Sue Arlotta, MSGAO Director Vicki Cohen and Paula Pilgrim, accompanied by Monster, Sylvie and Fuhler, visited Hutchison School in Memphis May 27 to talk to girls (and a few boys) about racing animals.

Vicki discussed farm life, tattoos, race training, muzzles and Bertillon cards — those diagrams showing a greyhound’s markings, down to toenail color.

Paula talked about pet therapy (Sylvie formerly visited Youth Villages as a therapy hound).

Sue took the topic of greys living with cats.

Following a question-and-answer session, the kids and staff had a chance to pet Monster (Sue’s dog) as well as Paula’s Sylvie and Fuhler.

The visit went very well and was enjoyed by all!

The Paypal button is offline pending resolution of technical issues. We hope to have it restored soon. For those who intended to use Paypal to cover the deposit for the adoption application, please send a $50 check to:
Mid-South Greyhound Adoption Option
P.O. Box 2088
1550 N. Ingram Blvd.
West Memphis, Arkansas 72301

When the deposit is received, the reference check for adoption process will begin.

We will alert you when the account is again available.

Despite early threatening weather, the 2014 Dog Wash was a success nonetheless! See some scenes from an important MSGAO fund-raising event. Click on the image for a larger view. Thanks to all the kennel workers, vendors and volunteers who contributed to the event’s success!

It’s that time of year again! Time to get those stinky toes washed and trimmed, teeth brushed, and winter coats shaved. An entire day of greyhound spa pampering! The MSGAO Annual Dog Wash is one of our big fundraisers for the year, and we need your dirty greyhound(s) to show up for a spa day, rain or shine. This is the day for cleaning that hound and enjoying a little fun yourself.

What: MSGAO Annual Dog Wash
Date: Sunday, May 18
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Place: Mid-South Greyhound Adoption Option kennel

In addition to baths and other grooming, MSGAO is hosting a raffle of goody baskets and serving lunch. So come out and enjoy the day while your pooch gets some pampering!

Prices:
The Greyhound Quickie (bath, nail trim, teeth cleaning) – $25
The Greyhound Works (bath, nail trim, teeth & ear cleaning, shave) – $40
Bath – $15
Shave (bath included) – $30
Nail Trim – $7
Teeth Cleaning – $7
Bar-B-Que Lunch – $6

Directions coming from Memphis:
Southland Drive is still closed for those used to coming the back way to Southland Park Gaming and Racing. Take the Ingram Blvd exit to Southland Blvd. Please be aware the first left turn to come onto the backside of the property (where the truckers park) is down to one lane due to construction.

An alternate route is to come through the front parking lot of Southland Park (turn left once you are through the main entrance), and drive due west to the end of the parking lot. Then turn right and drive due north through the parking lot until you reach the end of the paved parking area. Turn right and drive until you reach the road that comes from the back of Southland to the kennel area. Turn left onto this road (take care not to turn left too early, and turn into the parking area for construction workers). Please observe the 15 mile per hour speed limit through the paved parking lot.

To return to Memphis:
You will take the Ingram overpass and then exit right turn onto the service road. You will then take the service road all the way to the MLK Drive exit, and then proceed onto either the I-55 exit or drive down past the truck stops and take the I-40 exit.

Directions from Little Rock:
Ingram Blvd exit is closed. You will need to take the 7th street exit onto the service road and make a right hand turn onto the exit for Ingram Blvd. overpass. Take the Ingram Blvd exit to Southland Blvd.

An alternate route is to come through the front parking lot of Southland Park (turn left once you are through the main entrance), and drive due west to the end of the parking lot. Then turn right and drive due north through the parking lot until you reach the end of the paved parking area. Turn right and drive until you reach the road that comes from the back of Southland to the kennel area. Turn left onto this road (take care not to turn left too early, and turn into the parking area for construction workers). Please observe the 15 mile-per-hour speed limit through the paved parking lot.

To return to Little Rock:
You will take the first exit (left) to merge onto I-40 West.’

Note: Greyhounds only please.