Nine greyhounds turned out for the retired greyhound parade before the Frank Walsh memorial event at Kingston Rugby Football club this saturday. Six were homeless hounds from the WGW kennels at Hersham, and the announcer gave each of them a character reference as they walked round. The other three were homed hounds with their owners.
It was a relaxed, friendly event. The rugby players and supporters, young and old, made a fuss of the hounds and show a genuine interest in their lives and their natures. And for this greyhound owner it was nice to have the chance to throw a rugby ball around with my kids! The beer tent, the BBQ and the sunshine all added to the conviviality.
The memorial match is played every year in memory of Frank Walsh, who died at the age of 43. The proceeds of the match go to charity, and this year Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare was nominated as one of the charities.
Thank you to Kingston RFC for making us and the hounds so welcome.
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