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Week of May 5, 2014

  
IN THIS ISSUE
GREYHOUNDS IN THE COUNTRY
GREYTSTORE
INCOMING DOGS
GREYS IN BOARDING
MEET & GREETS
STRUT YOUR MUTT
YAPPY HOUR
GREATNONPROFITS AWARD
RAINBOW BRIDGE
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What can we say about sweet Sandra? Sandra, aka D O Sandra Lee, is a gorgeous, black, 7-year-old female born September 1, 2006. Her sire is Trent Lee and her dam is Whistler's Kick. Sandra has a tiny bit of white on her chest. She has 12 races to her credit starting July 24, 2008, at Palm Beach Track in Florida, and finishing on March 19, 2009, at Valley Race Park in Harlingen, Texas. She is one sweet, loving girl! Twice, Sandra was in a home for two years, but both times has returned to GALT due to a change in family circumstances.

Sandra's cat test: Sandra is not considered cat tolerant. She showed interest, then slyly turned away because she knew she wasn't getting what she wanted on-leash and muzzled. She couldn't help herself a few minutes later when she saw the cat in action, though. Later when she saw another cat, there was definite snapping action behind the muzzle.

Sandra is very shy and needs a family that will give her lots of love. Through absolutely no fault of her own, she has been with two families for 2 years each and had to be returned due to financial difficulties. She is a perfect angel in my house. She gets along well with all of my other greyhounds. She is easily startled and I think she just needs someone to give her reassurance. She has not suffered separation anxiety to my knowledge. I leave her uncrated when I leave and she is fine. She attended the GALT Birthday party and this girl loves to run and was also caught standing in the baby pool. She is a beautiful girl who has enjoyed helping me garden in the back yard. She sleeps peacefully through the night either on a dog bed by my bed or on a bed in my den area or in her crate. She also loves to sleep on the tile floor by my back door. In fact she spends most of her day sleeping. She knows her name and will readily come when called because she knows I give ear rubs when she arrives by my side. Won't you please consider giving this big beautiful black girl a permanent place in your home? She is a sweetheart!

-Sandra's foster parents

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!

IN THE GREYTSTORE! 

 

 

Introducing GALT's Barking Bad unisex tee, designed by our own Melody McLaughlin. This very comfortable short sleeve 50/50 blend tee is a great neon green color. Complete with GALTx.org logo on the back. (XL & 2XL back in stock) Buy Tee

 

Miss Mesa Month

In loving tribute of all of the greyhound angels who are running at the Rainbow Bridge, the GreytStore is declaring May "Miss Mesa Month." You can read about Miss Mesa and the medical fund dedicated in her honor hereFor every Miss Mesa Fund donation of at least $40 during the month of May, the donor will receive a 40%-off discount code to use on one order from the GreytStore. (Special orders, events, and donations not included). Thank you for giving and happy shopping!
INCOMING DOGS  
    
Bogart - 3 year old black male with broken leg                           

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 

 

    

       Flipper              Freebie              Daphne                Joy                 Gezabel      

MEET & GREETS - DALLAS PET EXPO!

 

Saturday, May 10 from 10:00am-6:00pm

Dallas Pet Expo

Dallas Market Hall

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GALT's volunteer's with their greyhounds and fosters will be greeting the public on Saturday May 10 at Market Hall, 2100 N. Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, from 10:00am-6:00pm. Admission and parking is free! Proof of rabies vaccination is required if you bring your dog. GALT's booth is #408. See you there!

 

STRUT YOUR MUTT

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It's that time of year again - when we strut our stuff for the GALT greyhounds. The best part is that you can strut anywhere - in your neighborhood, at the gym or even by just kicking back on your couch if that is your preferred style. You don't need a greyhound to strut; you don't even need a dog!

The Central Texas GALT representatives will be stepping out this year in Austin on September 13th in the Best Friends Strut Your Mutt Walk and need our support. If you're interested in participating in the actual walk in Austin, please contact us for more details. We can, of course, be with them in spirit, but we can also show our support no matter where we are as they put their best feet forward for the GALT greys!

Your generous support of Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc. in past years has enabled us to help many greyhounds in need. In the last fiscal year, we accepted 149 hounds into our program. This included 11 with broken legs; a stray momma saluki/greyhound mix with 7 newborn puppies; and notably, 3 stray male greyhound pups tied together with shoestrings. During this same timeframe, GALT found loving homes for 153 hounds! 

Please join us for this fun-filled event either by registering for our team to raise funds or by donating to one of our existing team members. Your donation is tax-deductible and all the money raised will go to help GALT's greyhounds. Together, and through your support, we can live up to our standard of "No Grey Turned Away!"

To donate via CASH or CHECK instead of CREDIT CARD, please make the check out to Greyhound Adoption League of Texas or enclose a note with the cash and send to: 

Best Friends Animal Society
Attn: Strut Your Mutt
5001 Angel Canyon Road
Kanab, UT 84741
YAPPY HOUR

Hang out at The Gin Mill on Henderson Avenue for an all-breed Yappy Hour benefiting GALT on May 31! Bring your well-behaved people and dog friendly pooches for an afternoon of libations and fun and help a good cause in the process. $10 per person includes your first brew of draught rotators, $5 Greyhounds and happy hour prices ($1 off cocktails, wine by the glass and beer). Full menu available. Buy Tickets

May 31, 2014
The Gin Mill
1921 North Henderson
3:00-5:00pm
GreatNonprofits 2014 AWARD

Thanks to all our fans, we are one of the first winners of a 2014 Top-Rated Award from GreatNonprofits! Read our reviews and add your story! 
RAINBOW BRIDGE 
 
Easyaka Easy's Go Byers. GALT #796, May 28, 2004 - May 3, 2014
Beloved and cherished by Tiffany and Jim Tennison
 
Rock, aka Cal's T Rock, June 3, 2000 - April 28, 2014
Beloved and cherished by Janine Kressler
 
Sadie, aka Sandi, Melisandi, GALT #253, March 17, 2002 - April 25, 2014
Beloved and cherished by Tina and Howard Hooker

If your greyhound has crossed the Rainbow Bridge, please let us know by sending a note to info@galtx.org
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Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc.
3400 Carlisle St #310, Dallas, Texas 75204
972.503.GALT
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