Greyhound Friends of NJ, Inc.
222 Long Neck Circle
Millsboro, NJ 19966 -0669
(732) 356-4370
gfnj@gfnj.info
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 See our events calendar here.

Current Scheduled Events:


Meet & Greet, Union, NJ
Saturday August 6th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Union, NJ (908) 686-9333
Map: 2438 Route 22 East Union NJ 07083

Please contact Frank Prince for information 908-272-6250


Meet & Greet, Exton, PA
Saturday August 6th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Downingtown, PA (610) 518-0250
Map: 1010 East Lancaster Avenue Downingtown PA 19335

Please contact Adrienne Menn for information - 610-692-4933


Meet & Greet, West Windsor, NJ
Saturday August 6th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, West Windsor, NJ
Map: West Windsor NJ

Please contact Janice Ingram for information 609-324-0602


Meet & Greet, Milltown, NJ
Saturday August 6th, 2005 12:00 PM until 03:00 AM
Location: Petco, Milltown, NJ 732-651-0260
Map: 300 Ryders Lane Milltown NJ 08850

Please contact Erica Puopolo for information 732-393-1958 epuopolo@hotmail.com NOTE: We are looking for someone to take over the Milltown Petco Meet & Greet that is held on the 1st Saturday of the month. We are there from noon until 3pm. Please contact Erica Puopolo at 732-393-1958.


Meet & Greet (Petco), Toms River, NJ
Sunday August 7th, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 AM
Location: Petco, Toms River, NJ (732) 473-9818
Map: 1331 Hooper Avenue Toms River NJ 08753

Please contact Lisa Maccaro for information 732-288-9568 rascal.imp@verizon.net


Meet & Greet (Petco), Toms River, NJ
Sunday August 7th, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 AM
Location: Petco, Toms River, NJ (732) 473-9818
Map: 1331 Hooper Avenue Toms River NJ 08753

Please contact Lisa Maccaro for information 732-288-9568 rascal.imp@verizon.net


Meet & Greet, Holmdel, NJ
Saturday August 13th, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Holmdel, NJ (732) 615-9770
Map: 2101 US Hwy 35 Holmdel NJ 07733

Please contact Rose Comerford for information 732-566-9514 greyboyz@aol.com


Meet & Greet, Eatontown, NJ
Saturday August 13th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Eatontown, NJ (732) 544-8970
Map: 310 State Hwy 36 West Long Branch NJ 07764

Please contact Kathy Barker for information 732-942-5074


Meet & Greet, Lawrenceville, NJ
Saturday August 13th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: Petco, Lawrenceville, NJ (609) 520-8494
Map: 3371 US Highway 1 Lawrenceville NJ 08648

Please contact Mary O'Donnell for information 908-281-3007 cleo1053@aol.com


Jamesburg Street Fair
Saturday August 13th, 2005 12:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Location: Jamesburg, NJ
Map: Railroad Avenue Jamesburg NJ

GFNJ will have a table with canopy at the Jamesburg Street Fair. We will start setting up at 10am in front of the Elks building.

The Street Fair is fun for all — rides for the children, a food court, car show and a variety of vendors. The Fair is on Tonkery Street, which is adjacent to Railroad Avenue.

Volunteers and their greyhounds are welcome - your dog should be able to handle large crowds, noise, children and other animals. Please contact Barbara Wicklund for additional information 732 356-4370

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Meet & Greet, Watchung, NJ
Saturday August 13th, 2005 12:00 PM until 03:00 AM
Location: Petco, Watchung, NJ 908-322-2844
Map: 1701 Rt 22 W (Blue Star Shopping Center) Watchung NJ 07069

Please contact Janet Marshall for information hoofkick49@yahoo.com


Meet & Greet, Moorestown, NJ
Sunday August 14th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Moorestown, NJ (856) 439-9899
Map: 1331 Nixon Drive Moorestown NJ 08057

Please contact Elena Young for information eyoung214@comcast.net


Meet & Greet, Mays Landing, NJ
Sunday August 14th, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Mays Landing, NJ
Map: Mays Landing NJ

Please contact Patty Tustin for information 609-625-2653 or 609-425-3067 spotsylott@aol.com

NOTE: There will be no Meet & Greet in October (going to Dewey!!!)


Meet & Greet, Middletown, NY
Saturday August 20th, 2005 1:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Middletown, NY (845) 342-1261
Map: 88-25 Dunning Road Middletown NY 10940

Please contact Judy Olsen for information 845-726-3214 jazbo1@frontiernet.net


Seafood Festival Meet & Greet
Saturday August 20th, 2005 11:00 AM until Sunday August 21st, 2005 05:00 PM
Location: Bellview Winery, Landisville, NJ
Map: 150 Atlantic Street Landisville NJ

Seafood Festival Meet & Greet

Contact Pat LaManna at Oldrunners@aol.com

Festival hours: 8/20/05 - 11am to 5pm 8/21/05 - 11am to 5pm

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Meet & Greet, Manalapan, NJ
Saturday August 20th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Manalapan, NJ (732) 683-1119
Map: 7 Route 9 Manalapan NJ 07726

Please contact Jan Nerl for information 721-521-8248 or Irene Ullmann 732-679-1107


Meet & Greet, Easton, PA
Saturday August 20th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: Petco, Easton, PA 610-330-0740
Map: 2429 Nazareth Road (25th Street Shopping Center) Easton PA 18045

Please contact Chris Griffith for information 610-691-5058 griffsgreys@rcn.com


Meet & Greet, Union, NJ
Saturday August 20th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Union, NJ (908) 686-9333
Map: 2438 Route 22 East Union NJ 07083

Please contact Frank Prince for information 908-272-6250


Harmony Township Community Day
Saturday August 20th, 2005 12:00 PM until 07:00 PM
Location: Harmony Township Municipal Building
Map: Rt 519 Harmony Township PA

Harmony Township Community Day Meet & Greet

Harmony Township Municipal Building, Route 519 Harmony Township, NJ

Contact: Chris Griffith GriffsGreys@rcn.com


Meet & Greet, Edison, NJ
Saturday August 20th, 2005 12:00 PM until 03:00 AM
Location: Petco, Edison, NJ 732-516-0330
Map: 1025 Route 1 S Edison NJ 08817

Please contact Erica Puopolo for information 732-393-1958 epuopolo@hotmail.com


Meet & Greet, Paramus, NJ
Saturday August 20th, 2005 12:00 PM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Paramus, NJ (201) 843-0540
Map: 60 North State Route 17 Paramus NJ 07652

Please contact Kathy Carstensen for information 201-836-7517 mom@cybernex.net

NOTE: There is a date change for the October Paramus Meet & Greet


Meet & Greet, Hamilton Township, NJ
Sunday August 21st, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Hamilton Township, NJ (609) 585-4418
Map: 170 Marketplace Blvd Hamilton Township NJ 08691

Please contact Laura & Gary Mease for information 609-888-1727 lauram0324@optonline.net or Jenn Marx 609-291-1721


Outdoor Flea Market & Collectible Show
Saturday August 27th, 2005 9:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Teaneck Armory
Map: Teaneck Road & Liberty Road Teaneck NJ

Outdoor Flea Market & Collectible Show

GFNJ will be having a Meet & Greet during the Outdoor Flea Market & Collectible Show at the Teaneck Armory, Teaneck Road & Liberty Road, Teaneck, NJ.

As always, greyt volunteers and beautiful greyhounds needed!

Please contact Kathy Carstensen for information 201-836-7517 mom@cybernex.net


Meet & Greet (Petco), Deptford, NJ
Saturday August 27th, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 AM
Location: Petco, Deptford, NJ 856-384-9609
Map: 1730 Clement's Bridge Road Deptford NJ 08096

Please contact Debbie & Rick Wright for information 856-742-0669 melfoosnoo@aol.com


Meet & Greet, Somerville, NJ
Saturday August 27th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: Petco, Somerville, NJ 908-203-8840
Map: 300 Hwy 202 (Somerville Circle) Raritan NJ 08869

Please contact Terryl Jackson for information 908-203-0070 greygal3@optonline.net

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.


Meet & Greet, Broomall, PA
Saturday August 27th, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Broomall, PA (610) 353-4446
Map: 2940 Springfield Road Broomall PA 19008

Please contact Doreen Peterzak for information dpeterzak@juno.com


Meet & Greet (PetsMart), Deptford, NJ
Saturday August 27th, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Deptford, NJ (856) 853-0042
Map: 1800 Clements Bridge Rd Woodbury NJ 08096

Please contact Mark Reibstein for information 856-228-3957


WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Barbour Pond Park
Saturday September 3rd, 2005 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Barbour Pond Park, Wayne
Map: Wayne NJ

Calling All Passaic County Greyhounds for the weekly Saturday Stroll starting at 9AM at Barbour Pond Park in Wayne. Organized by Lisa Hoffman Missygirl101@aol.com All are invited to join. Please call Lisa at 973-942-3612 to confirm. Each walker needs to bring plastic bags and is encouraged to water spray their dogs or have them wear a wet down coat or bandana. There is a water fountain. DIRECTIONS North of Wayne take the Newark Pompton Turnpike to Valley Road, Make a left onto Valley road and the first left onto Barbour Pond Road. Pass a nursery school and a baseball field on the left. Look for a small wood sign with the park name on it and bear left into the short road leading into the park. Meet at the end of the road in the parking lot with the kids playground. They make two rounds around the path and spend about an hour. From the south take Rte. 23 north. Take valley road exit and once you cross the intersection of Hamburg Turnpike and Valley road look for that 1st left hand turn into Barbour Pond Road. Follow as above from there.


Therapy Dog Visit, Bethlehem, PA
Saturday September 3rd, 2005 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Country Meadows Retirement Community
Map: 4035 Green Pond Road Bethlehem PA

Therapy dog visit to Country Meadows. Please contact Chris Griffith at griffsgreys@rcn.com if you plan to attend.


Meet & Greet, Exton, PA
Saturday September 3rd, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Downingtown, PA (610) 518-0250
Map: 1010 East Lancaster Avenue Downingtown PA 19335

Please contact Adrienne Menn for information - 610-692-4933


Meet & Greet, West Windsor, NJ
Saturday September 3rd, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, West Windsor, NJ
Map: West Windsor NJ

Please contact Janice Ingram for information 609-324-0602


Meet & Greet, Union, NJ
Saturday September 3rd, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Union, NJ (908) 686-9333
Map: 2438 Route 22 East Union NJ 07083

Please contact Frank Prince for information 908-272-6250


Meet & Greet, Milltown, NJ
Saturday September 3rd, 2005 12:00 PM until 03:00 AM
Location: Petco, Milltown, NJ 732-651-0260
Map: 300 Ryders Lane Milltown NJ 08850

Please contact Erica Puopolo for information 732-393-1958 epuopolo@hotmail.com NOTE: We are looking for someone to take over the Milltown Petco Meet & Greet that is held on the 1st Saturday of the month. We are there from noon until 3pm. Please contact Erica Puopolo at 732-393-1958.


WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park, Param
Sunday September 4th, 2005 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Map: 216 Forest Avenue Paramus NJ

Calling All Passaic and Bergen County Greyhounds for the weekly Sunday Greyhound Walk. Every Sunday, weather permitting, there's an informal Greyhound Walk around Van Saun Park in Paramus. The longest distance we walk is just under 2 miles, but it's easy to bail out at anytime if you or your pooch is pooped. And speaking of pooped... here's the details: Bring: Something to pick up the poop. Place: Van Saun Park Paramus. Parking Lot #5 (The Pony Rides) Time: 9 am Sundays.


WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Alvin Williams P
Sunday September 4th, 2005 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Alvin Williams Memorial Park, Sewaren
Map: West Avenue Sewaren NJ

Sunday mornings at the Alvin Williams Memorial Park in Sewaren (off West Ave. where PSE&G is), at 9am. Anyone interested can contact Erica by email epuopolo@hotmail.com or phone (home 732-393-1958 or cell 732-208-4797).


Meet & Greet (Petco), Toms River, NJ
Sunday September 4th, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 AM
Location: Petco, Toms River, NJ (732) 473-9818
Map: 1331 Hooper Avenue Toms River NJ 08753

Please contact Lisa Maccaro for information 732-288-9568 rascal.imp@verizon.net


Harvest Festival & Craft Show
Sunday September 4th, 2005 12:00 PM until 04:00 AM
Location: Renault WInery, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Map: Renault Winery Egg Harbor Township NJ

Harvest Festival & Craft Show with Grape Stomping!

GFNJ will participate in a Meet & Greet at Renault Winery to celebrate the grape!

According to the Renault Winery website:"The grape picking season is upon us and there is no better way to celebrate the Harvest than with the time honored tradition of GRAPE STOMPING. Renault Winery's Harvest Festival features fine seafood cuisine and events the whole family can enjoy Ӣ Grapestomping Ӣ Potato Sack Races Ӣ Bobbing for Apples Ӣ Needle in a Haystack. Join us for Brunch before the Festival at Renault's Gourmet Restaurant. The Festival starts at Noon Ӣ Free Grapestomping Ӣ Free Admission Ӣ Free Parking."

Please contact Patty Tustin for information 609-625-2653 or 609-425-3067 spotsylott@aol.com

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WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Wawayonda Par
Sunday September 4th, 2005 5:00 PM until 07:00 PM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

The Hudson Valley branch of Greyhound Friends of NJ has changed the time of the weekly walk to 5:00pm for the summer months. We walk at Wawayonda State Park, 885 Warwick Turnpike, Hewitt, NJ 07421. We meet in the first parking lot by the information building. Our walk ends with treats and water for the Greys. Please join us. The Greys are always happy to see one another and it gives us a chance to chat. See you there - weather permitting. You can call Judy Olsen at 845-726-3214 or Jazbo1@frontiernet.net


Schooley's Mountain Kennel Club
Monday September 5th, 2005 9:00 AM until 04:00 AM
Location: Mennen Sports Arena
Map: E. Hanover Avenue Morristown NJ

Schooley's Mountain Kennel Club and Meet & Greet

Labor Day Event and Meet and Greet at the Mennen Sports Arena sponsored by Schooley's Mountain Kennel Club. Please come out with your greys and enjoy this indoor, air-conditioned event!

For further information, contact Barbara Wicklund at 732-356-4370.

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Meet & Greet, Holmdel, NJ
Saturday September 10th, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Holmdel, NJ (732) 615-9770
Map: 2101 US Hwy 35 Holmdel NJ 07733

Please contact Rose Comerford for information 732-566-9514 greyboyz@aol.com


Meet & Greet, Eatontown, NJ
Saturday September 10th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Eatontown, NJ (732) 544-8970
Map: 310 State Hwy 36 West Long Branch NJ 07764

Please contact Kathy Barker for information 732-942-5074


Meet & Greet, Lawrenceville, NJ
Saturday September 10th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: Petco, Lawrenceville, NJ (609) 520-8494
Map: 3371 US Highway 1 Lawrenceville NJ 08648

Please contact Mary O'Donnell for information 908-281-3007 cleo1053@aol.com


Meet & Greet, Watchung, NJ
Saturday September 10th, 2005 12:00 PM until 03:00 AM
Location: Petco, Watchung, NJ 908-322-2844
Map: 1701 Rt 22 W (Blue Star Shopping Center) Watchung NJ 07069

Please contact Janet Marshall for information hoofkick49@yahoo.com


Meet & Greet, Moorestown, NJ
Sunday September 11th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Moorestown, NJ (856) 439-9899
Map: 1331 Nixon Drive Moorestown NJ 08057

Please contact Elena Young for information eyoung214@comcast.net


Meet & Greet, Mays Landing, NJ
Sunday September 11th, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Mays Landing, NJ
Map: Mays Landing NJ

Please contact Patty Tustin for information 609-625-2653 or 609-425-3067 spotsylott@aol.com

NOTE: There will be no Meet & Greet in October (going to Dewey!!!)


Dunellen Street Fair
Sunday September 11th, 2005 11:00 AM until 04:00 AM
Location: Dunellen Street Fair
Map: North Avenue & Rt 28 Dunellen NJ

Dunellen Street Fair

Come and have fun and show off your greys at the Dunellen Street Fair. GFNJ will have a table set up from 11am to 4pm.

For information, please contact Bill at 732 236-7088

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Meet & Greet, Middletown, NY
Saturday September 17th, 2005 1:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Middletown, NY (845) 342-1261
Map: 88-25 Dunning Road Middletown NY 10940

Please contact Judy Olsen for information 845-726-3214 jazbo1@frontiernet.net


AKC Dog Ownership Celebration
Saturday September 17th, 2005 9:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Riverside Park, Lyndhurst
Map: 15 Page Ave Lyndhurst NJ

AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Celebration

AKC responsible dog ownership celebration at Riverside Park, Lyndhurst, NJ. Volunteers are needed handle inquiries and show off your dogs. Dogs and humans should be friendly, outgoing, and good with small children. Please email Yvonne at yml96@aol.com if you can help.


Belmar Farmer's Market Adoption Day
Saturday September 17th, 2005 9:00 AM until 02:00 AM
Location: Belmar, NJ
Map: 9th Avenue & Main Street Belmar NJ

Belmar Farmer's Market Adoption Day

Come join GFNJ for an Adoption Meet & Greet at the Belmar Farmer's Market from 9am to 2pm. There will be a canopy set up for attendees and their greyhounds.

For additional information please contact Patty at 732 566-2226 pac173@aol.com


Greyhound Planet Celebration
Saturday September 17th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: Petco, Lawrenceville, NJ (609) 520-8494
Map: 3371 US Highway 1 Lawrenceville NJ 08648

Greyhound Planet Celebration at Lawrenceville Petco



The new Lawrenceville Petco has invited GFNJ to help them celebrate Greyhound Planet Day.

We will be at the store located at the Mercer Mall on Saturday, September 17th from 11:00AM to 3:00 PM. We are looking for volunteers with small pet and children friendly greys.

Please contact Mary O'Donnell for information 908-281-3007 cleo1053@aol.com



Responsible Dog Owner's Day, NYC
Saturday September 17th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: Madison Square Park
Map: Madison Avenue & E. 25th Street NYC NY

Responsible Dog Owner's Day

Sponsored by the American Kennel Club from 11-3p.m. at Madison Square Park, Madison Avenue & E. 25th Street. Call Barbara Wicklund at 732-356-4370 for information. CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.


Meet & Greet, Manalapan, NJ
Saturday September 17th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Manalapan, NJ (732) 683-1119
Map: 7 Route 9 Manalapan NJ 07726

Please contact Jan Nerl for information 721-521-8248 or Irene Ullmann 732-679-1107


Meet & Greet, Union, NJ
Saturday September 17th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Union, NJ (908) 686-9333
Map: 2438 Route 22 East Union NJ 07083

Please contact Frank Prince for information 908-272-6250


Meet & Greet, Easton, PA
Saturday September 17th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: Petco, Easton, PA 610-330-0740
Map: 2429 Nazareth Road (25th Street Shopping Center) Easton PA 18045

Please contact Chris Griffith for information 610-691-5058 griffsgreys@rcn.com


Meet & Greet, Edison, NJ
Saturday September 17th, 2005 12:00 PM until 03:00 AM
Location: Petco, Edison, NJ 732-516-0330
Map: 1025 Route 1 S Edison NJ 08817

Please contact Erica Puopolo for information 732-393-1958 epuopolo@hotmail.com


Meet & Greet, Paramus, NJ
Saturday September 17th, 2005 12:00 PM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Paramus, NJ (201) 843-0540
Map: 60 North State Route 17 Paramus NJ 07652

Please contact Kathy Carstensen for information 201-836-7517 mom@cybernex.net

NOTE: There is a date change for the October Paramus Meet & Greet


GFNJ Annual Fall Picnic/Greyhound Planet Day
Sunday September 18th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, NJ
Map: Old York Road Bridgewater NJ
See all of the animals attending this event.

GFNJ's Annual Fall Picnic/Greyhound Planet Day

Some highlights:

Crazy Hats Contest...

...for the most original and fun hats worn by you and your hound(s).
They can be home made or store bought, theme oriented, or just for fun.

available dogs will be at the picnic, so you can come and meet some beauties to adopt (only approved adoption applications or prior adopters who we have conducted a recent vet reference check will be able to adopt at the picnic). Please contact Linda Lyman if you have any questions or wish to be approved to adopt - Lelyman10@comcast.net or 856-751-5134
the Blessing of the Hounds
pot luck lunch (please go to Home Page for link to see what others are bringing to the Pot Luck Lunch)
Joan Smith from the Star Ledger
Teri Hyatt-animal stress therapist will schedule appointments at the reduced rate she always charges for our group. Teri can be reached at teri@petproblem.com, to reserve your appointment. Terri has done a lot of work with our group as a behaviorist and help with finding lost dogs.
Therapy Dog International, Inc certification testing will be available. The fee is $15. Please see the requirements at: http://www.tdi-dog.org/tditesting.html
collecting old collars, leashes and pet medications to send to the Spanish galgos - for further information on the plight of these Spanish greyhounds, please go to: http://operationscooby.org/index.htm
collecting used ink jet/laser printer cartridges and old cell phones
collecting raffle prize donations for the upcoming Craft Show & Pet Expo (12/3 & 12/4) at the Fall Picnic/Greyhound Planet Day. We request that the raffle prizes be boxed and clearly marked with the name of the person who made the donation and the approximate value of the item. If you have any questions about raffle prizes, please contact Terryl at greygal3@optonline.net or 908-203-0070. If you have any questions about the Craft Show & Pet Expo and/or would like information about being a vendor at the event, please contact Patty at pac173@aol.com or 732-566-2226
Note: Greyhound Planet Day is a time chosen each year to honor the Greyhound and its relatives (Galgos, lurchers, etc.) throughout the world. The purpose of this international event is to raise the public's awareness of the wonder and magic of Greyhounds as pets, educate others on the current status of Greyhounds around the world and to honor those Greyhounds who have left us already.




Meet & Greet, Hamilton Township, NJ
Sunday September 18th, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Hamilton Township, NJ (609) 585-4418
Map: 170 Marketplace Blvd Hamilton Township NJ 08691

Please contact Laura & Gary Mease for information 609-888-1727 lauram0324@optonline.net or Jenn Marx 609-291-1721


Meet & Greet, Bergen Community College
Thursday September 22nd, 2005 10:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: Bergen Community College Student Center
Map: Paramus Road Paramus NJ

Meet & Greet at Bergen Community College Student Center

The Environmental Club is sponsoring an event and GFNJ has been invited to join the activities.

The Assistant Professor of the English Department, a greyhound adopter and member of LIGHT (Long Island Greyhound Transfer) will be giving a talk and showing a video from 12:30-1:30. We will be on hand for the question and answer period about adoption procedure, in addition to our table set up in the main event hall.

Please contact Kathy Carstensen if you and your grey can help man the table - mom@cybernex.net or 201-836-7517


PRESS RELEASE FROM BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

For Immediate Release: September 1, 2005 For more info email or call: Sheila McAllister-Greve at 201-447-7120 Tracy Ehrhardt Baird at 201-447-7120

Greyhound Rescue and Adoption Day at Bergen Community College, 9/22

Representatives from Greyhound Friends of New Jersey, Inc. (GFNJ) will be at Bergen Community College, Thursday, September 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the Student Center, Main Campus, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus. Greyhounds will be available for a meet and greet, and rescue representatives will be available to answers questions about the breed and the adoption process. Bergen Community College Assistant Professor Harold Kahn will give an informative lecture and video presentation about rescue and adoption from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Room A-104. Professor Kahn owns a rescued greyhound and is a member of Long Island Greyhound Transfer. This event is co-sponsored by the Bergen Community College Environmental Club, Biology Club, the Veterinary Technology Program, and the Office of Student Life. For more information please call Professor Kahn at 201-447-3632.

Greyhound Friends of New Jersey, Inc. is a non-profit organization which relies on funds generated through adoption, donations and fund-raising events throughout New Jersey. GFNJ rescues and adopts out more than 250 greyhounds each year and is dedicated to finding homes for any greyhound in need. For more information on GFNJ please contact Kathy Carstensen at 201-836-7517 or visit their Web site at http://www.greyhoundfriendsnj.org.

Bergen Community College is a public two-year coeducational college, enrolling more than 14,000 students in Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degree programs, and certificate programs. More than 10,000 students are enrolled in non-credit, professional courses through the Division of Continuing Education, the Institute for Learning in Retirement, and the Philip J. Ciarco Jr. Learning Center, located at 355 Main Street, Hackensack. Information about the College is on this Web site or by phoning the Welcome Center at 201-447-7200.




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Meet & Greet (Petco), Deptford, NJ
Saturday September 24th, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco, Deptford, NJ 856-384-9609
Map: 1730 Clement's Bridge Road Deptford NJ 08096

Please contact Debbie & Rick Wright for information 856-742-0669 melfoosnoo@aol.com


Meet & Greet, Somerville, NJ
Saturday September 24th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: Petco, Somerville, NJ 908-203-8840
Map: 300 Hwy 202 (Somerville Circle) Raritan NJ 08869

Please contact Terryl Jackson for information 908-203-0070 greygal3@optonline.net

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.


Meet & Greet (PetsMart), Deptford, NJ
Saturday September 24th, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Deptford, NJ (856) 853-0042
Map: 1800 Clements Bridge Rd Woodbury NJ 08096

Please contact Mark Reibstein for information 856-228-3957


Meet & Greet, Broomall, PA
Saturday September 24th, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Broomall, PA (610) 353-4446
Map: 2940 Springfield Road Broomall PA 19008

Please contact Doreen Peterzak for information dpeterzak@juno.com


Meet & Greet (Petco), Deptford, NJ
Saturday September 24th, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco, Deptford, NJ 856-384-9609
Map: 1730 Clement's Bridge Road Deptford NJ 08096

Please contact Debbie & Rick Wright for information 856-742-0669 melfoosnoo@aol.com


Meet & Greet Walmart, Whitehouse Station
Sunday September 25th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: WalMart, Whitehouse Station
Map: 3576 Route 22 W Whitehouse Station NJ

Contact Chris Griffith at griffsgreys@rcn.com


Meet & Greet at The Nutley DogFest 2005
Saturday October 1st, 2005 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Kingsland Park,Nutley, NJ
Map: Kingsland and Rutgers Place at Passaic Ave Nutley NJ

Meet & Greet at The Nutley DogFest 2005

Held by the Nutley Junior Women's Club

As always, greyt volunteers and beautiful hounds needed!

Please contact Kathy Carstensen if you and your grey can help man the table - mom@cybernex.net or 201-836-7517

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WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Barbour Pond Park
Saturday October 1st, 2005 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Barbour Pond Park, Wayne
Map: Wayne NJ

Calling All Passaic County Greyhounds for the weekly Saturday Stroll starting at 9AM at Barbour Pond Park in Wayne. Organized by Lisa Hoffman Missygirl101@aol.com All are invited to join. Please call Lisa at 973-942-3612 to confirm. Each walker needs to bring plastic bags and is encouraged to water spray their dogs or have them wear a wet down coat or bandana. There is a water fountain. DIRECTIONS North of Wayne take the Newark Pompton Turnpike to Valley Road, Make a left onto Valley road and the first left onto Barbour Pond Road. Pass a nursery school and a baseball field on the left. Look for a small wood sign with the park name on it and bear left into the short road leading into the park. Meet at the end of the road in the parking lot with the kids playground. They make two rounds around the path and spend about an hour. From the south take Rte. 23 north. Take valley road exit and once you cross the intersection of Hamburg Turnpike and Valley road look for that 1st left hand turn into Barbour Pond Road. Follow as above from there.


Old Bridge Day
Saturday October 1st, 2005 10:00 AM until 05:00 AM
Location: Old Bridge Municipal Complex
Map: Rt 516 Old Bridge NJ

Old Bridge Day

We will be participating in the 10th Anniversary Event of Old Bridge Day. The fair is held at the Municipal Complex on Rte 516 in Old Bridge, just off of Rte 9 or Rte 34. Parking is at the High School and Ice Arena.

We have a corner spot again, with a shady, grassy area for the dogs. Old Bridge has treated us very nicely each time we have attended and they welcome the dogs.

We need petable dogs as there are alot of children in attendance. Hours are 10-5. No one needs to stay all day, just an hour or two is fine.

For additional information please contact Irene llu1964@aol.com 732 679-1107

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Therapy Dog Visit, Bethlehem, PA
Saturday October 1st, 2005 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Country Meadows Retirement Community
Map: 4035 Green Pond Road Bethlehem PA

Therapy dog visit to Country Meadows. Please contact Chris Griffith at griffsgreys@rcn.com if you plan to attend.


Meet & Greet, Exton, PA
Saturday October 1st, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Downingtown, PA (610) 518-0250
Map: 1010 East Lancaster Avenue Downingtown PA 19335

Please contact Adrienne Menn for information - 610-692-4933

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.


Meet & Greet, Union, NJ
Saturday October 1st, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Union, NJ (908) 686-9333
Map: 2438 Route 22 East Union NJ 07083

Please contact Frank Prince for information 908-272-6250


Meet & Greet, West Windsor, NJ
Saturday October 1st, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, West Windsor, NJ
Map: West Windsor NJ

Please contact Janice Ingram for information 609-324-0602


Meet & Greet, Milltown, NJ
Saturday October 1st, 2005 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Milltown, NJ 732-651-0260
Map: 300 Ryders Lane Milltown NJ 08850

Please contact Erica Puopolo for information 732-393-1958 epuopolo@hotmail.com NOTE: We are looking for someone to take over the Milltown Petco Meet & Greet that is held on the 1st Saturday of the month. We are there from noon until 3pm. Please contact Erica Puopolo at 732-393-1958.


WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Alvin Williams P
Sunday October 2nd, 2005 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Alvin Williams Memorial Park, Sewaren
Map: West Avenue Sewaren NJ

Sunday mornings at the Alvin Williams Memorial Park in Sewaren (off West Ave. where PSE&G is), at 9am. Anyone interested can contact Erica by email epuopolo@hotmail.com or phone (home 732-393-1958 or cell 732-208-4797).


WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Atlantic County
Sunday October 2nd, 2005 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
Location: Atlantic County Park, Estelle Manor Section
Map: 109 State Highway 50 Mays Landing NJ

Calling all South Jersey greyhounds! Please join us every Sunday morning at the Estelle Manor section of Atlantic County Park. We meet at 9:00 in the first parking lot, and, depending on the weather, walk for about an hour. In the warmer months, make sure both you and the dogs are "wearing" insect protection, and don't forget those poop bags! Come for a leisurely walk and greyt conversation! Email Pat LaManna if any questions Oldrunners@aol.com


Applefest, Warwick, NY
Sunday October 2nd, 2005 9:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Warwick, NY
Map: Park Place & Park Avenue Warwick NY

Applefest in Warwick New York

Sunday October 2 from 9am til 5pm. The GFNJ booth will be located on the corner of Park Ave and Park Place in Warwick - we are directly across the street from the kiddie rides.

Volunteers with their greys are needed. Please email Nancy at bowden@warwick.net or call 845-987-8663.

This is a big fund raiser for GFNJ and we will be selling dog cookies. If you are interested in baking cookies again give Nancy a call or email. We will be collecting the cookies a week before the event for packaging.

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2005 Community Festival at Bound Brook
Sunday October 2nd, 2005 11:00 AM until 05:30 AM
Location: Bound Brook, NJ
Map: Main Street - near Train Station Bound Brook NJ

2005 Community Festival at Bound Brook

Bound Brook is celebrating its community with crafts, food, entertainment and children's activities, and GFNJ will be there!

Free Admission - Rain or Shine

Volunteers and their greyhounds are welcome - your dog should be able to handle large crowds, noise, children and other animals.


Meet & Greet (Petco), Toms River, NJ
Sunday October 2nd, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 AM
Location: Petco, Toms River, NJ (732) 473-9818
Map: 1331 Hooper Avenue Toms River NJ 08753

Please contact Lisa Maccaro for information 732-288-9568 rascal.imp@verizon.net

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.


WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Wawayonda Par
Sunday October 2nd, 2005 5:00 PM until 07:00 PM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

The Hudson Valley branch of Greyhound Friends of NJ has changed the time of the weekly walk to 5:00pm for the summer months. We walk at Wawayonda State Park, 885 Warwick Turnpike, Hewitt, NJ 07421. We meet in the first parking lot by the information building. Our walk ends with treats and water for the Greys. Please join us. The Greys are always happy to see one another and it gives us a chance to chat. See you there - weather permitting. You can call Judy Olsen at 845-726-3214 or Jazbo1@frontiernet.net


Autumn Lights Festival
Saturday October 8th, 2005 9:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Town Hall Municipal Green
Map: 1480 Union Valley Road West Milford NJ 07480

Meet & Greet at the Autumn Lights Festival

Family/kid friendly greys needed to hang out and show off!

For information please contact Kathy Carstensen mom@cybernex.net or 201-836-7517

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Meet & Greet, Lawrenceville, NJ
Saturday October 8th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: Petco, Lawrenceville, NJ (609) 520-8494
Map: 3371 US Highway 1 Lawrenceville NJ 08648

Please contact Mary O'Donnell for information 908-281-3007 cleo1053@aol.com


Meet & Greet, Eatontown, NJ
Saturday October 8th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Eatontown, NJ (732) 544-8970
Map: 310 State Hwy 36 West Long Branch NJ 07764

Please contact Kathy Barker for information 732-942-5074

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.


Meet & Greet, Holmdel, NJ
Saturday October 8th, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Holmdel, NJ (732) 615-9770
Map: 2101 US Hwy 35 Holmdel NJ 07733

Please contact Rose Comerford for information 732-566-9514 greyboyz@aol.com


Meet & Greet, Watchung, NJ
Saturday October 8th, 2005 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Watchung, NJ 908-322-2844
Map: 1701 Rt 22 W (Blue Star Shopping Center) Watchung NJ 07069

Please contact Janet Marshall for information hoofkick49@yahoo.com


Meet & Greet, Moorestown, NJ
Sunday October 9th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart, Moorestown, NJ (856) 439-9899
Map: 1331 Nixon Drive Moorestown NJ 08057

Please contact Elena Young for information eyoung214@comcast.net

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.


Meet & Greet, Mays Landing, NJ
Sunday October 9th, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Mays Landing, NJ
Map: Mays Landing NJ

Please contact Patty Tustin for information 609-625-2653 or 609-425-3067 spotsylott@aol.com

NOTE: There will be no Meet & Greet in October (going to Dewey!!!)


Cranberry Festival, Chatsworth, NJ
Saturday October 15th, 2005 9:00 AM until 04:30 PM
Location: Cranberry Festival
Map: Chatsworth NJ

22nd Annual Cranberry Festival



Greyhound Friends has again been invited to participate in this huge event. There are hundrends of vendors, excellent food and greys are welcome at the GFNJ booth which is located in the center of town at the main intersection near the White Horse Inn.

Since this is a two day event we will need as many folks as possible to help talk to people and just show off our greys. This is always a good event for future adoptions and fund raising.

Directions:

From Philly: Rt 73S to Rt 70E to Rt 72E-3 miles to Rt 563, follow signs. Total approximate time is about 1 hour.

From S. Jersey and Delaware: Rt 295N to Rt 70E to Rt 72E-3 miles to Rt 563, follow signs. Approximate time is about 45 minutes once exiting from Rt 295.

From the North: NJ Turnpike South to exit 7;Rt 206S to Rt 532E-take to second "stop" sign...this is downtown Chatsworth. Approximate time from exiting NJT is about 45 minutes.

From the North: Garden State Parkway south to exit 69, Rt 72W to "Chatsworth" sign (left turn). Approximate time from exiting GSP is about 25 minutes.

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Meet & Greet, Union, NJ
Saturday October 15th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Union, NJ (908) 686-9333
Map: 2438 Route 22 East Union NJ 07083

Please contact Frank Prince for information 908-272-6250

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.


Meet & Greet, Easton, PA
Saturday October 15th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Easton, PA 610-330-0740
Map: 2429 Nazareth Road (25th Street Shopping Center) Easton PA 18045

Please contact Chris Griffith for information 610-691-5058 griffsgreys@rcn.com


Meet & Greet, Manalapan, NJ
Saturday October 15th, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Manalapan, NJ (732) 683-1119
Map: 7 Route 9 Manalapan NJ 07726

Please contact Jan Nerl for information 721-521-8248 or Irene Ullmann 732-679-1107


Meet & Greet, Edison, NJ
Saturday October 15th, 2005 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Edison, NJ 732-516-0330
Map: 1025 Route 1 S Edison NJ 08817

Please contact Erica Puopolo for information 732-393-1958 epuopolo@hotmail.com


Meet & Greet, Middletown, NY
Saturday October 15th, 2005 1:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Middletown, NY (845) 342-1261
Map: 88-25 Dunning Road Middletown NY 10940

Please contact Judy Olsen for information 845-726-3214 jazbo1@frontiernet.net


Cranberry Festival, Chatsworth, NJ
Sunday October 16th, 2005 9:00 AM until 04:30 PM
Location: 4-H Building, Bridgewater
Map: 310 Milltown Road Bridgewater NJ 08807

22nd Annual Cranberry Festival

Greyhound Friends has again been invited to participate in this huge event. There are hundrends of vendors, excellent food and greys are welcome at the GFNJ booth which is located in the center of town at the main intersection near the White Horse Inn.

Since this is a two day event we will need as many folks as possible to help talk to people and just show off our greys. This is always a good event for future adoptions and fund raising.

Directions:
From Philly: Rt 73S to Rt 70E to Rt 72E-3 miles to Rt 563, follow signs. Total approximate time is about 1 hour.

From S. Jersey and Delaware: Rt 295N to Rt 70E to Rt 72E-3 miles to Rt 563, follow signs. Approximate time is about 45 minutes once exiting from Rt 295.

From the North: NJ Turnpike South to exit 7;Rt 206S to Rt 532E-take to second "stop" sign...this is downtown Chatsworth. Approximate time from exiting NJT is about 45 minutes.

From the North: Garden State Parkway south to exit 69, Rt 72W to "Chatsworth" sign (left turn). Approximate time from exiting GSP is about 25 minutes.


Meet & Greet, Hamilton Township, NJ
Sunday October 16th, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Hamilton Township, NJ (609) 585-4418
Map: 170 Marketplace Blvd Hamilton Township NJ 08691

Please contact Laura & Gary Mease for information 609-888-1727 lauram0324@optonline.net or Jenn Marx 609-291-1721

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.


Gloucester County Kennel Club Dog Shows
Friday October 21st, 2005 6:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Gloucester County Kennel Club, Buena
Map: Buena NJ

Gloucester County Kennel Club Dog Shows

GFNJ will be assisting in directing traffic. The kennel club gives us a generous donation for our assistance. The hours are 6am to 1pm.

Please contact Barbara Wicklund if you can help 732 356-4370


Gloucester County Kennel Club Dog Show
Saturday October 22nd, 2005 6:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Gloucester County Kennel Club, Buena
Map: Buena NJ

Gloucester County Kennel Club Dog Shows

GFNJ will be assisting in directing traffic. The kennel club gives us a generous donation for our assistance. The hours are 6am to 1pm.

Please contact Barbara Wicklund if you can help 732 356-4370


Flea Market, Runnemede, NJ
Saturday October 22nd, 2005 8:00 AM until 01:00 AM
Location: Pat Chico's House 856-939-6388
Map: 317 Center Avenue Runnemede NJ

Flea Market to Benefit GFNJ

Pat Chico has volunteered her driveway on Saturday October 22 from 8AM to 1PM for a flea market with all the proceeds going to the greys. Pat is a basset adopter but greyhound fan and animal lover.

Pat is located at 317 Center Avenue, Runnemede. You can call Pat at 856-939-6338 to make arrangements to drop off your precious cast off items for sale. Pat will be able to take the items the whole week before the sale.

Please come and shop and if you can help, that would be great. We will be setting up the items early on Saturday, October 22nd. Directions below.

Greyhound Friends extends a big "thank you" to Pat for her dedication and generosity.

Directions: 295S to exit 29. Route 168 (Black Horse Pike) South for 1 to 1 1/2 miles and turn right onto Third Avenue. Go 6 blocks to Center Avenue.


Meet & Greet, Somerville, NJ
Saturday October 22nd, 2005 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Somerville, NJ 908-203-8840
Map: 300 Hwy 202 (Somerville Circle) Raritan NJ 08869

Please contact Terryl Jackson for information 908-203-0070 greygal3@optonline.net

A Meet & Greet is an informal way to learn about Greyhounds and the need that retired racers have for good homes. Spend time with some beautiful dogs and find out how to adopt one of your own. Or, give your Grey the chance to spend time with other Greyhounds.


Meet & Greet (PetsMart), Deptford, NJ
Saturday October 22nd, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, Deptford, NJ (856) 853-0042
Map: 1800 Clements Bridge Rd Woodbury NJ 08096

Please contact Mark Reibstein for information 856-228-3957


Meet & Greet (Petco), Deptford, NJ
Saturday October 22nd, 2005 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco, Deptford, NJ 856-384-9609
Map: 1730 Clement's Bridge Road Deptford NJ 08096

Please contact Debbie & Rick Wright for information 856-742-0669 melfoosnoo@aol.com