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Quote of the Month
" If I can ease one
life the aching
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his next again,
I shall not live in vain."
~Emily Dickinson |
Hours of Operation
Saturday and Sunday
10 AM - 3 PM
Monday
3 PM - 6 PM*
Tuesday - Friday
11 AM - 6 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. |
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Ashley
January's Orphan of the Month!
 Beautiful Ashley was too active for her previous owner, and is looking for a fun-loving adult that will keep her occupied with a lot of playtime! She's a one-on-one kind of gal and would prefer a home in which she can bond with her pet parents but have the opportunity to hide in her favorite spot when visitors come calling. She'd prefer to be with adults, and promises to keep you on your toes just as any two-legged children would! Grey, approximate date of birth 6/15/09. As our Orphan of the Month for January, you can adopt this wonderful pet at half-donation (felines $67.50 instead of $135, or canines $82.50 instead of $165)! Visit this orphan in person and complete your adoption application between now and January 31, 2011 to be able to take advantage of this great offer! 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
December 2010 
Our Volunteer of the Month for December 2010 was Kathleen Wilson! The dogs of ELPO were very lucky indeed the day Kathleen came into their lives. She immediately devoted a record number of hours, even during these busy holidays, coming in to the hospital to walk and socialize our orphans. In the process she herself fell in love with an especially lucky little orphan and gave her a forever home. 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). |
Art for a Cause
 Anyone driving past Second Chance Treasures during the holidays probably noticed the vibrant orange Christmas trees on top of the shop. What an eye-catching display! Are you a local artist that is looking for a unique way to bring attention to your creativity? We'd love to partner with you! We are looking for local artists that can create seasonal displays to place on top of Second Chance Treasures to help draw attention to our organization. If you are the artist whose work is currently on display, we will have information in the store to let shop visitors know more about you and where they can see more of your work! If interested, please call Second Chance Treasures at 214-660-9696 and leave your contact information. |
ELPO wish list
Looking for creative ways that you can make a difference for animals-in-need? Look no further than the list below!
WE NEED · portable outdoor heater for off-site adoptions · golf umbrellas for off-site adoptions · working, reasonably current computers · Igloo Ice Cube MaxCold 70-Qt. Cooler with Wheels (or similar unit) for The Spamer Mobile Adoption Unit · updated candy vending machine that accepts bills · walkie talkies for use during fundraising events · updated graphics for The Spamer Mobile Adoption Unit & orphanage banner · new locations for our donation boxes · new locations for donation cottages · unused medications · animal safe cat and dog toys (such as Kongs, stuffed animals specifically designed for pets, jingle balls for cats, etc.) · Science Diet food (adult dog, puppy, adult cat or kitten) · towels, blankets, or machine-safe small pet beds) · resale items (we work to recycle anything from scrap metal and rags to fine china and beautiful antiques, all to help pets!) · coffee maker for shop · color scanner/printer that can scan multiple pages at once for orphanage administrative duties · volunteers · small copier for the resale shop · breakaway cat/kitten collars |
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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January 2011 Greetings
Grab a bowl of popcorn and curl up with your four-legged best friend to catch tonight's episode of Unlikely Animal Friends 2! Tonight at 8 PM the National Geographic channel will feature the trio that East Lake Pet Orphanage was able to nurse back to health and successfully adopt out together! |
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Annual Fund
You Can Help Make a Difference!
Each year East Lake Pet Orphanage is flooded with homeless animals from dogs and cats to the occasional guinea pig or goat! All of these pets come to us in need of loving homes and many require extensive medical care.
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 until adoptive homes can be found. When you donate to East Lake Pet Orphanage, you prevent euthanasia and give a second chance to a pet in need.
Sadly, 200,000, or 8 out of 10, pets found as strays in the Metroplex lose their lives simply because there are not enough homes for them.
You can be a HERO and make a difference today by contributing urgently needed funds to help continue our work and to close the gap on this year's current deficit of $65,525.83.
Whether you can spare $5 or $50, your tax deductible contribution will make a difference!
On behalf of the homeless pets in our neighborhoods,
Karen Fling, DVM
President, East Lake Pet Orphanage |
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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!
Sara Perkins
Cynthia and John Bowland, In Honor of Donna Droby's Birthday
Julie Roach
Jeannine Rainone
Beatriz Terrazas
Sandra Hunter, In Honor of Bailey
Anonymous
Dee Hill
Ed Wakin
Anonymous
Micah Herlong
Deborah Starzec
Elsie Hubbard
J.J. Anderson and Suzette Skinner, In Memory of Kay Schulberger
Z.L. Burkleo
Scott Heinze
Tressa Kelly
Shirley Crow
Christina Grier
Phillip Youngblood
Kevin Koronka
L.W. Short
Lynn Kutler
June Wages
Victoria George
Donna Turman
Mathew Gipson
Robin Ariola
Nancy Phipps
Lisa Casillas
Tracy Mussina
Ashley Sloan
Susan Atkins
Jenna Williams
Tom Helms
William Ingle
Michele Leatherwood
Thomas VandenOever
Norah Meier
Nicole Leranian
Dianne Anthony
Tabitha Chancellor
Sara King
Jeffery H. Reynolds
Molly Odell
Joey Corgi Alvis
Kimberlie Orr
Elizabeth Standley
Jennifer Morrison
Suzanne Windhorst
Lynne Lenhart
Bryan Wiser
Farrah Whitaker
Richard Danna
Anonymous
Patricia Andris
Alejandra Taylor
Jo Francis Byrd
Marge Wilson, In the Name of Poki In Honor of Judy, Minelli and Lucky
Sara Lawrence, In Memory of Mama Kitty
Rory and Linda Campbell
R.E. Smith, In Honor of Dr. Nichol
Cynthia Barnett
Rebecca Dinsmore, In Honor of Ratatouille ELPO
M. Gillette
Rachel Stanton, In Honor of Gene Taber
Rachel Stanton, In Honor of The Grove Family
Donna Smith
Patricia Hunter
Little Forest Hills Neighborhood Association
Sam Jubran
Libby Fisher-Osborne, In Honor of Brandi Osborne
Bryan Cruze, In Honor of Carmel
Pam Nowell, In the Name of Janet and Randy Avery
Pam Nowell, In the Name of Mary Scott
Leanne Drum
Renee Sherman
Richard and Margariet Elkins, In Memory of Freckles and Toby
Micheal and Mary Calloway
Evie Sutton
Sheldon and Jean Schobert, In Honor of Christmas
Boby and Jean Walkling
David and Regina Davis
Mary Scott, In Honor of Pam Nowell, Dr. Ekerdt and Team for the Care Provided for T.C. on 9/26/10
Monroe Properties
William and Mary Woodard, In Memory of Zepo Enarson
Janet Bottomley
David Morris
Elizabeth Collier
Marsha L. McFarland
Annette K. Webster
Janelle Pendleton
Sylvia H. Briskey
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):
Lisa Bolin
Lawrence Zinn, In Memory of Dieder
John Crespeno, In Memory of Mr. Murphy
Elizabeth Quintero
Margaret hall, In Memory of T.C.
Esther Marquez
Margaret and Richard Elkins, In Memory of Freckles
Sandy Leaverton
Paulette Starita, In Honor of Mimi
Susan J. Martin
Geri Whalen
Terry Caracuzzo, In Honor of Margaret
Kathey Montgomery, In Memory of Barkley Ernest
Gwen Echols, In Honor of Penny
Roy Wolin and Jo Byrd, In Memory of Dingo
Diane Ries, In Memory of Misha
Georgette Doukas, In Honor of Megan |
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