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Week of March 31, 2014

  
IN THIS ISSUE
GALT BIRTHDAY PARTY
INCOMING DOGS
GREYS IN BOARDING
MEET & GREETS
GREYTSTORE
GREYHOUNDS IN THE COUNTRY
GREATNONPROFITS
BARK BOX
FUN EVENTS
RAINBOW BRIDGE
QUICK LINKS


  

 

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Have you seen Billie the Beauty? Billie, aka Billie Outlaw, is a 5-year-old black female born on August 8, 2008. Billie's sire is Flying Penske and her dam is Jr's Outlaw. Billie has 81 races on record at Greyhound-data.com, all in Florida. She started her career on July 6, 2010 and finished on October 23, 2012. After racing, she returned to the breeding farm. This gorgeous girl with white tips on her toes and a little white stripe on her neck is now retired! Billie is living with cats in her foster home.


Billie loves to chase birds and squirrels. Once the back door opens, she runs top speed to the corner of the yard looking for anything moving. She is a very playful girl. She loves her toys and her sprints with her foster brother and sister. She is a very easygoing greyhound and has adapted well. She has never had an accident in the house and will whine when she needs to go outside. She is living peacefully with 2 kitties. She still wants to play with them and regardless of how many times she is swatted and hissed at, she still meets them with a wagging tail and an eagerness to play. Due to this, I still remain vigilant when they are interacting. Billie means no harm to the kitties, she just wants to play. She rides in the car well and loves her walks. She loves to have a blanket on her bed so she can "arrange" it just right before she lays down but actually she loves my bed better. We are diligently working on keeping her off our bed. She doesn't even try to get on other furniture - just the bed. I think Billie would do well as an only dog or in a pack. She is really just easygoing and very lovable.

-Billie's foster mom

 

GALT'S 13th BIRTHDAY PARTY - Saturday, April 26, 2014!  11:00am - 3:00pm

We look forward to seeing you and your greyhounds for an action packed 13th annual Greyhound Adoption League of Texas Birthday Celebration! We'll be at Pilot Knoll Park on Lake Lewisville. $20.00 for Adults and $10.00 for children 10 and under.

Directions from I35 E: Drive I35E north to FM 407 (Justin). Proceed over I35 bridge west on 407 for 3.6 miles to FM 2499 (Village Pkwy). Take a right at FM 2499 (North) and drive approximately 3 miles passing 2 stop lights. Sign to the park is on your right. Turn right into the park. Stop at the park's check in station - let them know you are attending the GALT Birthday Party. Proceed straight through to the park until you see the lake. Pavilion will be to your left.
 
Activities include:

The Greyhound Spa (11:00 - 3:00)                                         GreytStore - be sure to shop for awesome

* Nail Trims - $10 - first come, first serve                                           greyhound items for you, your
* Reiki - $10 / 10 minutes - by appt                                                   dog, or for gifts!
Reiki is an ancient energy healing practice that is 
a great stress reliever. Certified reiki masters, Jackie        Greek Buffet Lunch (11:30-1:30)
Pinson & Suzanne Burke.                                                          Birthday Cake & Song
* Greyhound Massage - $10 / 10 minutes - by appt             Silent Auction and Raffle
Let certified animal massage therapist, Jackie Pinson,     Contests for your greyhounds
melt away your greyhound's cares                        Volunteer Recognition
Vendors include:
Brother2Bother - Collars by Holly & NEW exciting Merchandise
PooBGone
INCOMING DOGS                                  


  Gracie - 7 year old light brindle female
           
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 

 

    

            Bravo

MEET & GREETS 

 

Saturday, April 5 from 11:00am-1:00pm 

Orvis - Dallas

8300 Preston Rd. 

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In Attendance: TBA

 

Sunday, April 6 from 1:00pm-3:00pm

Petco - West Plano

1601 Preston Rd.

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In Attendance: TBA

 

 

IN THE GREYTSTORE! 
 
Finally, Springtime. Unfortunately, Spring brings those nasty Thunderstorms. If your furbaby is upset by these, please check out our Thundershirts. ThunderShirt uses gentle hugging to calm your dog. With its patented design, ThunderShirt's gentle, constant pressure has a dramatic calming effect for most dogs if they are anxious, fearful or overexcited. Based on surveys completed by over two thousand customers, over 80% of dogs and cats show significant improvement in symptoms when using ThunderShirt. ThunderShirt is already helping hundreds of thousands of dogs and cats around the world and is recommended by thousands of veterinarians and trainers. How does ThunderShirt work? Experts believe that pressure has a calming effect on the nervous system, possibly by releasing a calming hormone like endorphins. Using pressure to relieve anxiety in people and animals has been a common practice for years.  Buy Thundershirt
 
We also have other calming products for coping during these difficult times.
GREYHOUNDS IN THE COUNTRY

Come out and treat your hounds to a fun-filled playdate on Saturday, May 17, 2014, from 3:30 to 6:30 pm at the Sanger Country home of Barb and Andy Berner, less than 50 miles north of Dallas on I-35N.

 

(Rain date is Saturday, June 7 if needed.)

 

All you can eat Tex Mex, including dessert, soft drink, water or coffee, is the menu of choice for $10 and for an additional $10 your beverage choice of wine or beer is available. Register Here!

 

This event is limited to no more than 40 greyhounds, so get your spot reserved NOW! This is a wonderful opportunity to allow your muzzled greyhound to run free on TWO acres of fenced-in countryside! You are responsible for bringing a muzzle for your greyhound, as well as picking up after them and monitoring their behavior at the event. There will be home baked treats for your greyhound!

 

A bake sale will be conducted to benefit GALT's greyhounds! We will also be collecting collars, leashes and coats for the Galgos.

 

This is a really fun event that you WILL NOT WANT TO MISS!

EASY WAYS TO HELP GALT
 
GreatNonprofits REVIEW 
 
If you love GALT's work, then tell the world! You have an opportunity to help us make even more of a difference in our community. GreatNonprofits - a review site like TripAdvisor - is honoring highly reviewed nonprofits with their 2014 Top-Rated List. Won't you help us raise visibility for our work by posting a review of your experience with us? All reviews will be visible to potential donors and volunteers, and updated reviews help too. It's easy and only takes 3 minutes! Click here to write your review!   
 
 
iGive

iGive logo

Spring is finally here. To celebrate, iGive will donate $5 per new member supporting GALT in the month of April (no purchase necessary). In other words, for free. If a new member supports a different group, iGive will donate $5 to that group. Here's the challenge. iGive must get at least 1,000 new members a day (supporting any cause, it doesn't need to be GALT) in April. They need to try the free and optional iGive Button through 7/15/14.

Some key facts about iGive - The average shopper raises over $30 - $100 a year for their cause...all for free. It's simple and automatic. And GALT will get five bucks free just for trying iGive during this promotion. Just follow the link!
 
BARK BOX

Get $5 off any BarkBox subscription and support our rescue! For every coupon used on BarkBox.com, our rescue will get a $15 donation from BarkBox. Be sure to use our special promo code: GALTXBBX1

FUN EVENTS
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Oak Cliff Earth Day   Please take your greyhound to show people the joys of greyhound ownership! This
Saturday April 12      is a wonderful event to give our beloved greyhound the exposure they deserve and
Lake Cliff Park          showcase our greyhounds as companion pets. If you would like to take GALT 
1200 N. Zang Blvd.    brochures with you, you can print them out here.
12:00-5:00pm

Easter in Lee Park & Pooch Parade
Sunday April 20                The Pooch Parade starts at noon and registration opens at 10:00am and 
Robert E. Lee Park           must be completed by 11:45. Dress up your greyhound and strut! What a 
3333 Turtle Creek Blvd.     greyt way to show what wonderful companion pets we have! Check out the
10:00am-5:00pm                website for the most up to date information. 
MARCH ADOPTIONS

Ballerina              Shannon & Casey B.
Janice                 Albert & Jeannie L.
Savanna              Stacey P.
Rebekka             Catherine W.
Hustle                 Patty T.
Ontonio               Bill & Susan W.
Merlin                 Ashley & Raiff J.
Peggy                 Randy & Laura D.
Ritz                    Jackie L.
Raj                     Lea & Alan B.
Latte                  Larry & Tammy H.
Vincent               Jackie P.
Trigger                Christie & Kyle B.
Torrey Ann          Kevin & Melissa V.
Chelle                 Jerry & Cheryl B.
RAINBOW BRIDGE 

Salem, aka Seaquest, GALT #2044 February 23, 2004 - March 30, 2014
Beloved by Joy Moss and Katie Sherman

Decker, aka Yukon Decker, GALT #379, March 22, 2002 - March 28, 2014
Beloved and Cherished always by Mark and Tina Bliese

Missy, aka J J Misada, August 8, 2002 - March 28, 2014
Sadly missed and cherished by Tony Gardner and numerous GALT Babies

 

If your greyhound has crossed the Rainbow Bridge, please let us know by sending a note to info@galtx.org

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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.
Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc.
3400 Carlisle St #310, Dallas, Texas 75204
972.503.GALT
info@greyhoundadoptiontx.org