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This digital document is an article from Emerging Infectious Diseases, published by Thomson Gale on December 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1213 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Influenza virus infection in racing greyhounds.(LETTERS)
Author: Kyoung-Jin Yoon
Publication: Emerging Infectious Diseases (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 11Issue: 12Page: 1974(3)

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Bobby Parker is lonely and wants a pet. He selects a Greyhound out of a dog book when he observes his long legs and sad eyes. Thus the search to find the perfect match begins.

The plot takes you through the adoption process as it exists in many parts of the United States. Colorful characters are introduced such as Jane the Pain, Grandma Lewis and her magical cleaners, Porta Potty Deedee and Gus with the disgusting eating habits. There are interesting and humorous scenarios including a Meet and Greet, a home visit, a great escape and the ultimate pet show.

Lots of facts about Greyhounds are woven into the storyline to make it educational as well as entertaining not only for children but adults as well. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

Excellent
Excellent lesson in pet care without the homework feeling!9-10 year olds will enjoy reading and younger children enjoy having the book read to them. Doris obviously knows both children and greyhounds. Also a fast read for adults wanting more information about retired racers and the adoption process.

Touching
This is a touching and cute, as well as informative, book on greyhound adoption.

Greyhounds are cool!
I like books about animals.It was neat to hear how people are helping find homes for greyhounds when they can't race anymore.I learned a lot about greyhounds.The pet show was fun.I would like my school to have one too.I am in the fourth grade.Kids my age will like this book.
Katie (age 9)

A Little Gem
With a fourth grade hero, Ms. Ahrens covers not only the world of greyhounds, but the everyday struggles children have with good manners, clean rooms, homework, family and friends. It's a smooth read, with a happy ending!

GRIDDLE is GREYT !!
Even if you've never thought about adopting a retired racing greyhound, you and your children will want to read this book.
Doris gives a wonderful explanation of the adoption process, from submitting the application to the home visit to matching the greyhound with the family. When you finish this book, you'll want to go out and meet a greyhound.And I think that is exactly what Doris intended.This is a wonderful book to share with your children/grandchildren during summer vacation.I give it 5 stars but the five greyhounds at our house give it 20 paws!! ... Read more