OSU Greyhound Health & Wellness Program?

Well, this isn't exactly the post that I had in mind for today.

The last few days have been filled with speculation regarding Dr Couto's ongoing involvement with the  Ohio State Greyhound Health and Wellness Program.

On top of that, new memberships are not being taken for the Program.

Where does this leave us? 

I'm not entirely sure.  

Three years ago when I started True North Greyhounds, Colby's illness led me to Dr Couto.  It was an easy decision to raise money for such a worthy cause.  Dr Couto and his team were providing research, treatment, and support for Greyhounds with cancer.  Currently, we have chosen to suspend the funds that are going there, until we have concrete information as to what is happening.  

The show must go on however.  We are still accepting art work and photos from pro and amateur artists for the 2013 book (info@truenorthgreyhounds.ca).  If Dr Couto does not continue his work elsewhere and if OSU decides to disband the Health and Wellness Program, there are still numerous Greyhound groups that need our help.

I thank you for your continued support of True North Greyhounds and our Retired from Racing, not from Life Art Book.

Erin 

It's That Time Again

Well, I have to admit.  As much as I love putting this book together, I would prefer to not have to.

Don't get me wrong.  The contributors are awesome and the artwork is beautiful.  I've always been (and always will be) appreciative of the talents that donate the use of their work to this project.

Like everyone on this planet, I wish that cancer was eliminated from my vocabulary.

Hopefully, in the near future, we will talk about cancer like the flu..."No big deal.  I took a few days off  of work.  Spent some time resting.  Popped a couple of vitamin C and drank lots of water".

Until that day, True North Greyhounds will be happily plugging along, doing our small part to help the Greyhound Health & Wellness Program fight and win battles with osteosarcoma.

Please visit our 2013 Art Book Details page.  You'll find the guidelines there for this year's fabulous Art Book.

Erin

Our 2012 edition is here!

From August 01, 2012 - August 07, 2012 you can purchase the Art Book at these special prices:

• Soft cover - US$25.95
• Hard cover with dust jacket - US$39.95
• *NEW for 2012* eBook for iPhone and iPad - US$4.99

But wait, there's more!

Use this coupon code for an additional %15 off the already discounted price (printed books only) until August 31, 2012:

• SUPERB

All profits are sent directly from our publisher to OSU's Greyhound Health and Wellness Program.

See the full preview of the Art Book for a limited time...

Retired from Racing not from Life 2012 by True North Greyhounds | Make Your Own Book

Proof Copy has Arrived!

Cover art by Peter Justl

The proof copy of the Art Book has arrived and we've sent it off to a fresh set of eyes for a final edit.

Should be ready for purchase soon!

Release Forms

We have completed the email-out of our Art Book Release Forms and are asking Contributors to please   respond no later than Friday, July 13th.

This brings us another step closer to completing the project.

We're nearly at the finish line!

2012 Contributors

We'd like to say, "Welcome to the Art Book", and "Thank You" to the following talented artists and photographers.

Without their talents, the Art Book would not be possible.

Amanda Stump Andrew Kirchner
Angela Jardine
Anne Houben
April Murphy
Barbara Masi
Beth Wade Carlton Holt
Carrie Noar
Courtney Kelly Dana Provost Daniel De La Rosa
Denni Farnan Carrington
Dianne Garrison Erin Bowes
Gerald Schoeherr
Hila Cartwright
Jane Jones Janet Shaffer
Jeanni Davis
Jen Howard Jennifer & Stephen Bachelor
Jennifer Sinclair Jessica Swindle
Joanne Bast
Juliana Szilagyi Caprette
Kathleen Coy
Kellie Oliphant Burns
Lori Everitt
Nancy Grandjean Nick Hunseder
Patti Vincent Peter and Barbara Justl
Pet’ographique Phyllis Ensley
Rachel Hogue
Shelley Misner Stephanie Richardson
Steve Uyehara Sue Muir
Suzanne Morrison
Suzie Collins Terri Jacobson Valarie Wolf
Xan Blackburn

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Here Comes Rusty!

We've started the editing process for this year's Art Book and we couldn't be more thrilled!

There are pictures of hounds who are still actively racing, some who have recently retired and are looking for homes, and others that hung up their racing silks years ago. 

We hope that you follow our updates as the book progresses.

Next week, we'll be releasing the list of 2012 Contributors.