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Episode 38: 10 New Year Resolutions to Keep for Your Greyhound

Do something new for your greyhound.

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As you enter the new year, resolve to do something new for your greyhound. In this episode, we share 10 resolutions. Pick one, some, or all to show your greyhound just how much he or she is loved.

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  • Donate to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey to help more greyhounds find homes.
  • Check out GPS tracking devices for your greyhound, including products from Tractive and Whistle.
  • If you live in Greyhound Friends of New Jersey’s area, check out our events calendar to discover opportunities to mingle with greyhounds and their people.
  • Consider fostering a greyhound. Find out what it’s all about when you listen to our fostering episode.
  • Explore pet health insurance in this episode; what it is, how it works, and why you may want to consider it for your greyhound.
  • There are many companies that offer pet health insurance. Be sure to carefully compare all options available to you.  You may wish to consider:Healthy Paws Pet Insurance: When you insure your greyhound or other dog or cat through Healthy Paws, they’ll donate $35 to help Greyhound Friends of New Jersey get more greyhounds home. Purchase via our dedicated link so the the donation may be credited.ASPCA Pet Insurance: This company has made generous donations to help Greyhound Friends of New Jersey. Explore their pet health insurance.
  • Get a box of treats and toys for your greyhound when you subscribe to BarkBox. When you shop through this link and are a new customer, they’ll donate $25 to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey.
  • Keep your greyhound’s teeth healthy. Find out how in our Chompers episode.
  • Get walking with the FREE Walk for a Dog app from Wooftrax while also supporting greyhounds when you select Greyhound Friends of New Jersey as your chosen charity.

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Episode 29: 9 Ways to Avoid Greyhound Halloween Boobytraps

Tips to keep your greyhound safe from ghosts and goblins.

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Halloween can be a fun holiday to celebrate. It’s also riddled with unsafe boobytraps for your greyhound. In this episode, discover what nine of those boobytraps are and how you can help to keep your greyhound safe on All Hallow’s’ Eve.

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  • Poison Help/Hot Lines for Animals
    Please put the phone number(s) for your country in your mobile phone’s contact list or write the number down and keep it in your wallet.

    • United States, ASPCA Poison Control Hotline – 888-426-4335
    • Canada and the United States, Pet Poison Hotline – 855-764-7661
    • United Kingdom, AnimalPoison Line– 01202 509000
    • Other countries – Please call your your veterinarian to find out if your country has such a service and, if so, what the number is.
  • Watch the quick  Linda Lyman Loop (slip knot) video.
  • Donate to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey to help more greyhounds find their ways to loving homes.

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An important note: Jacqueline Howard and Albert Cavallo are not medical professionals and have not and are not providing medical advice specific to your dog. The content provided in this episode of About Greyhounds is intended as informational only. Seek the guidance of a trained and experienced veterinarian if your dog becomes ill or injured and before administering any drugs/medications, including over the counter drugs/medications.

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