Greyhound Program Visits Perkins School For the Blind

The Greyhound Friends Educational Outreach Program visited the Perkins School For the Blind in Watertown on April 7th.

The program’s core message stresses kindness to animals and the value of involvement in one’s community, while educating students about the unique history and characteristics of the greyhound breed. A team of trained presenters and dogs travel to elementary schools, libraries, and other community locations throughout New England teaching children and families about greyhounds.

“The reaction to the program has been tremendous,” said Greyhound Friends Founder Louise Coleman. “It’s a way for us to reach out to communities throughout New England, meet wonderful people, while educating people young and old about this beautiful breed of dog. The students especially love that they can reach out and touch a living, breathing greyhound.”

Greyhound Friends Inc.is a small non-profit organization dedicated to saving racetrack greyhounds and placing them in responsible loving homes. Since its inception in 1983, Greyhound Friends has found homes for thousands of dogs! Please call 508-435-5969 or visit www.greyhound.org for more information.