My Greyhound Space

Our local Greyhound rescue group had a fund raising coffee morning and Christmas fair on Saturday.

We helped out by dressing our dogs up in their Christmas greyhound coats, parading them around Cromer in the freezing cold and passing out leaflets to passers by.  In the photo, Pingu has that far away look we've got used to since the onset of his blindness.  Slinky - on the right of picture - is dreaming of a warm home and a sofa!

Greyhounds dressed up for fund raiser

Considering the weather and the fact that a lot of people were pre-occupied with thoughts of Christmas shopping and getting home before the inevitable rain started.  Many greeted the idea of getting out of the cold for a cup of coffee and helping to raise funds with enthusiasm, whilst others were far to busy.  Some however, when told it was to raise funds to help rescue Greyhounds just grunted and looked at us as though we'd suggest they participate in some un-natural act!

Anyway, the event was a success and I believe enough money was raised to rescue nine dogs.  These are ex-racers from Ireland who would otherwise face an uncertain future.  If only we could rescue all of these poor animals.  It's interesting that our walks around town take us so long.  The reason being that we are stopped so often (even when the dogs aren't dressed up as Santa's little helpers) by people who are totally captivated by these gentle creatures and want to know more about them.  Needless to say, we're only to happy to oblige!  The surprising thing is that so many people are amazed that they make such wonderful pets.. We just keep on spreading the word and hoping it spreads.