NLGA's Day at Aamodt's Apple Orchard

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Wow.  We lucked out and got the picture perfect apple orchard day!  Sunny.  70s.  And busy!  Lots and lots of people were introduced to greyhounds!

A greyt big thank you to all the greyhounds, and their families, for coming out to enjoy the day!

Showcase Sunday -- Greyhounds Up Close!

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It's Spotlight Sunday for greyhound close ups!  Let's get right to it...enjoy the pictures!

Gabby up close in the grass

Foster Feature--Meet Herbie

 

Mulberry Herbie is my name and I am looking for a home of my very own.

 

Tails From Home -- Ivanka

It is always fun to learn how our newly adopted greyhounds are doing in their new homes.  We received an update from Ivanka's new family.  She has been with her new family for almost 2 weeks now.

This is the update I received after 1 day (with a couple edits):

UPDATE -- NLGA @ Aamodt's Apple Orchard

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Based on the weather forecast for this weekend, NLGA @ Aamodt's Apple Orchard has changed to Sunday, September 29th from 11am to 1pm!

It is supposed to be cloudy with sprinkles/rain on Saturday with temperatures in the low 60s.  It is supposed to be sunny and in the low 70s on Sunday.  We're hanging our hats on the weather forecast and decided that Sunday would be a much nice day for our trip to the apple orchard.  We hope you can join us!

Looking for Our Forever Homes!

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It has been a really exciting summer with a lot of newly retired racing greyhounds making their way to NLGA!  And it has been very exciting to see so many of these greyhounds find their forever homes!  Today we would like to highlight some of our greyhounds still searching for their forever homes.  Let's show them some greyhound love!

Task Tuesday -- Close Ups!

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It's Task Tuesday again!  However, before we get to this weeks task, we have one important item to touch on first!  The 2014 NLGA calendar!

2014 NLGA calendar voting at the picnic!

There was a greyt response for picture for the 2014 NLGA calendar!  Thank you for your participation!  You voted for the monthly cover photos at the NLGA picnic, the votes have been tallied, and the monthly cover photos are in place!  The folks working on the calendar have put in all of the final touches (Thanks for all your hard work!) and the 2014 NLGA calendar is headed to the printers!  Watch for it to be on sale in mid-October!!  Just a few short weeks away!

All 3 Have Their Forever Homes!

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Remember this post about Pretty Girl, Whiskey (a.k.a. Lucy), and Ivanka on their journey to NLGA in mid August?!  

Well, it's GREYT to be able to say that all three girls have found their forever homes!  Congrats girls!  And congrats to your new families too!  

NLGA Photo Roundup -- Spotlight Sunday -- Greyhound Smiles!

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It's Spotlight Sunday for greyhound smiles!  Let's get right to it...enjoy the pictures of all your smiling greyhounds!

Happy Needles waiting in the sun!

What are you doing in there?

How to Teach a Greyhound Stairs!

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What a heartwarming story we have to share today!  You are really going to like it!  Enjoy...!

Bay

"Bay had her stitches out last week (from her spay surgery) and I was thinking I should really teach her the stairs.

It's Apple Orchard Time!!

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It's fall!  And you know what that means ... that's right, it's apple time in Minnesota!  We are excited to announce that NLGA will be at Aamodt's Apple Orchard on Saturday, September 28th Sunday, September 29th from 11 to 1!

Come join in the greyt fall fun!  Aamodt's is a busy place this time of year and our greyhounds are sure to get a lot of attention!  Not to mention that you can stock up on apples for pies, crisps, cakes, and general eating!

Four New NLGA Greyhounds!

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With all of the excitement of the 17th Annual NLGA Picnic on Saturday, we haven't had a chance to introduce the four newest NLGA greyhounds!

Herbie and Amanda

NLGA Photo Roundup -- Task Tuesday -- Greyhound Smiles!

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After a week off for the NLGA picnic, we are back at it!

It's Task Tuesday for NLGA's Photo Roundup!  It was so much fun to see all of the happy greyhounds at the picnic on Saturday!  And with that in mind, this week the task is greyhound smiles!

NLGA Photo Roundup -- Your NLGA Picnic Photos!

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Here are some more greyt photos from the 17th Annual NLGA Picnic!  Thanks for making is such a success!

Echo was all smiles at the picnic!

A Greyt Big NLGA Picnic Thank You!

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First things first...  A greyt big THANK YOU to EVERYONE who came out to support NLGA and helped to make the picnic a huge success!  It was an amazing day and it really would not have been possible without YOU!

2013 NLGA Picnic Group Picture!

We were lucky ... we had an absolutely beautiful day with sunny skies and mild temperatures and the rain held off until we just about finished packing up!

It's TODAY, the NLGA Picnic!

The NLGA Picnic is TODAY!! ... We'll see you there!

Do not forget to take some pictures to share for this week's Task Tuesday!

Come to the NLGA Picnic!

Tomorrow is the Day for Greyhound Fun!

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The 17th Annual NLGA Picnic is TOMORROW!  Can you believe it!  We're looking forward to a greyt day!

A few of the final loose ends will be wrapped up today and everything will be ready to go tomorrow morning at 11am!  And the weather is expected to be perfect ... sunny and low 70's ... knock on wood!

Looking Forward to Saturday

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First things first! ... identify something well within your reach that is wood.  Seriously.  Have you found it?!  Okay...

Minneapolis Weather Forecast for Saturday, September 14th

That's right!  Low 70's and sunny expected for the picnic on Saturday!  Now ... hurry! ... knock on that wood object you identified!  Whew!

Hugo's Forever Home!

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Today we have a personal account of a rather unique and rare opportunity that turned into a really greyt adoption story!  It's entitled: Our Trip to Hugo's Forever Home!  Enjoy...!

Hugo and Phil

Donna, Christopher and I had been planning an RV trip to southwestern Minnesota and see several of the State Parks. We thought it would be interesting to rent an RV and bring our greyhound Adel with us. While we were at it, we could swing down to Council Bluffs and Bluff’s Run Greyhound Track to see some races and maybe get a Kennel Tour. The trip was planned for the beginning of August and RV reservations were made. We were all set!

NLGA Photo Roundup -- Task Tuesday -- NLGA Picnic Pictures!

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It's Task Tuesday for NLGA's Photo Roundup! This week the task is pictures from the NLGA Picnic!

Relaxing in the pool at the 2012 NLGA picnic

The 17th Annual NLGA Picnic is on Saturday!  That's right ... this coming Saturday, September 14th!

Excited for a Car Ride!

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What's a good way to kick-off another work week ... yup, a greyhound video!  

Happy Monday!  ...Already looking forward to next weekend and the NLGA Picnic on Saturday!

NLGA Photo Roundup -- Spotlight Sunday -- Greyhounds from Behind!

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It's Spotlight Sunday for greyhound from behind!! [if you have no idea what this means...just look here]

Let's get right to it...enjoy the pictures of all your greyhounds behinds!

Killian, Hugo, Max, Brandon, and Roof from behind!

Max and His Little Buddie meet Bears!

Max and his little buddies met some bears earlier this summer!

Have a greyt Saturday everyone!  And a week from today we'll see you at the NLGA Picnic!!

We're Getting Ready for the NLGA Picnic!

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The 17th Annual NLGA Picnic is only a little more than a week away!  8 days to be exact!

2012 NLGA Picnic Group Picture!  ... How many people and hounds can we get into the 2013 picture?!

Lots is still going on behind the scenes to make sure all of the details that go into organizing an event like this are falling into place!  There will be a lot of busy days in the next 8 days!  But it will be worth it on Saturday, September 14th!

NLGA was @ the MN State Fair!

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Labor Day is the traditional day at the MN State Fair for NLGA.  And Labor Day 2013 was a success!

It was a fabulous day at the Minnesota State Fair.  The weather was unbelievable.  The crowds were record shattering in size ... a new Labor Day attendance record of 164,277 (!).  There were lots of beautiful greyhounds.  And all of our amazing volunteers!

Kiki Visits the Franconia Sculpture Park

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Our inbox was bursting at the seams this weekend with all the pictures that Kiki sent of her adventures at the Franconia Sculpture Park!  And we are happy to share the pictures today with you too!

Enjoy Kiki's photo essay...

NLGA Photo Roundup -- Task Tuesday -- Greyhound From Behind

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It's Task Tuesday for NLGA's Photo Roundup!  This week the task is greyhound from behind!

Max and Copy from behind!

Meet the 3 Newest Boys!

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We are excited to welcome the arrival of three newly retired racing greyhound to NLGA!  They are a fine group of boys!  

L to R: Luke (Drunk on You), Vick (Into the Blue), and Day (Field Day)

And we want to give a special Thank You to our NLGA volunteer Jill and to the kind folks from HGA who helped us transport this greyt group of young lads!  THANK YOU!!!

NLGA Photo Roundup -- Spotlight Sunday - Greyhound Feet

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It's Spotlight Sunday for greyhound feet!! [if you have no idea what this means...just look here]

Let's get right to it...enjoy the pictures of all your greyhounds feet!