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Greetings!
Our Summer kickoff fundraiser, Tequila Tasting at Maximo, has been postponed to next week, JUNE 14. That gives you more time to purchase your tickets if you haven't done so yet! Does your grey need to work on his/her socialization skills? The fur kids can hang out and watch the 2-leggers look silly! The GALT Tequila Tasting Fundraiser is a fun event for 2-leggers and 4-leggers alike!
For just $45, you can sample fine tequilas and hors d'oeurvers from Chef Amador Mora on the pet-friendly patio of Maximo Cocina Mexicana and Margarita Lounge. Additional beverages like $6 margaritas will also be available, as well as some greyt raffle items!
Animal Whimsey jewelry will be available for purchase and Suzanne Burke will be in attendance signing copies of her book, Logan's Secret. Logan will also be available to "pawtograph" his book!
June 14, 2012
6:30-9:00pm
$45 per person
Purchase Tickets
5301 Alpha Road, Ste. 80
Dallas, TX
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Come on out and drink some tequila! Help doggies in need! What's better than that? See you there!
Sincerely,
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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Head South of the Border!
Join GALT and Maximo for a Tequila Tasting benefiting GALT!
RESCHEDULED!
Thursday, June 14th
5301 Alpha Road, Suite 80
Dallas, TX 75240
Maximo
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Tickets $45 each
Animal Whimsey Jewelry will be available for purchase
Suzanne Burke will be in attendance to autograph copies of her book, Logan's Secret
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CHARITY AUCTION
NORTHCOAST GREYHOUNDS PRESENTS:
JASPER AND STERLING PENDANT with XL 8Ball!
especially for "CHARITY" at
GREYHOUND ADOPTION LEAGUE OF TEXAS!
Charity is 10 years old, and the poor girl arrived in difficult shape.
She lost 14 teeth in her dental, had major complications from her spay,
is heartworm positive and has a serious skin condition on her back.
This girl needs help - and a home!
2" in diameter, this colorful circle of jasper
serves as a pillow and backdrop for our largest 8Ball.
Because of its size, we've included a 30" heavy sterling chain.
Retail value for this necklace exceeds $250-
will it raise that much for Charity? We'll see!
We admire GALT for their "No Grey Turned Away" policy
and we wish we could help with expenses for every greyhound they bring in.
At least we can send a little help for Charity-
along with our hopes for her good health and the perfect adoption she deserves.
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CRITICAL FOSTER NEEDS!
Caprice (age 11) and Rain Dance (age 12 1/2) had a bunch of teeth pulled today, as well as some cysts/growths removed, externally and internally. They need immediate foster homes in order to recover, especially considering their age. Rain Dance is a smaller girl - about 55 lbs and is outgoing. Caprice is a bit shy and weighs about 60 lbs.
Angie is finally HW negative and needs a foster home in the DFW area by 6/15. She has good house manners since she's been in foster care for so long.
Cracker needs a foster home in the DFW area so he can go to M&Gs.
The Vilches family needs to move at least one, preferably two, of their 5 current fosters to make room for a broken leg arriving next week. Katrina is the best prospect for moving - she is house trained, walks nicely on leash, crates, and is filling out well. She is done with her medication and is waiting to be re-tested for tick-borne diseases. No cats for her please.
Those dogs in boarding are Comanche, Dimple, Flash, Gabriel, Gumbo, Gus, Kiwi and Kyrie and they are all ready and waiting for a foster home.
If you can take any of these dogs, even temporarily, please, please, please consider it. We're in definite danger of having to turn away greyhounds at this point due to a lack of foster homes and full boarding facilities. Please contact Jennifer Vilches at 214-704-5252 or jennifer@vilches.org if you can help.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR UPCOMING ONLINE AUCTION!
GALT will be holding an online auction in July to benefit the greyhounds and WE NEED YOU! This auction provides much needed funds to help keep GALT's mission going!
WAYS YOU CAN HELP:
- Requesting and soliciting items via email, snail mail and in person
- Taking pictures of items
- Writing descriptions of items
- Computer input of pictures and descriptions into auction program
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WEBSITE UPDATE
Don't forget to check out the new Training Camp section on the GALT website. Training Camp greyhounds are those who are waiting to be medically processed. These greyhounds are boarded in a facility or foster home while they wait - "TRAINING CAMP GREYHOUNDS"!
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LEAVING TRACKS WINE FUNDRAISER
Leaving Tracks has picked GALT to benefit from their benefit wine sales through June! Check out the exciting new greyhound-based wine labels - everything from Chardonnay to Cabernet is available for purchase. Many thanks to Leaving Tracks!
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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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LOGAN'S SECRET
 Faced with the most crucial decision of his life during the middle of a race, Logan the lightning fast greyhound, makes a decision that launches him into a world of danger, uncertainty and challenge. Follow Logan, one of GALT's own greyhounds, on his adventurous journey leading him to learn survival techniques and uncover secrets to help him achieve his life dream! Based on actual events. Book now available!
Here's what people are saying about the book:
"Logan's Secret is a beautifully wrought tale told from the point of view of Logan, who is a darn good writer. His message, however is universal, valuable, and will benefit any and all who read it, from age 8 to 80. What a lovely and important, beautifully conceived work of art!" - Promise and Cynthia
"A wonderful story that you don't want to end. A must read for all who are graced to live with a Greyhound.
Written from Logan's point of view which captures your attention and your love."
Children 8 to adult
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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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MAY ADOPTIONS
Toffee adopted by Jaime and Juliet Kopacki
Lucky adopted by Anna Ledoux
Victoria adopted by Monique Distasi
Smoke adopted by Lisa and David Hightower
Egor adopted by Gail Blom and Brian
Sophia adopted by Tom and Trina Willson
Windy adopted by Trey Beaty
Nick adopted by Roger Bivans and Sarah Donch
Shogun adopted by Nichole Falqoust and Zachary Whaley
Bella adopted by Aaron Lewis
Keeper adopted by Nicole and Mike Nixon
Pedro adopted by Rachel and Brian Blanchette
Megan adopted by Jo O'Donnell
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MEET & GREETS
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Saturday, June 9, 2012
11:00am - 1:00pm
Three Dog Bakery - Southlake
1251 E. Southlake Blvd. #323
Southlake, TX
Two to three available greyhounds will be at this event
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Saturday, June 9 , 2012
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Petco - Plano
801 W. 15th St.
Plano, TX
Five to six available greyhounds will be at this event
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Saturday, June 9, 2012
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Petco - Grand Prairie
5236 S. State Hwy 360 Grand Prairie, TX
Two to three available greyhounds will be at this event
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Saturday, June 9, 2012
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Three Dog Bakery - Plano
5960 W. Parker Rd.
Plano, TX
Two to three available greyhounds will be at this event
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FEATURED GREYHOUND
Truffles is a 1 1/2-year-old black female with white tipped toes born in October 2010. She has an adorable little splash of white just in front of her left ear. Her tattoos are still being researched, but Linus is her littermate. She was turned in to an Amarillo shelter by a coyote hunter. This happy little girl would love to find a family of her own! Truffles is not cat tolerant and has yet to be tested around small dogs.
Truffles is such a sweet girl - quick to give a kiss with her cute forked tongue or or receive one on the white kissing spot on her forehead! (She hasn't shared how her tongue is missing a chunk and she doesn't seem to mind - we think she barks with a lisp now!) Truffles relies on other dogs in the house to show her what to do. She wasn't sure about going on a walk at first and now she stands in the prep area to get leashed up. Truffles does need a home with a yard as she is a bit private about doing her business on a leash. Velcro is an accurate description - she wants to be nearby and follows us from room to room. If you get on the floor with her, she'll love on you with all her heart. This is one beautiful black greyhound with big brown eyes that is ready to be your forever friend.
-Truffles' foster mom
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INCOMING DOGS
Caprice, aka Dovrun Caprice, is an 11-year-old red female born May 11, 2001. Her sire is the late, great Gable Dodge, and her dam is Prima Blastincap. Caprice has no races to her credit on Greyhound-data.com. She was turned over to GALT by an elderly owner who could no longer take care of her. Look for the story of her journey to GALT on the website - it's amazing!
Rain Dance, aka Dovrun Raindance, is a 12-year-old brindle female born November 1, 1999. Her sire is the late, great Molotov and her dam is Debutante Dancer. Rain Dance has 11 races to her credit on Greyhound-data.com, all at Flagler in Florida. She started her short career on October 11, 2001 and ended it on November 26, 2001. She was turned over to GALT by an elderly owner who could no longer take care of her. Look for the story of her journey to GALT on the website - it's amazing!
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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 Comanche, Dimple, Gumbo, Gabriel, Gus, Flash, Kiwi and Kyrie. Greys awaiting processing at Houn' House are Frito, Canyon, Caprice, Rain Dance, Stampede and Story.
   
Kyrie Gumbo Gabriel Comanche
   
Gus Dimple Flash Kiwi
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RAINBOW BRIDGE
August 15, 200 - June 5, 2012 Beloved and Cherished by the Sabrina Starnaman/ Matt Brown family Teddy, aka Mark's Memory, #721 June 10, 2004 - June 3, 2012 Beloved by the Cox family July 1, 2001 - June 1, 2012 Beloved by Susan Erbstein and Elizabeth Signorile January 2001 - June 1, 2012 Beloved by Byron & Linda Radtke and Bennett June 5, 2007 - June 1, 2012 Beloved by the Williford family and missed by his sister, Kira
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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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