Greyhounds in Gettysburg (GiG)

Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27, 2008

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The Union! The Confederacy! The Greyhounds?!

Springtime in Gettysburg, PA... what better time than this to pack the hounds in the car (a.k.a. minivan, SUV, Camper...) and head to this famous historic landmark and beautiful national park? Hey, the whole place is outdoors and dogs are welcome! (except in the national cemetery).

Triangle Greyhound Society is pleased to sponsor the tenth annual Greyhounds in Gettysburg. There is lots of free time to explore the battlefield, to get acquainted with new friends and reacquainted with old friends. Everyone should feel free to explore the battlefield and national park on your own schedule at your own pace. Tape guides, tour busses, and national park tour guides are available at reasonable prices. Make sure to take time to explore the Visitor's Center (no dogs allowed in building) to find out more about this Historic Landmark.

About the Area

Gettysburg, PA is located in south central Pennsylvania, near the Maryland border. It is about halfway between Pennsylvania's borders with New Jersey and Ohio. Gettysburg is located on/off route 15, and is easy to get to from, Interstates 70, 81, 83, 270 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. It is about 45 minutes from Harrisburg, PA and about 1 hour (or so) from the greater Washington/Baltimore Metro Area. See our new Google Map for driving instructions.

About the Park and Battlefield

Gettysburg National Military Park is part of the National Park System. It is a living history lesson, sight of the bloodiest battle of the Civil War, made famous by Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Gettysburg - the town and the battlefield park - provide a landscape that is eerily unchanged from those scenes captured by the photography of Matthew Brady nearly 140 years ago. The National Park's features Visitor Center & Museum, some of the finest sculpture, as well as The Eisenhower National Historic Site.

While famous for the Civil War battle that took place in and around the town, Gettysburg is also home to Gettysburg College and Lutheran Theological Seminary. Gettysburg is also the County Seat for Historic Adams County, the "apple capitol" of the USA. Gettysburg has a revitalized downtown shopping district as well as a recent addition of an outlet mall off the Route 15 bypass.

Some Notes and Points of Information

Name tags are provided for all registered attendees. You are requested to wear them at all Greyhound at Gettsyburg activities. We will check for name tags at a number of the activities.

Your dog may not share your enthusiasm to participate in all events. Watch your dog for signs of fatigue. Since weather can be tricky, be sure to have water on hand to fight dehydration and a coat available in case the weather turns cold or wet. Your dog may prefer to nap while you socialize or shop. You are still welcome to participate in events, even without a dog. There are always folks who bring multiple dogs who are thankful for an extra set of hands.

You know your dog best, if your dog is uncomforable in crowds and unfamiliar places, he may let you - and others - know it by growling, barking or snapping. Dogs that have a history of interaction issues should wear a RED BANDANA so all can give the dog the appropriate space. If problems persist, he may be happier back at the hotel taking a nap.

Registration is required for this event. The Greyhounds in Gettysburg Event requires an accurate headcount for insurance purposes.Click here for GiG Online Registration.

Dogs are welcome at all planned events.

Not all events are for all dogs. Friday's Welcome at Battlefield Harley- Davidson may be noisy and crowded. Dogs that are not comfortable in crowds, unfamiliar places or startled/scared of loud noises are better off back at the hotel, sleeping off the day's drive.

Tick and Lyme Disease Notice from the National Park Service

"In natural areas such as Gettysburg National Military Park, caution must be maintained while walking through tall grasses and brush. Lyme Disease can be transmitted to humans after contact with an infected deer tick, a small species of tick common in Pennsylvania. Visitors who prefer to walk in such areas should be aware of this danger and be certain to examine their clothing for these parasites."

See your vet about Tick prevention. Preventic Tick Collars are safe for Greyhounds. Consult your vet before using any tick prevention products, be sure to inquire about the safety of using any product on Greyhounds and other low fat/underweight dogs. Remember many over the counter flea and tick preventions can be fatal when used on greyhounds.

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