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Greyt Stuff GAP Supporter Blog: Rich Skipworth - Cartoonist

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Greyt Stuff GAP Supporter Blog: Rich Skipworth - Cartoonist

Rich Skipworth talks to GAP about his career and greyhound artwork.

After more than 40 years as a freelance cartoonist, he has now retired from commercial work but continues to draw, especially inspired by Greyhounds.

What began as a few Facebook cartoons of his Greyhound Magic grew into the popular “Greyhound Glossary,” attracting thousands of followers and becoming a published series.

Originally trained in Physics, Rich later built a career in cartooning and greeting card illustration, and now shares his work directly with a global Greyhound-loving audience.

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Creating Calm Spaces for Greyhounds: Our Partnership with Beloved Pet Furniture

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Creating Calm Spaces for Greyhounds: Our Partnership with Beloved Pet Furniture

Hi, we’re Bess and Stu - the makers behind Beloved Pet Furniture - and we’re proud to support Greyhounds as Pets (GAP) NZ. We share our home with two rescue dogs and cats adopted through SPCA. Animals have been a huge part of our lives, and combining that love with Stu’s passion for design and craftsmanship led us to start Beloved Pet Furniture five years ago. What began with a handmade Crate Surround prototype shared in a Facebook dog group quickly grew into a business dedicated to creating beautiful, practical pieces for pet-loving homes. One of the things we care...

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Greyt Stuff GAP supporter blog - Once Upon A Kind

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Greyt Stuff GAP supporter blog - Once Upon A Kind

I was inspired by adoption groups like Greyhounds As Pets, who give greyhounds the second chance they deserve. I wanted to do the same — not just for greyhounds, but for high-quality materials too.

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Greyt Stuff GAP supporter blog - Matt Brizzell talks about Viento

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Greyt Stuff GAP supporter blog - Matt Brizzell talks about Viento

Author Matt Brizzell talks to Greyt Stuff about Leia, the inspiration behind Viento.

You can still find your place to win in life. Even if it’s not where it might be expected.

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Greyt Stuff GAP supporter blog - The Barkuterie Box

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Greyt Stuff GAP supporter blog - The Barkuterie Box

Gretchen and Alyssa from the Barkuterie Box talk to us about supporting Greyhounds as Pets.

Our favourite products to make are cookies, cakes, donuts, barkuterie boxes and anything Halloween or Christmas themed.

While we don't own any greyhounds we absolutely love their kind nature and we love that there are organisations like Greyhounds as Pets who are out there taking care and helping these beautiful dogs get the life they deserve. 

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