RETIRED GREYHOUND WINS AGILITY AWARD
Submitted by agc on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 09:36
From author and adoption expert Cynthia Branigan comes word that Lily, a retired racing greyhound, has won top-ranking status for agility in greyhounds by the U.S. Dog Agility Association. Lily, who is nine and a half years old, was adopted in 2004 through Cynthia's organization, Make Peace with Animals, of New Hope PA. During her active racing career, Lily was known as Media Starlet.
GANNON "SOUNDNESS EXAM" VIDEO ADDED TO AGC WEBSITE
Submitted by agc on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 21:34
The late Dr. Jim Gannon spent most of his professional life conducting research and teaching others, with one over-arching purpose: to improve the quality of life of racing greyhounds.
Now a classic "soundness examination" training video produced by the internationally recognized Australian vet several years ago is available on this website. The video demonstrates proper procedures for checking a greyhound's musculoskeletal health to prevent injuries.
THEIL BLOG SIGNALS FRUSTRATION AT ADOPTION SUCCESS
Submitted by agc on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 12:10
Judging by his Valentine's Day blog post, Grey2K co-founder Carey Theil isn't feeling the love when it comes to the remarkable success of the mainstream greyhound adoption movement. His hostility is not surprising, considering that Grey2K can’t take any of the credit for that success.
SKECHERS AD GETS "A" GRADE FROM NORTHWESTERN STUDENTS
Submitted by agc on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 01:00
The Skechers Super Bowl ad featuring the speedy French bulldog, Mr. Quiggly, was one of only four mega-game commercials to win an "A" grade from the Eighth Annual Kellogg School Super Bowl Advertising Review at Northwestern University. The review panel included 44 students enrolled in the University's MBA program.
SKECHERS AD PROVING POPULAR; AD METER VOTING CONTINUES TIL TUESDAY PM
Submitted by agc on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 12:43
UPDATE: IN FINAL VOTING, THE SKECHERS MR. QUIGGLY AD PLACED 8TH ON THE AD METER. CONGRATS, SKECHERS!!
In the highly publicized Skechers Super Bowl ad, feisty little Mr. Quiggly races right past his fleet-footed greyhound competitors to win the big race. Now comes word that Mr. Quiggly is running strong in the Super Bowl ad popularity contest as well.
The USATODAY/Facebook Super Bowl Ad Meter shows the Mr. Quiggly ad currently ranking 5th in viewer popularity among the 54 commercials that aired during the mega-game.
