AGTOA Seeks Nominations for Greyhound Adoption Person of the Year |
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The American Greyhound Track Operators Association
(AGTOA) announced that it is seeking nominations for 2008 Greyhound
Adoption Person of the Year. This award recognizes an individual who
has given generously of his or her time to assist in placing former
racing greyhounds into homes as pets.
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| “There are many dedicated people throughout the U.S.
and Canada who commit their time to assist in placing greyhounds into
adoptive homes once they have completed their racing careers,” said
Karen Keelan, president of the AGTOA. “As a tribute to them all, each
year we honor one of these individuals.” |
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| The 2007 Greyhound Adoption Person of the Year was
Cheryl King of Heart of Texas Greyhound Adoption Inc. King, who has
adopted more than 1,000 greyhounds since 1992, was selected for her
personal sacrifice and 24-hour-a-day commitment to greyhound adoption.
King was recognized at the AGTOA’s annual meeting in Las Vegas on March
17. |
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| Anyone can nominate an individual by completing a
nomination form. The recipient will be selected based the individual’s
dedication and contribution to greyhound adoption during 2008. |
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| The Greyhound Adoption Person of the Year will be
honored at the AGTOA’s annual meeting, March 23, 2009 in Las Vegas. In
addition to paying for travel and accommodation for the trip, the AGTOA
will make a $500 donation to an adoption group specified by the honoree. |
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| Click HERE for a
PDF nomination form or fill out the form Online
HERE. MAKE SURE TO FILL OUT ALL OF THE FIELDS ON THE FORM IN
ORDER TO HAVE YOUR NOMINATION ENTERED. |
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| For more information call Dennis Bicsak (561) 615-3916. Nomination forms must be received by September 1st, 2008 for consideration. |
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