Another Group of New Greyhounds Tomorrow!

Another group of recently retired racing greyhounds will be making their way to NLGA tomorrow!

Keep an eye on the NLGA Facebook page tomorrow afternoon for pictures and updates!

A Video from Kordell and Tippy

Happy Friday Everyone!!

NLGA @ the State Fair ... See You There!

The 2013 Minnesota State Fair has been been going on for exactly a week!  Only 5 days left!

And Labor Day is NLGA's day at the Fair!  This is an event you are not going to want to miss out on!

Stay Cool NLGA!

One more day of the excessive heat warning in the Twin Cities!  Stay cool NLGA ...



This PSA is brought to you by Kiki!

All in the Family

Hello NLGA Dog Blog Readers!

Have you look at all the newly retired racing greyhound available for adoption on the NLGA website?  Have you noticed that there are currently a lot of greyhounds available for adoption with a true family connections to other recently adopted NLGA greyhounds?  No, take a look...!

There is Bay who is the full sister to Ann.  There is Nike who is the full brother to Vincent.  And there is Smitty who is the son to Star!  Pretty neat stuff!

And how about this ... you are going to like this story ... we recently received a note that added another level to the family connection for one of our available greyhounds!

Kodie is looking for his forever home!

NLGA Photo Roundup -- Task Tuesday -- Greyhound Feet

Hello NLGA Dog Blog Readers,

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

Greyhound feet

Busy, Hot Weekend in Review!

Hello NLGA Dog Blog Readers,

Whew!  What a busy and hot weekend!  NLGA was at the St. Croix Kennel Club Dog Show and the Renaissance Festival this weekend.  A greyt big thanks to all of you who volunteered this weekend!  We could not do these events without you!  Thank you!

Ye Old Pet Fest at the Renaissance Festival

A Hot Few Days Ahead?!

It is a hot and steamy afternoon and is supposed to stay this way for several days ... a heat warning is in effect now until Wednesday!

Foster Brandon wanted to share with you an idea on how to stay cool!

Thanks Brandon!  Stay cool everyone!

NLGA Photo Roundup -- Spotlight Sunday -- Greyhound Noses

Hello NLGA Dog Blog Readers!

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

We have a lot of greyhound noses ... let's get right to it ... enjoy!

Nose to nose! 

Foster Feature -- Meet Blazin

Hi, my name is Blazin...!

I have been in my foster home for a little over a week. And so far it's going well.

BW3 Fundraiser Success!

Everyone deserves a greyt big THANK YOU for coming out to support our greyhounds on Tuesday!  Whether you came for lunch, dinner, or take-out ... Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!  The Buffalo Wild Wings fundraiser was a huge success!

Ready for Running Aces, Part Deuce!

Hello Dog Blog Readers!

Just a friendly reminder that this Saturday, August 24th, is Running Aces, Part Deuce!

This is a back-by-popular demand outing!  It was a lot of fun in July and promises to be a lot of fun on Saturday as well!

BW3's Today ... and ... Volunteers Still Needed for Dog Show and Ren Fest!

Hello NLGA Dog Blog Readers,

Today is the day ... today is the NLGA Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser! Stop by the Roseville BW3s tomorrow for a fun event.  Eat some wings and socializing with friends.  Bring in the flyer and 10% of sales will be donated to NLGA.  Lunch.  Dinner.  Take-out.  And, join us from 5-8 for raffles and door prizes!

NLGA Photo Roundup -- Task Tuesday -- Greyhound Noses

Hello NLGA Dog Blog Readers!

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

Foster Feature -- Meet Ivanka

Ivanka is a hard name to say so I am calling her Ivy.  She is a beautiful, affectionate girl. 

NLGA Photo Roundup -- Spotlight Sunday -- Water Greyhounds

Hello NLGA Dog Blog Readers!

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

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

Bay and Bree on a morning walk
along the Mississippi River

NLGA Outings -- NLGA on-a-stick at the MN State Fair

NLGA leash sleeves on-a-stick!

Sure to be the greytest thing on-a-stick at this year's MN State Fair!

Volunteer on Labor Day to get yours!  Contact Donna at guber2nac@aol.com

Tails from Home -- Two Hounds and a Future Adopter!

Hello NLGA Dog Blog Readers!

This week a greyt story was shared with us!  A story that we are delighted to share again and again!  A story that gets right to the heart of the special animals that greyhounds are!  Enjoy!

True greyhound adoption inspirations!

Foster Feature -- Juicebox Bobby

Looking for a big boy??  Then Juicebox Bobby is your hound!!

He is one tall drink of water and so sweet!

Bobby has adapted to home life quickly.  He is playing with the other dogs and toys.  Bobby crates very well and is quiet while in his crate.  He will even hang out in the open crate when he does not have to.  Bobby is very affectionate and always glad to see me, whether I have been gone hours or 5 minutes.  He likes to mouth my hand and arm in greeting.  He is learning to navigate the stairs to the second floor--up is ok, but down is pretty scary!!

It is easy for Bobby to see what's cookin'

Follow a Hound to Retirement -- 2 Boys and a Girl

Hello NLGA Dog Blog Readers!

Another three new retired racing greyhounds joined NLGA yesterday afternoon!  A beautiful trio of fawn/red hounds!

Smith (a.k.a. Nike), Rosa, and Hugo

A special thanks goes out to HGA for their help with getting this trio to Minnesota!  Your help is much appreciated!  And to the NLGA volunteers who help shuttle the group across the city!  Much thanks!  (If you are interested in help with a future NLGA haul, let us know!  nlgahounds@gmail.com)

NLGA Photo Roundup -- Task Tuesday -- Water Greyhounds

Hello NLGA Dog Blog Readers!

It's Task Tuesday for NLGA's Photo Roundup!  It's mid-August and we should be well within the 'dog days' of summer!  You know, those sultry days.  Right...it has been feeling more like fall lately!

Anyways...  To celebrate the dog days of summer, this week the task is pictures of greyhounds in or around water!

Annie in the Mississippi

Follow a Hound to Retirement -- Three New Girls!

Hello NLGA Dog Blog Readers!

Three new retired racing greyhounds joined us on Saturday afternoon!  You are going to love these girls!  There were a few pictures of them included in yesterdays Standing Greyhound blog post.  And more today!

Welcome to NLGA Pretty Girl, Whiskey, and Ivanka!

NLGA Photo Roundup -- Spotlight Sunday -- Standing Greyhounds

Hello NLGA Dog Blog Readers!

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

Let's get right to it...enjoy the pictures of all your greyhounds standing tall and proud!

Meet the newest NLGA Girls ... arrived yesterday!

Follow a Hound to Retirement -- On Their Way!

Oh.  Yeah.  That's right!

A few more retired racing greyhounds are on their way to NLGA!

Watch the NLGA facebook page and blog later this afternoon/evening for updates on the newest arrivals!

Foster Feature -- Meet Clem

Hello NLGA Dog Blog Readers!

We are excited to say that Clem went to his foster home on Wednesday!  He is learning all about living in a home!

Clem smiling for the camera!

NLGA Outings -- Running Aces, Part Deuce!

Hello NLGA Dog Blog Readers!

The NLGA outing at Running Aces in July was a lot of fun!  So much so that many people have asked for a repeat of this outing!  Well...Part Deuce is on the schedule!

Tire our your greyhound/s by volunteering with NLGA at either the St. Croix Valley Kennel Club Dog Show or the Minnesota Renaissance Festival during the day and join in the fun and excitement of harness racing in the evening (while your greyhounds are fast asleep!)!

Add it to your calendar...August 24th!

Norther Lights Greyhound Adoption Stakes Race Photo

If you missed the first outing, look here for a review!

Foster Feature -- Meet Brandon

Hello NLGA Dog Blog Readers!

Brandon, one of the five new NLGA hounds that arrived over the weekend, went to a foster home yesterday afternoon!  Lucky boy!

Brandon is happy to be in a foster home!

NLGA Photo Roundup -- Task Tuesday -- Standing Greyhounds

Hello NLGA Dog Blog Readers!

It's Task Tuesday for NLGA's Photo Roundup!  We are back at it after a week off last week so that you could look for and submit some photos for the 2014 NLGA calendar!  Did you accomplish that...?  If not, what are you waiting for?!  You want your greyhound in the calendar, right?!

Okay.  Let's get to it!  We have seen lots of pictures in various stages of laying and sleeping lately...roaching, curled up small, stretched out big.  Well, this week the task is pictures of standing up greyhounds!

Bay ... one of our new NLGA greyhounds!

Foster Feature -- Parker (a.k.a Rodney) Finds his Forever Home

Hello NLGA Dog Blog Readers!

It is finally official!  We have a new forever home to celebrate!!  Rodney (now known as Parker) was very fortunate to find his forever home so quickly (1 week!).  Parker will make his home in Duluth with his new family.  His new mom is a first time greyhound owner and a long time admirer of greyhounds. 

Congratulations to both Marcia and Parker!

Foster Feature -- Forever Homes for Hottie and Need!

We need to celebrate!  A couple more NLGA greyhounds have officially found their forever homes!

Congratulations to Hottie, Need, and your new forever families!  We look forward to getting a 'tails from home' from your families soon ... hint, hint!  

Follow A Hound to Retirement -- Five New Greyhounds!

Hello NLGA Dog Blog Readers!

There are five new NLGA greyhounds this morning...Blazin, Cherry, Dewitt, Bobby, and Brandon!  2 girls and 3 boys!

It was a VERY long day+ for them!  They left Florida around 2 pm on Friday evening and were welcomed to NLGA at a little after midnight this morning!

In southeast WI before heading to WI Dells to meet
the NLGA volunteers!

Follow a Hound to Retirement -- Another Haul Today!

Another group of recently retired racing greyhounds are on their way to NLGA!

Watch the NLGA Facebook page this evening and the Dog Blog tomorrow morning!

Foster Feature -- Meet Ozuno

Ozuno is 4 years old, he weighs in at 68lbs. He arrived at his foster home on July 31st, so he hasn't been here long. So far Ozuno loves to walk, eats his kibble without hesitation, makes great eye contact, and he listens well.

NLGA Outings -- Upcoming Events -- Volunteers Needed!

Hello NLGA Dog Blog Readers!

Your help is needed to spread the word about greyhound love!

As has been mentioned on the dog blog in recent days, NLGA is in the process of bringing in a large number of newly retired racing greyhounds.  We have had two hauls on the past two Tuesdays and there are more hauls to come in the next two weeks!  Exciting times, for sure!

With that said...we need to generate interest in adopting these awesome greyhounds!  And this, my friends and fellow Dog Blog Readers, is where you come in!

Foster Feature -- Scout

Meet O Ya Scout.

Scout is a gorgeous light fawn color with a dark mask and he could not be any sweeter.  He will be 4 years old in September.