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Every Greyhound in the Right Home....Every Home with the Right Support!

We are Pro-Greyhound, Racing Neutral, Anti-Abuse

Through the years at GC, we have come to the realization that although racing isn't perfect we can do more good by working WITH the industry than against it.  We've built up a good working relationship with owners, trainers, farms and kennels in FL and continue to do so, believing this gives up the opportunity to help greyhounds in the best way possible.  We take no official stand on racing and instead encourage our volunteers and members to do their own research and form their own opinions about this controversial subject.  Our only requirement is that when officially representing GC, they must remain neutral when discussing this with the public.  Among our members we have families who regularly attend races when they can, as well as members who are proud to be active with PETA.  In the end the truth is that abuse happens everywhere....among racing folks just as among the 'rest of the world'.  We are against abuse, wherever it happens, and for greyhounds, wherever they are found.  As such we accept all NGA greyhounds, as well as AKC dogs, with equal welcome regardless of their original location or previous adoption history.

We Believe:

• In helping every greyhound who needs us, regardless of AKC, NGA or original place of adoption.

• In the equality of love, without discrimination to race, creed, national origin, or belief.

• In the formation of a group based on support, guidance, and fun for all members.

• In knowing each of our prospective families & each of our available dogs, then to the best of our ability make the best possible match.

• In creating a warm, friendly group for our families to stay in touch & grow together.

• Providing an opportunity for every member to be involved as much as they wish, using their own skills, abilities, and resources.

Date of Origin~ December 19, 1997

Date of Incorporation~ September 9, 1998

Number of Adoptions~ 614 as of 4.12.07

Number of Foster Homes~ typically around 15

Number of Available Dogs~ typically about 15

Origin of dogs~ Florida, Virginia, West Virginia, and Oklahoma, with emphasis on Orlando, FL

Locations Covered~ State of SC & bordering areas of GA, TN, and NC.  Special adoptions to farther areas including FL & VA.

Website domains~  www.greyhoundcrossroads.com,            www.greyhoundcrossroads.org, holdontohope.net

Group Vet~ Dr. Jenifer Dixon DVM & Staff, Clinton Animal Hosp, Clinton SC, (864) 833-2487

Satellite Vets~ Charleston, Easley, N. Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, Spartanburg, and Anderson

Average Adoption Wait Period~ 1-2 weeks

Tax Status~ SC incorporated non-profit charity since 1997, 501C3 Federal Tax Exempt as of December 21, 2004

Annual Events~

     BeachBound Hounds, Myrtle Beach SC; A weekend for all greyhound owners and their dogs.  Activities include beach walks, a pet blessing, contests, local shopping with the dogs, and much more.

     Spring and Fall Picnics, Lake Greenwood State Park, Greenwood SC; Picnics at the lake for greyhound lovers to relax and enjoy swimming with their dogs.

Regular Events~

     Greenville Greyhounds Football; we are the official sponsors of the semi-pro Greenville Greyhounds Football team.  Our dogs help add excitement to all home football games and we enjoy participating in any events locally where the players appear.

     Weekly PlayDay in Greenville SC every Saturday afternoon organized and run by Joanne Johnson; A safe opportunity for hounds to run and play together held in a secure fenced field.

     Spring Festivals~ Spartanburg, Greenwood SC

     Carolina Renaissance Festival~ Charlotte NC

     Harley-Davidson of Greenville Annual Anniversary

     Upstate Companion Animal Festival~ Spartanburg SC

     Local Christmas & St. Patrick's Day Parades

     AKC Dog Shows~ Spartanburg & Greenville SC

     Humane Society Pooch Parade~ Anderson, SC

     Obedience and Agility Training Events

     Piedmont Tech College Volunteer Celebration~ Greenwood

     Home Football Game M&G's~ Clemson, SC

     Pet Store grand opening celebrations

     Star Fort Annual Candlelight Tour~ Ninety Six SC

     Wellness Celebration~ Greenwood SC

     Greenwood Humane Society Pet Expo~ Greenwood SC

     Greenville Humane Society Grand Opening~ Greenville SC

     International Festival of Clemson~ Clemson SC

     Return to the Green Irish Festival~ Greenville SC

     Pet Fest America/ Superdogs~ BiLo Center, Greenville SC

     Annual Pet Expos~ Greenwood SC

     St. Francis Pet Blessing annual celebrations

     Official Mascot of the Greenville Greyhounds Football Team

     Freedom Weekend Aloft~ Anderson SC

     American Biker Grand Opening~ Greenville SC

     Spring Fling, Man's Best Friend Resort~ Greenville SC

GC is organized with many activity levels so that families can choose to help in any way they feel comfortable.  We encourage our folks to be as active as they like and contribute whatever their own unique skills and abilities have to offer.  We feel that EVERY layer of volunteer activity is important and a vital part of the work we do.  If you check back, you'll see that this list changes all the time!  We LOVE our volunteers!

Directors~ Greyhound Crossroads is organized as a 'director-driven organization',  meaning the Directors make the emergency, life or death decisions, as well as coordinating the daily operations, financial considerations, and adoption efforts.  They take responsibility for the work of GC including the approval or denial of all applications, setting group policy, arrival of dogs to the program and their foster placements, and being available to assist the efforts of all GC members 24/7.  Kim maintains the backbone of the website with daily updates and incorporating participation from all group members.  GC is truly their life's work.

     Robert & Kim Owens

     P.O. Box 6117, Chappells, SC 29037

     (864) 995-3112

Core Group~ Although the directors are responsible for many of the major decisions in GC, they could not do so without the help of an active and supportive management team.  Each Core Group member chooses to help out in specific areas by taking on responsibilities for one or more necessary duties on a regular basis.  In addition, the members of the Core Group make themselves available in emergency situations and add an important voice to the "big" decisions made by the directors.  Core members are vital for the tasks of hosting GC events, acting as area reps across the state, suggesting and implementing new ideas, and investing time daily to keep the normal activities flowing for our members.  Greyhound Crossroads is very thankful to have such a wonderful, resourceful group of people!

     Allyson Binnicker, Donations Coordinator & Piedmont Adoption Rep, Piedmont, SC

     Ann Owens; Long Distance Adoption Rep, Greenville SC

     Bonnie Johnson, Supplies Coordinator & Anderson Area Adoption Rep, Anderson SC

     Bret Stenhouse; ForumMaster, and Jenny Stenhouse; Trading Post, Hold Onto Hope, & Charlotte Adoption Rep, Greenville SC    

     Cyndi Wilkins; Wilmington NC Adoption Rep & BeachBound Hounds Local Coordinator, Bolivia NC

     Doug Small; Master ProblemSolver, & Cindy Small; Myrtle Beach Area Reps & BeachBound Hounds Coordinators, Myrtle Beach SC

     Glory Jacumin;  Lowcountry (Charleston) Adoption Rep, Charleston SC

     Joanne Johnson; Photographer, Upstate Haul Coordinator,  & Greenville Adoption Rep, Greenville, SC

     Lisa Gilmer; Foster Home Coordinator, Greenwood Area Adoption Rep, Ware Shoals SC    

     Pam Skiles; Greater Columbia Adoption Rep,  Camden SC

     Susan Colflesh; Greater Augusta GA (CSRA) Area Adoption Rep, N. Augusta SC

     Carrie Senn; Charleston Adoption Rep, Charleston, SC

GC Leaders Volunteer Group~ We have formed a new group in GC to encourage our families that wish to be more involved!  These are folks who enjoy planning and organizing events, host foster dogs in their home, or just wish to learn about ways to contribute more to GC.

     Jann Howell, Auctions Coordinator & Healing Team Leader, Greenville SC

     Shaun Harr; Triangle NC Adoption Referrals, Raleigh NC

Greyt Resource Families~ Resource folks are families that serve as information and referral members.  They are particularly active in helping potential new families in outlying areas gain support and adoption assistance.   We think of them as 'satellite' representatives and they're more than happy to help you.

     Lisa Gilmer, Raw Feeding/ Holistic Diet & Canine Cancer Awareness, Ware Shoals SC

     Joanne Johnson, Competitive Sighthound Coursing & athletic events, Greenville SC

     Susan Colflesh; Competitive Obedience, Training, CGC Certification & Showing, N. Augusta SC

2007 Website Committee~   This group of members have volunteered to become page managers for our GC website.  We want to get the entire structure updated and filled with wonderful current, fresh information.  We're very excited about this new group of folks and look forward to the creative things they'll bring to us!

     Trading Post~  Jenny Stenhouse

     Sponsorships~  Lisa Gilmer

     Postcards and Events~  Cyndi Wilkins

     Rainbow Bridge~  Shelly

     Clubhouse~  Shelly & Melissa Huey

     Special Needs~  Melissa Huey

     Brags~  Cindy Small

Volunteers~ These are folks who contribute their time and creative energy to GC whenever special projects or events happen during the year.  Volunteers are sometimes the families of Core members who really enjoy getting out and doing doggy events with us-- we love that!   More information on volunteering can be found on our Help GC page and we're always open to offers or suggestions!

     Jaci & Roy Palmer, Meet & Greets and Graphic Designs, Greenville, SC

     Dennis, Shaina & Haley Gilmer, Meet & Greets, Ware Shoals SC

     Michelle Yeater & Susan Jordan, BBH shirt creation, Aiken SC

     Virginia & Rebecca Colflesh, Meet & Greets, N. Augusta SC

Member Contributors~  These folks have chosen to assist the group by creating or selling items that in turn benefit GC.  We acknowledge the creativity and time inherent in this show of greyhound love!  More information on ordering these lovely goodies can be found on our Trading Post page.

     John Read, founder of CrazyCollars.com, martingale collars and leashes

     Lisa Gilmer, home-made liver treats and fresh-baked pig ears

     Susan Colflesh, graphite portraits and word pictures using your photographs

     Cyndi Wilkins, memory pillows and custom embroidery

Fosters~  Foster families open their hearts and homes to these dogs in order to prepare them for their new lives.  It forms a very special bond between families and their charges that lasts forever-- a powerful experience quite unlike anything else in greyhound adoption!    More information on the rewards of fostering can be found on our Help GC page.  The following families have participated in this very important program for GC.

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