Greyhound Supporters

09/16/2026

Happy 5th birthday to sweet girl Lexi! We hope you have a greyt day 💜🐾🎉🥳

09/15/2026

We're so lucky that we had two professional photographers come to our annual picnic! What a treat. The photos below were taken by Eric Brazeau Dog Photography. Thanks again to Eric for taking these beautiful photos and for partnering with us for a free photoshoot raffle fundraiser!

Please give on Instagram a follow. If you decide to post any of his photos, we kindly ask that you give Eric proper photo credits for his work. This can be done by including his business name in the photos description or by tagging his Instagram. Thank you 💜🐾

09/14/2026

If you came to the picnic you would have seen our talented roving photographer Christy from znlens! Thanks again to Christy for taking some amazing photos. We're so excited to be able to share them with you all!

Please give Christy's page a follow. If you decide to post any of her photos please make sure to credit her and znlens in the photo's description. Thank you! 💜🐾

09/13/2026

My goodness yesterday was a wonderful day, thanks to all of you who came out to our 2026 Annual Picnic. We had perfect weather and a fantastic group of hounds and humans. I hope you had as much fun as I did. I particularly enjoyed the “hound and human” games we included this year, especially the “Dress your hound” contest. We had an incredible choice of baked goods this year and the barbequed hot dogs were delicious. I tried to chat with as many as you as possible, and I apologize if I missed speaking with you.

The Greyhound Supporters would like to extend a special thank you to the following:
1. Our fantastic volunteers (Michelle, Betsy, Jade, Nathan, Rosanne, Alistair, Claudia, Destinee and Sophie) because we would not have been able to host our picnic without you.
2. Our roving photographer, Christy of znlens.
3. All the bakers who donated their delectable baked goodies.
4. Our vendor Kasco’s Kollars.
5. COBS Bread Kanata South Bakery for donating delicious scones for the bake sale table and delicious hot dog buns for the BBQ.
6. Eric Brazeau, and his wife Michelle, who took some wonderful photos. Photographer Eric Brazeau has partnered with us for a fundraising raffle, and he has generously donated a special photoshoot valued at $630!
7. All the folks who brought in items for the Swap Shop.
8. Everyone who donated items for our raffle table.
9. All of you and your amazing hounds.

The Board and I are so appreciative for the incredible support that you, the greyhound community and our other supporters give us. We simply could not maintain our foster and adoption program, or host events like our annual picnic, without you. Thank you so very much.

I believe that Roberta has already started sharing links with you to the photos taken by Christy, our roving photographer as well as those taken by Eric Brazeau. However, if you have any photos from the picnic, please feel free to share them here.

Thank you again. I look forward to seeing you at next year’s picnic.
Laura Simmermon
President/Adoption Coordinator

09/12/2026

The Greyhound Supporters are thrilled to announce that Eric Brazeau, a local dog photographer, has generously offered to partner with us for a fundraising raffle!

This raffle isn’t just for greyhound owners. All dogs and their owners can participate in the photoshoot session. The lucky winner will receive a free 45-75 minute outdoor dog photoshoot session, one physical print and it's matching digital file (valued at $630 CAD). The session will take place in the National Capital Region. Eric is happy to discuss locations in Ottawa or Gatineau with you! Eric’s photography style focuses on portraits and candid photos. We encourage you all to take a look at his portfolio:
https://www.ericbrazeaudogphotography.ca/portfolio-1.

The raffle will run from Saturday September 12th to Sunday October 4th, 2026. The winner will be drawn on Sunday October 4th at 8:00PM EST. This will give the lucky winner and Eric enough time to coordinate a fall session if fall is the winner’s preferred timeframe. Raffle tickets are $10 each, $25 for 3 tickets or $50 for 7 tickets. Tickets may be purchased via eTransfer at
[email protected]. Please also send us an email with your contact information so we can keep track of it in our ticket spreadsheet. All proceeds from this raffle will directly support our Foster Program which will allow us to continue providing our foster greyhounds with appropriate care and resources such as food, medication, and if required, vet care.

Good luck and thank you all for your support which will make a meaningful impact on our program and on our foster greyhounds as they await their loving forever homes!

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09/11/2026

We'll be selling our brand new tote bags at the picnic tomorrow :)

We'll be selling our NEW totes at the Picnic! Looking for the perfect book bag? Grocery bag? Dog bag? Come to the Picnic on September 12th to pick up yours for $20 and show your Greyhound Supporters pride! 💜🐾

09/11/2026

UPDATE FRIDAY 11:08AM EST: Bruce is home safe and sound! 💜🐾

Bruce is still missing! Please share this flyer. Thank you!