Meet Greyhounds

Kassie the Greyhound Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Ben the Greyhound takes in the other Greyhounds and visitors Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. Greyhound Pets of America is a national adoption agency that works to find homes for retired racing Greyhounds. For more information on adopting visit the local GPA website, www.gpacapemo.org (Laura Simon)

Ripley the Greyhound rests his head on his owner Dave Smith's shoulder Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Tux the Greyhound Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Susan Stelling and her grandson Chase pet Strider the Greyhound Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Lisa Eaker takes her Greyhounds for a stroll Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Kim Smith holds onto her and her husband's Greyhounds Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Dave Smith and his Greyhound Ripley Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Greyhounds Little John, left, and Cooper Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Greyhounds wait for a treat from Lisa Eaker Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Jillian the Greyhound takes a nap on her bed Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Jack the Greyhound investigates the camera Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Ben the Greyhound takes in the other Greyhounds and visitors Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. (Laura Simon)

Greyhounds wait for a treat from Lisa Eaker Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the Saxon Lutheran Memorial Sunday afternoon, April 21, 2013 to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

John Haman and his Greyhound Ben Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the Saxon Lutheran Memorial Sunday afternoon, April 21, 2013 to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Tux the greyhound waits patiently for a treat Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. Greyhound Pets of America is a national adoption agency that works to find homes for retired racing greyhounds. For more information on adopting visit the local GPA website, www.gpacapemo.org (Laura Simon)

Joshua the Greyhound Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

John Haman and his Greyhound Ben Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the Saxon Lutheran Memorial Sunday afternoon, April 21, 2013 to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Greyhounds wait for a treat from Lisa Eaker Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Greyhounds wait for a treat from Lisa Eaker Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Kassie the Greyhound Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Kim Smith holds onto her and her husband's Greyhounds Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Tux the Greyhound Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the Saxon Lutheran Memorial Sunday afternoon, April 21, 2013 to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Kim Smith holds onto her and her husband's Greyhounds Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Pam Frazer embraces Little John, one of her two Greyhounds, Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Greyhounds wait for a treat from Lisa Eaker Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Greyhounds wait for a treat from Lisa Eaker Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Strider the Greyhound snoozes under a tree Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Doc Jordan and his Greyhound Jack Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Greyhounds Little John, left, and Cooper Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Kim Smith holds onto her and her husband's Greyhounds Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Greyhounds wait for a treat from Lisa Eaker Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Dave Smith takes two of his four Greyhounds for a stroll Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Karen Giddings of De Soto, Mo. checks on her napping Greyhound Jillian Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Carolyn Taylor walks Deco the Greyhound Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the Saxon Lutheran Memorial Sunday afternoon, April 21, 2013 to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Dave Smith scratches his Greyhound Ripley's chest Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)

Strider the Greyhound munches on a cookie Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo. Around 20 adopted Greyhounds and their owners gathered at the memorial to give visitors a chance to get to know the breed. (Laura Simon)