Sighthound Strolls

Vel

I am no longer running the 'Sighthound Strolls' in conjunction with Whippet Rescue Ireland, however I am working on expanding the initiative and a Facebook page and Forum will be launched soon. The next walk is taking place on 24th JULY at ST.ANNES PARK, RAHENY, DUBLIN 5. Walks are open to pet Sighthound owners, enthusiasts or would be owners and as always any interested rescues are more than welcome to bring along a sighthound or two looking for a home.

Here are some photos of our June walk: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2209133349301.130315.1276482907

Discodog

Well done. People need to see sighthounds as pets.

Vel

Lovely walk today. Unfortunately due to crossed wires, no one had a camera for photos :rolleyes:

I have finished the Sighthound Stroll forum http://www.sighthound-strolls.proboards.com/index.cgi

Would love for pet sighthound owners in Ireland to join; anyone who might be thinking of adopting a sighthound; any rescues who might want to post their dogs needing homes or bring dogs along to the walks; anyone fostering a sighthound who wants to bring them along to the walks. We had a lady today who was very interested in adopting one of the dogs but all the dogs today had homes, so the walks could be an ideal opportunity to showcase a hound needing a home!

Vel

At Sighthound Strolls we are in the process of compiling a list of countrywide dog walks. Even if you don't own a sighthound, please join our Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sighthound-Strolls/207724022612531 or forum http://www.sighthound-strolls.​proboards.com/ and tell us about your favourite places to walk your dog in Ireland

Vel

Our next Dublin Sighthound Stroll is taking place in Marlay Park, on 20th August 2011. For further information or to register your attendance, join our forum www.sighthound-strolls.proboards.com

Our first Limerick Sighthound Stroll is currently being organised for September. Details to follow!

Vel

I have created two posters in relation to promoting sighthounds as pets. One is a poster about our Sighthound Strolls and the other is one which tries to dispel the widely held myths about them.

I am looking for people to print off some posters for me and hang them up in places such as at dog training classes, local shops, community halls, vet surgeries etc. around the country

If you can help, please contact me.
Thanks

Vel

huffet

Hi Vel,

Where do you stand on crossbreeds? My 7month old rescue is a whippet/terrier cross and could really use a walk with similar dogs as my little one just can't keep up!

Also, is there a Cork walk scheduled, cos if there isn't this message is obsolete anyway!!

huffet.

Vel

Hey Huffet,

Well, lurchers are cross breeds so we would welcome you with open arms! I would class a whippet x terrier as a lurcher We very much have plans for a walk in Cork in the coming months. Watch this space any why not join our forum www.sighthound-strolls.proboards.com where all walks will be announced.

Vel

Photos of our August Dublin walk can be seen here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.222366537814946.81559.207724022612531&type=1

or on our forum www.sighthound-strolls.proboards.com

Lovely time had by all and some interest shown in some of the dogs on the walk who were looking for a home.

Vel

Our next Stroll is a coastal walk around the Sandymount area, taking place on Saturday 1st October. As always, this walk is open to pet sighthound owner/lovers; anyone thinking of adopting a sighthound; any sighthounds in rescue or foster looking for a home. Please register with me for further information

Vel

We are so excited to announce our first CORK Sighthound Stroll. It will take place on 30th October 2011 at Blackrock Castle in Blackrock. Walk is open to pet sighthound owners; those thinking of adopting a sighthound;and any sighthounds in the area looking for a home. Anyone wishing to attend please PM me

Vel

Still taking registrations for the CORK walk.

The next DUBLIN walk is taking place on Saturday 19th November at Malahide Castle & Demense. PM me for further details

Vel

The Cork walk is this Sunday:D

Vel

Very happy with the turnout for our first walk outside Dublin.

Some photos on FB here http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.255771694474430.89879.207724022612531&type=1

Or on our forum here:
http://www.sighthound-strolls.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=mw&action=display&thread=90&page=1

Vel

Sighthound Stroll taking place in Northern Ireland.

This walk is taking place on Sunday November 27th at 11am at Craigavon Lakes.

PM me for further information.

Vel

Less than a week to the next Dublin Walk in Malahide Castle.
http://www.sighthound-strolls.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=lw&thread=96&page=1

Vel

Thanks to everyone who came out to Malahide Castle today. A lovely walk with 28 dogs. Photos can be found here http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.265003910217875.91656.207724022612531&type=1

Twee.

Was at the walk yesterday, had a great time and met loads of lovely people and dogs!

Discodog

Vel, I wonder if you could get permission to do one near the Aras ? It could be great publicity especially if Michael D would pose for pics & it would tie in with the Greyhound Welfare Bill.

Do the public realise that you are promoting the rehoming of Greyhounds ? Have you managed to get any publicity ?

Twee.

Discodog wrote: »

Vel, I wonder if you could get permission to do one near the Aras ? It could be great publicity especially if Michael D would pose for pics & it would tie in with the Greyhound Welfare Bill.

Do the public realise that you are promoting the rehoming of Greyhounds ? Have you managed to get any publicity ?

Not involved with them at all, and it was our first walk, but from what I saw yesterday: A few of the greyhounds were wearing coats with the Sighthound Strolls logo, identifying that certain dogs were available for rehoming, one even said "45 MPH Couch Potato" One of the walk leaders was carrying some leaflets with information, should anyone stop and ask about them. Thought they were great ideas as when you're in such a massive group of the same type of dog, there's bound to be questions from people walking by!

Vel

Discodog wrote: »

Vel, I wonder if you could get permission to do one near the Aras ? It could be great publicity especially if Michael D would pose for pics & it would tie in with the Greyhound Welfare Bill.

Do the public realise that you are promoting the rehoming of Greyhounds ? Have you managed to get any publicity ?

Well, we are planning one for the Phoenix Park some time in the New Year so its something to think about. I reckon a couple of the greyhounds might just be as tall as Michael D!

Two greyhounds who walk with us regularly will be taking part in the retired racers competition at Crufts tnext year so we were thinking we might be able to get some publicity for that and try to link it in with the walks but to be honest that kind of thing isn't my strong point and I don't really have the time to devote to it right now. Although if anyone has any contacts in the media or has any ideas as to how we might get some publicity then get in touch

As Twee says we have some coats with slogans such as 'adopt a dog like me'; '45mph couch potato' on them and we have nice flyers to hand out to anyone who shows some interest. We are planning a festive dress up theme for our December walk.

It was a real pity that Malahide Castle was so quiet yesterday as 28 sighthounds together is certainly an impressive sight and we had a couple of dogs attending who were looking for homes but as the colder weather comes in the fairweather walkers have all but disappeared:D

We also have some meet n greets coming up in the New year too which we are excited about.

Slowly slowly catchy monkey;)

Vel

Twee. wrote: »

Was at the walk yesterday, had a great time and met loads of lovely people and dogs!

Trying to work out who you are!! I was 'walk leader'!!

Twee.

I was there with Sam/Sahara

Discodog

If you had enough confident Greys then a City walk would have a lot of impact especially on a Saturday afternoon ! Grafton Street Greys & get the humans to dress in the 20s style to celebrate when Greys were considered the essential fashion accessory. RTE would cover that !

Have you got a "mission statement" that sets out what you are trying to achieve ? Edit - just found your forum !

Vel

Twee. wrote: »

I was there with Sam/Sahara

Aha, Sam won my title for 'dog I most wanted to take home' but I noted that Karl had a firm grip on her leash at all times:D Thanks for coming and hope you'll come along again.

Discodog, I'd be sorely tempted just so I could don an outfit like this

Discodog

Ha You'd better not use real Fur !

There are some wonderful Art Nouveau Prints featuring Greyhounds & loads of middle Eastern stamps with Saluki's on them.

Discodog

How about a beach stroll ?

Vel

Some photos of the Craigavon Stroll here: http://www.sighthound-strolls.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=information&action=display&thread=115

Don't forget the Cork Stroll taking place on 11th December. Details here: http://www.sighthound-strolls.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=mw&action=display&thread=109&page=1

And details of our next Dublin Stroll on 18th December, with a festive theme can be found here: http://www.sighthound-strolls.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=lw&action=display&thread=111

Vel

Do you fancy allowing giving your sighthound the chance to socialise with other hounds off lead in safe environment? Positive Dog Training Dublin have given us an amazing opportunity to let our dogs 'hound around for an hour'! This will take place at Positive Dog Training's premises in Sandyford this Saturday 10th from 9.30 to 11am. If you would like to attend, please pm me

Vel

Don't forget the Dublin stroll is this Sunday 18th in Marlay Park. Would love to get a good turnout for our final walk of 2011, the year that Sighthound Strolls started!! PM me for further deails:)