News and Roos from Three Rivers Greyhounds

Spring/Summer 2020 Issue 34 _________________________________

A Different World

A lot has happened in the 6 months since our last newsletter for both greyhounds and the adoption community. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us.

The effect on TRG has been substantial, and our plans for 2020 have been revised. Our 2020 annual reunion has been postponed, and we continue to hope that it can be held in the fall. Meet and Greets have been suspended for the time being as businesses try to open in a new normal. Social distancing is the norm, not that our greyhounds know what that is; many of our furbabies miss and long for the petting and love that they received from strangers. When COVID-19 caused states to take action and close businesses, the world of greyhound racing came to a halt. With racing in the state of Florida scheduled to end at the close of 2020, many tracks closed permanently at an earlier date than expected. This left many greyhounds in limbo without knowing if/when racing would return to Florida. Beginning in mid-March, TRG worked with GPA Tampa Bay, and arranged for transport of greyhounds into our adoption program. Through the generous support from our holiday campaign plus our emergency appeal to move Florida greyhounds, TRG helped move 50 greyhounds from Florida, and placed 19 greyhounds into forever homes with TRG adopters. The remaining greyhounds from the transports moved on to several other adoption groups. At this time, The TRG board believes it is prudent to take a hiatus from the placement of new greyhounds. With the reality of the ‘new normal’ still evolving and certain populations still at risk for COVID-19, we feel it is in the best interest of everyone to be ‘on hold’ until September. Thank you to all who have supported the greyhounds, whether through adoption of a hound, volunteering of your time, or by making a donation. We will continue to keep you updated as we move forward. The Board of TRG Ruth Scheller, Kyle Catanzarite, Sue Yanakos, Bev Stulen, Louise Evans

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Thank You to All Who Supported Our 2019 Holiday Appeal!

Three Rivers Greyhounds has been blessed by the overwhelming response to our holiday appeal. Because of everyone’s generosity, TRG received over $3700 in donations for our adoption program and those greyhounds who enter the program in 2020. Special thanks to the following individuals who made donations–

Jamie Bomberger Steve Thomas and Allison Shafer William and Lisa Pearson Jane Grover Amanda and Josh Kozak Blaise Pezek Ansley Earley Sue and Bill Yanakos Maryann and Vince Flot Lucy and Dave Flynn

Samuel and Heather Goncz Fran Iaofolla Roberta Barrett Mary and Paul Sutton Joyce and Ed Garbe Donald and Mary Jo Klosinski Emanuel and Carla DiNatale Kyle and Bob Catanzarite Louise and Bill Evans Amy Laughlin Lisa Fuciarelli Jim Evans Arlene Devine Cynthia Losego Jennifer Murray Jeff Gennuso Amanda Spencer Greg & Anna Sankey Diane Windhorst Danielle St Hilaire Sherry Zelno Bev Stulen Richard and Cheryl Scott, in honor of Melanie (Good Luck Melanie) Lucien and Christine Van Pamer, in honor of Winslow Homer Jennifer (Krandel) Schreiner, in honor of Sophie Ruth Scheller, in honor of Jeddi and Kermit Michael Drew, in honor of Dr. Claire Becker Linda Kostka, in memory of Greycie William Pack, in honor of Ariel’s first Christmas Paul and Diane Passantino, in memory of Indy, Maz, Bella and Gyp Todd Raible, in honor of Fran Iaofolla Lori Raible, In honor of Fran Iafolla, Ernie & Lola & in memory of Honey Girl Love, The Wrights Victoria Krandel, in honor of Sophie Jennifer Tomasello, in memory of Gypsie Loo, my heart dog Pauline Peters, In memory of Louie Victoria Krandel, in honor of Sophie Anthony Lucarelli, in honor of Arrow Chris & Stephanie Kubas, donation to Pretty from Sky & Finn Kubas Lori Layhead, "This donation is made in the name of Kelly Regola" Joe & Kathy Boback, in honor of Gaga Jay and Sandy Phoebe, in memory of their Bridge hound Tang, age 12 Larry and Renie Mistick, in honor of Smokey and Lainey, in memory of Petey, Nala, Jaz

The TRG board appreciates all that help in any way, whether through monetary donations or donations of time and talent. Our group is truly blessed.

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And a special thank you to the volunteers who helped with the Pittsburgh Mills Holiday Meet and Greets.

Event Wrap-Up

In addition to our Holiday fundraising appeal, the following events raised additional monies in 2019 to help with TRG’s mission of greyhound adoption – Sales from Enjoy Books $520 Pittsburgh Mills Meet and Greets $2343 Thank you to all the volunteers who organized, participated in, and made these events happen. Every volunteer and individual who donated time and/or money to TRG during 2019 helped 45 greyhounds find their forever homes. We appreciate your generosity!

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Sponsorship Donation --- Thank you to Sky and Finn Kubas

In Memory of those TRG hounds that have recently crossed the Bridge ~~

Nina Catanzarite Bart DeMuth Electra Flynn

Moe Flot Glow Dykstra Titan Zurat

Ginger Shebetich Ollie Flot Chloe Lioi

Arrow Walker Conrad Degentesh

Zoro Osche

Greyhounds have the ability to inspire and

console, amuse and mystify, and above all, give the

rarest commodity, unconditional love.

Should you be so lucky as to share your home and heart

with one, you will never regret it.

~Anonymous

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‘You’ve Nailed It’ Keeping your greyhound’s nails in top condition

With the COVID-19 restrictions in effect during late winter and the spring months, everyone including our beloved hounds had to forego certain activities. This may have included getting your pets’ nails trimmed and kept at the proper length. Now is the time to get back on track and get your hounds in tip-top shape during the summer when a lot of walking occurs. Ideally, your dog’s nails should be trimmed (or dremeled) once every 4-6 weeks. Overly long nails on a dog’s feet may cause them to walk differently, placing their weight improperly, or dragging them on hard surfaces. This can cause pain to your greyhound.

The photo above illustrates the ideal length of a dog’s nails and also the angle at which to trim the nails if you attempt to do this on your own. An owner’s concern is often the coloring of the nails; a dark nail prevents you from seeing where the ‘quick’ is. Or you may have one of those hounds that does not want you to touch its feet. If that is the case, making an appointment with a groomer or your veterinarian to give a ‘paw’dicure is often the best solution. Remember, just like we need a manicure or pedicure, so does your greyhound. They are walking on their feet constantly, and their nails need to allow them to do it without an issue.

Greyt News! So far in 2020, these greyhounds have found their forever home through TRG ~~ Ali’s Pretty Himark Grace Braska Luke BL Miss Kitty FGF Fire Lake Bart’s Cutthecord Amazing Auzzie Pac Memphis Oshgosh Poochie JSK Laredo Flying Lambrusco Mr. Mercedes O Ya Hershey Amber Ray O Ya Fast Forward Pipe Down Nadler Sorta Kinda Red Turn The Tables

Fawnzy Rella

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Three Rivers Greyhounds is a 501c(3) non-profit organization and contributions

to our group in 2020 are 100% tax deductible. Please continue to support our mission of finding forever homes

for retired racing greyhounds.

TRG BOARD Ruth Scheller ~ President Kyle Catanzarite ~ Vice President

Sue Yanakos ~ Treasurer Louise Evans – Secretary Bev Stulen ~ Director

Maryann Flot ~ Volunteer Coordinator