Quote of the Month
"There are few things in life more heartwarming than to be welcomed by a cat." ~Tay Hohoff |
| Orphanage Hours
of Operation
Sunday 10 AM - 3 PM
Monday
Tuesday - Friday
11 AM - 6 PM*
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 |
June Events
Half-off adoption donations on all felines, all month long!
Car Wash Fundraiser
Saturday, June 19th
10 AM - 3 PM
9119 Garland Road |
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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!
Sally Warner, In Honor of Becca Love
Brad Stone, In Memory of Jackson Ferguson
K-113 Pennies with a Purpose Project
Barbara Begeman
Julie Roach
Beatriz Terrazas
David Buhmann
Ursula Leberis
Suzanne Leach, In Memory of Pepper
GP and MG Visser, In Honor of the East Lake Veterinary Hospital Team for the Care of Barkley
Elizabeth Quintero
Anonymous
Janet Pandolph
Jeannie Hopf
Ernie and Leslie Wright and Family, In Memory of Adam Brooks
J.D. Hill
Edythe Fanning
Twila Wallace
Marsha Cathart
Rachel Nowell, In Honor of the East Lake Veterinary Hospital Team for the Care of Bear in his Final Days
Anonymous
Denice and Jerry Elliott
Mark Higgins
Leilani Stuart
Dianne Geeslin
Rebecca Love
Lori Johnson
Joni Cabaniss, In Memory of Campbell with Kay Chupik
Anonymous
David and Gay Selman
Natalie and Les Malnory
Annie Vreeland
Maliha Quamar
William Schuelein
Cindy Schiell, In Honor of Janine Schiell's Birthday
Sara Lawrence, In Memory of Mama Kitty
Rory and Linda Campbell
Phyllis Miller, In Memory of Adam Brooks
Lana and James Self
Charles and Alice Frazier
Ken and Nancy Mansfield
Alyssa Miksis
Janice Hilz
Paul and Cindy Williams
Barbara Baylis
Evie Sutton
RT and Betty Waller
Cyndy Wells
Lt. Col. Chess and Robin Fulton Fulton
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):
Krisin Baltus, In the Name of Savannah and Shasta
John Scoggan
Lisa Cole
Randy Richins
Betty Villareal
Connie Nelson
Kellie Rodgers
Troy Brooks
Matt Smith
Pam Walker, In Memory of Peuter and Sam
Nancy Rodstrom
Sam Jubran, In Memory of Raj Jubran
Patricia Harris, In Memory of Whitney
Gail Clark, In Memory of Kellie
Whitney Irion, In Memory of Dylan
Kirby Schaffer, In Memory of Girl |
ELPO wish list
Looking for creative ways that you can make a difference fo animals-in-need? Look no further than the list below!
WE NEED ˇ portable outdoor heater for off-site adoptions ˇ golf umbrellas for off-site adoptions ˇ working, reasonably current computer ˇ Igloo Ice Cube MaxCold 70-Qt. Cooler with Wheels (or similar unit) for The Spamer Mobile Adoption Unit ˇ updated candy vending machine that accepts bills ˇ walkie talkies for use during fundraising events ˇ updated graphics for The Spamer Mobile Adoption Unit & orphanage banner ˇ new locations for our donation boxes ˇ new locations for donation cottages ˇ unused medications ˇ animal safe cat and dog toys (such as Kongs, stuffed animals specifically designed for pets, jingle balls for cats, etc.) ˇ Science Diet food (adult dog, puppy, adult cat or kitten) ˇ towels, blankets, or machine-safe small pet beds) ˇ resale items (we work to recycle anything from scrap metal and rags to fine china and beautiful antiques, all to help pets!) ˇ coffee maker for shop ˇ houses for estate sales ˇ color scanner/printer that can scan multiple pages at once for orphanage administrative duties ˇ color scanner/printer for the resale shopˇ volunteers ˇ small copier for the resale shop |
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! |
Happy Tails
Picasso and Sebastian
Pet parent Donna Summerfield sent us photos of these two handsome pals in March, in honor of their one year anniversary of joining her family! They're both doing great and certainly look as if they're nice and comfie in their home. Happy Belated Anniversary, boys!
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Sebastian | |
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June 2010 Greetings
We're catching our breaths after the big Wine on the Roof fundraising event in May, and gearing up for Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month! So if you've been thinking about adding a furry feline to the family, check out this months Shining Stars! |
Next Training Class Starts June 9th
 Hi Everyone,
For those of you that have been asking about the new class schedule for this next session, here it is:
Basic Obedience - basic command and tricks (sit, down, stay, walking on a loose leash, shake, bow...)
Wednesday June 9-July 14, 7 PM at East Lake Veterinary Hospital (one night a week for 6 weeks)
or
Sunday June 13-July 18, 7 PM at the park (one night a week for 6 weeks)
Advanced Obedience - "chained commands" and real life situations (we take 3 classes and go to a book store, a retail outlet and a restaurant with our dogs)
Sunday June 13- July 18, 8 PM at the park (one night a week for 6 weeks)
In the advanced/continuing class, your dog should be able to do a sit, down, touch, and stay fairly reliably OR have been in a beginning class at good dog fetch. I start on chaining commands in this class. So the first command is "go to your spot or bed", which is a touch, down and stay. We do three classes with commands and then we start going into public places with your dogs so they can learn/practice their manners in a public environment. It's a lot of fun and the purpose is to learn how to be able to take your dog with you, no matter what you want to do.
I have made the Sunday classes later in the day to help offset the heat and to not have our dogs in the hottest part of the day.
Cost for all classes is $85.00 (for the 6 week session)
Registration is now open for those of you that are interested. Please let me know if you need a registration form.
Robin Terrell
www.gooddogfetch.com
"When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, You command the attention of the world" |
Car Wash to Benefit Homeless Pets
June 19th
Volunteers will be making bubbles for a good cause! The car wash will take place on Saturday, June 19, from 10 AM until 3 PM at the Sonic Drive-In at 9119 Garland Road. In addition to the proceeds made from the car wash, East Lake Pet Orphanage will also be getting a portion of restaurant sales during the hours of 10 AM and 3 PM! So get a clean car and a yummy snack, all while supporting the homeless animals of East Lake Pet Orphanage!
Volunteers are needed, so please call Shelia Luna or Pam Nowell at 214-342-3100 if you are available!
If you can't stay the entire time, an hour or two of your time would be greatly appreciated. We are also in need of donated towels, sun screen, buckets, nozzles, paper towels, window cleaner, car wash soap, and bottled water for our dedicated volunteers, so if you have any of these items (new or used towels are greatly appreciated) that you are able to donate, please drop them off at the orphanage (10101 E. Northwest Highway, located inside East Lake Veterinary Hospital).
Of course, even if you aren't available to volunteer or donate supplies, stop by for a car wash. The orphans will appreciate your help and you will have a sparkling clean car to benefit a great cause! |
Wine on the Roof a Hit!
May 8, 2010
Kinky Friedman
and Ruth Buzzi  |
A fun fashion show, delicious food and wine, wonderful silent auction items, and special guests Kinky Friedman, Rebecca Miller and Ruth Buzzi made this years Wine on the Roof fundraising event an evening to remember!
With your support, we have raised just over $37,700 so far and donations continue to arrive!
Rebecca Miller and her very own Kinky Friedman action figure! | |
| June's Shining Stars
June is Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat month! In honor of the wonderful cats in shelters everywhere that desperately need homes, we are offering adoptions on any feline, any age, at half-donation ($67.50, normally $135). OR adopt any two felines, of any ages, for the adoption donation of one. Help us celebrate by adopting a deserving feline as a permanent part of your family!
For more information on our ShiningStars, visit our Pet Stars page! |
Neko
May's Orphan of the Month!
 Neko (Japanese word for "cat") has had quite a journey! Found as a stray, she was taken in by a Good Samaritan who wanted to help her find a home. She did all the right things-love, food, shelter, and taking her in to get her taken care of medically with vaccinations and spaying so that she wouldn't add more homeless kittens to the world. But soon after her spay, Neko became ill and her Good Samaritan knew that she had done all that she could for her and brought her to East Lake Pet Orphanage for the next step of her journey! Even when she wasn't feeling well, Neko proved herself to be unbelievably sweet-you have to meet her in person to see just how amazing the personality is for this petite little charmer! She's never met a stranger, and will do well in almost any type of household. She has a mild heart murmur that comes and goes, and is not felt to need any type of medication-monitoring on a regular basis by a veterinarian (six months from now, and if all is well at that time then typical annual examinations should be all she needs) should keep her in tip-top shape for many years to come! Black, approximate date of birth 1/1/06.
s 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
May 2010
 We had so many volunteers that made the 2009 Wine on the Roof fundraising event that there are actually many people that deserved to be selected this past month. But one volunteer truly needs to be acknowledged. Therefore, our Volunteer of the Month for May 2010 was Kelye Ellison!
Kelye never hesitated when approached about being the official Event Coordinator, and I think we all agree that she did an amazing job! We never could have done it without her, and we can't thank her enough for the countless hours that she donated to this important event! |
May 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
Dawn, Dusk and Twilight are three stray kittens that are available for adoption now. Visit the pages for Dawn, Dusk and Twilight for more information.
Barbie, Houston, Shirley and Tucker are four kittens that were abandoned at Second Chance Treasures (the resale shop benefiting the homeless pets of East Lake Pet Orphanage) and subsequently named after shop team members. Houston and Tucker are available for adoption now, and we hope to have Barbie and Shirley available within one week.
Macaroni and Tissie are two kittens that were abandoned at a veterinary hospital in a Boston Market box. We hope to have them available for adoption in one week.
Eleanor, Jeanette, Simon, and Thea are five kittens that were found as strays. They are currently in foster care. We hope to have them available for adoption in late June.
Quincy and Rocco (ferrets) and Winslow (a rabbit) were surrendered by their owner (a teacher) when her classroom science project was discontinued. Quincy and Rocco have already been adopted together, and Winslow has already been adopted as well. Both adoptive families heard about them through word-of-mouth.
Sunkist and her four red tabby kittens, Crush, Julius, O.J.and Tang, were found in an attic soon after the kittens were born. They are currently in foster care and we hope to have them available for adoption in July.
Captain Wedge, a Basset Hound puppy, was surrendered by his owner who could not pay for critical care in a serious illness (we strongly suspect Parvo though he has tested negative for this). He is still very ill though we are seeing signs of improvement. We will have a better feel for his anticipated date of availability as he recovers.
Sunday, a very young stray kitten, is also receiving care for a serious illness. She is battling an upper respiratory infection but is also showing signs of improvement. We hope to have her ready for adoption in July.
Tia, originally adopted in 2006, was returned when her adopter was no longer able to care for her. We hope to have her available for adoption in one week.
Beckham, a Pit Bull Mix puppy, was adopted after being seen at the White Rock Lake Festival.
Acai, a brown tabby kitten, was adopted after her new family was referred to East Lake Pet Orphanage by a previous adopter.
Trixie, a senior Cairn Terrier with liver concerns, was adopted after being seen on Petfinder.com.
Jacob, a Terrier Mix puppy, was referred to East Lake Pet Orphanage by the adopter's daughter's veterinarian.
Cocoa and Elwood, two Terrier Mix puppies, were adopted together after being seen at the White Rock Lake Festival.
Berry, a solid black kitten, was adopted after being seen on Petfinder.com.
Carrie, a Terrier Mix puppy, was adopted after being seen at the White Rock Lake Artisans and Garden Tour.
Clyde, a Basset Hound/Rottweiler Mix, was adopted after being seen at the White Rock Lake Festival. |
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