FOR GREYHOUND ADOPTION PERSON OF THE YEAR
West Palm Beach, Fla. (April 7, 2008)—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.
“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.”
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.
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.
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.
For a nomination form or more information, visit www.agtoa.com, and click on “Greyhound Adoption Person of the Year” or call Dennis Bicsak (561) 615-3916. Nomination forms must be received by September 1, 2008 for consideration.
The AGTOA, formed in 1946, is a non-profit corporation comprised of greyhound race track owners and operators throughout the nation.
Kathy
