FORG is thrilled and proud to announce that we have been given a grant from the Pedigree Foundation. more
| About Friends of Retired Greyhounds | |
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Friends of Retired Greyhounds is a 501c3 non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to cooperating with kennel operators and other adoption groups to place retired greyhounds in responsible, loving homes. Our organization works with veterinarians to insure that dogs adopted from FOR greyhounds are vaccinated, and in general good health before placing them in homes. In addition to this, we educate individuals and groups about greyhounds, their history, their lives as racing dogs, and our adoption program. |
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How long has FORG been around? FORG has been around for about ten years. The organization was started by a couple to find forever homes for retired greyhounds. |
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What is our mission? We strive to find loving forever homes for retired Greyhounds and to work to educate the public about the breed as well as the life that the greyhounds live as "professional athletes." Our kennels are very loving and thoughtful to their dogs and we work hard to undo some of the unpopular beliefs about the racing kennels |
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How do we get our Greyhounds? FORG works with many race Kennels across the U.S. to obtain as many retired racers as we can. FORG also accepts greyhounds from the show circuit and shelters. |
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How does FORG help the Greyhounds? The greyhounds are put through a very thorough medical check including: spay/neuter, dental cleaning, full shots, heartworm test, fecal test, microchipping, and a full physical. Once they are medically cleared, they either go to private foster homes or the Cell Dog program. |
| Send Friends of Retired Greyhounds an Email |
| FORG Board Members and Advisors | |
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FORG President James Flanagan Telephone: 720-301-7438 Email: james@friendsofretiredgreyhounds.org |
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FORG Vice-President Vacant Telephone: Email: |
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Secretary Leanne Toohey Telephone: Email: ltoohey@friendsofretiredgreyhounds.org |
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Treasurer Linda Sullivan Telephone: Email: lsullivan@friendsofretiredgreyhounds.org |
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Foster Coordinator Sheryl Russ Telephone: Email: sruss@friendsofretiredgreyhounds.org |
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Volunteer Facilitator/ Donations Coordinator Carol Semple Telephone: Email: csemple@friendsofretiredgreyhounds.org |
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Adoption Coordinator Lauren Sanders |
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Event Coordinator Roxann Ritchie Telephone: Email: rritchie@friendsofretiredgreyhounds.org |
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Advisor LeEllen (Lee) Rush Telephone: 720-937-0864 Email: lrush@friendsofretiredgreyhounds.org |
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Newsletter article coordinator and editor Vacant Serve to solicit and gather articles for the newsletter and website Retain a pool of articles for the newsletter and website Help to design, edit and distribute the newsletter on a quarterly basis. |
To apply for any vacant positions please send a letter of interest and resume. To: | |
| General Mailing Address | General Mailing Address Friends of Retired Greyhounds PO Box 864 Johnstown, CO 80534 |
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