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SUMMARY:Greyhound Friends Dog Day of August Celebration Aug. 23
DESCRIPTION:Greyhound Friends will celebrate International Dog Day with its annual Dog Day of August event on Saturday\, Aug. 23\, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. All are invited to bring their well-behaved and sociable dogs to meet other dogs\, dog lovers and neighbors. The event will feature local vendors selling pet-themed products\, dogs available for adoption through the Furget Me Not animal rescue\, grooming services and more. Admission is free. Dogs must be leashed\, vaccinated and properly socialized. For more information\, visit greyhound.org.
URL:https://hopkintonindependent.com/event/greyhound-friends-dog-day-of-august-celebration-aug-23/
LOCATION:Greyhound Friends\, 167 Saddle Hill Road\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748\, United States
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SUMMARY:Greyhound Friends Dog Days Celebration Aug. 25
DESCRIPTION:Greyhound Friends\, located at 167 Saddle Hill Road\, will celebrate International Dog Day on Sunday\, Aug. 25\, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with a gathering at the shelter for friends\, neighbors\, dog people and\, most especially\, dogs. All are invited to bring their well-behaved and sociable pups to meet other dog lovers and enjoy some special treats and activities. Local adoption groups will have some furry friends\, and there will be products for people and pets from local vendors as well as dog care and training advice. Admission is free. For more information\, visit greyhound.org.
URL:https://hopkintonindependent.com/event/greyhound-friends-dog-days-celebration-aug-25/
LOCATION:Greyhound Friends\, 167 Saddle Hill Road\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748\, United States
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SUMMARY:Greyhound Friends Fall Open House Sept. 23
DESCRIPTION:Greyhound Friends\, the dog shelter on Saddle Hill Road\, will host its Fall Open House on Saturday\, Sept. 23\, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (rain date is Sept. 24). The free event features adoptable dogs\, music\, refreshments\, vendors\, fun runs\, nail trims\, silent auction/raffles and a costume contest. There will be a remembrance ceremony in the Memorial Garden at 11:30. Sociable dogs are welcome on a non-retractable leash. Children are welcome\, with adult supervision. For more information\, visit greyhound.org.
URL:https://hopkintonindependent.com/event/greyhound-friends-fall-open-house-sept-23/
LOCATION:Greyhound Friends\, 167 Saddle Hill Road\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748\, United States
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SUMMARY:Greyhound Friends dog adoption open house July 16
DESCRIPTION:Greyhound Friends is inviting the public to meet the adoptable dogs at the kennel at 167 Saddle Hill Road in Hopkinton on Sunday\, July 16\, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Attendees will learn about sighthound breeds and maybe take home a fast friend. Staff will be available to discuss living situations and pet preferences and introduce guests to dogs who might fit in well with their household. For more information and to fill out an adoption application in advance\, visit greyhound.org or call Kristine at 774-696-6599.
URL:https://hopkintonindependent.com/event/greyhound-friends-dog-adoption-open-house-july-16/
LOCATION:Greyhound Friends\, 167 Saddle Hill Road\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748\, United States
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SUMMARY:Greyhound Friends 40th Anniversary Gala June 24
DESCRIPTION:Hopkinton-based Greyhound Friends is celebrating 40 years in dog adoption and advocacy with an anniversary gala on Saturday\, June 24\, from 4-7 p.m. in tents outside the facility at 167 Saddle Hill Road. The event will include dinner\, music\, special guests and a silent auction. Dogs should be left at home. For more information\, email greyhoundfriends.office@gmail.com or visit greyhound.org.
URL:https://hopkintonindependent.com/event/greyhound-friends-40th-anniversary-gala-june-24/
LOCATION:Greyhound Friends\, 167 Saddle Hill Road\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748\, United States
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SUMMARY:Greyhound Friends Spring Open House postponed to May 21
DESCRIPTION:Greyhound Friends will hold its Spring Open House on Sunday\, May 21 (postponed a day due to the weather)\, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Current and past greyhound adopters\, supporters and friends\, and the general public are invited to attend. Dogs are welcome as long as they are on leash and up to date on vaccinations. The day’s activities will include a remembrance ceremony\, vendors\, music\, refreshments\, a silent auction/raffle and visits with adoptable dogs. For more information or to inquire about being a vendor or volunteer\, email greyhoundfriends.office@gmail.com or visit greyhound.org.
URL:https://hopkintonindependent.com/event/greyhound-friends-spring-open-house-may-20/
LOCATION:Greyhound Friends\, 167 Saddle Hill Road\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748\, United States
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SUMMARY:Greyhound Friends Dog Days Aug. 27
DESCRIPTION:Greyhound Friends is celebrating International Dog Day with a fun gathering of friends and neighbors\, dog people and especially dogs on Saturday\, Aug. 27\, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the facility at 167 Saddle Hill Road. Well-behaved and sociable pups are invited to enjoy special treats\, including brush-outs\, nail-painting\, cooling pools/sprinklers\, frozen pup-cups\, music\, games and other activities. Admission is free. Rain date is Aug. 28. The organization also is hosting a redeemable can/bottle drive in hopes of raising enough money to purchase a riding mower. For more information\, visit greyhound.org or call Kristine at 774-696-6599.
URL:https://hopkintonindependent.com/event/greyhound-friends-dog-days-aug-27/
LOCATION:Greyhound Friends\, 167 Saddle Hill Road\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748\, United States
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SUMMARY:Greyhound Friends summer fundraiser July 23
DESCRIPTION:A summer celebration to benefit Hopkinton-based Greyhound Friends will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday\, July 23\, at the Charles River Country Club Pavilion in Newton. The fundraising event will include hors d’oeuvres\, beverages and musical entertainment by Jesse Racicot. Tickets are $50 per person or $75 per couple. For more information\, visit greyhound.org.
URL:https://hopkintonindependent.com/event/greyhound-friends-summer-fundraiser-july-23/
LOCATION:Charles River Country Club\, 483 Dedham Street\, Newton\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Greyhound Friends volunteer information session April 30
DESCRIPTION:Greyhound Friends\, located at 167 Saddle Hill Road\, will host a volunteer information session on Saturday\, April 30\, from 10-11:30 a.m. for new\, returning and potential volunteers. Organizers will go over the essentials of volunteering and the types of opportunities available now and anticipated through the spring and later in the year. Advance registration is required. Email greyhoundfriends.office@gmail.com to reserve a spot.
URL:https://hopkintonindependent.com/event/greyhound-friends-volunteer-information-session-april-30/
LOCATION:Greyhound Friends\, 167 Saddle Hill Road\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748\, United States
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SUMMARY:Greyhound Friends 'Hearts for Houndies' valentines fundraiser through Feb. 14
DESCRIPTION:Greyhound Friends\, the dog adoption shelter on Saddle Hill Road\, is running a “Hearts for Houndies” fundraiser through Valentine’s Day\, Feb. 14. Individuals who donate $5 can put their name on a heart to be displayed publicly at the kennel. For details and to order\, visit the Greyhound Friends website at greyhound.org.
URL:https://hopkintonindependent.com/event/greyhound-friends-hearts-for-houndies-valentines-fundraiser-through-feb-14/
LOCATION:Greyhound Friends\, 167 Saddle Hill Road\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748\, United States
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SUMMARY:Greyhound Friends fall open house Sept. 18
DESCRIPTION:Greyhound Friends\, the dog shelter on Saddle Hill Road\, will host its fall open house on Saturday\, Sept. 18\, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (rain date is Sept 19). Appropriate COVID precautions will be in place at the outdoor event. Dogs are welcome. There will be a remembrance ceremony in the Memorial Garden. For more information\, visit greyhound.org.
URL:https://hopkintonindependent.com/event/greyhound-friends-fall-open-house-sept-18/
LOCATION:Greyhound Friends\, 167 Saddle Hill Road\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748\, United States
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