Events

See our events calendar here.

Current Scheduled Events:

WEEKLY EVENT: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday September 8th, 2013 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Every Sunday 9:00 AM until around 11:00 AM

Location: We meet in the first parking lot at the main entrance off Warwick Turnpike near the Ranger Station.

More Info: http://home.earthlink.net/~hiking-greyhounds/index.html

E-Mail: hiking-greyhounds@earthlink.net

Phone: (973) 229-7171

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday September 8th, 2013 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
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 Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ
Sunday September 8th, 2013 10:00 AM until 11:00 PM
Location: Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ
Map: 2206 Kuser Road Trenton NJ 08690

All dog owners and their dog companions are welcome to meet at Veterans Park for a dog walk. We will meet in the dog park parking lot just past the tennis courts at 10am on Sundays.

Please bring: a bottle of water, a non-flexi leash, cleanup bags, and your walking shoes!

Plan to walk about 45 minutes or until your dog is too tired!

For more info, please contact Camille at camille1101@gmail.com

Wellness Day, Living Pawsitively, Lafayette Twnshp
Sunday September 8th, 2013 10:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Living Pawsitively, Lafayette Township, NJ
Map: 39 Route 15 South Lafayette Township NJ 07848

GFNJ has been invited to participate in Living Pawsitively's Wellness Day. (They are a pet health food store.) This is an outdoor M&G. We'll have our tent to shade the dogs. Please bring a chair to sit on.

If you'd like to have a beautiful day in the country, they are down the road from Olde Lafayette Village which is touted as "NJ's dog friendliest place to shop". It has the usual outlet stores and plenty of pet related and pet friendly places to shop. There is also a Farmer's Market there every Sunday. Lafayette Village Shops

Call or email Jane at lehmbeck@warwick.net or 973-764-1425. Volunteers are needed to help cover this event!

Meet & Greet, Petco, Sewell, NJ
Sunday September 8th, 2013 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco, Sewell, NJ
Map: 141 Tuckahoe Road #130 Sewell NJ 08080

For Information please contact Karen Joncas 856-889-1779 or joncor02@comcast.net

Adoption Day at Tabernacle Bed & Biscuit Kennel
Sunday September 8th, 2013 11:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Tabernacle Bed & Biscuit Kennel, Tabernacle, NJ (609) 268-5700
Map: 46 Carranza Road Tabernacle NJ 08088

GFNJ ADOPTION DAY

Come join GFNJ at the Tabernacle Bed & Biscuit Kennel for an Adoption Day!

Sunday, September 8th 11am - 1pm

Come on out and meet the newly arrived greys as well as some of the dogs in foster care.

Come meet the new love of your life!

Please contact Linda Lyman at lelyman7@verizon.net or 732 356-4370 if you have any questions.

Meet & Greet, Petco, Clifton, NJ
Sunday September 8th, 2013 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Clifton, NJ (973) 472-3344
Map: 780 Route 3 West Clifton NJ 07012

THIS M&G IS CANCELLED - this should have been listed for 9/1

Please contact Ellen redreeper@aol.com

We will need greyt volunteers and beautiful hounds today and for future monthly Meet & Greets at this store location.
Please let us know if you can help.

Meet & Greet, Well Bred, Chester, NJ
Sunday September 8th, 2013 1:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Location: Well Bred, Chester, NJ
Map: 25 Main Street Chester NJ 07930

Please join GFNJ for a M&G !

Please contact Dina Kimmel for information ddkimmel95@hotmail.com

We will need greyt volunteers and beautiful hounds today and for future monthly Meet & Greets at this store location.
Please let us know if you can help.

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday September 11th, 2013 7:30 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Wednesday Night Walk

We are meeting Wednesday nights at 7:30 pm for a walk around the Nutley area - weather permitting!

When: 7:30pm 'til ??

Where: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ.

We meet in the lower parking lot next to the playing field. This lot is only accessible from the Watchung Avenue entrance.

Please contact Susan Rogers at Susan Rogers @ susanrog2@gmail.com or 201-927-1932

Meet & Greet, Cutter's Mills, Princeton, NJ
Saturday September 14th, 2013 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Cutter's Mill Natural Pet Place, Princeton
Map: 301 N. Harrison Street Princeton NJ

THIS M&G IS CANCELLED

Please contact Melissa for information 609-924-8128 mgbnemesis@aol.com or Elaine for information 609-921-6089 eyintheuk@aol.com

Meet & Greet, Cherrybrook Pet Supplies, Washington
Saturday September 14th, 2013 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Cherry Brook Pet Supplies, Washington, NJ
Map: 459 Route 31 South Washington NJ 07882

Join GFNJ at Cherrybrook Pet Supplies in Washington!

We are having a Meet & Greet at the Washington Cherrybrook store and need some of our beautiful greyhounds (and their owners) to attend!

For information, please contact Janet greygal58@gmail.com

WEEKLY EVENT: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday September 15th, 2013 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday September 15th, 2013 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
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 Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ
Sunday September 15th, 2013 10:00 AM until 11:00 PM
Location: Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ
Map: 2206 Kuser Road Trenton NJ 08690

All dog owners and their dog companions are welcome to meet at Veterans Park for a dog walk. We will meet in the dog park parking lot just past the tennis courts at 10am on Sundays.

Please bring: a bottle of water, a non-flexi leash, cleanup bags, and your walking shoes!

Plan to walk about 45 minutes or until your dog is too tired!

For more info, please contact Camille at camille1101@gmail.com

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday September 18th, 2013 7:30 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Wednesday Night Walk

Meet & Greet, Pet Supplies Plus, Hazlet, NJ
Saturday September 21st, 2013 11:00 AM until 01:30 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus, Hazlet, NJ
Map: 3150 Rt 35 Hazlet NJ

Please contact Ginny or Joel Jerome for information 732-264-3642 ginjer646@comcast.net

WEEKLY EVENT: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday September 22nd, 2013 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday September 22nd, 2013 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
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 Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ
Sunday September 22nd, 2013 10:00 AM until 11:00 PM
Location: Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ
Map: 2206 Kuser Road Trenton NJ 08690

All dog owners and their dog companions are welcome to meet at Veterans Park for a dog walk. We will meet in the dog park parking lot just past the tennis courts at 10am on Sundays.

Please bring: a bottle of water, a non-flexi leash, cleanup bags, and your walking shoes!

Plan to walk about 45 minutes or until your dog is too tired!

For more info, please contact Camille at camille1101@gmail.com

GFNJ Annual Fall Picnic/Greyhound Planet Day
Sunday September 22nd, 2013 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Tabernacle Bed & Biscuit Kennel, Tabernacle, NJ (609) 268-5700
Map: 46 Carranza Road Tabernacle NJ 08088

LOCATION CHANGE!

GFNJ's Annual Fall Picnic/Greyhound Planet Day

Please come spend a relaxing and fun-filled day with other greyhound adopters and their wonderful greys - who could ask for more?

Activities include:

Pot Luck Lunch ~ International Theme

Adoptable dogs available for pre-approved applicants.

Contests - Bobbing for Biscuits/Chow Hound

"Couch Potato Sprint" hosted by Dennis & Claire Tyler

"Change A Greys Life" - donate your loose change

Great vendors

Nail Clipping

Collecting items for the Spanish Galgos and Prison Dogs - including gently used coats, collars or leads

Collecting Pro Plan Weight Circles

Collecting used cell phones

Please bring your Coke Rewards point numbers

... and much more - info to follow !

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, Petco, Edison, NJ
Sunday September 22nd, 2013 11:30 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco, Edison, NJ 732-516-0330
Map: 1025 Route 1 S Edison NJ 08817

Please contact Dawn & Kent at tapgirl65@msn.com or call 732-940-4223 and leave a message.

Dawn & Kent are looking for great people and greyhounds who are interested in helping at this M&G.

9th Greyhound Rescue & Adoption Day, BCC, Paramus
Wednesday September 25th, 2013 10:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Bergen Community College Student Center
Map: Paramus Road Paramus NJ

9th Greyhound Rescue and Adoption Day at Bergen Community College

Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday September 25th, 2013 7:30 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Wednesday Night Walk

DeBows United Methodist Church's Pet Expo/Blessing
Saturday September 28th, 2013 10:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Bows United Methodist Church, Jackson, NJ
Map: 509 Monmouth Road Jackson NJ 08527

DeBows United Methodist Church's Pet Expo/Blessing of the Animals

Please join GFNJ and other animal adoption groups for this new event!

Please contact Emily and John for information ejbarbaro20@optonline.net

Crane Park Family Festival, Montclair, NJ
Saturday September 28th, 2013 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Crane Park, Montclair, NJ
Map: Glendridge Ave and Lackawanna Plaza Montclair NJ 07042

Join GFNJ at the Crane Park Family Festival!

Fantastic Fall Fun day for the whole family.

Events to include:
Montclair Center Stage's Final Performance of the Season
An interactive exercise class from the YMCA
A Comic Station from the Art Garage
Balloons and Face Painting
Sales from your favorite shops

Please join us with your hounds if you can. We will have a 10ft canopy to keep the dogs cool. Water, treats, info to promote Greyhound Adoption.

Contact Susan for additional information sgunkert@verizon.net

Click here for more information

Harvest Festival, Mastic Beach, NY
Saturday September 28th, 2013 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Neighborhood Road Gazebo, Mastic Beach, NY
Map: Mastic Beach NY

Tom will be holding an Awareness Day at the Harvest Festival.

Contact Tom for additional information ttulip@me.com

Meet & Greet, Somerville, NJ
Saturday September 28th, 2013 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco, Somerville, NJ 908-203-8840
Map: 300 Hwy 202 (Somerville Circle) Raritan NJ 08869

Please contact Carolann for information danefawn@aol.com

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, Petco, Exton, Pa
Saturday September 28th, 2013 11:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Petco, Exton, PA
Map: 125 West Lincoln Highway Exton PA 19341

All Greyhounds and their people are welcome!

Please contact Carrie for more information at carriehill2004@aol.com

Dills Feed & Supplies Meet & Greet, Freehold
Saturday September 28th, 2013 11:00 AM until 01:30 PM
Location: Dills Feed & Supplies, Freehold, NJ
Map: 263 Throckmorton Street Freehold NJ 07728

Come join GFNJ at this Meet & Greet!

Dill's is a feed and supplies store for pets and animals, also selling lawn and garden supplies and gifts.

Come on out with your gorgeous greys!

NOTE: If you are attending with your greyhound, please park on the side of the building.

For additonal information, please contact Pat at pjskidoo@verizon.net

Phillipsburg Mall Meet & Greet, Phillipsburg, NJ
Saturday September 28th, 2013 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Phillipsburg Mall, Phillipsburg, NJ
Map: 1200 Highway 22 East Phillipsburg NJ 08865

Meet & Greet at Phillipsburg Mall

We are limited to 5 dogs, and we try to showcase the prison dogs and fosters. Please check before bringing your hound to this M&G!

Whenever possible, we try to showcase the prison dogs at this M&G and would love your assistance in helping us present them!

NEW LOCATION: across from Kare Foot Spa toward center of the mall.

Contact Nancy Barnett by phone, text or email for more information: 908-310-9130 nancy_barnett@merck.com or collardelights@hotmail.com

Click here for more information

Anesthesia-Free Teeth Cleaning Clinic for Dogs
Sunday September 29th, 2013 8:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Tabernacle Bed & Biscuit Kennel, Tabernacle, NJ (609) 268-5700
Map: 46 Carranza Road Tabernacle NJ 08088

As of 8/21, all of the time slots are booked - you can check www.k9pw.com to see if there was a cancellation

Greyhound Friends New Jersey and K9 Pearly Whites are pleased to announce that we are having NON-Profit K9 Pearly Whites Anesthesia-Free Teeth Cleaning Clinic for Dogs only on Sunday September 29th and Saturday October 5th, 2013 from 8am to 5pm. Visit www.k9pw.com for details.

K9 Pearly Whites is the leading provider of mobile, anesthesia-free teeth cleaning for your pet in the South New Jersey and Pennsylvania area. The cost per pet will be $139.00* each and all proceeds will be donated to the Greyhound Friends New Jersey Rescue.

*Special Bonus: Greyhound friends NJ and K9 Pearly Whites is offering a bonus for those pet parents who “like” the K9 Peary White Facebook Fan Page www.facebook.com/K9PearlyWhites AND “share” the K9 Pearly White page on their wall to help spread the news of their service, will receive Free Post Care Products for your pet after the cleaning.

Post care products include: Dog Dental Oral Rinse, Toothbrush and Doggie Tooth Paste. Post care products are a value of $30.00, but free when you “like” and “share” and pay for Anesthesia-Teeth Cleaning Service to donate to the rescue.

Note: Because appointments are extremely limited due to demand; all appointments for this clinic are for pet parents of Greyhounds who have been adopted by pet parents and affiliated with Greyhound Friends New Jersey Rescue.

The best method to book your pets teeth cleaning is by visiting their website www.k9pw.com and clicking on Greyhound Friends NJ Fundraiser Event on the top of their homepage. Limited appointments available so don’t be left out, book today!!

* First Time Customer discount does not apply toward service as this service is provided as “not-for-profit” and to benefit the rescue.

** Both “Like” and a “Share” the K9 Pearly Whites Facebook Fan Page must be completed 4 days before the Clinic to ensure eligibility for the free post care products.

Click here for more information

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday September 29th, 2013 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
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: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday September 29th, 2013 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ
Sunday September 29th, 2013 10:00 AM until 11:00 PM
Location: Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ
Map: 2206 Kuser Road Trenton NJ 08690

All dog owners and their dog companions are welcome to meet at Veterans Park for a dog walk. We will meet in the dog park parking lot just past the tennis courts at 10am on Sundays.

Please bring: a bottle of water, a non-flexi leash, cleanup bags, and your walking shoes!

Plan to walk about 45 minutes or until your dog is too tired!

For more info, please contact Camille at camille1101@gmail.com

Meet & Greet, Pet Valu, Jackson, NJ
Sunday September 29th, 2013 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Valu, Jackson, NJ
Map: 260 North County Line Road Unit #103 Jackson NJ 08527

Please join GFNJ for this Meet & Greet!

We are happy to be telling everyone about greyhounds at the Pet Valu located in Jackson!

Please contact Emily and John for information ejbarbaro20@optonline.net

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday October 2nd, 2013 7:30 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Wednesday Night Walk

NorthStar VETS Blessing of the Animals
Friday October 4th, 2013 5:00 PM until 07:00 PM
Location: NorthStar VETS
Map: 315 Robbinsville-Allentown Road Robbinsville NJ 08691

Anesthesia-Free Teeth Cleaning Clinic for Dogs
Saturday October 5th, 2013 8:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Tabernacle Bed & Biscuit Kennel, Tabernacle, NJ (609) 268-5700
Map: 46 Carranza Road Tabernacle NJ 08088

As of 8/21, all of the time slots are booked - you can check www.k9pw.com to see if there was a cancellation

Meet & Greet, Petco, Staten Island, NY
Saturday October 5th, 2013 10:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco, Staten Island, NY
Map: 2750 Veterans Road West Staten Island NY 10309

Join GFNJ for this Petco for a Meet & Greet!

For additonal information, please contact Cheryl at cherylarosa@aol.com

Meet & Greet, Pet Supplies Plus, Hazlet, NJ
Saturday October 5th, 2013 11:00 AM until 01:30 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus, Hazlet, NJ
Map: 3150 Rt 35 Hazlet NJ

For additonal information, please contact Pat at pjskidoo@verizon.net

Meet & Greet, Petco, Union, NJ
Saturday October 5th, 2013 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Union, NJ
Map: 2698 Route 22 East Union NJ 07083

THIS M&G IS CANCELLED

Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com

WEEKLY EVENT: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday October 6th, 2013 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday October 6th, 2013 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
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.

Applefest '13, Warwick, NY
Sunday October 6th, 2013 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Warwick, NY
Map: Park Place & Park Avenue Warwick NY

Applefest '13 in Warwick New York

Come join us for Warwick's famous annual Applefest in Warwick, NY.

Sunday October6, 2013 in beautiful Warwick, NY.....Join us for a mega meet and greet! For over 10 years GFNJ has had a booth at Applefest. We have raised funds but most importantly have adopted out many dogs as a direct result of this event.
The past 3 years we have adopted out a dog within a week.

This event draws 35,000 people so we really need volunteers and we need to schedule folks so the people who have to drive the furthest come the earliest.

We have a booth and an entire corner with grass and shade for the dogs - bring your blanket,chairs and comfy shoes - we have water and treats!

We need volunteers to cover all hours and so everyone gets to enjoy our Greys.

If you are interested in volunteering with your Grey for 1 or more hours, please contact Nancy Bowden (845) 987-8663 or greygirl2008@gmail.com

As always we are so grateful to all who come.

For more information about Applefest and directions, please go to Applefest '13

Click here for more information

Adoption Day at Tabernacle Bed & Biscuit Kennel
Sunday October 6th, 2013 11:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Tabernacle Bed & Biscuit Kennel, Tabernacle, NJ (609) 268-5700
Map: 46 Carranza Road Tabernacle NJ 08088

GFNJ ADOPTION DAY

Come join GFNJ at the Tabernacle Bed & Biscuit Kennel for an Adoption Day!

Sunday, October 6th 11am - 1pm

Come on out and meet the newly arrived greys as well as some of the dogs in foster care.

Come meet the new love of your life!

Please contact Linda Lyman at lelyman7@verizon.net or 732 356-4370 if you have any questions.

Meet & Greet, Petco, Sewell, NJ
Sunday October 6th, 2013 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco, Sewell, NJ
Map: 141 Tuckahoe Road #130 Sewell NJ 08080

For Information please contact Karen Joncas 856-889-1779 or joncor02@comcast.net

WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ
Sunday October 6th, 2013 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ
Map: 2206 Kuser Road Trenton NJ 08690

All dog owners and their dog companions are welcome to meet at Veterans Park for a dog walk. We will meet in the dog park parking lot just past the tennis courts at 10am on Sundays.

Please bring: a bottle of water, a non-flexi leash, cleanup bags, and your walking shoes!

Plan to walk about 45 minutes or until your dog is too tired!

For more info, please contact Camille at camille1101@gmail.com

Meet & Greet, Petco, Clifton, NJ
Sunday October 6th, 2013 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Clifton, NJ (973) 472-3344
Map: 780 Route 3 West Clifton NJ 07012

THIS M&G IS CANCELLED

Please contact Ellen redreeper@aol.com

We will need greyt volunteers and beautiful hounds today and for future monthly Meet & Greets at this store location.
Please let us know if you can help.

Meet & Greet, Well Bred, Chester, NJ
Sunday October 6th, 2013 1:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Location: Well Bred, Chester, NJ
Map: 25 Main Street Chester NJ 07930

Please join GFNJ for a M&G !

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday October 9th, 2013 7:30 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Wednesday Night Walk

Meet & Greet, Cutter's Mills, Princeton, NJ
Saturday October 12th, 2013 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Cutter's Mill Natural Pet Place, Princeton
Map: 301 N. Harrison Street Princeton NJ

Please contact Melissa for information 609-924-8128 mgbnemesis@aol.com or Elaine for information 609-921-6089 eyintheuk@aol.com

WEEKLY EVENT: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday October 13th, 2013 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday October 13th, 2013 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
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 Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ
Sunday October 13th, 2013 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ
Map: 2206 Kuser Road Trenton NJ 08690

All dog owners and their dog companions are welcome to meet at Veterans Park for a dog walk. We will meet in the dog park parking lot just past the tennis courts at 10am on Sundays.

Please bring: a bottle of water, a non-flexi leash, cleanup bags, and your walking shoes!

Plan to walk about 45 minutes or until your dog is too tired!

For more info, please contact Camille at camille1101@gmail.com

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday October 16th, 2013 7:30 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Wednesday Night Walk

Zumba-Ween to Benefit GFNJ, Woodbridge, NJ
Friday October 18th, 2013 6:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Stelton Community Center, Edison, NJ
Map: 328 Plainfield Avenue Edison NJ 08817

ZUMBA-WEEN!!!

TO BENEFIT RETIRED RACING GREYHOUNDS!

*ZUMBA PARTY FUN
*DELICIOUS FOOD & DRINK
*TRICKY TRAY
*50/50 RAFFLE

**$20 DONATION INCLUDES**

FOOD-DRINKS-TREATS-
SHEET OF TICKETS
CHILDREN FREE WITH AN ADULT

LIVE MAGIC WITH THE AMAZING MIKE SPADE!!!

JOIN US FOR A SPOOKTAKULAR TIME!

DANCE, ZUMBA, EAT, DRINK WIN GREAT PRIZES, & JUST SOCIALIZE!

ALL MONEY GOES TO HELP THESE WONDERFUL LOVING DOGS!

SPACE LIMITED
CALL 732-986-8907 STACI ZUMBAKICK@AOL.COM

NorthStar VETS Blood Bank Screening
Saturday October 19th, 2013 10:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: NorthStar VETS
Map: 315 Robbinsville-Allentown Road Robbinsville NJ 08691

Enroll them in NorthStar VETS' Blood Bank Service for Dogs and Cats

Blood Bank Screening Day 10/19 from 10am - 2pm.
Contact Jamie White at 609 259-8300 x1203 to schedule your appointment!

Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade, Toms River, NJ
Saturday October 19th, 2013 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Cattus Island Park, Toms River, NJ
Map: Fischer Blvd Toms River NJ

Howl O Ween Fun!

Join GFNJ for this free event - displays, information and a costume dog parade starting at 11 am!

For additional information, contact Sandra sandi1226@verizon.net

Meet & Greet, Pet Supplies Plus, Hazlet, NJ
Saturday October 19th, 2013 11:00 AM until 01:30 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus, Hazlet, NJ
Map: 3150 Rt 35 Hazlet NJ

Please contact Ginny or Joel Jerome for information 732-264-3642 ginjer646@comcast.net

Italian Festival, Bellview Winery
Saturday October 19th, 2013 11:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Bellview Winery, Landisville, NJ
Map: 150 Atlantic Street Landisville NJ 08326

Join GFNJ at Bellview Winery's Italian Festival!

Come join GFNJ to celebrate Italian heritage with a festival of delicious Italian foods and live Italian music.

Other activities and attractions include wine tasting, winery and vineyard tours at noon 1 and 3 PM, crafters, kids activities, bocce ball and much more.

Contact Patty Tustin for more information: spotsylott@comcast.net

NOTE: There is limited space at this event so please check with Patty before bringing your grey!

WEEKLY EVENT: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday October 20th, 2013 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday October 20th, 2013 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
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 Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ
Sunday October 20th, 2013 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ
Map: 2206 Kuser Road Trenton NJ 08690

All dog owners and their dog companions are welcome to meet at Veterans Park for a dog walk. We will meet in the dog park parking lot just past the tennis courts at 10am on Sundays.

Please bring: a bottle of water, a non-flexi leash, cleanup bags, and your walking shoes!

Plan to walk about 45 minutes or until your dog is too tired!

For more info, please contact Camille at camille1101@gmail.com

Italian Festival, Bellview Winery
Sunday October 20th, 2013 11:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Bellview Winery, Landisville, NJ
Map: 150 Atlantic Street Landisville NJ 08326

Join GFNJ at Bellview Winery's Italian Festival!

Meet & Greet, Petco, Edison, NJ
Sunday October 20th, 2013 11:30 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco, Edison, NJ 732-516-0330
Map: 1025 Route 1 S Edison NJ 08817

Please contact Dawn & Kent at tapgirl65@msn.com or call 732-940-4223 and leave a message.

Dawn & Kent are looking for great people and greyhounds who are interested in helping at this M&G.

October Tails, Verona, NJ
Sunday October 20th, 2013 12:30 PM until 04:30 PM
Location: Verona Park, Verona, NJ
Map: Bloomfield Avenue and Lakeside Avenue Verona NJ

JOIN GFNJ FOR THIS FUN EVENT!

A Halloween-themed dog walk with prizes for best dogs in costume!
Agility demos
Vendors
Children's activities

A portion of the proceeds will fund Paws for Patients, a canine pet therapy program.

Contact Susan for additional information sgunkert@verizon.net

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WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday October 23rd, 2013 7:30 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Wednesday Night Walk

Meet & Greet, Somerville, NJ
Saturday October 26th, 2013 10:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Petco, Somerville, NJ 908-203-8840
Map: 300 Hwy 202 (Somerville Circle) Raritan NJ 08869

Please contact Jacqueline for information amonvon@aol.com

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.

Phillipsburg Mall Meet & Greet, Phillipsburg, NJ
Saturday October 26th, 2013 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Phillipsburg Mall, Phillipsburg, NJ
Map: 1200 Highway 22 East Phillipsburg NJ 08865

Meet & Greet at Phillipsburg Mall

We are limited to 5 dogs, and we try to showcase the prison dogs and fosters. Please check before bringing your hound to this M&G!

Click here for more information

Meet & Greet, Petco, Clifton, NJ
Saturday October 26th, 2013 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco, Clifton, NJ (973) 472-3344
Map: 780 Route 3 West Clifton NJ 07012

JOIN GFNJ FOR THIS HALLOWEEN M&G!

Please contact Ellen redreeper@aol.com

We will need greyt volunteers and beautiful hounds today and for future monthly Meet & Greets at this store location.
Please let us know if you can help.

Meet & Greet, Petco, Exton, Pa
Saturday October 26th, 2013 11:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Petco, Exton, PA
Map: 125 West Lincoln Highway Exton PA 19341

All Greyhounds and their people are welcome!

Please contact Carrie for more information at carriehill2004@aol.com

Meet & Greet, Cherrybrook Pet Supplies, Washington
Saturday October 26th, 2013 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Cherry Brook Pet Supplies, Washington, NJ
Map: 459 Route 31 South Washington NJ 07882

Join GFNJ at Cherrybrook Pet Supplies in Washington!

We are having a Meet & Greet at the Washington Cherrybrook store and need some of our beautiful greyhounds (and their owners) to attend!

For information, please contact Janet greygal58@gmail.com

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday October 27th, 2013 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
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: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday October 27th, 2013 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Meet & Greet, Pet Valu, Jackson, NJ
Sunday October 27th, 2013 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Valu, Jackson, NJ
Map: 260 North County Line Road Unit #103 Jackson NJ 08527

Please join GFNJ for this Meet & Greet!

We are happy to be telling everyone about greyhounds at the Pet Valu located in Jackson!

Please contact Emily and John for information ejbarbaro20@optonline.net

WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ
Sunday October 27th, 2013 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ
Map: 2206 Kuser Road Trenton NJ 08690

All dog owners and their dog companions are welcome to meet at Veterans Park for a dog walk. We will meet in the dog park parking lot just past the tennis courts at 10am on Sundays.

Please bring: a bottle of water, a non-flexi leash, cleanup bags, and your walking shoes!

Plan to walk about 45 minutes or until your dog is too tired!

For more info, please contact Camille at camille1101@gmail.com

Adoption Day at Tabernacle Bed & Biscuit Kennel
Sunday October 27th, 2013 11:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Tabernacle Bed & Biscuit Kennel, Tabernacle, NJ (609) 268-5700
Map: 46 Carranza Road Tabernacle NJ 08088

GFNJ ADOPTION DAY

Come join GFNJ at the Tabernacle Bed & Biscuit Kennel for an Adoption Day!

Sunday, October 27th 11am - 1pm

Come on out and meet the newly arrived greys as well as some of the dogs in foster care.

Come meet the new love of your life!

Please contact Linda Lyman at lelyman7@verizon.net or 732 356-4370 if you have any questions.

Meet & Greet, Petco, Verona, NJ
Sunday October 27th, 2013 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Verona, NJ
Map: 339 Pompton Avenue Verona NJ 07044

Please stop by and show your support to Petco and join us at this M&G.

Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday October 30th, 2013 7:30 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Wednesday Night Walk

Meet & Greet, Petco, Union, NJ
Saturday November 2nd, 2013 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Petco, Union, NJ
Map: 2698 Route 22 East Union NJ 07083

Please note that this M&G times have changed!

Please contact Ellen Ganopoulos for information 973-759-0461 RedReeper@aol.com

Meet & Greet, Pet Supplies Plus, Hazlet, NJ
Saturday November 2nd, 2013 11:00 AM until 01:30 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus, Hazlet, NJ
Map: 3150 Rt 35 Hazlet NJ

For additonal information, please contact Pat at pjskidoo@verizon.net

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday November 3rd, 2013 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
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: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday November 3rd, 2013 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Meet & Greet, Petco, Sewell, NJ
Sunday November 3rd, 2013 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco, Sewell, NJ
Map: 141 Tuckahoe Road #130 Sewell NJ 08080

For Information please contact Karen Joncas 856-889-1779 or joncor02@comcast.net

WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ
Sunday November 3rd, 2013 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ
Map: 2206 Kuser Road Trenton NJ 08690

All dog owners and their dog companions are welcome to meet at Veterans Park for a dog walk. We will meet in the dog park parking lot just past the tennis courts at 10am on Sundays.

Please bring: a bottle of water, a non-flexi leash, cleanup bags, and your walking shoes!

Plan to walk about 45 minutes or until your dog is too tired!

For more info, please contact Camille at camille1101@gmail.com

Meet & Greet, Petco, Clifton, NJ
Sunday November 3rd, 2013 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco, Clifton, NJ (973) 472-3344
Map: 780 Route 3 West Clifton NJ 07012

This M&G is cancelled - go to the Halloween M&G at this store on the 26th!

Please contact Ellen redreeper@aol.com

We will need greyt volunteers and beautiful hounds today and for future monthly Meet & Greets at this store location.
Please let us know if you can help.

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday November 6th, 2013 7:30 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Wednesday Night Walk

Meet & Greet, Cutter's Mills, Princeton, NJ
Saturday November 9th, 2013 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Cutter's Mill Natural Pet Place, Princeton
Map: 301 N. Harrison Street Princeton NJ

Please contact Melissa for information 609-924-8128 mgbnemesis@aol.com or Elaine for information 609-921-6089 eyintheuk@aol.com

Barkfield Road, E Northport, NY
Saturday November 9th, 2013 1:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Location: Barkfield Road, E Northport, NY
Map: 3 Hewitt Square, Larkfield & Polaski Roads East Northport NY 11731

Tom will be holding an Awareness Day at Barkfield Road, a dog bakery and retail boutique.

Contact Tom for additional information ttulip@me.com

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WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday November 10th, 2013 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
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: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday November 10th, 2013 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Adoption Day at Tabernacle Bed & Biscuit Kennel
Sunday November 10th, 2013 11:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Tabernacle Bed & Biscuit Kennel, Tabernacle, NJ (609) 268-5700
Map: 46 Carranza Road Tabernacle NJ 08088

GFNJ ADOPTION DAY

Come join GFNJ at the Tabernacle Bed & Biscuit Kennel for an Adoption Day!

Sunday, November 10th 11am - 1pm

Come on out and meet the newly arrived greys as well as some of the dogs in foster care.

Come meet the new love of your life!

Please contact Linda Lyman at lelyman7@verizon.net or 732 356-4370 if you have any questions.

WEEKLY EVENT: Stroll Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ
Sunday November 10th, 2013 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ
Map: 2206 Kuser Road Trenton NJ 08690

All dog owners and their dog companions are welcome to meet at Veterans Park for a dog walk. We will meet in the dog park parking lot just past the tennis courts at 10am on Sundays.

Please bring: a bottle of water, a non-flexi leash, cleanup bags, and your walking shoes!

Plan to walk about 45 minutes or until your dog is too tired!

For more info, please contact Camille at camille1101@gmail.com

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Brookdale Park
Wednesday November 13th, 2013 7:30 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Map: Bloomfield NJ

Wednesday Night Walk

Scales and Tails, Middle Country Library, NY
Saturday November 16th, 2013 10:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Middle Country Library, Centereach, NY
Map: 101 Eastwood Blvd Centereach NY 11720

Scales & Tails: 6th Annual Pet Education & Information Fair

Join Tom for a fun and educational day centered around the health and safety of Long Island's pet population. Exhibits will be provided by local and regional organizations including rescue groups, shelters and pet therapy groups.

Contact Tom for additional information ttulip@me.com

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Meet & Greet, Pet Supplies Plus, Hazlet, NJ
Saturday November 16th, 2013 11:00 AM until 01:30 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus, Hazlet, NJ
Map: 3150 Rt 35 Hazlet NJ

Please contact Ginny or Joel Jerome for information 732-264-3642 ginjer646@comcast.net

"Luck Of The Paw" Casino Nght, Manalapan, NJ
Saturday November 16th, 2013 7:00 PM until 11:00 PM
Location: Battleground Country Club, Manalapan, NJ
Map: 1 Covenhoven Road Manalapan NJ 07726

Vet-i-Care will donate $20 to GFNJ for every ticket sold, and will give GFNJ a portion of the raffle proceeds.

WEEKLY EVENT: Walk Van Saun Park
Sunday November 17th, 2013 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM
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: Hiking Wawayonda Par
Sunday November 17th, 2013 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Location: Wawayonda State Park, Hewitt
Map: 885 Warwick Turpike Hewitt NJ

Hiking Greyhounds @ Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt, NJ

Meet & Greet, Pet Valu, Jackson, NJ
Sunday November 17th, 2013 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Valu, Jackson, NJ
Map: 260 North County Line Road Unit #103 Jackson NJ 08527

Please join GFNJ for this Meet & Greet!

We are happy to be telling everyone about greyhounds at the Pet Valu located in Jackson!

Please contact Emily and John for information ejbarbaro20@optonline.net