El Cajon, CA - Over 150 people and at least 100 dogs cascaded across acres of grounds with majestic mountain views to celebrate 16 years of Operation Greyhound's work rescuing retired greyhounds. Attendees enjoyed silent auctions, live auction - historic and fancy automobiles - even contests for everyone imaginable. There were winners for most handsome - best diva - most look alike between adopter and dog - best costumes. Families and groups came from many parts of California and Arizona pitching tents, ex-pens and umbrellas to enjoy the day. There was music, singing and dancing provided by a wonderful D.J. Russ McKamer, himself an adopter of three greyhounds.

"It was so much fun, it seemed like a carnival," commented Jeri Linder, Oceanside, CA. and the Hudson family from Chula Vista, CA added, "This family-orientated picnic with everyone themselves - humans and dogs alike - it was the best ever!"

Bruna and Bob Palmatier, founders of Operation Greyhound, were very pleased with the outcome on June 3, 2007. The net proceeds raised in supprt of continued greyhound rescue were over $15,000. At the picnic, four greyhounds that were waiting for their new forever homes were adopted.

"Every dog that we can save takes us that much closer to reducing the number killed and increasing the number of happy owners. Greyhounds are very loving animals, usually with laid-back dispositions. They make wonderful additions to a home and give back in love ten-fold. Many of our adopters have two or three greyhounds along with animals of all kinds, cats, birds, or other dogs. We support the idea of rescuing animals, it's a win-win situation for everyone; we are just happy to be part of that. And for us, our mission is to rescue greyhounds."

Bruna Palmatier

• DJ - Russ McKamey and His Surround Sound Music
• Auctioneer - Dolly Young aka "It's for the Greyhounds"
• Prize Solicitors - Barbara Sabatini and Abby Oursler
• Prize Promoter - Rose Marie Small
• Chef - Patrick Monaghan and His Smoky BBQ Crew
• Set Designer - Cindy Jamieson
• Graphic Designers - Sabra Pietromatire and Monica Fett
• Adoption Crew - Nan Gurney and Rick Cole
• Set Crew - Lyman Hatch, Ron Sealey, Alberto Cafalli, Giovanni Ponticelli, Rick Cole, Bill and Gene Newman
• Sales Promotion - Lynn Hatch and Lori Johnson
• Registrar Extraordinaire - Patty Clavell
• Event Photograher - Moses Marquez
• PR Agents - Cindy Jamieson and Jessi LaCosta