Quote of the Month
"Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace."~Milan Kundera |
| Orphanage Hours
of Operation
Sunday 10 AM - 3 PM
Monday - Friday
Saturday
8 AM - 3 PM
*Appointments also available to potential adopters between 6 PM and 8 PM on weekday evenings. To schedule an after-hours adoption visit, call 214-349-ELPO (3576) and select option #8.
Please check our events list as we may not be in the building during hours that off-site events are scheduled |
February Events
Annual Fund Drive
Annual fundraising effort is still underway, help us meet our goal by making a donation today!
Pet Stars
Half-off adoption donations on all kitties six months of age or older, all month long! |
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Our Supporters
A heartfelt thanks to our donors for the past month! Rest assured that each donation is greatly appreciated, and no donation is too large or too small. Each item is put to good use--items that we ourselves cannot use are gladly shared with other rescues and shelters in the area. It's a win-win situation! To make a donation today, or see our current wish list, visit us on-line.
Monetary Donations:
B.J. James
Ann Bevel, In Honor of Donna Droby
Ann Bevel, In Honor of Cynthia Hawkins-Bowland
Mike Gunderson
Sandra Hunter
Barbara Begeman
Julie Roach
Beatriz Terrazas
Anonymous
Doug and Courtney Ferguson
J.N. and Riva Johnson
Frances Lena
Ken and Nancy Mansfield
Alma McKinney, In Memory of Murphey
Elizabeth Quintero and David Middleton
Nancy H. Schuhmann and Leslie S. Sabo, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
Robert Edwards
Marian Martin
Karen Pate
William and Martha Sikora, In Honor of Dodie
Sharon Fay Snow, In Memory of Neville
Gina Weems
Hope Thurrott
Andrew Preziosi, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
Joni Cabaniss, In Honor of Hayley and Natalie
Tiffany Sutton
Paul and Cindy Williams
Rebecca Farris
Sharon Hiner
Michael and Mary Calloway, In Honor of Joy Calloway
Frank and Eva Lee Dunigan, In Honor of Woolie Bear
Lila and Lee Graham
James Jordan
Robert and Linda Walker
Cindey Brignon
Anonymous
Kerrie Campbell
Cliff and Carol Mason, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
Satie Croft, In Memory of Sadie White
Mary Humphrey
Marsha McFarland
Sara Lawrence, In Memory of Mama Kitty
Tom and Kathy Oliver, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
Edward Wakin
Michael and Kathy Droemer
Maliha Qamar
Sue Solewin, In Honor of Noah
Diane Morris
Nancy Cook
Rory and Linda Campbell
White Rock Community Church
Vivian Swilley
Lucille Dunn
Katie Harwood, In Memory of Tex Ripper
Elizabeth Brewer, In Memory of Tex Ripper
Teal Lewis, In Memory of Lyn Huntley, a Beloved Friend to all Animals and Friends
Carol Mattern, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
Jeanne Midgett, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
Susan J. Felder, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
John Theberge , Dianne Stoddart, Tommy and Jack, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
J.G. and Nancy Gardner, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
Adam and Lyndsey Hill
Jimmie Gibbons, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
Peter and Sandra Soli, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
Donna Reach, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
Jerry and Judy Boehme, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
Lynn Lafser, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
Candice Kaup, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
Lynne Swanson, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
Nancy Schuhmann, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
Phyllis Silver, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
Mary Buchanan
Timothy and Cheryl Garrett, In Memory of Jabba
Liz Lynch
Margaret Clark, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
J.P. and C.L. Morgan, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
Sue Pemberton, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
Becki Dobyns
In Kind Donations (these may include much needed items such as medications, towels, food, and other pet-related supplies):
Kathy Slacker, In Honor of Jack
Bobbi Malanowski, In Memory of Cassandra
Tatia Woldt
Kate Collins, "In Honor of My 6 Kids"
Jeannine Rainone, In Memory of Zubou the Cat
Christine and Thomas Turner
Earl and Barbara Rogers, In Memory of Astro Rogers
Shirley Atkins, In the Name of Rosie
Kaye Peterson, In Honor of Jack
Martine Buhman, In Honor of Wishbone
Blossom, Savanna and Sookie Whalen
Catherine Rhodes, In Honor of Ranger
Susan Andrews, In the Name of Enstein
Barbara Rogers
Susan Sheffield, In the Name of Bailee
Chris Arends
Kirsty Purifoy, In Honor of Zoe
Patrick and Conni Morey, In the Name of Sinatra |
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Spread the Word
On-Line Interaction
More and more people are using the internet to connect with friends and family. Facebook is a popular "social utility that helps connect you with the people around you." It can be used to keep up with friends and family, reconnect with old classmates, share photos and videos, and help spread the word about causes that are important to you.
Don't forget that East Lake Pet Orphanage is a group on Facebook, so link your personal profile to the orphanage today! This is a great way for your network of friends to effect positive change by spreading the word about the orphanage and to help us continue our efforts to rescue and rehabilitate orphaned and abandoned animals in our community. Just log in to your usual Facebook account and search for "East Lake Pet Orphanage" (just type it in as if you were searching for an individual's name).
FUN FACT--We include the option to have the newsletters show up as a Facebook link! Just click on the "share" button at the bottom of each issue to have it appear in your newsfeed! |
We Move With You!
Keeping Your Newsletter Current
 Starting off the new year with a new e-mail address? Have no fear, changing your e-mail address doesn't mean you have to miss any issues of our newsletter! Each issue has links at the bottom that let you have full control over your subscription! You can change your e-mail address, edit your profile, or (GASP!) unsubscribe through the user-friendly links. We know you don't want to miss a single issue, so keep your information current so we can keep you informed! | |
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February 2010 Greetings
1500!!! That's the magic number for the month, as we are excited to announce that our January adoption of Jake, a Mountain Cur, was our 1500th adoption! Thank you to everyone for the ongoing support that helped make this possible! |
A Special Request--You Can Still Help Make a Difference!
Annual Fund Campaign
 Each year, East Lake Pet Orphanage is flooded with innocent dogs, cats, puppies and kittens in need of loving homes. We are a no-kill animal shelter devoted to connecting people and pets for the mutual enrichment of life.
As a community shelter, we rely solely on private donations from people like you to provide life saving health care and preventive treatment for whatever time is needed to find a successful match for our orphaned pets. When you donate to East Lake Pet Orphanage, you prevent euthanasia and give a second chance to a pet in need. Each of the pets we help have their own story...
Lucy's life was saved when she was found on the street by a Good Samaritan, and she in turn saved the life of a young puppy on the brink of death. A healthy, friendly girl, she was the perfect candidate to be a life saving blood donor. Lucy has since been adopted where she is a happy girl with plenty of fun playtime to keep her busy.
Lucy and her new family are a great fit! Her brother, Jif, is also an ELPO adoptee!
Michelin was found when a kind woman felt both her front and back tires roll over something in her driveway. Michelin was rushed to East Lake Pet Orphanage where emergency care saved his life. After several weeks of rehabilitation, he was able to be adopted into a new home where he is expected to live a normal, healthy life!
Michelin's pre-adoption photo
This is just a glimpse into the lives of just two of the many abandoned animals who touch our hearts each year. Finding permanent, loving homes for the many animals in our care is not an easy task...they require food, shelter and medical care while they are with us...three things that cost more and more each year.
Won't you join us in giving these deserving animals a second chance? Whether you can spare $5 or $50, your tax deductible contribution (see donation options below) can help us cover our current year's deficit of $33,659.96. Together we can continue to change the lives of Dallas animals and families by providing a fresh start for homeless pets in loving homes such as yours. Your support will make a difference!
Make your donation in person or by mail at East Lake Pet Orphanage, 10101 E. Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas 75238. Of you can make your donation today via Pay Pal! |
| Good Dog Fetch
A Message from Robin Terrell
HHH...EEE...LLLLLL......OOOOOO 2010. In the 70's, I was sure the world would look like the Jetson's, but alas, no flying cars or "Ruby" robots to help us out.
But many of us do have dogs that act like Astro. What better time than the present to start a little training with your furry friend? You definitely want to be ready for the spring, when the weather is beautiful, the car windows are down, and your dog is hanging their head out of your window, tongue and ears flapping in the wind.
CGC Classes:
Does your dog already have some basic manners? Come join us for a review of the 10 requirements to pass the Canine Good Citizen test and get your dog his/her very own title. This will be a 4 class session, 3 classes for training and review. The last class will be each team's evaluation. (For the Canine Good Citizen requirements, go to www.AKC.org and click on CGC.)
Sunday afternoons 3-4 PM: February 14 through March 7
Monday nights 7-8 PM: February 15 through March 8
Cost $55.00 (including evaluation)
Basic Obedience Classes:
Does your dog listen to you? Are you tired of having that furry face looking at you with a blank stare? It's time for you and your dog to learn some basic obedience/manners. 6 week sessions will get you two command and 1 trick per class. All with positive reinforcement techniques. AAANNNDDD....the best part is puppy play time at the end of each class!
Wednesday nights 7-8 PM: February. 17 - March 24
Sunday afternoons 4-5 PM: February 14 through March 21
Cost $85.00
Advanced Obedience Classes:
For those of you who have already been through my basic class, this class will ramp it up and take you and your dog to the next level. This is where we start chaining commands. In other words, we take several individual commands to make something totally different. Example: Fetch = "get it", "bring it" and "drop it". We will also do a few field trips to local establishments that are dog friendly, to train your dogs in a real life, let's hang out at the book store or restaurant situation.
Sunday afternoons 5-6 PM: February 21 - March 28
Cost $85.00
An added bonus for any of the classes that are based out of East Lake Veterinary Hospital: A portion of your class fee goes to support the homeless animals of East Lake Pet Orphanage!!!
Email me at robin@gooddogfetch.com for a registration form or with any questions.
***A registration form needs to be filled out and returned to me to hold a spot in class. Class limit is 8 dogs per session***
Looking forward to a fantastic 2010 with you and your 4 legged friends.
Robin Terrell
www.gooddogfetch.com
"When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, You command the attention of the world" |
Bissell Photo Contest
Help Support East Lake Pet Orphanage
With your help, East Lake Pet Orphanage could receive a $10,000 donation from BISSELL Homecare Inc.!
Enter your pets in the BISSELL Most Valuable Pet (MVP) Contest today! Our friends at BISSELL are accepting pet photos from the public through March 25, 2010. In addition to having their pet featured on BISSELL pet product packaging, the lucky winning pet parents will receive a $500 shopping spree AND a $10,000 donation to the pet cause of their choice. That could be ELPO!
Four runners up will also be featured on BISSELL packaging and have donations of $5,000 or $1,000 made to their favorite pet cause. Here is your chance for East Lake Pet Orphanage to BE that favorite pet cause.
Submit a photo of your most valuable pet and then encourage everyone you know to vote. Not only can your pet be named MVP, he could be responsible for helping many more pets like him by selecting East Lake Pet Orphanage as their favorite pet cause. Winners will also receive a BISSELL pet-cleaning product.
We already have one entry of an East Lake Pet Orphanage adoptee, vote today!
"His name is Biscuit, formerly known as Duncan, either way, it's a cute pic you guys might enjoy!
ps: he's lost half a pound since this pic :)" |
February's Shining Stars
All of our adult kitties are Our Shining Stars between now and February 28, 2010! Adopt any feline 6 months of age or older at half-donation ($67.50 instead of $135).
For more information on our Shining Stars, visit our Pet Stars page! |
Vivian
February's Orphan of the Month!
 Sassy Vivian is quite a character! Originally admitted in 2008 with a litter of kittens, she was adopted out but due to an unexpected move her owners were unable to keep her and she was returned in 2009. Vivian showed a spunky streak that was deemed to be best suited for an all-adult household--however, her personality has actually worked in her favor, allowing us to help mold her behavior into a little repertoire of tricks! With clicker training Vivian loves to show off her skills at the following commands: sit, target, spin around and high five!
 Visit us on-line or call us at 214-349-ELPO (3576) for more information on other wonderful animals for adoption! | |
Volunteer of the Month
January 2010
Our Volunteer of the Month for December was Jenna Sabot! Jenna is a relatively new volunteer who has committed herself to East Lake Pet Orphanage. She plays no favorites, and is to be found playing with the dogs as well as with the cats. What is really impressive is to see her outside playing with the dogs during some of our coldest spells, with the dogs in their fur coats, and Jenna bundled up but not intimidated by the 30 degree weather.
There's no denying it--volunteers make an amazing impact on the lives of the animals in our care. They provide comfort to the timid and injured, playtime for the energetic, and most importantly--unconditional love that some of these wonderful animals have never experienced before! For information on how you, too, can become a volunteer, visit us on-line or call us at 214-349-ELPO (3576). |
January Arrivals and Adoptions
Visit us on-line to see photos and descriptions of the deserving creatures currently available for adoption. The following orphans arrived and/or were adopted during the last month:
New Arrivals
Nancy and Drew are two tiny kittens that were admitted as strays. We anticipate that they will be available for adoption within approximately one week.
Penguin, a black and white Pit Bull Mix, was found a stray. She's available for adoption now, visit Penguin's page for more information!
Trinity a pregnant Rat Terrier Mix, was transferred from a municipal shelter. She is in foster care with her six newborn puppies and doing very well! We anticipate that this family will be available for adoption sometime in March.
Ricardo, a Chihuahua/Pug Mix, was abandoned in carrier in an apartment complex. We anticipate that he will be available for adoption by March.
Sally , a black Terrier Mix, was found as a stray. We anticipate that she will be available for adoption within one week!
Dottie, a Coonhound Mix, was surrendered by her owner who was having some financial difficulties. She is available for adoption now, visit Dottie's page for more information!
Chocolat, a Cornish Rex, was admitted with her two kittens, Jr. Mint and Truffles. Jr. Mint has already been adopted, Chocolat has a pending adoption and is expected to go home any day, and we anticipate that Truffles will be available for adoption within approximately two weeks.
Claire and Samantha, two Terrier Mixes, were surrendered by their owner. We anticipate that they will each be available for adoption within the next week!
Humphrey, a white and tan Shih Tzu, was found as a stray. He's available for adoption now, watch www.elpo.org for his photo and biography coming soon!
Adoptions
Eladio and Sua, two precious Chihuahua puppies, have each been adopted. Eladio went home with a previous East Lake Pet Orphanage adopter, and Sua was adopted by a family that saw her on Petfinder.com.
Houlihan, a lovely young adult kitty, was adopted by a Second Chance Treasures team member.
Hannah and Isabella, two precious Yorkshire Terriers, were adopted together by a previous East Lake Pet Orphanage adopter.
Jake, a Mount Cur, was adopted after being seen on Petfinder.com. Jake was East Lake Pet Orphanage's 1500th adoption!
Irene, a frisky kitten, was adopted by an East Lake Veterinary Hospital client.
Vanilla, a lovely young adult kitty, was adopted by a previous East Lake Pet Orphanage adopter. |
Happy Tails
Radar
"You can see he has adapted quite well!
He is playing with Tabasco, also adopted from you all.
Leann and Tom Bryan"
Have you adopted a wonderful pet from East Lake Pet Orphanage? We want to tell your story!
We love to include updates and pictures of our orphans in their new forever homes! If you aren't sure how to include a photo in an e-mail, you're welcome to mail it to us. Send it to: ATTN: Renee Tyran, East Lake Pet Orphanage, 10101 E. Northwest Highway Dallas, Texas 75238. We'll be happy to scan your picture so that it can be included with your happy ending story. Please note that we are not able to return photographs.
Thank you, and we look forward to your submissions! | |
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