Petco in Reno. They have three greyhounds, Mac, Honey and Jazzmin. They have been hooked on greyhounds since they adopted their first, Honey in 2003. They live in Reno and are also involved in transporting and fostering.
Debbie & Rich Kane jairedale@charter.net
Debbie and Rich Kane have been with NGU for many years, can't remember how long. Deb contacted us shortly after acquiring her greyhound Sky from her daughter who had adopted her from the track in Portland, OR. Sky is now at the Rainbow Bridge with so many of our greyhounds. In 2003 Deb and Rich offered to foster a greyhound that was being returned, they soon fell in love and flunked fostering by adopting Nevada. He is now called Atticus and is in his forever home. Deb and Rich are very involved and volunteer for just about everything from Meet N Greets to transporting. They supply the trailer we use in the parades and are always there to help with setting up and breaking down the Meet N Greet booths. They live in Gardnerville and are always happy to answer any questions about greyhounds. Atticus is a certified Service Dog and also trained in Pet Therapy. |
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