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Greetings!
April may be recognized far and wide as Adopt a Greyhound Month, but at GALT, that is our focus for each and every month of the year! While we just celebrated our 11th anniversary of helping hounds find their perfect matches, GALT's commitment to make each and every month Adopt a Greyhound Month continues. Won't you join us in our dedication to the hounds?
There are so many ways that you can be a part of finding greyhounds the homes that they deserve - whether you have 1 minute or 1 hour to spare, $1 or $10 in loose change. Here's a brief list of opportunities to explore.
Donate - Money or Items
Become a GALT Member
Volunteer
Foster
Network
Shop
GALT even has a list of specific items to choose from - "52 Ways to Help GALT." Surely there is at least one item that calls upon your special talents or catches your eye as a greyt way to support the hounds! (And if you think of something else not on the list that you would love to do, please let us know at info@greyhoundadoptiontx.org)
The Officers, Directors, and Committee Members of Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc.
GALT has earned the Guidestar Exchange Seal, demonstrating its commitment to transparency.
GALT is a Top-Rated Animal Welfare Nonprofit for 2012.
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Tequila Tasting!
Maximo Cocina Mexicana and Margarita Lounge presents a
Tequila Tasting benefiting GALT!
Join us on June 7th for fine tequila tastings paired with hors d'oeurves from the creative mind of Chef Amador Mora.
Also enjoy additional beverages available for purchase and raffles.
The beautiful patio is dog friendly! Feel free to bring along your crowd friendly canine companion on a short leash (no retractable leashes please).
Thursday, June 7th (Rain Date - June 14th)
5301 Alpha Road, Suite 80
Dallas, TX 75240
Maximo
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tickets $45 each
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REAL MEN CARE
 GALT is proud to be a sponsor of The Metroplex Animal Coalition and Dallas Animal Advocates' REAL MEN CARE event! On Sunday May 6 from 6 to 10 p.m., we will be celebrating and honoring such men at Sambuca Dallas. Please join us for this fabulous event. Tickets are $65.00 in advance ($75.00 at the door.) Purchase your tickets now!
Sambuca Uptown Dallas 2120 McKinney Ave. Dallas, TX Map It takes a Real Man to stand up and be counted on the animals' side these days. 
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2012 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Your membership dollars will support transition and adoption efforts! GALT supports, welcomes and encourages an active, organized membership base of greyhound lovers who share the passion and vision of finding loving, responsible forever homes for greyhounds.
Without your support, we cannot further our mission to rescue and adopt these wonderful dogs.
Don't forget!
Gold Memberships have the option to take 10% off event tickets. When ordering your tickets online, make sure to enter in your coupon code received in your Membership letter to get your 10%.
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HAPPY HOUNDS, HAPPY HOMES - NUTMEG
 My Christmas break began last December with a new addition to my "pack." A petite lemon brindle greyhound girl had just been rescued with 10 other greys from horrible conditions in a Wichita Falls trailor. I read the story on Facebook and then heard that GALT was driving up to get the dogs but when I saw the photo of the skeletal group, my heart melted. My eyes fell upon the yellow tiger sweetie and I quickly volunteered to foster her. Since we already had 3 other dogs at home (two greys and a standard poodle), it was going to get a bit more crowded in the Lorusso household but I couldn't say "no."As one of the "Thank Heaven Eleven," Nutmeg came to live with us and spent the next four months battling a serious case of heartworm, then upper respiratory problems, worms and finally a spaying. Throughout her entire medical odyssey, she never stopped loving us or her pack mates which told me a LOT about her beautiful spirit. She ate like a champ for a month and voila... her ribs and spinal column disappeared! Her big brown eyes brightened, her energy picked up and whenever Donn looked for me, he'd find me with the Nut clamped to my side and her little pointy snout in my hand.
When she became "adoptable," I struggled with letting her go. I wanted to do the right "foster mom" thing but my heart sunk at the thought of her leaving and when I began receiving inquiries from future adopters, I knew it was a done deal. I am happy to say that I am officially a "failed foster mom!" Nutty is mine and I am hers. All is right in the Lorusso household.
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RAIN DOG TREATS FUNDRAISER
GALT is the designated charity for Rain Dog Treats' air freshener sales for April and May!
These pretty greyhound-shaped air fresheners come in a lovely range of scents and are great for home or car use.
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BECOME A GALT CHAMPION!
It has never been easier to support the GALT greyhounds! GALT Champions are dedicated GALT supporters who pledge monthly donations to ensure funds will always be available to care for our precious greyhounds. The GALT champions make "no grey turned away" a reality each and every day.
You can choose your level of monthly support ($15, $25 or $36) or write in the amount that you wish to pledge each month to help the hounds. It's that simple! Donate
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MEET & GREETS
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
11:00am - 1:00pm
Orvis - Preston Center
8300 Preston Road
Dallas, TX
Five to six available greyhounds will be at this event
Map
Saturday, May 5, 2012
1:00am - 3:00pm
Petco - Carrollton
2722 N. Josey Lane
Carrollton, TX
Three to four available greyhounds will be at this event
Map
Sunday, May 6, 2012
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Petco - West Plano
1601 Preston Road Plano, TX
Three to four available greyhounds will be at this event
Map
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FEATURED GREYHOUND
Keeper, aka Keeper Fantastic, is a gorgeous 2-year-old black male with white accents born November 5, 2009. Keeper's sire is TK Quick Strike and his dam is Cira's Lemon. Keeper has 24 races to his credit on Greyhound-data.com, all at Gulf Greyhound Park in Texas. He started his career on October 22, 2011 and it ended abruptly on March 15, 2012 with a broken leg. Keeper was evaluated by Dr. Christy Soileau at Preston Park Animal Hospital and was scheduled for surgery with Dr. Radasch of the Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center. After consultation, it was clear that the best outcome for Keeper would come from amputating the leg due to the severity of the break. Keeper is now fully healed from his amputation, and is ready to hop right into your life!
Keeper's Cat Test: When this beautiful laid-back boy spotted the cat, he wasn't so laid-back anymore. There was some snapping action behind the muzzle. Now we know he is not destined to live with kitties!
Keeper is very loving, affectionate, and just wants to be wherever his people are. He will kiss your whole face if you let him, loves to be petted and loved, and is a very happy boy. He does not seem to be afraid of anything - it's almost like he's been in a home all his life. This handsome guy has so many adorable features that there are too many to list - from his Cookies & Cream chin, to his ears where one points forward while the other points back, he is one big bundle of cuteness and love! Keeper roaches on his back but is still working on his balance with only one back leg. His house manners are good, he loves his crate, walks well on the leash, and sleeps through the night.
-Keeper's foster mom
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INCOMING DOGS
Four littermates all born on May 18, 2010 to sire Bob's Skeet and dam JJ Misada:
Canyon, aka Paradise Canyon - red male
Comanche, aka Commanchero - white and black male
Stampede, aka Big Stampede - red male
Story, aka Greatest Story - red female
Coach, aka Robin Sparks, is a fawn male born May 15, 2010 to sire Yahoo Omar and dam Quack Attack
Taffy is a light fawn female who came to GALT from Oklahoma where she was found as a stray
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GREYS IN BOARDING
If you have been considering fostering, or know someone who is considering fostering, now would be a great time to jump in! If anyone can help, even temporarily, please contact Jennifer Vilches at jennifer@vilches.org. Greys waiting on foster homes at BARK! and Top Paw Resort are Kyrie, Cactus and Truffles. Greys awaiting processing at Houn' House are Autumn, Canyon, Coach, Comanche, Dimple, Jet, Kiwi, Taffy, Stampede and Story.
   
Kyrie Cactus Truffles Gumbo
  
Gus Kaiser Tiffany
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RAINBOW BRIDGE
March 25, 2004 - April 26, 2012
Cherished and loved by Suzanne Burke Chi Chi, aka Cha Cha, Wise Challenge October 11, 1998 - May 1, 2012 Cherished and loved by Nancy Colwell and Torrey Pond January 2, 1998 - April 27, 2012 Cherished and loved by Marian and Lonnie Jones
1999 - April 17, 2012 Beloved and cherished by Carol Benassi
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If you have an article to submit for publication, a suggestion, or a "greyt" story, please email galt.news@gmail.com.
If you have moved or need to update your contact information since you adopted your GALT greyhound, please email info@greyhoundadoptiontx.org.
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Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc.
P.O. Box 680 Addison, Texas 75001-0680
972.503.GALT
info@greyhoundadoptiontx.org
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