Solvang Greyhound Fest

Solvang Greyhound Fest

Last updated on January 23, 2008

GREYTLegs is a 501c3 non profit, all volunteer, neutral organization that provides financial assistance through grants to help improve the quality of life for broken leg Greyhounds coming off the track.

Description:
How does the West Coast Greyhound Gathering aka Solvang Greyhound Fest fit into the picture for GREYTLegs? Well, the Solvang Greyhound Fest is the major yearly fundraiser for GREYTLegs. All proceeds raised from the event goes to helping Greyhounds through grants who have sustained broken legs on the track during racing. These dogs are taken in by various adoption groups for veterinary care, rehabilitation and hopefully adoption once they are given a clean bill of health.

History:
Greyhound owners are always ready to gather in large numbers to show their love and support for Greyhounds, to enjoy the company of others who share the same compassion and to show others how wonderful Greyhounds as pets can be. After all, it is the Greyhounds that bring us together and naturally this event is all about the Greyhounds!

There are many Greyhound gatherings located on the east coast and in the Midwest of the United States. However, Greyhound lovers on the west coast of the United States often found it difficult to travel such a long distance to enjoy the company and gatherings with other Greyhound lovers. They wanted a place closer to home to celebrate Greyhounds. That's when the West Coast Greyhound Gathering now known as the Solvang Greyhound Fest was born!

The West Coast Greyhound Gathering site needed to be very Greyhound friendly with a small town atmosphere but with plenty of other activities for visitors to partake in other than Greyhound related activities. Solvang, California fit the bill with comfortable weather, friendly small town atmosphere and plenty of activities to enjoy - not to mention that the whole town is excited (right down to the Mayor, shop keepers and inn keepers) about the Greyhounds coming, too!

We are excited about holding the gathering in Solvang and we hope everyone enjoys their time as well! Proceeds raised from the Solvang Greyhound Fest will go to benefit GREYT LEGS - a 501c3 non profit support group to aid various groups with broken leg veterinarian bills through grants

Contact person: Teri Rogo, Volunteer Coordinator, (email)

Address:

PO Box 41566
Phoenix, AZ 85080

Web Site: http://www.solvanggreyhoundfest.org/

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