INTERNATIONAL GREYHOUND PLANET DAY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 2011

Christ Church Cathedral Hall
420 Sparks Street (free parking beside Church)

10:00am to 3:30pm

What is it?
The greyhound, one of the most ancient of breeds, has had a remarkably colourful history, starting with its role as a supreme hunting dog, its changing role as a coursing dog, to its current status as track racing dog, show dog and loving companion. The greyhound is possibly the forerunner of a breed of canines belonging to the "sight-hound" family, and is undoubtedly the best known of the breed.

Greyhound Planet is a time chosen each year to honour the greyhound and its relatives (galgos, lurchers, etc.) throughout the world.  Bring the whole family and meet some retired racing greyhounds up close and chat with their adoptive families.  Learn more about these canine athletes, have a bite to eat, hang out and have some fun. 

Everyone and their leashed canine companions (no flexi-leads)
are welcome.

$5.00 Family Entrance Fee

Activities

Vendor Booths
Get your Christmas shopping started early by visiting the many vendor booths that will be on-site. There will be all kinds of dog-related items, such as dog collars (both martingale and buckle styles); dog necklaces and collar blings; doggy sweaters, coats and pyjamas; doggy treats; toys; and other accoutrements.

In addition to doggie goodies, there will be things for the humans in your family too - jewellery, artwork, greyhound beanies, clothing, and much more.

Some of the vendors that will be on-site include: Chilly Dogs, Cado, Exceptionally Gifted, the House of Earl, Kasco’s Kollars, Mudd Mitts, Casual Bling, the League of Extraordinary Greyhounds, Pet-riffic, Rusty Dawg Pet Products, the Garden Path, Know Your Dog, and more.

Photographer
This year’s Greyhound Planet Day will have a new feature - a professional photographer will be onsite. Serge Rivard Photography will be offering "head shot" type 5x7 photos that can be printed on site for $20. Half of the proceeds are to be donated to the Greyhound Supporters and their initiatives.

Dog Massage
Sandy Benoit of Canine Touch and Tell will be on-site, and for a small fee she will be able to give your canine a wonderfully relaxing and healing massage.

Paw Salon
Drop in at our Paw Salon where Pat Swabey will be doing toe nail clipping and for something extra-special, get those toe nails painted.

Blessing of the Hounds
Reverend Dawna Hall will provide a Blessing of the Hounds and the Rainbow Memorial Bridge at 1:30 pm.

Greyhound Adoption
Want to learn more about adopting a greyhound once it has finished its racing career?  Be sure to speak with representatives of the Greyhound Supporters – the greyhound adoption group that will be on-site,

Information Booths
Check out the various information boards to learn about greyhounds and many of their relatives.  Learn about the Race for Adoption Program, a program in which active racing greyhounds race for the direct support of adoption groups. You can also learn about canine cancer and tick-borne diseases. Don’t forget to read all about Find-A Grey, a greyhound "lost and found" initiative. You can even fill out the Greyhound Registration Form and have your hound's picture taken while there.

Raffles
There will be two series of on-site raffles, one in the morning and the other later in the afternoon.  There’ll be doggy-related items as well as fabulous things for humans of all kinds too!  The raffle results are scheduled for 12:00pm and 3:00pm.

Raffle tickets are $2.00 each, 3 for $5.00 or from the nose of your dog to the tip of its tail - $20.00.

Canine Contests
Two series of canine contests will be taking place, with prizes to be awarded for dogs with the smallest waist, or longest tail, tallest dog, etc. The morning contests are scheduled for around 11:00am and the afternoon contests will take place at approximately 2:30pm.

Rainbow Bridge Memorial
Light a votive candle in memory of a beloved pet that has passed away. Please bring a photo of your pet to include on our memorial board or send a digital photo and brief message to info@gsncr.ca

The Blessing of the Hounds and the Rainbow Bridge Memorial will take place at approximately 1:30 pm.

Food
There will be hot dogs, soft drinks, hot chocolate and water available for purchase. There will also be lots of homemade human and hound treats for sale at our Bake Sale.

Redeem your coupon from the September issue of the Greyhound Gazette at the Greyhound Supporter’s booth and you will get a free squeaky toy.

Art Deco Statue Raffle  (See IndexéHome Page)

Tickets will be available for purchase at the International Greyhound Planet Day event. 

Where does Planet Day take place?
All of the day's activities are taking place at:

Christ Church Cathedral Hall
420 Sparks Street (between Bronson and Bay)
Free parking is available on the east side of Christ Church and is accessible from Sparks Street which is a two-way street between Bronson and Bay.

For additional information please contact:
Laura Simmermon or Winston Gomes
Greyhound Supporters (NCR)
Telephone:  613-216-8097
Email: info@gsncr.ca