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Newsletter
Click here for the latest edition of our newsletter!  Hope you enjoy it! 
Next Load of Greyhounds Coming Soon!

There are still some beautiful and sweet greyhounds available for adoption.  Pictures and profiles of these dogs are on the website on our Available Dogs page.  Interested in seeing pictures of dogs from 2006 hauls?   Click here.  Our next haul is scheduled to arrive towards the end of May!

Red Deer Dog Show

Thank you to those volunteers who helped out at the Red Deer and District Dog Show on April 4-6.  More greyhounds will find homes because of the generous gift of your time!  We couldn't do it without you.  Thanks!

Healing Touch for Animals - (Calgary)

"Healing Touch for Animals (HTA) is a bio-field energy-medicine modality combining philosophies, techniques, and applications to promote energy balance and healing of our animals. This program introduces holistic concepts to assist with injuries, illness, surgeries, wound healing, behavioral problems and stress related issues." Level 1 and Level 2 Workshops are being offered in Calgary this winter/spring.  For more information about HTA or how to register for the workshops, visit the Healing Touch website at www.healingtouchforanimals.com.  If any of you subscribe to the Whole Dog Journal, there was a letter in the magazine from a lady from Highlands Ranch Co. who used HTA on her Shiba Inu's with wonderful results. Pick up a copy if you can!   

Foster Homes Needed

Foster homes are desperately needed in Calgary.  Please contact Leah for information.

Calgary Pet Expo

Thank you to those volunteers who worked a shift at the Calgary Pet Expo.  We appreciate the time you take to help us promote these wonderful creatures for adoption.  Being at Pet Expo always translates into more dogs finding homes, and that's what it's all about!  Thank you!!

General Information :

Calgary Greyhound Walking Club

The Calgary Greyhound Walking Club has a new website! Please visit them at www.calgarygreyhoundwalkingclub.com for all the details on upcoming walks.

Edmonton Greyhound Walking Club

Not to be outdone, the Edmonton Greyhound Walking Club has a new website too! For information about upcoming walks and a photo gallery of past walks, please visit http://members.shaw.ca/sue.mendoza
Central Greyhound Walking Club
Last but not least, our Red Deer counterparts have organized a walking club and welcome all greyhound owners to join them!  Visit their website at www.greyhoundwalking.com for information.
Why We Quarantine
In the fall of 2005, a Dog Flu Virus was reportedly making the rounds at racetracks and kennels across the United States.  When this was brought to our attention, we consulted with our veterinarian and kept close tabs on the situation. Even though the dog flu virus seems to be under control for the time being, it resulted in a new policy here at Chinook Winds Greyhound Rescue. For the protection of our adopters and our foster homes, and for the protection of any dog that comes into contact with our greyhounds, any greyhound coming into our system from the United States will be quarantined for a minimum 5-7 days upon arrival. These dogs are closely monitored and do not come out of quarantine until we are absolutely sure that none are symptomatic for ANY disease. As well, since greyhounds come from areas where ticks and fleas are a reality of life, the quarantine allows us to effectively rid the greyhounds of these parasites BEFORE they go into foster or adoptive homes. This ensures that the resident animals are kept free from any parasites that the greyhounds may inadvertently carry with them!

These steps, and any others deemed necessary by our veterinarian, will be taken so we do not inadvertently spread the highly contagious dog flu, or any other disease, around in the process of finding adoptive homes for our greyhounds.
Meet & Greets

Our available greyhounds are at different venues every weekend at what we call “Meet & Greets”. You are more than welcome to drop by, talk to our knowledgeable volunteers, and scratch a few greyhound ears! Click on the calendar for dates

Greyhound Sitters
Going on a trip and can’t take your beloved greyhound with you? Anxious about putting your baby in a kennel? Want to be able to go on your holiday knowing that your greyhound is happy and secure? The solution is simple. Leave your greyhound in a comfortable home environment with a greyhound-savvy family in the company of other greyhounds. Chinook Winds Greyhound Rescue maintains a list of experienced greyhound owners who are willing to doggysit your greyhound. You CAN go on your vacation knowing that your precious greyhound is being well cared for! Contact Leah or Cindy in Calgary or Colleen in Edmonton for more details.
Veterinarians
Retired racers come from all parts of the United States and can be exposed to things that may threaten their longevity and health; ailments that some veterinarians in this country rarely if ever see. Unfortunately, the majority of veterinarians who care for these dogs after they are placed into adoptive homes aren’t likely to consider some of the less common diagnoses. Contact us for a list of veterinarians that we have had good experiences with in the diagnosis and treatment of health issues unique to the ex-racer.
Blood Donor Program
There is an important and life saving program in Calgary that you and your greyhound can participate in. It is the canine blood donor program established at the Western Veterinary Specialist Center, 1802 - 10th Ave. S.W.
WVSC is a specialty practice and referral center that requires canine (and feline) blood for use during the emergencies, surgeries and therapies they deal with daily. WVSC also tries to supply other local veterinary clinics with needed blood products when possible. For more information, click here or contact Nina.
Volunteer and Sponsorship Opportunities
As with many charitable organizations, volunteers are our foundation. We could not do what we do without our many wonderful and dedicated volunteers! If you are interested in helping with transport, fostering, fundraising, marketing, promoting or would like information on sponsorship, please click here for more information or contact us.
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