October's Charity of the Month

In October, as proceeds from the H4H store went to: Arizona Adopt A Greyhound, Inc. www.arizonaadoptagreyhound.org

Arizona Adopt A Greyhound is one of the largest greyhound adoption agencies in the US, finding homes for 400-500 greyhounds each year, many who have raced at Phoenix Greyhound Park. With this track due to close later this year, the charity is working hard to rehome as many dogs as possible & really need our help to raise the necessary funds.

November's Charity of the Month

This month we are supporting Galgo Rescue International Network (GRIN).
GRIN's Mission: The Galgo Rescue International Network was founded to establish a relationship between the galgo shelters in Spain and animal lovers in the United States and around the world. Our love of greyhounds and concern for their plight drew us to their cousins - the Galgos.

Working closely with Spanish galgo shelters, G.R.I.N. raises awareness of the galgo's plight through international educational campaigns and fundraising. They also aid shelters and assists with adoptions for rehomed Galgos in the US.

Galgos are used for hunting in Spain, and are normally abandoned or killed at the end of hunting season. GRIN also helps other sighthound breeds in similar situations, such as the Podencos. Please visit www.galgorescue.org for more information.

September's Charity of the Month

Greyhounds Unlimited

http://www.greyhoundsunlimited.org/

The Greyhound Rescue Society of Texas, Incorporated -- DBA Greyhounds Unlimited -- is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to finding caring and responsible homes for retired racing and rescued greyhounds. The specific objectives of Greyhounds Unlimited are to promote a caring attitude toward all greyhounds, prevent cruelty to greyhounds, and for those that have been abused, to relieve their suffering.

To reach its' objectives, Greyhounds Unlimited finds caring and responsible homes; rescues sick, injured and abandoned greyhounds; seeks to return lost greyhounds to their owners; teaches the principles of kindness and humane dog care to children and adults; and vigorously promotes animal birth control through every possible means.

August's Charity

This month all proceeds, minus fees, will be donated to:

Second Chance Greyhounds

http://www.secondchancegreyhounds.org/

"Second Chance Greyhounds is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization that has formed a partnership with correctional facilities throughout the state of Georgia to foster and train former racing greyhounds to better prepare them for life as a treasured pet. In return for the good manners that they learn, the dogs provide an outlet for the inmates to practice patience, learn responsibility and allow these men and women the opportunity to experience unconditional love for the first time in many years. It’s a very special partnership that benefits both humans and greyhounds."

July Charity of the Month

Greyhound Friends of Augusta, Inc.

Greyhound Friends of Augusta’s mission is to rescue retired, racing greyhounds - and help any Greyhound in need; to provide for their health, safety, security, and well-being; to educate the public about the availability and desirability of greyhounds as pets; and place them through adoption into loving homes.

http://greyhoundfriendsaugustaga.cfsites.org/

Also check out their wonderful video "THE RACE"

http://greyhoundfriendsaugustaga.cfsites.org/custom.php?pageid=23221

We raised $136 in May & June for Gracehounds... Some months are better than others - help us make July a successful month for Greyhound Friends of Augusta.

During the months of May and June, all proceeds (minus fees) from our team store will be donated to Gracehounds. Gracehounds is small charity based in Midlothian, Scotland, dedicated to finding permanent homes & a better life for greyhounds & lurchers. The charity was founded in 2007 & is run entirely by volunteers. All dogs are fostered prior to re-homing so that they can be helped to adapt to their new life outside of kennels, & full veterinary care is provided. Visit their website at www.gracehounds.plus.com. Gracehounds was chosen by Jane of www.thedoghouse.etsy.com

Featured Member: The Dog House

Hi, I’m Jane! I live in the countryside in South East Scotland with partner, Martin, my cat, Angie, & my 2 greyhounds, Max & Molly. Both dogs are ex-racers but are now very much enjoying their retirement, much of which seems to be spent on our sofas!

Inspired predominantly by greyhounds (in particular by my own 2 needle-noses), I make unique hand printed items, which I sell online in my Etsy shop, The Dog House, as well as at local craft fairs & events. I think the sleek lines & graceful (& at times not so graceful!) poses of greyhounds make striking prints.

After capturing the dogs on camera, I convert the original photographs to monochrome images which I then use to make screen prints. I like experimenting with bold colour combinations & captioning in my work. I donate 5% of the profits from each sale to Gracehounds, a small local charity run entirely by volunteers & dedicated to finding permanent homes & a better life for greyhounds & lurchers.

You can find out more about me, my dogs & my work on my blog, or follow me on twitter to catch my latest updates.