Greyhounds Celebrate Opening of Sammy Hagar’s Bar at Southland
Sammy Hagar gets some greyhound love from Conrad (red silk) and Crabby at the grand opening of Sammy Hagar’s Red Rocker Bar & Grill, a 150-seat restaurant and sports bar at Southland Park Gaming and Racing!
He’s shown signing silks that you can bet will be up for auction at the annual MSGAO reunion!
Click on the image for a larger view. And check out Sammy’s place at Sammy Hagar’s Red Rocker Bar & Grill.
Donation from Southland!
Southland Park Gaming and Racing’s President and General Manager Troy Keeping presents a large check — size-wise and dollar-wise — to Mid-South Greyhound Adoption Option Executive Director Vicki Cohen. Ruckus (Boc’s Ruckus Boy) is wondering how many Milk Bones $10,000 will buy! Thank you Troy and Southland, home to the world’s fastest racing greyhounds!
Rest in Peace, Dusty
With great sadness we must inform you that Dusty (Sam Gash) passed away today after suffering a series of seizures that did irreparable damage. Our thoughts are with his family — Lindsay, Doug and Brantley — who opened their home and hearts to him with the full knowledge of his medical issues.
Dusty began his career at Wheeling Downs and shortly thereafter came to Southland, running more than 80 races and earning A and AA ratings with 13 wins, nine second-place and 12 third-place showings.
We extend sincere condolences to his adopters as well as Gail, who fostered the sweet blue fawn over the holidays and championed his adoptability. R.I.P. Dusty.
MSGAO Adds New Manager
We are pleased to announce that Patty Burrell has joined MSGAO in a newly created adoption manager’s position. Patty came highly recommended to
us by West Memphis Animal Shelter, where she has been a long-time volunteer.Patty is fitting in very well here at MSGAO. Patty moved to Memphis from Seattle, Wash., in 2001. She recently retired from Macy’s, where she was employed more than 25 years. The new position with MSGAO combines her management and animal care experience. As Patty says, “Animals are my passion!”
Please join us in welcoming Patty to the MSGAO Team! That’s Ama with her in the picture.
Patty will be your point of contact at the kennel when Executive Director Vicki Cohen takes a well-deserved, two-month leave of absence beginning Feb. 1. As of February, if you have questions about greyhound care or
adoption, please call Patty directly at the MSGAO phone number:
(870) 735-7317 or email her at [email protected].
Wooftrax Donates to MSGAO!
MSGAO adopters and supporters who signed up for WoofTrax earned the kennel a $10 donation. As of Nov. 13, 2014, MSGAO supporters walked 343 times using the Walk The Dog by WoofTrax app. The donation from WoofTrax is enough to supply a big box of Milk Bones for the hounds’ after-turnout treat.
We encourage you to walk your dog and track that activity through the app. The donation will grow with more people logging their dog walks using the app. Remember: It’s good for you, your dog and MSGAO! In the racing world, that’s a trifecta! Learn more at: wooftrax
Our Resolution for 2015: Get Dusty a Home
Dusty (aka Sam Gash) is a special-needs greyhound who has been awaiting a forever home for nearly a year. Our New Year’s resolution is to get this fine boy rehomed. He visited a foster home for the holidays and proved to be an affable guest. Now that he’s had a taste of home life, he wants more!
Dusty suffers seizures, which are controlled by medication. Dusty has been available for adoption way too long considering the sweet hound that he is. He will be a superior pet to a family that remains diligent in continuing his treatment. Dusty got along well with a beagle and greyhound during his foster visit. Thus he proved his sweet nature and ability to adapt to home life during his holiday foster visit.
His foster mom reports he walks well on a leash and understands “no” regarding the concept of counter-surfing. While he is reluctant to be crated (and who can blame him!), he will cooperate with encouragement.
Give Dusty a chance and he will reward you with undying affection! Check out Dusty at: Dusty. He’s also featured on our special-needs greyhound page.
The MSGAO Year in Review
Join us in looking back at 2014, a greyt year for MSGAO! Click on the link below! The file will download and then open. Enjoy!
Marion Student Donate to MSGAO!
Marion Middle School Student Council members prepare the angel tree. Sixth- and seventh-grade students purchased a $1 angel to color and place on the tree. MMS students raised $300 split between Toys For Tots and Mid-South Greyhound Adoption Option. We appreciate the students of Marion Middle School for supporting us this holiday season! Click on the picture for a larger view.