Meet & Greets
Meet & Greets are a wonderful way to meet greyhounds up close and to talk to their owners about the joys of adopting an ex-racer. Meet & Greets are hosted by SEGA volunteers who typically bring their own pets.
You are more than welcome to attend a Meet & Greet near you to meet some lovable hounds, scratch a few ears, and gather information about our organization.
We do not adopt greyhounds out onsite at the Meet & Greets – these events are intended to be a starting point for those who are curious about Greyhounds. If you decide that a greyhound is right for you, simply fill out an application online, or you may leave your name and contact information with the Meet & Greet host. After we receive, review, and approve your adoption application, you’ll be able to meet hounds who are currently seeking a loving home.
We look forward to seeing you as we’re out and about around Atlanta!
The information below is about our regularly scheduled Meet & Greets (schedule is sorted by next date). Please be aware that changes are sometimes necessary. Click here for the current calendar to confirm dates and times, or to see notices of cancellations and additions. If you have any questions, please email Lisa Poole.
Marietta
| Site: | Farmer's Market | Site Phone: | |
| Regular Schedule: | Saturdays through 11/20/10 | ||
| Next Date: | 07/24/2010 | Next Time: | 9 a.m. - 12 noon |
| Contact: | Lisa | Contact Phone: | 404-273-8060 |
| Information: | Come out and join SEGA as we come back to the Marietta Farmer's Market again this year for a special meet and greet | ||
| Directions: | Located on the Historic Marietta Square on North Park Square, between Shillings Restaurant and The Strand Theater. | ||
| More Information: | http://www.mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net/index.htm | ||
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Hiram
| Site: | Petsmart | Site Phone: | 678-567-0583 |
| Regular Schedule: | First Sunday of every month | ||
| Next Date: | 08/01/2010 | Next Time: | 12 noon - 2 p.m. |
| Contact: | Suzanne | Contact Phone: | 770-222-2235 |
| Information: | Come join the fun at the Hiram Petsmart as Fame and friends work the crowds like pros that they are. | ||
| Directions: | Near Sam's Club, Highway 92 and Highway 278 in Hiram. | ||
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Snellville
| Site: | Petco | Site Phone: | 770-972-6239 |
| Regular Schedule: | First Saturday of every month | ||
| Next Date: | 08/07/2010 | Next Time: | 2 - 4 p.m. |
| Contact: | Laura | Contact Phone: | |
| Information: | Come join Laura with Luke and Venus! Learn all about Greyhounds and get to know the breed. | ||
| Directions: | Located at 1630 Scenic Highway in Snellville. In the shopping center with JoAnn's and Home Depot. | ||
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Mall of Georgia
| Site: | Petsmart | Site Phone: | 678-482-7449 |
| Regular Schedule: | Second Sunday of each month | ||
| Next Date: | 08/08/2010 | Next Time: | 1 - 3 p.m. |
| Contact: | Lisa | Contact Phone: | |
| Information: | Come to the Petsmart at Mall of GA to meet former racing Greyhounds in person! They'll all be happy to meet you, and their owners can tell you all you ever wanted to know about being owned by a greyhound! | ||
| Directions: | Off of Hwy 20 in Buford, across from the Mall of GA (Shares shopping center with Borders, Linens & Things, and Michaels). | ||
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Woodstock
| Site: | Petsmart | Site Phone: | 678-445-2741 |
| Regular Schedule: | Second Sunday of each month | ||
| Next Date: | 08/08/2010 | Next Time: | 2 - 4 p.m. |
| Contact: | Van and Susan | Contact Phone: | 678-494-1530 |
| Information: | Come to the Petsmart in Woodstock to meet former greyhounds in person! They'll all be happy to meet you, and their owners can tell you all you ever wanted to know about being owned by a greyhound! | ||
| Directions: | Located at 125 Woodstock Square Avenue, Woodstock, GA 30189. | ||
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Acworth
| Site: | Petsmart | Site Phone: | 770-529-0748 |
| Regular Schedule: | Second Saturday of every month | ||
| Next Date: | 08/14/2010 | Next Time: | 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. |
| Contact: | Barb | Contact Phone: | |
| Information: | Come out and meet Barb, Rich, Raider and friends! Find out more about what "greyt" pets greyhounds are! | ||
| Directions: | Located at 3335 Cobb Parkway NW, Suite 400, Acworth, GA 30101 | ||
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Peachtree City
| Site: | Walmart | Site Phone: | 770-632-6373 |
| Regular Schedule: | Second Saturday of every month | ||
| Next Date: | 08/14/2010 | Next Time: | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| Contact: | Larry and Linda | Contact Phone: | 770-460-1157 |
| Information: | Come one, come all to the Peachtree City M&G located at Walmart in Peachtree City where you can see just what greyt dogs greyhounds are! | ||
| Directions: | Walmart is located on Hwy. 54 West in Peachtree City, just 1/4 mile west of Hwy 74. | ||
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Alpharetta
| Site: | Petsmart | Site Phone: | 770-343-8511 |
| Regular Schedule: | Third Sunday of every month | ||
| Next Date: | 08/15/2010 | Next Time: | 2 - 4 p.m. |
| Contact: | Don and Carolyn | Contact Phone: | 770-475-8128 |
| Information: | Come see greyhounds in action as they Meet and Greet the folks at Petsmart! Don and Carolyn will be there with their hounds. Come meet them! | ||
| Directions: | The store is located in the same shopping center as Circuit City, Target, and Marshall's on North Point Parkway. | ||
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Buckhead
| Site: | Petsmart | Site Phone: | 404-266-0402 |
| Regular Schedule: | Third Sunday of every month | ||
| Next Date: | 08/15/2010 | Next Time: | 12 noon - 2 p.m. |
| Contact: | Ivey | Contact Phone: | |
| Information: | Come join Ivey in Buckhead to learn about Greyhounds as pets. | ||
| Directions: | Located in Buckhead at 3221 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30305 | ||
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Warner Robins
| Site: | Petsmart | Site Phone: | 478-971-3700 |
| Regular Schedule: | Third Sunday of every month | ||
| Next Date: | 08/15/2010 | Next Time: | 12 noon - 3 p.m. |
| Contact: | Andie and Darrell | Contact Phone: | 478-973-5954 |
| Information: | Come out and meet Andie and Darrell and their hounds Yoyo, Dash, and Boo at the Warner Robins Petsmart. Andie will share with you what terrific and Greyt pets Greyhounds make! Dash says bring a treat for him! | ||
| Directions: | Located at 2730 Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins. | ||
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Conyers
| Site: | Georgia International Horse Park | Site Phone: | |
| Regular Schedule: | This meet and greet is one-time only | ||
| Next Date: | 08/28/2010 | Next Time: | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Contact: | Lisa Poole | Contact Phone: | 404-273-8060 |
| Information: | Join Lisa with Buck for our 2nd appearance at this special meet and greet, the 4th Annual Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival. If you have a hound with you, admission is free. Other pets are not allowed, just the greyhounds! | ||
| Directions: | Located at the Georgia International Horse Park, 1996 Centennial Olympic Pkwy, Conyers, GA 30013. Click here for the horse park's website. | ||
| More Information: | http://www.bighaynescreekwildlifefestival.com/ | ||
| Notes: | SEGA will also be there on August 29 | ||
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Suwanee
| Site: | Town Center Park | Site Phone: | |
| Regular Schedule: | This meet and greet is one-time only | ||
| Next Date: | 09/18/2010 | Next Time: | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Contact: | Lisa Strickland | Contact Phone: | 678-462-9383 |
| Information: | SEGA will host a special meet and greet at the 2010 Suwanee Day celebration | ||
| Directions: | Located in Suwanee at 370 Buford Highway (Click here for directions) | ||
| More Information: | http://www.suwaneeday.com/index.html | ||
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Newnan
| Site: | Great South Harley Davidson | Site Phone: | 678-228-8213 |
| Regular Schedule: | Fourth Saturday of every month | ||
| Next Date: | 10/23/2010 | Next Time: | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| Contact: | Rocky | Contact Phone: | 678-939-3780 |
| Information: | Please join Rocky and Tom Haygen for a unique Meet & Greet at Gene Evans' Great South Harley-Davidson. | ||
| Directions: | Located at 185 East Highway 16, Newnan, GA 30263 | ||
| Notes: | This meet and greet will not be held again until October 2010. | ||
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Duluth
| Site: | Gwinnett Center | Site Phone: | |
| Regular Schedule: | This meet and greet is one-time only | ||
| Next Date: | 10/30/2010 | Next Time: | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
| Contact: | Lisa Strickland | Contact Phone: | 678-462-9383 |
| Information: | SEGA will host a special meet and greet at the Pets and more USA Expo at the Gwinnett Center. | ||
| Directions: | Located at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA | ||
| More Information: | http://www.petsandmoreusaexpo.com/index.html | ||
| Notes: | Hours for Sunday, 10/31 are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | ||
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