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Greyhound Adoption in Central Pennsylvania
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Tussey Mountainback Chooses Nittany as Event Beneficiary
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Nittany Greyhounds has been chosen as this year's Tussey Mountainback Race Proceeds Beneficiary - All Funds raised will go to Nittany Greyhounds!
Here's how you can help.
The start and end of the big October race will be at the Tussey Mountain Ski Resort. Rain or shine, the race will go on.
We have been asked to participate in several ways: with meet 'n greets - as volunteers during the race and at the banquet the night before. Leading up to the big race will be six shorter "Tussey Teaser" races, all held in Centre County, and we need volunteers for those as well, including meet 'n greets with the runners and in other ways.
We need volunteers for the Teaser races on 2/4, 3/4, 4/16, 5/6, 6/4 and 6/18, and the big race on 10/22, where we will need lots of volunteers. If you are available, please get in touch with either
Ellen (ellen@nittanygreys.org) or Karen (karen@nittanygreys.org).
Additionally, we will be seeking sponsors, so if you know of a business that benefits from this outdoor activity, let us know!
We will honor the memory of Carl Undercofler, who passed away during a race, doing what he loved. Carl was a beloved volunteer and greyhound adopter, an avid cross-country runner who meshed his love of running and greyhounds.
Direct donations in honor of the event and Carl can be made here.
Learn more about the event at Tussey Mountainback.
About Us
Who we are
Our history
Our history
Nittany Greyhounds, located outside State College in central Pennsylvania, has been re-homing retired racing greyhounds for 24 years. To date, we have found forever homes for more than 1,900 greyhounds.
We are a 501(c)(3) organization and welcome volunteers who want to get involved in our activities, whether a Nittany Greyhound adopter or
Nittany Greyhounds, located outside State College in central Pennsylvania, has been re-homing retired racing greyhounds for 24 years. To date, we have found forever homes for more than 1,900 greyhounds.
We are a 501(c)(3) organization and welcome volunteers who want to get involved in our activities, whether a Nittany Greyhound adopter or not. We are 100% donation-based, and every penny supports greyhound adoption and awareness activities.
See our brochure for more information. There is also information if you would like to learn more about greyhounds.
Our history
Our history
Our history
In 1997, Elaine and Joe Skidel adopted Lily, a tiny special needs greyhound that stole their hearts. They added a small kennel to their house and started the organization that is now Nittany Greyhounds. Adoptions were brisk throughout central Pennsylvania, events were numerous, and our volunteers were generous with their time and financi
In 1997, Elaine and Joe Skidel adopted Lily, a tiny special needs greyhound that stole their hearts. They added a small kennel to their house and started the organization that is now Nittany Greyhounds. Adoptions were brisk throughout central Pennsylvania, events were numerous, and our volunteers were generous with their time and financial support.
Several years later, Elaine and Joe sold their home and left the area, but the board continued. It took six years to raise enough support for a down payment on a new kennel. With the help of Jo Hoy and Tom Cali, we were able to purchase our current home in 2008. Rooo Valley provides enough space for 15-20 hounds, which enables us to find homes for almost 100 greyhounds each year.
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