ADOPTED RACERS GET SPOTLIGHT AT GREYHOUND HALL OF FAME

Devoted owners of retired racing greyhounds can now pay tribute to their beloved pets in two areas set aside for that purpose at the Greyhound Hall of Fame in Abilene, KS.

Bill Lee, Hall of Fame Chairman, said an interactive kiosk in the museum’s lobby and an outdoor park on the facility’s grounds will provide opportunities for greyhound owners to honor their adopted racers.  

For a $100 donation to the museum, owners may provide their names, and the name and a photograph of their retired greyhound, to be displayed and archived in perpetuity in the kiosk. Visitors will be able to browse the archives by owner’s name, racer’s name or by state.

In addition, work has begun on a new Greyhound Park behind the Hall of Fame building.  The park area will feature personalized pavers honoring a favorite retired racer, greyhound owner, organization or individual. The pavers cost $100 each, with all proceeds to benefit the Hall of Fame.

"This is a great way for people to honor their favorite greyhounds or greyhound lovers," said Lee.  "When you can do something that makes people happy, and at the same time benefit the Hall of Fame, that’s definitely a win-win."

For more information, contact the Greyhound Hall of Fame at 1-800-932-7881, or by email.  The Hall of Fame is located at 407 S. Buckeye Avenue, Abilene KS 67410.