May is a busy month with the two day Thundersprint in Northwich where    hopefully all the bikers will be equally as generous as they were last year. Our branch of GIN did not home as many dogs in 2009 as we did in 2008 as there are now several other charities who are active in the area. This can only mean better opportunities for finding loving homes for more dogs. We already work very closely with the North West branch of the RGT and are beginning to establish links with the newly formed branch of the RGT which is based at the Belle Vue race track in Manchester. On the next page you will be able to read about our involvement in the            successful homings of Bonny, Kylie and Tom across the Channel. These were exciting new ventures and we hope to be involved in similar transportations in the future. Charity, who was mentioned in the last newsletter, has been adopted by Jenny and Jim, two of our volunteers and fosterers. Jenny and Jim had only recently lost their rescued lurcher, Jasper. Carlo, who is being fostered by another two of our volunteers and fosterers, Carol and Steve, is shortly going to be adopted by them. Earlier last year they had lost their handsome young greyhound,   Charlie.    Charity's brother, Jasper, has been adopted by John and Rob.      Jasper is now living with Rasta the galgo after the untimely death of his little greyhound friend, Scoot.    It is amazing how the passing of one much loved dog can open the door of opportunity for another dog who is in need of a home. Do look out for our events in Cheshire and the North West (pages 17-19) and please don't hesitate to come along and say hello. We will be very pleased to see you.                                              Sue, Phil and Carol. Can you offer Tommy a home ?   He is a small greyhound with a large personality.  He is loving, affectionate and house trained. He walks excellently on the lead.  He jumps in the car at any excuse and travels well.  Tommy is currently in a foster home in North Manchester. He needs a special quiet home with  experienced owners.  For more information   please contact Sue or Phil on 0161 620 6094   27