Handmade 4 Hounds

Charity of the Month: February

2012-02-01T18:44:00.000-08:00

This month all proceeds, minus fees, will be donated to Galgo Rescue International Network (GRIN):: http://www.galgorescue.org/

GRIN's Mission: founded to establish a relationship between the galgo shelters in Spain and animal lovers around the world. Our love of greyhounds and concern for their plight drew us to their cousins - the Galgos. Galgos are used for hunting in Spain, and are normally abandoned or killed at the end of hunting season. 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 assist with adoptions for rehomed Galgos in the US.Please visit www.galgorescue.org for more information.100% of the listings in this store are donated by Etsy sellers in the Handmade4Hounds Street Team. Every purchase supports greyhound adoption groups & other sighthound rescue programs.

Please visit our website for more information about Handmade4Hounds: http://www.handmade4hounds.com/

Charity of the Month: January

2012-01-08T18:03:00.000-08:00

This month all proceeds, minus fees, will be donated to Michigan REGAP:: http://www.rescuedgreyhounds.com/

Michigan REGAP (Retired Greyhounds as Pets), founded in 1989, is dedicated to educating the public about the plight of racing Greyhounds, their suitability as companion animals, and finding permanent homes for those lucky enough to enter the rescue community. Over 1,400 dogs rescued so far, your support will help us continue. We openly and adamantly oppose Greyhound racing.

Charity of the Month: October

2011-10-08T09:37:00.000-07:00

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

Italian Greyhound Club of America of Texas and Oklahoma.

IGCA Rescue is a club sponsored re-homing service provided for Italian Greyhounds that have been abandoned at animal shelters, taken from abusive homes or surrendered to Rescue due to the death or divorce of the former owner. IGCA Rescue volunteers foster these dogs in their homes, where their health and temperament are evaluated so that he/she can be placed in a home suitable to both the dog and the new guardian.

Charity of the Month: August

2011-08-07T16:23:00.000-07:00

This August all proceeds, minus fees, will be donated to Greys Landing Greyhound Placement

Greys Landing Greyhound Placement was formed in 2008. We are a 501©3 tax-exempt adoption group incorporated in WV. We are one of only a few pro-racing Greyhound adoption groups in the U.S. We are the first and so far the only Greyhound adoption group that is a member of the National Greyhound Association.

Our purpose is to find loving forever homes for many of the Greyhounds who are retiring from the tracks and farms in WV. We have also been known to take in older Greyhounds from the farms in the mid-west, younger "racing school flunk-outs" and the occasional "bounce" that was originally placed without the backup of an adoption group. Greys Landing places Greyhounds in homes in PA, WV, OH, NY and the surrounding area. We work closely with the owners, breeders and trainers of the dogs that we place as well as with other adoption groups in the north-east US

Charity of the Month: July

2011-07-04T13:23:00.000-07:00

Greyhound Rescue West of England (GRWE) is a UK based charity which operates independent of the greyhound racing industry. They are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation & rehoming of abused & abandoned greyhounds & lurchers. They rehome around 800 dogs every year, including cruelty cases who are physically & emotionally scarred & damaged. GRWE nurses these dogs back to health & helps them learn to trust humans again, providing the long periods of foster care & finding the very special permanent homes necessary.

This month's charity was chosen by one of our shop managers, Jane, of Max and Molly Designs.

Charity of the Month: June

2011-06-03T14:46:00.000-07:00

This month, all proceeds from the Handmade4Hounds shop go to Greyhound Pets of America, Massachusetts

GPA MASS has a special project they need our help with! They are building an Isolation Kennel for their new greyhounds, to be in compliance with MA law that requires dogs from out of state to be quarantined for 2 days. Right now they have to pay to board them, and the conditions are less than ideal for greyhounds. Let's help GPA MASS build their kennel! Since 1987, they have been dedicated to finding good homes for greyhounds that retire from the racetrack, and spreading the word that greyhounds make great pets.

Charity of the Month: May

2011-05-03T16:34:00.000-07:00

Last month we raised a whopping $565.45 for Maine Greyhound Placement Service! Thank you everyone for your donations and help!!

This month all proceeds, minus fees, will be donated to: Quad Cities Greyhound Adoption

About Quad Cities, in Iowa: "Quad Cities Greyhound Adoption is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our goal is to find loving homes for retired racing greyhounds. We bring them to our kennel where we get them vetted and take care of them until their forever family comes along. We give them a lot of love, but there is also a lot of work. We are all volunteers and we fund raise or write grants to keep us going. We do this for the love of greyhounds. We figure they worked hard for a living and now it's time they get a good retirement! Please visit our website for more information."

Charity of the Month: April

2011-04-05T05:29:00.000-07:00

This month all proceeds, minus fees, will be donated to: Maine Greyhound Placement Service

Maine Greyhound Placement Service is a 501(3)c humane non-profit organization dedicated to finding loving, responsible homes for retired racing Greyhounds that can no longer compete on the racetrack. MGPS is operated by volunteers and depends on fundraising for its operating expenses.

"Our adoption kennel is currently in an old milking barn that we converted over 8 years ago and now accommodates 45 plus retired racers, a boarding room, our gift shop, office and laundry. Since then, we have outgrown the facility and it is also becoming a safety problem for both the dogs and our volunteers. Therefore, we are actively working on building a state of the art new kennel facility, and appreciate any and all the help we can get. The Greyhounds and humans of Maine Greyhound Placement Service thank you for your support."

Charity of the Month: March

2011-03-07T16:55:00.000-08:00

This month, all proceeds minus Etsy and PayPal fees go to:
Gold Coast Greyhound Adoption - Orlando

Gold Coast Greyhounds Orlando is a branch of the Clearwater, Florida based Gold Coast Greyhound Adoptions, Inc. GCGA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit all volunteer organization, that is racing neutral and dedicated to the placement of retired racing greyhounds into qualified, caring and loving homes. It is our mission to educate the public regarding the gentle nature and wonderful temperament of the greyhound breed.

As a non-profit organization, we operate on a very limited budget. Our largest expenditures are for veterinary care and transportation of dogs to adoption groups in non-racing states. All donations directly benefit homeless racing greyhounds and are both welcomed and acknowledged.

Our mission is to prepare retired greyhounds for homes by providing excellent foster care by families who have been trained by Barkbusters Home Dog Training. The dogs are a step ahead in their education from track to home and are wanted by several adoption groups throughout the country.

We placed 265 greyhounds in 2010 in adoptive homes or with out-of-state adoption groups. So far this year we have taken in 42 greyhounds.

Charity of the Month: February

2011-02-06T08:22:00.000-08:00

Last month we raised $291.74 for Galgo Rescue International Network (GRIN).

This month all proceeds, minus fees, will be donated to Oregon Greyhound Adoption.

Oregon Greyhound is a non-profit, volunteer organization whose mission is to find permanent, loving homes for retired racing greyhounds. Our goals are threefold: To inform and educate the public about the joys of greyhound adoption; to identify suitable, caring homes for retired racers; and to provide pre- and post-adoption support to facilitate the transition from the track to home.

OGA also has a unique and charitable focus for 2011, "The Gift of Life" greyhound blood donor program. Where greyhounds are life savers and superheros!

"Not only will your greyhound give you years of love and devotion, but they may also help save the lives of other dogs. Canine blood donors are essential to critically ill or injured dogs. Dogs that are good candidates for blood donation have a friendly temperament, are 55 pounds or over and are from 1 – 8 years of age."

See their website for more information.

Charity of the Month: January

2011-01-02T17:09:00.001-08:00

This month, all money raised in our store, minus Etsy and PayPal fees, goes to: Galgo Rescue International Network (GRIN).

GRIN's Mission: founded to establish a relationship between the galgo shelters in Spain and animal lovers around the world. Our love of greyhounds and concern for their plight drew us to their cousins - the Galgos. Galgos are used for hunting in Spain, and are normally abandoned or killed at the end of hunting season.

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 assist with adoptions for rehomed Galgos in the US. Please visit www.galgorescue.org for more information.

Charity of the Month: December

2010-12-02T20:22:00.000-08:00

Last month we raised $289.25 for Halfway Home Greyhound Adoption!

This month all proceeds, minus fees, will be donated to: Greyhound Pets of America-Emerald Coast

"GPA-EC, a chapter of Greyhound Pets of America, is a volunteer, not-for-profit corporation organized to educate the public of the value of retired greyhounds as pets and receive and process greyhounds from the Ebro and Pensacola Greyhound Tracks for adoption.

GPAEC is a non-profit organization, staffed exclusively by volunteers who are dedicated to finding good, responsible, permanent homes for retired racing greyhounds and younger dogs that didn't make the grade as racers. GPAEC also places greyhounds throughout nearby states through a dedicated, active network of Adoption Representatives"

Charity of the Month: November

2010-11-28T09:42:00.000-08:00

This month all proceeds, minus fees, will be donated to: Halfway Home Greyhound Adoption

About the charity:
"HWH is a unique adoption team formed in the spring of 2002 to help dogs that do not have access to greyhound track adoption programs in finding their adoptive homes. We are a small group of dedicated volunteers motivated by our love of the breed and respect for the farms' commitment to the dogs.

In the eight years since our inception we have built relationships with breeders, owners and trainers. Due to their positive support, greyhounds are being held by the farms until their turn to race into a loving home. Since our inception, we have worked with different greyhound adoption groups to send many Oklahoma, Texas, Florida, and Kansas greyhounds through out the United States and Canada.

We have been asked to step up and assist more and more farms in these tough economic times. Farmers are retiring and being foreclosed on and the number of greyhounds being given to us for placement has been increasing. The veterinary bills and transport costs is over $50,000 per year. So far in 2010 we have moved 494 dogs more than halfway home"

Charity of the Month: October

2010-10-01T16:11:00.000-07:00

All proceeds from our shop go to GREYHOUND SUPPORT TRANSPORT this month!

GST is a Florida based non profit group (501c) that is 100% volunteer based, Greyhound Support Transport is doing a fabulous job getting dogs to where they are needed! So far this year, more than 180 dogs have left Florida to adoption groups in non-racing states and Canada. Last year 210 dogs were transported, so this year is on track to be way ahead. The costs are way ahead also - so far the costs this year have exceeded $17,000. Won't you please help raise funds to get more dogs on the way to their forever homes?

Charity of the Month: September

2010-09-10T15:05:00.000-07:00

This month, all proceeds minus Etsy and PayPal fees go to:
BAY AREA GREYHOUND ADOPTIONS
Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions is a Florida based non profit group (501c) that is 100% volunteer based. They work to place retired racing greyhounds into forever homes. Since 2004 they have successfully placed over 600 dogs to date. All funds raised will go to support continued placement of dogs & offset unexpected Veterinarian bills.

Charity of the Month: August

2010-09-10T14:51:00.001-07:00

In August, all proceeds, minus fees, were split between:

GREYHOUND ADOPTION LEAGUE OF TEXAS (GALT)

GREYHOUNDS UNLIMITED (GU)

On 8th July 2010, 28 greyhounds were found living outdoors in crates stacked on top of each other with no food or water in South Ft. Worth. The dogs were in very poor condition, covered with ticks, bone thin & with pressure sores all over their bodies. GALT & GU worked together, dividing the greyhounds between the 2 groups. Funds are desperately needed to help with the medical care of these hounds. Further information about the dogs can be found on both of the groups' websites.

Charity of the Month: July

2010-07-13T17:53:00.000-07:00

This month, all proceeds from the H4H Etsy store go to: Greyhound Pets of America - New Mexico Greyhound Connection.

GPA-New Mexico Greyhound Connection is a 501 c 3, all volunteer group dedicated to informing and educating the public about the Greyhound breed and the availability of Greyhounds for adoption. We are dedicated to finding loving and responsible homes for all Greyhounds. The welfare of all Greyhounds is our Mission.

Donations this month are going to help with medical bills for Fancy. See her story.

Charity of the Month: June

2010-06-07T16:41:00.000-07:00

Our charity this month is Greyhound Pets of America - Rocky Mountains - all profits through June in our Etsy store will go to them!
Although GPA-RM is in the process of incorporating and changing their name to Run for Adoption, Greyhound Rescue of Montana, their mission remains the same: to find loving forever homes for retired racers. Find out more at www.gparockymountain.org
They are in the process of re-doing their website, but I found some great articles, including this one about building a doggie first-aid kit.

Charity of the Month: May

2010-05-19T07:00:00.000-07:00

We raised $228.00 in April for Greyhound Adoption of Ohio! So far our sales for 2010 have been well into the $200 range. The goal is set for us to make enough sales to break into the $300's for this month's group, Tia Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue!

"Tia Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue is committed to rescuing and rehoming stray, abandoned and ex-racing greyhounds and lurchers. Based in Yorkshire, UK, Tia is an independent, not-for-profit organisation and does not receive money from the racing industry. It operates a 'no kill' policy, believing that no animal should be put to sleep because a home cannot be found immediately or because veterinary treatment may be too expensive."

Charity of the Month: April

2010-04-08T04:16:00.000-07:00

We raised $233.99 for St Louis REGAP in March. Hooray!

This month's group is Greyhound Adoption of Ohio (GAO)

Greyhound Adoption of Ohio is the largest and oldest greyhound adoption organization in the state of Ohio. At the time of our inception, in 1993, greyhounds were rarely seen in Ohio. Today, you'll see greyhounds nearly everywhere you go. Greyhounds make WONDERFUL pets!

And look what we found at the bottom of their website, a top 10 list we can stand behind! We LOVE It!

Top 10 Reasons to Adopt a Greyhound

They truly know the meaning of retirement.
People will stare at your dog instead of you.
They can curl up into the size of a ball if they need to.
They can expand to the size of a whole bed if they want to.
They don't bark, keeping your neighborhood safe for burglars.
You can play their ribs like an air guitar.
They are the only dogs that know how to really smile.
You can dress them up as reindeer for Christmas.
They are never confused with poodles.
A greyhound in flight is the most amazing sight you'll ever hope to see in your own backyard.

Charity of the Month: March

2010-04-08T04:12:00.000-07:00

We raised $274.24 for Retired Greyhound Athletes in February!

Our charity for March is St. Louis Retired Greyhounds As Pets (REGAP)

REGAP is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to finding responsible homes for Greyhounds who are no longer used or needed by the racing industry. Another goal is to inform the public that these retired racers make excellent loving and devoted pets. We intend to dispel the myth that retired racers are highstrung dogs. The Greyhound is one of the best athletes in the animal kingdom! Will you help with his life in retirement?

Charity of the Month: February

2010-04-08T04:07:00.000-07:00

We raised a whopping $259.96 for our January group: GPA-AZ! Thank you everyone!

This month's group is Retired Greyhound Athletes (RGA)

Retired Greyhound Athletes (RGA) is an all volunteer 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose primary mission is the placement of retired racing greyhounds in qualified homes. We provide ongoing support to ensure successful dog/owner relationships in addition to public education about the needs of this unique breed. Our mission is grounded in the promotion of the welfare of retired racing greyhounds. We receive income through adoption fees, donations and fundraisers. All expenses are related to the care and placement of retired racing greyhounds.

RGA is located in NE Wisconsin. The last round of greyhound retirees left Dairyland Track in Kenosha, WI on January 2nd and were welcomed into new foster homes. On January 16th we partnered with GPA to bring in our first round of greyhounds from Florida. We want the public to know that just because there are no longer any racing tracks in Wisconsin does not mean that there are no more greyhounds needing homes. The need is as great as ever and we will continue to work to find homes for this amazing breed. For more information on RGA please visit our website at www.retiredgreyhoundathletes.org.

Charity of the Month: January

2010-01-07T18:26:00.001-08:00

This month, all profits from our Etsy store go to...
Greyhound Pets of America - Arizona Chapter
www.gpa-az.com

"GPA-AZ is an all volunteer, tax exempt, 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization. All donations go directly to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of greyhounds.

The Phoenix track ran it's last live race on Dec. 19, 2009. Approximately 160 greyhounds are in need of homes. The operation of finding forever homes is lead by Arizona Adopt A Greyhound who works in conjunction with the track. At least a dozen rescue groups stepped up to the plate to find these greyhounds a forever home. At this time dogs are still being moved from kennels to other groups by truck, trailer, car and airplane heading to California, Washington, Oregon and New Mexico.

One such group is Greyhound Pets of America-Arizona whose efforts have been key in this process. GPA-AZ and Arizona Adopt A Greyhound continue to work non-stop on this. The economy has also played a role in that people are more reluctant to adopt and are sometimes returning the dogs they previously adopted."

December's Charity of the Month

2009-12-12T18:56:00.000-08:00

AZgreyhounds, Inc. www.AZgreyhounds.com

AZgreyhounds is dedicated to the rescue and adoption of retired racing Greyhounds and finding forever homes for each one. AZgreyhounds is currently helping rehome dogs displaced from the Phoenix track closing. They will take any Greyhound in need, including dogs with critical medical issues, or have come from very harsh circumstances. They also provide educational programs to local schools and groups about retired Greyhounds, their history, Greyhound racing, and adoption.

AZgreyhounds, Inc. *** making the world a better place…one greyhound at a time. ***

October's Charity of the Month

2009-11-03T15:17:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-03T15:06:00.000-08:00

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

2009-09-08T15:46:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-12T02:29:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-12T16:38:00.000-07:00

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.

2009-06-10T18:31:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-23T05:14:00.001-07:00

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.

March & April Charity of the Month

2009-03-02T15:12:00.000-08:00

The group of the month for March is:
Guam Greyhounds - working to rescue greyhounds in distress
http://www.guamgreyhounds.org

****PLEASE HELP GREYHOUNDS IN DISTRESS!*** THIS IS AN EMERGENCY! ***
Guam Greyhound Park closed in November 2008, releasing up to 150 dogs to an uncertain future. Guam Animals in Need (GAIN) and the Greyhound Protection League with the help of numerous rescue groups in the U.S. are working to relocate and find permanent homes for these dogs. Many have been helped so far, but many more are out there depending on you to help them avoid a cruel fate.

100% of the items in the H4H store will go to Guam Greyhounds. Pictured is one of the hounds they found after the track gave them away indiscriminately - please read their story on the Guam Greyhounds website.

Charity of the Month: February

2009-02-10T18:37:00.000-08:00

Greyhound Pets of America - Arizona Chapter
www.gpa-az.com

GPA-AZ is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 non-profit. They place dogs in the Phoenix area and northern AZ. They will accept any greyhound in need – not only from the track but from shelters and animal control too.

GPA-AZ recently formed a Tucson chapter to help the adopt greys from the Tucson dog track – where the dogs go at the end of their racing careers – the last stop. The dogs at the track drew lots of public attention when the conditions were featured on TV.

Mission Statement
“Our primary objective is to adopt Greyhound dogs into loving homes to give them a long and happy life. Secondly, we want to educate the public about Greyhounds, making them aware that Greyhounds make some of the best pets available. Finally, we are seeking like-minded individuals who can foster these dogs or volunteer their time or funds to help educate the public and aid our rescue mission.”

Picked by Shelley (greytdays)

H4H to donate Greyhounds book

2009-02-04T04:12:00.000-08:00

There is a greyt book by a Photographer named Barbara Karant called simply Greyhounds, that Claudia of the Greyhound Gang (one of our Charities of the Month) sent to H4H. We love the book, but we like to share, so we are donating it to a raffle benefitting the hounds. The book is lovely - pages and pages of adorable greyhounds. We recently found the photographer's Etsy site: ShopGreyhounds. Very cute stuff there too!

January's Charity of the Month

2009-01-10T11:59:00.000-08:00

This month H4H is raising money for TLC Greyhound Adoption in Hutchinson, Kansas. Visit TLC at www.tlcgreyhoundadoption.com

In addition to regular fostering and adopting of greys, TLC has a unique program called the Kansas Correctional Facilities Greyhound Project. The inmates care for and teach obedience to the TLC greys housed in a kennel at their correctional facility. "The correctional facilities have found that the greyhounds are having positive changes on behavior and outlook, even among inmates not directly participating in the program."

How cool is that!

December's Charity of the Month

2009-01-10T11:49:00.000-08:00

We raised $225 for Greyhound Ranch Adoptions! We were only 50-cents short of our $1000 goal for the year. This means 7 greyt charities received a check from H4H since we started in in May!

G.R.A. is a non-profit Greyhound adoption organization located in Central Florida, and they rely on foster parents to shelter and rehabilitation the greys until just the right home is found. Visit their website at: greyhoundranch.org or see their available greys on Petfinder

Check out this greyt Treasury

2008-11-11T15:28:00.001-08:00

November's Charity of the Month

2008-11-08T13:53:00.000-08:00

We raised over $250 for September/October's Charity! We went from our worst month to our best month after a "drive" for more item donations. Our members sure stepped up! There are SO many greyt new items in the store - check 'em out!

This month Lenora, one of the H4H leaders, has chosen LIGHT - Long Island GreyHound Transfer. Their website is www.LIGreyhound.org LIGHT has placed over 1200 retired racing greyhounds since they started in 1995, and the organization is entirely run by volunteers. Our sympathies are with Lenora who recently lost a greyt boy, Wyatt.

Pictured below is Fella, one of the greyhounds up for adoption by LIGHT. They say he's so easy going - I bet he doesnt even mind that he's wearing a pink collar!!

Featured Team Member: PennyDogAccessories

2008-11-03T03:38:00.000-08:00

My name is Kerry, I'm 22 and live in Leicestershire in the UK with my partner Alex and our greyhound Penny. I sell resin and acrylic jewellery on Etsy, not necessarily greyhound themed, but with a greyhound charity in mind. I have been making jewellery in various forms for 10 years, working with resin for a year and only a month or so with the saw and acrylic sheets! £1 ($2) from everything I sell goes to the Retired Greyhound Trust in the UK who provided a lot of treatment for Penny when we adopted her, and this is my way to repay them. She was ten years old and in bad shape, she still has a lot of fur missing from her legs and her belly, but it was all paid for, which is something we could have never afforded. Thank you RGT www.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk!

Penny's Etsy store is at pennydogaccessories.etsy.com.
Her resin necklaces, earrings and more are just adorable! Thanks Penny for helping the hounds and H4H!

Featured Member: Greyhound Greetings

2008-10-17T02:15:00.000-07:00

My name is Sue Bero, and my life changed 6 years ago when we adopted our first Greyhound, Jacki. Then, almost 2 years ago, we adopted our boy, Sunny. I have always loved animals, but there is something very special about Greyhounds in particular. I am a self-employed accountant by day, and a hobby crafter by night! I work with Colorado Greyhound Adoption and part of all proceeds from Greyhound Greetings benefits Greyhound rescue and adoption. If your local adoption group would like a donation for fund-raising, please contact me at email.
Sue sells Greyhound and pet items on Etsy, EBay, at www.GreyhoundGreetings.com AND of course handmade4hounds.etsy.com. Sue also helps H4H with administrative duties such as posting items to the H4H store. Thanks Sue!

September & October's Charity of the Month

2008-09-21T12:44:00.000-07:00

In August, we raised $116.00 for Colorado Greyhound Adoption.

Our charity group for these two months is Greyhound Gang, chosen by H4H member Kim (www.toadbriar.etsy.com). Greyhound Gang is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of ex-racing greyhounds. The founder, Claudia, concentrates G.G. on fundraising for this mission, and also on special needs adoptions. For more information about Greyhound Gang, visit http://www.greyhoundgang.org/index.php The website has extensive information on adopting greyhounds and how to acclimate them to home life. There is also an online store selling everything from educational booklets, to tshirts, to flowers, all to fund Claudia's quest to help the fabulous greyhound.

We only raised $8 in September for Greyhound Gang, so we are extending through October. You can help by telling all your Greyhound/SightHound friends about the H4H shop!

Beautiful Quilt Donated to H4H Store

2008-09-21T12:31:00.000-07:00

The ladies of Etsy store DogFaceGirls have donated an adorable Whippet/Greyhound/Sight Hound Quilt to the Handmade4Hounds shop. This lovely quilt is made from 100% cotton. It measures 18.5 inches wide by 46 inches long. This quilt would also make a nice table runner. Colors consist of shaded of blue with coordinating colors. All proceeds (less shipping and transaction expenses) will be donated to the charity of the month.

At http://www.dogfacegirls.etsy.com you will find needle felted items by Veronica Dooling and Geri Williams.

Etsy Dog Mafia

2008-05-20T06:22:00.000-07:00

The Etsy Dog Mafia Team is a group of artists and Etsy sellers who specialize in handmade items for dogs and the people who love them. In the mob, dogs aren’t just pets — they’re family!

The Dog Mafia is made up of a fun, creative, and dog-lovin' group of artists. And their love for our 4-legged friends really shows! Do an Etsy search with the tag "dogmafiateam" and you'll see what we're talking about!

You can find out more about the Dog Mafia by checking out their blog - they're also on flickr too!

PS - don't miss this touching rescue story by the Dog Mafia's founder, art4milkbones.

H4H in Etsy Treasuries!

2008-04-28T18:28:00.000-07:00

Almost Heave Greyhound Adoptin Inc.

2008-04-25T16:33:00.000-07:00

This month's Charity group of the month is Almost Heaven Greyhound Adoption Inc. which serves Kentucky, West Virginia and Ohio. Almost Heaven was picked by BowWowBeds

100% of the listings in this store are donated by Etsy sellers in the Handmade4Hounds Street Team - Every purchase supports greyhound adoption groups and other sighthound rescue programs.

Hounds We Love

2008-03-04T14:47:00.000-08:00

Handmade4Hounds Mission Statement

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We have two primary goals: promoting the support of independent artists and to raise money to support Greyhound adoption. Many programs are in desperate need of funds in order to continue serving racers. Handmade4Hounds is a team of immense creative energy on a mission to invite people to open up their hearts and homes to this special breed of dog.

The individual members of the Handmade4Hounds Team support Greyhound Adoption in several different ways including:

Donating a portion of the sales of their Etsy shops
Creating handmade items to be used in auctions and raffles at Greyhound Fundraising Events and Reunion Picnics
Adopting and Fostering Greyhounds
Attending Meet & Greet and Adoption Awareness Events
Maintaining a Handmade4Hounds Etsy Shop where 100% of the proceeds goes to the hounds.