ABOUT SIGHTHOUND SHIVOO/Greyhound Gathering

WHEN:  Nevermore…We have had our last event. 

Link to KSL-TV feature video – click here

WHO:
Lovers of greyhounds and sight hounds from around the world came to the very last Sighthound Shivoo – aka Greyhound Gathering – Kanab. Sponsored in 2023 by  Best Friends Animal Society, Kane County Travel, Wasatch Brewery, Greyhound Gang and Get Up & Go.

WHAT:
Started in 1999, with a ‘have-it-and-they-will-come attitude, this 3 plus-day celebration and FUN-draising event has raised close to one million dollars over the years. Fun activities included: Blur of Fur, Costume Parade, Yappy Hour, HGT – Hounds Got Talent & Humans Got Tattoos, Best Friends Tours, Live & Silent Auctions, Grab Bags, Wheel of Fortune, Dramatic Drawings, Speakers, Bunny Battle, Food, Fun and Frolic.  

GREYT NEWS – 2023 Donations topped $32,145. The largest amount ever for the number of guests. Thank you to all donors and bidders! Funds were dispersed to these deserving groups:

WHERE: Kanab, Utah

HOW:

1) Read the Guidelines
2) Make an Accommodation Reservation NOW.
3) Registration is Closed. Contact Claudia – Claudia@greyhoundgang.org with questions. 
4) Join/Like our Facebook pages – Greyhound Gang & Shivoo aka Greyhound Gathering – Kanab
5) Sign up for Newsletter notifications

Registration: $150 a person in March. As of April 1 – $175. Registration closes 4/10, 10 pm, MT. 
This fee defrays some of the costs, but doesn’t cover all of them.   

2023 Registration included:
– Three excellent meals and extras – one dinner, two lunches. Yappy Hour, Cow Tails, crazy good cookies and MORE
– Events – Hounds Got Talent, Sidewalk Strut, Blur of Fur, Hike, Angel’s Landing, Best Friends, Talks & MORE
– Personal Memory Photo (8×10)
– Greyt Read booklet
– Free gifts given to you at each event you attend (total value over $200)
– Prizes at Costumed Strut & Blur & Hike & HGT and other events (value over $200)
– Senior Goodie Bag 
– Pre-ordered, discounted items only YOU can order when you register
– and more to be determined!

WHAT GUESTS SAY

 –  Just wanted to say thank you for all your hard work to organize this event. It was my first time and I enjoyed it so very much. Wonderful people and beautiful dogs.  Toni from CO

 – Just a little note here from me, Hawk. My Mom encouraged me to write you a BIG thank you note to say how much fun I had at the Shivoo! I sure met some Greyt Dudes, and a pretty little girl named Diva – maybe she’ll be my pen-pal.  We could share chicken recipes. By the way, I LOVED the salmon treats at Angel’s Rest – had a few too many, if you know what I mean…..  The Shaman blessed me and then I ROOO-ed!  Mom was so proud.

I won a great stuffie and … miraculously… it’s still stuffed!   Mom won a bunch of real nice artwork – drawings of my ancestors – they’re now hanging on our wall. The Parade was Fun!  Not for me, of course, but for Mom, and Dad.   I’m considering burying my costume somewhere…

 – This was our first Shivoo, it was amazing, the beauty of Utah, Angel’s Landing, and the wonderful people we met, made this a trip to remember!  We are so happy we made the drive out from Florida, Zipper enjoyed himself and has not stopped playing with the stuffies he won.  Thank you for the wonderful memories and all you do!  It was the best party we’ve ever attended. Carol from FL

 – Thank you SO much for another wonderful gathering.  This was my fifth (or sixth) and, although each is different, they are all special memories.  I’ve been to Reach the Beach many years and local picnics, but this event is always my favorite because it’s so communal. There is nothing like it. I appreciate all of the work, the time, the expense that goes into each event. I know this is a piece of you.  Thank you for giving that so willing and generously.  Chris from AZ

 – Claudia Presto did it again! Her enthusiasm for sighthounds and their welfare brought hundreds of visitors, human and canine, to Kanab. The local Kanabians were cheerful, friendly, helpful, and welcoming in so many ways. Every time we come we are stunned at the natural beauty of the Kanab / Best Friends area. Thank you for sharing it with us. Your hospitality is awesome!  Beth from NE