GPA Central Florida, 3525 Manassas Ave., Melbourne, Florida, 32934
Contact us at: email cfgpa@cfl.rr.com - phone 321-242-9010

Special Events

During the summer months, GPA refrains from participating in outdoor events. Dealing with Florida high temperatures and humidity tends to be unpredictable. While we plan on participation in events during the Fall, Winter and Spring, months if conditions of high humidity occur, we may have to refrain from attendance.



UPCOMING FUN EVENTS: The following is a list of Special Events that GPA will be participating during the next couple of months. Please mark your calendars.


September 10-12th - PetSmart Adoption Days. This event helps to promote adopting a pet from local Rescue Groups. PetSmart is located at 1800 Evans Road, West Melbourne, FL. The store is across from the Melbourne Square Mall in the Best Buy, Ross & Sport’s Authority Shopping Plaza. GPA plans on have greyhounds there on Saturday September 11 from 10 to 12.

September 11 - "Yappy Hour" Ryan's Village Pizza (5:30 - 8) This will be the last Yappy hour in Cocoa Village. Mary from Freida's boutique will be hosting. Event will feature a pet costume contest and raffles to beneft the "Golden Retriever Rescue".

October 2 - "Blessing of the Animals" Cocoa Beach - Our Savior Catholic Church A1A. The event will be at 10:00 AM. GPA plans on having a table at this event

October 9 - "Yappy Hour" at "The Avenues" in Viera (5:30-8:00). This is a new venue. The hosting restaurant will be The Pizza Gallerie. Come out and support area rescue groups. Raffles will help beneft "Sheltie Rescue"


October 16-17 (10-5) Cocoa Village Craft Fair Held in the historic Cocoa Village, this venue has been the origin of many greyhound adoptions. Please spare some time and help promote greyhound adoption with you greyhound. Let’s show the public how responsible greyhound owners are. Please contact Vicki Smith at 321-632-3502 or email her at greyladie@cfl.rr.com.

October 22 —TitusNites - Mariner Way in downtown Titusville (6-9). Come out an mingle with your hound.

October 30 — Fall Festival (10-2) — Center at Suntree, 6300 N. Wickham Road. The shopping center comes alive with activity. An estimated 2,000 attend this event. It should be a greyt place to promote greyhound adoption. Naturally it will have a Halloween Theme. Contact Vicki Smith at 321-632-3502 or email at greyladie@cfl.rr.com.

November 6, Satellite Beach Founders Day (9-4) This event is held at the David R. Schechter Community Center, 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach. This fun event allows us to bring greyhound and promote greyhound adoption. GPA will have a small sale table set up with hand crafted goodies and greyhound calendars. The theme for this event is “Fall Fiesta”. There will be craft booths, flea market, festival food, bake sale and music. If you are able to help and volunteer with your greyhound, please contact Lorie Stewart at 321-779-9289 or zoomer@cfl.rr.com

November 6—TitusNites—Cruz In at Sand point Park in Titusville (4-8).

November 7 - Woof It Up - Cocoa Village (10-2). This event promotes "Responsible Dog Ownership". It is a fun day full of activities, exhibitors, raffles and treats.

December 3—TitusNites—Get in the Holiday Spirit in Downtown Titusville (6-9)

December 4-5 (10-5) Cocoa Village Craft Fair Holiday festivities will be in full swing. This special Arts & Craft Fair will feature special Christmas items and vendors. GPA will have an informational table set up and needs help promoting greyhound adoption. Please contact Vicki Smith at 321-632-3502 or email her at greyladie@cfl.rr.com..


ON-GOING EVENTS:

PETsMART - Melbourne
US192 & Evans Rd, Melbourne, Fl - Sat 1:30 - 3:00 PM (2nd & 4th weekend of the month when volunteers are available)

PETsMART - Vero Beach
6590 20th Street. Vero Beach, Fl - Sat 12:00 - 2:00 PM (1st weekend of month)

PETCO - Viera
7201 Shoppes Drive, Melbourne, Fl - 1st Sat & 3rd Sunday of each month 1:30 - 3 PM

PETCO- Titusville
3055 Columbia Blvd, Titusville, Fl -1st Sat of each month (11-2) & 4th Sunday of each month 1:30 - 3:00PM

On Saturday or Sunday, when possible Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about greyhounds that we have available for adoption. This is a great opportunity to see what loving pets these retired racers make. We always need volunteers for these events. Please consider spending some time with your hounds and helping GPA. Contact Vicki if you can help our at 321-632-3502 or greyladie@cfl.rr.com

Community Events:

Our Foster Families are very special to us. These volunteers have completed a Foster Home Seminar and are the backbone of GPA. We are proud of our families who work with the greys and see them through their spay/neuter operation and help acclimate the greys to home life.

Look for us at Special Events throughout Brevard County showing off our Retired Racing Greyhounds! Events that we frequent include:

  • Cocoa Village Art & Craft Shows
  • Satellite Beach Founders Day
  • Paws in the Park
  • Rescue Roundup
  • Titus Nights
  • Woof It Up

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