We need your help

Our mom has passed away and we have lost our loving home.


We are Maya and Lily Valentine. We're looking for someone who has love in their heart to share and a couple of soft beds for us.

We are very well mannered in the house, walk well together, love to go for car rides and spend time shopping in the local pet stores.

We have just had our annual physicals and we are healthy and ready for a new adventure.

Please call Vicki (503.740.9716) or Carolyn (503.665.9741) for more information.

Thanks Furever Pets!

It was another great adoption event at Furever Pets! We always have a great time meeting new folks and catching up with previous adopters. Thank you Symon and crew for being such gracious hosts!

Molly enjoying her outing.

Chase, Chris, and Conga being social.

Big yawn from Chase, apparently this isn't as exciting as he hoped.

Wanda making new friends.

And Wanda again getting hugs.

Trudy came by to visit.

And got sweet kisses from Wahoo.

Snoop setting a great example for the other dogs, if you look pretty people will come to you.

Chris did really well at his first ever adoption event. From the shy puppy he was Chris has gained confidence and is becoming a wonderful boy!

* Sorry for the delay, there was a typo in the scheduling of this post!

Adoption Event Coming...

Furever Pets is opening their doors to Oregon Greyhound Adoption once again. This is an incredible store with tons of new and interesting products that you never knew your dog needed! The staff is great and their support over the years has been invaluable. We would love to see old friends and make new ones!

Where: Furever Pets

Address: 1902 NE Broadway St., Portland

When: February 27th

Time: 11am - 2 pm

Hey big spender!

Our good friends at Furever Pets are celebrating their 7th anniversary this weekend. That's seven years of support for numerous shelters and adoption groups with their donations, food-drives, and unwavering support for all the products that they sell!

On Saturday the 13th from 11am to 5pm head over for snacks, drinks, games, door prizes, discounts and donations. For one day only they're offering 20% off one non-pet food non-sale item and an additional 5% off if you wear their store colors (blue and orange). Maybe you've been thinking about buying a new luxury dog bed or a nice raised feeder system? Saturday is the day to take the plunge. What's more, 15% of all of their sales on Saturday will be donated to the adoption groups they work with, Oregon Greyhound Adoption included!

So head over on Saturday, stay for a snack, play a game, get your discount and make a donation all at the same time!

Parker illustrating the comfort of a Bowser Bed.

Chasing Amy

With all signs of an early spring we proudly present Amy! She's a sweet girl that came to us from Arizona. At just three years old there is still a lot of goofy puppy in Amy but puppy energy is a good thing so long as you have a sense of humor. Exuberant at play and determinedly affectionate, Amy will make a delightful companion.

Name: Amy

Racing name: NDT Tym Amy

Weight: 62 pounds

Color: Black

Born: January 6th, 2007

Rattling Sabers

Another addition to our kennel from Arizona is Saber. He's a very sweet boy whose gently affectionate nature will win you over! Homes with cats need not apply but small dogs may be okay if they are of the non-fluffy variety. A dog introduction is recommended and well worth it because this handsome man is one of a kind!

Name: Saber

Racing name: Red I Saber

Weight: ~74 lbs

Color: Black

Born: December 19th, 2006

The Holiday Elf

Now that it is January we have a retired holiday helper ready for a new home. This strapping lad is Elf, he's a goofy active guy who came to us from sunny Arizona. Despite the change in climate and venue Elf is doing really well and we're so happy to have him in the kennel while we help him find his forever home!

Name: Elf

Racing name: BF Oxbow Elf

Weight: 77 pounds

Color: Brindle

Born: June 3rd, 2006

Just Jered!

With Jered coming into our kennel for adoption we're working on collecting the whole litter! Actually, we've only had two of his brothers but both were supremely nice boys and Jered is similar to them in terms of personality. He's happy and outgoing and even a touch excitable (if you know greyhounds you'll know that most people would never use that adjective when describing their dogs). Playful and friendly like a puppy at 5 years old, Jered will likely retain his goofy personality through his entire life. If you want a dog to accompany you with your active life this is the boy for you!

Name: Jered

Racing name: BF Oxbow Jered

Weight: 80 pounds

Color: Red

Born: October 26th, 2004

Early Blooming Iris

Iris is the sweet flower of the kennel. Although she would prefer a home without small animals she is an endearing little girl who loves to get and give affection. Looking for a wiggly package of love? Iris is your girl!

Name: Iris

Racing name: Par Iris

Weight: 58 lbs

Color: Black

Born: November 1st, 2007

Welcome Bomber

Today's post is a little bit of a tease in that Bomber came a couple of weeks ago, won the heart of her new family last weekend and is going home this weekend.

Bomber is one of eight dogs that came to us from Arizona. They are a nice addition to our kennel and all are loving wonderful dogs that will make some lucky families great pets. Bomber is pictured below and profiles of her Arizona buddies will be added soon (and are already on our website). If you are interested in meeting any of them please contact us and we can arrange a private rendezvous.

Name: Bomber

Racing name: Oxbow Bomber

Weight: ~60 lbs

Color: Red

Born: February 15th, 2008

Emergencies during the holidays

With the craziness of the holidays the chances for disaster rise. We're all so busy and we have so much we're trying to get accomplished that we often don't pay proper attention to our pets.

Do you have a plan of action in case of an emergency? Someone to call who would be able to help you in a pinch to get your pet to the veterinarian? Can you get to your vet's office while under stress? How about the emergency vet?

Do you have a GPS system in your car? If so program the following emergency vets into your "Favorites" and if not then keep a card in your glove compartment so you don't have to stop and check where you're going before you load up your sick or injured pet.

NW Veterinary Specialists

16756 SE 82nd Dr.

Clackamas, OR 97015

(503) 656-3999

www.northwestvetspecialists.com

Dove Lewis

1945 NW Pettygrove

Portland, OR 97209

(503) 228-7281

www.dovelewis.org

* Please note - Dove Lewis has closed their Southeast location!

Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Tualatin

19314 SW Mohawk Ct.

Tualatin, OR 97062

(503) 691-7922

www.evcot.com

St. Francis 24 Hour Animal Hospital

12010 NE 65th St.

Vancouver, WA 98682

(360) 253-5446

www.stfrancis24hr.com

If the weather is an obstacle to getting your pet to see a veterinarian there is a veterinary ambulance.

Northwest Pet Express

P.O. Box 3078

Clackamas, OR 97015

(503) 260-0368

www.nwpetexpress.com

Stay warm and dry this winter but be prepared in case the worst should happen!

Safety during the holidays

The holidays are practically upon us and it's important, during this hectic season, to be especially aware of what our pets are doing. There are additional hazards that are compounded by the hustle and bustle of the season. Here are some things to be aware of:

1. Be aware of plant toxicity! Seasonal favorites such as poinsettias, mistletoe and lilies are poisonous. If you have them in your home consider making them part of a table centerpiece to keep them out of easy reach.

2. With the drop in temperature people are topping off the antifreeze in their cars. A strong base, antifreeze is not only deadly to animals but it has a sweet taste. Consumption of even a small amount can lead to kidney and liver damage and could result in death. Snow globes often contain antifreeze so if one breaks clean it up immediately and dilute the spill between moping it up.

3. Cords for festive lights can also be a hazard. Make sure that they are out of the way so that they can't be tripped on and are not an enticing addition in the home to chew.

4. Celebrating Christmas with a tree? The water in the base will quickly become stagnant and may contain harmful bacteria. Some types of artificial snow and flocking are toxic, check the labels carefully before making your purchase.

5. During this time of year we like to surround ourselves with friends and family. If you are having people over make sure everyone is aware that your pets are now allowed outside. Night comes quickly and you don't want to be out searching for your lost dog when you should be enjoying your party. If you pets are likely to become stressed when you have company it may be best to put them in a separate part of the house for their own comfort and for your peace-of-mind.

6. Don't forget to set aside time for your pets. The holidays can be hectic and stressful for them as well. If you show them you love them it might just help to reduce stress for both of you :)

We hope your holidays are safe, warm and wonderful!

New dogs arrive!

Did you ever wonder what goes in to getting dogs to the Pacific Northwest for adoption? On Saturday we received eight new dogs into our adoption program from Arizona thanks to the help of one of the local owners and some great people to help transport them here.

In Arizona our friend Eric selected the dogs for us and all of their paperwork was pulled. This includes their registration papers, vaccination records and in some cases their racing records. The dogs are fed the night before they leave and are groomed in preparation for their trip.

On the morning of the trip (in this case Friday) they are loaded into the trailer. Although the trailer has heat and air conditioning every dog wore a coat to ensure that they were nice and comfortable for the trip. With two drivers the truck and trailer stopped only for gas and potty breaks, otherwise they drive through the night so they can get to their destination as soon as possible.

Upon arriving the dogs are unloaded by gender and allowed a nice long outing in the fenced exercise yard where they can answer nature's call and burn off a little pent up energy. Once they've settled down all the dogs are brought into the kennel, coats removed and given a good once over before being assigned their own little condo and given a big meal.

Bowls are collected, paperwork is reviewed and everyone takes a well-deserved nap!

Watch next week for pictures of the dogs on the blog as they are added to our website :)

Planning for the future

On Tuesday night Oregon Greyhound Adoption assisted in the return of two greyhounds to their placement group. Jazz, 11 1/2 years old, and his "brother" Beau-D, 6 1/2 years old, had to be relinquished to Greyhound Adoption Center (the group that placed them) when their person was put on hospice care. Fortunately she had set up a trust for them that directed that they should be returned to their group and some money was set aside for their care until a new home could be found for them. So we went with Deanna, a placement representative from GAC who recently moved to Portland, down to Salem to pick up the two boys and take them to their foster home.

While it is undoubtedly difficult for them to lose their homes it's good that they are being given back to Greyhound Adoption Center for rehoming. We sometimes forget that greyhounds aren't typical dogs and that we were carefully matched with our dogs. Upon return Jazz and Beau-D will have their personalities evaluated and will be tested for compatibility with small animals. They will have a veterinary checkup and will receive all the care they need until a new home can be found.

Both of these boys are very sweet and enjoy getting attention. Jazz is a sweet older man brimming with confidence. Although he isn't as strong in his hind legs as he used to be he still gets around very well. When introduced to the cat in his foster home he showed some interested but not so much that it couldn't be dealt with. Beau-D is a little bit more needy, he craves attention and affection from everyone he meets. His ready smile (all teeth and tail wags) and cuddly nature will steal your heart. Like Jazz, Beau-D has shown some interest in the cat but can be corrected. Neither has lived with cats or small dogs before but given what we witnessed, they can probably learn, they just need someone to remind them that the kitty isn't a toy.

Finn (left) checking out Jazz, making sure he's been washing behind his ears.

Banjo giving Jazz a kiss on the nose. How's that for a welcome?

And Jazz checking our Banjo, just to make sure she really is a girl.

Beau-D didn't care all that much about meeting his new housemates, he found the sofa.

Jazz and Beau-D flirting with the girls and checking out the yard.

Beau-D awaiting affection.

Jazz will be 12 years old in April.

Sweet old boy.

Beau-D grins like a Cheshire cat :)

Thanks Healthy Pets!

Our event at Healthy Pets NW on Saturday was wonderful and we want to thank the store owners for having us and all the people who came by to meet the dogs. It was a lot of fun despite the cold weather and the hounds enjoyed making new friends.

If you missed us this month keep checking the blog and website for January's event!

Tori Lou getting a little love.

Bob checking out tasty treats.

Bob putting on his "bring me home" face.

Bob made a new friend :)

Wahoo looking for cookies.

Thinking if he was cute enough he would finally get a treat, Wahoo put on his begging face.

Onrey enjoyed herself and make a bunch of new friends.

Catching up with some old friends.

They are such sweet ladies.