June Bugs

Five more greys joined the VAGA family today.
Welcome aboard Backwood Billie, CI Constant Boy,
Kiowa Iwoatrail, Our EZ Trip, and Tango Power.

Happy tails to all.

The Second Coming

If April Showers bring May flowers what due May showers bring? Apparently more greyhounds.

The second group of greys this month arrives Saturday May 21.

Once again Gary and Wilberta will be making the round trip to Manning S.C..

You two might want to put in a request for night vision goggles. Thanks for making this journey.

The new four are: Bl's Daria, Bogardus, Fisch By Kato, and Wishful Wit. Have a safe trip.

May Flowers

Coming up May 7th are the latest Four Members to join the VAGA family.

They are: Boc's Kibbles, Nitro Bob, PTL Jane Doe, and RJ's Ozzie.

All are arriving on a non stop journey to Fredericksburg.

They will be join by six more companions heading north to Canada.

Weather seems to be cooperating for a comfortable trip up the I95.

Band of Brindles

These four are coming up on April 9th. All are brindles!!! They are: Boc's See My Dust, Boc's Lil Beauty, Katys Walkin and Kebo Klever Kat. Gary & Wilberta are making the trip to Manning S.C. and will be meeting John, Joan's hubby. Boc's C My Dust will get off in Richmond. Michelle Ridlon will be meeting them to get her. Thanks to all involved on this haul for making the trip. Have a safe journey.

2011 Pet Expo

Chemar Summerice and owner Cindy McConnell participated for the second year in a pet fashion show aimed at increasing awareness of dog rescue organizations such as VAGA. Sponsored by Chemar's dog walking service, All Friends Pet Care, the event was part of the Super Pet Expo held March 18 - 20, 2011, in Chantilly, VA." .Both Chemar and Cindy look beautiful!!!

Greyhounds and Cats?

As a greyhound owner you've probably come across "What great dogs, but how are they with cats." We've all heard it or some variation. It's heard at Meet & Greets, special functions and events or just a walk around the neighborhood. I will be the first to tell you, all greys are not good around cats or small creatures. Is there a percentage who are? Certainly, what that percentage is I'm not sure. I think it's fair to say that more are cat friendly than not. If I were to put a number on it I'd say 80% plus. It's not a scientific number just a guesstimate.

To try and help everyone out, especially the M & G volunteers, we asked to have you send in photos of your cats and greys together. The following video is a collection of those photos. The next time somebody brings up the question, send them over to the blog to have a look for themselves.




A big thanks to all those who sent in their photos.

March Madness?

Two words that send College Basketball fanatics into delirium and the rest of the world wishing it were April already.
I'm not writing about my picks for the Final Four but I will tell you the names of the newest four joining the VAGA family.
They are: Boc's Gib It All, El Kan Missy, Langfuhr, and Tango Missy.
They will be arriving Saturday March 5th thanks to Gary and Jon who will be their escorts up I95.
Thanks for making that trip you two, have a safe journey.

Special Gals.... Sunshine and Sadie and their mom, Jody!

VAGA is very proud of Sunshine and Sadie. They are both retired racers ( half sisters too) that are bringing so much happiness to many people. Their mommy, Jody, is a nursing home administrator. Many days Jody is able to take Sunshine & Sadie to work with her. The greyhound gals are making new friends all the time. They are favorites with the residents and the staff too. Sunshine and Sadie are very loving and gentle girls who have tons of love to share with all their new friends. We thank Jody for giving these two sweet greyhounds a forever home and for sharing with us all these beautiful pictures.

Abby Coble Working Hard

Abby is working hard as a Therapy Dog. We are so proud of her!

A Few More

Here are some additional pics sent in from the January 14th haul.