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Quote of the Month
"My little dog--a heartbeat at my feet." ~Edith Wharton |
| Orphanage Hours
of Operation
Sunday 10 AM - 3 PM
Monday - Friday
Saturday
9 AM - 3 PM
*Appointments also available to potential adopters between 6 PM and 8 PM on weekday evenings as scheduling allows. 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 |
April Events
Half-off adoption donations on all medium or large dogs, any age, all month long!
Second Chance Treasures Estate Sale
9330 Alta Mira
Dallas, Texas 75218
April 10 & 11
10:00 AM-6:00 PM |
March 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
Melvin, a handsome Shih Tzu, was surrendered by his owner. He is currently in a foster home as a potential adoption, but you can find more information by visiting Melvin's webpage!
Clyde, a Basset Hound/Rottweiler mix, was found as a stray. He is available for adoption now, watch www.elpo.org for his biography soon!
Ash, Smoke and Soot are three adorable grey kittens that are currently in foster care. We anticipate that they will be available for adoption in one to two weeks!
Neko is a friendly solid black kitty that was found as a stray and became ill while her rescuer was trying to find her a loving home. She is recovering from an infection at this time and we anticipate that she will be available for adoption in one to two weeks!
Birty, a Basset Hound puppy found as a stray, arrived with a skin infection and is currently in foster care receiving treatment. Her treatment will be on-going for several more weeks--plenty of time for her foster family to fall head over heals in love!
Adoptions
Priscilla, a beautiful Himalayan cat that had been waiting for a home since March of 2009, was adopted after being seen on the East Lake Pet Orphanage website!
Chocolat, a lovely Cornish Rex cat admitted with her two kittens after her owner passed away, was adopted by an East Lake Pet Orphanage volunteer!
Pauli, a senior cat abandoned in a carrier in some bushes last month, was adopted with Angelica, a pretty little calico that had been surrendered by her owner by a gentleman that stopped in to see what wonderful kitties we had available for adoption!
Jupiter, a sweet and out-going brown tabby kitty that was recovering from a leg amputation after being hit by a car, was adopted by a client of East Lake Veterinary Hospital! |
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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:
Julie Roach
Beatriz Terrazas
Martine Buhmann
Anonymous, In Memory of Holly Gault
Don and Donna McGowan
Edward & Joan Lewis
Michelle Neroes
J. Dee Hill
Elizabeth Quintero
Mr. & Mrs. Cranhill
Jeannie Hopf
Donna Summerfield
Theresa Roberts, In Memory of Bogie Zaby
Walton Taylor, In Honor of Mendoza & Sophie
Rory & Linda Campbell
Sara Lawrence, In Memory of Mama Kitty
Cynthia & John Bowland, In Honor of Travis Ueoka's Birthday
Evie Sutton
Susan and Michael Bell, In Memory of Ty Droby
Sam Samaha, In Memory of Lyn Huntley
Maliha Qamar
In Kind Donations (these may include much needed items such as medications, towels, food, other pet-related supplies and/or items for resale to raise funds to support the orphans):
Richard Rogers
Dale Smith
Janet Ver, In the Name of Puff
Wendy Ward
Brad Stone, In Memory of Linda Stone
Tony Sosa, In the Name of Logan
Terry & Sherri Roan, In Honor of Tater
The Yukon Settlement Adventure Princess Program (Wallace Elementary)
Barbara Han
John & Anne Visser
John McCormick
Angie Tittle
Alex Bickell
Patrick Faulhaber
Elizabeth Krause
Gaye Baxidsma
Sandra Snygg, In Honor and In Memory of My Beautiful Husband John Kinate Snygg
Eliza James
Ron Siebler
Julie Lowry, In Honor of Dita (adopted from East Lake Pet Orphanage in January 2008) and In Memory of John Eckam |
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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! | | Animal Rescue Site
Shelter Challenge
 Here's a chance to help your favorite animal shelter receive much needed funding! By visiting the Animal Rescue Site's Shelter Challenge site, you could help East Lake Pet Orphanage win $100,000.00! In the box labeled "Search and Vote for a Shelter", type in East Lake Pet Orphanage and choose Dallas as the city. You can vote everyday! East Lake Pet Orphanage thanks you so for your support, and the pets thank you, too!
Vote now, contest ends April 18th! |
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April 2010 Greetings
April showers bring May flowers, and the abundance of beautiful color lining the local roadways is proof that spring has arrived and that May is just around the corner! Along with spring comes kitten season, and the calls have already started--countless kittens are born this time of year so help us keep spreading the word that spaying/neutering saves lives! While every pet deserves a home, there simply aren't enough homes for them all so do your part to continue this very important message!
We'd like to take a moment to say a special thank you to Vanessa Brown at Channel 33, who visited with Dr. Karen Fling again and two more of our adorable orphans! A segment on animal adoption, featuring Daisy and Melvin, aired on Sunday, March 28th! Visit the Channel 33 website to see these cute critters in action! |
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Estate Sale This Weekend!
April 10th and 11th
Second Chance Treasures is hard at work on another sale benefiting the homeless pets of East Lake Pet Orphanage! The sale will take place at 9330 Alta Mira in Dallas on April 10th and 11th from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Come shop til you drop!
Spring cleaning? Don't forget that your donations are tax deductible and can be used to help raise funds to support the homeless pets of East Lake Pet Orphanage! Visit the Second Chance Treasures website for information on how your donation can help give pets A Second Chance!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE--To volunteer please contact Hadley Corporon at hcorp26@hotmail.com. We would also like to issue a special volunteer request for some strong men to assist with moving furniture on the days of the sale. |
Dog Training Class Availability
Class Starts Soon, Reserve Space Now!
 "Hi Everyone,
Several of you a have been asking about the new class schedule for the Spring.
dah, da ,dah.......new schedule below.
Basic Obedience - basic command and tricks (sit, down, stay, shake, bow...)
Wednesday April 14-May 19, 7 PM at East Lake Veterinary Hospital
Sunday April 18-May 23, 4 PM at the park
Advanced Obedience - "chained commands" and real life situations (we take 3 classes and got to a book store, a retail outlet and a restaurant with our dogs)
Sunday April 18-May 23, 5 PM at the park
Registration is now open for those of you that are interested. Please let me know if you need a registration form.
Best, Robin
Robin Terrell
"When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, You command the attention of the world" |
Wine on the Roof
May 8, 2010
 Join us for the 9th Annual Celebration of Pets, benefiting the homeless pets of East Lake Pet Orphanage! The event will take place at East Lake Veterinary Hospital, 10101 E. Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas 75238 and will be featuring special guest and this year's LaBella award winner,Kinky Friedman!
Wine on the Roof is a soiree benefiting the homeless pets of East Lake Pet Orphanage. Join us for a fun filled night featuring wine tastings paired with a seasonal menu and dazzling silent auction and raffle items. Witness Canine Couture and Feline Finery at this year's "Stars of the Silver Screen" fashion show, featuring orphan adoptees.
VIP packages are available on a limited basis; affordable sponsorships and donations are encouraged! For sponsorship details contact our Event Coordinator, Kelye Ellison, at events@welovepets.net.
Your donation of $55 ($60 at the door) will help the East Lake Pet Orphanage rescue, rehabilitate, and find loving homes for more homeless pets. Reserve your tickets on-line now! Interested in being a part of creating the magic? E-mail Kelye Ellison at events@welovepets.net for more information on upcoming planning sessions. Together, we can make this a magical evening to help raise funds to support the animals of East Lake Pet Orphanage!
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Remembering Elliott
In Memory of Elliott Terrell, Former Orphan
In late 2004, East Lake Pet Orphanage had the honor of working with a Springer Spaniel mix by the name of Elliott. He was quite a clown, and brought much joy to us during his stay in the orphanage. He had a severe injury to one of his legs that required surgery by a specialist, and it was with the donations from our supporters that this was able to happen.
Our experience with this wonderful dog inspired the creation of The Elliott Fund so that we can have emergency funds available in cases such as his where surgery or treatment by a specialist is required in order for the animal to have reasonable quality of life (without surgery we would have had to euthanize this handsome and otherwise healthy gentleman). Elliott spent many months in foster care as he recovered from surgery and was subsequently adopted by his foster mom. She then trained him to become a therapy dog and he brought much joy to the lives of many people!
We recently received a message from Robin--I think the love that she had for sweet Elliott shines through with the message that we are including below. He touched any lives, and we will forever remember him.
Elliott, photo courtesy of teresaberg.com|
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"For those of you who knew my special man, I wanted to let you know I had to say goodbye tonight.
I know we all tend to "wax poetic" about our wonderful dogs. There will never be another so and so.... he was the best dog ever.....And it is all true.
I want to say goodbye to MY friend by remembering all of the good he did. As a dog who was thrown away by his previous owners, and lucky enough to have a benefactor to buy him a bionic knee.....to coming to me as a foster, passing his Delta certification and helping so many kids, I can say he touched a lot of lives.
Not only did he give back to the human community, he was a piece of my heart. He was so special at the Orphanage that they named a fund after him. Allowing other orphans in need to have the expensive health care they needed instead of being put down, so they too, could find their forever family.
Elliott will always occupy a piece of my heart. May his hips no longer be feeble, may his knees allow him to run, and his spirit fly free. I will miss you my friend.
Robin Terrell
www.gooddogfetch.com
"When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, You command the attention of the world" |
| Bird Chauffeurs Needed
Volunteer Opportunity
 East Lake Veterinary Hospitalis a drop-off location for injured and orphaned wild birds. From there they must be transported to our area bird rehabber, Kathy Rogers (Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center) in Hutchins (approximately 10 minutes south of downtown). Volunteer drivers are neededto pick up the birds (they will already be in boxes/crates ready to travel) and drive them to Kathy's.
What's involved? Currently we're operating on the winter schedule; the volunteer driver for the day phones East Lake Veterinary Hospital in the afternoon, allowing enough time to arrive there between 3-3:15 p.m. If there are birds that day, you pick them up and drive them to Roger's Wildlife. They need to arrive there by 4 p.m. (The one exception to this is Saturdays since East Lake Veterinary Hospital closes at 3, so any birds must be picked up by then.) During fall and winter there are very few birds that come in, but there must be a driver available just in case. During the busy baby season, approximately April through September, the drivers pick-up a bit later in the day.
Presently, we're in need of 'chauffeurs' for Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.
Last baby season East Lake Veterinary Hospital helped over 300 birds find their way to the Rehabilitation Center! This is a wonderful program, but for it to succeed we must have drivers. If you'd like to sign-up please e-mail bell-susan@sbcglobal.net, or phone Susan 214-328-8351. It's a fun project, and a great way to help out our feathered friends! Or for more information, visit The Bird Chaffers webpage. |
| April's Shining Stars
Our medium and large breed dogs are our shining stars! These wonderful dogs are sweet, huggable and tons of fun! You don't need a lap dog to be able to snuggle, these cute and playful canines are just as cuddly! Adopt any medium or large breed dog or puppy of any age (estimated to weigh 25 pounds or more as an adult) for just $82.50 (regularly $165) all through April 2010!
For more information on our Shining Stars, visit our Pet Stars page! |
Penguin
March's Orphan of the Month!
 This happy-go-lucky gal would love to play with you! A one-year-old Pit Bull Mix, she's tons of fun and always has a bright and happy disposition. Despite her playful and active personality, she likes her share of snuggle time with her favorite humans, too-she's a lap dog in a big dog body! She does well with other large dogs, and loves kids, but would prefer a home without cats or small breed dogs. Black and white, approximate date of birth 1/1/09.
Visit us on-line or call us at 214-349-ELPO (3576) for more information on other wonderful animals for adoption! |
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Volunteer of the Month
March 2010
 Our Volunteer of the Month for March 2010 was Linda Sanderson!
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). |
Happy Tails
Kibby
Scott and Friend | "The cat in front is Scott in his new home with one of his new friends. He is now fully integrated into the "tribe" and is obviously a happy cat. Hank says he simply loves his unusual looks; thinks his fur is beautiful and that his shape makes him look exotic.
This adoption has proven a good one as I knew it would.
Linda Sanderson" |
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