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 Heartworms are a preventable parasite, but they are also a potentially very damaging parasite, leading to organ damage and death if left untreated. Transmitted by mosquitoes, heartworms live in the heart and large blood vessels of the lungs once they mature. Adult heartworms can measure over 12 inches long. It's vital for dogs to be on heartworm preventatives year round in Texas, where mosquitoes are active practically year round themselves.  All GALT greyhounds are tested for heartworms when they arrive. Since we do take in strays, we tend to receive a number of dogs already infected with heartworms. Treatment consists of a drug called Immiticide, which is delivered by injection. A dog is treated once, and then a month later treated twice on consecutive days. Then there is a wait of three months before they are retested. If they are still testing positive at that point, we retest after another month. If still positive after that, they usually receive a third treatment.  During this whole time span, a minimum of four months, and sometimes up to a year, they are cared for in a special medical foster home. They must be kept calm and quiet during their span of treatment. As the heartworms die, they break up and can cause blockages in major blood vessels. GALT currently has four dogs in various stages of treatment for heartworm: Arrow, Elena, Tessa, and Wick. Please join us in thanking their foster homes for their diligent care. A donation for one or more of them to the Miss Mesa medical fund would be much appreciated!
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GREYT ATHLETES DINNER AND AUCTION
2015 Greyt Athletes Dinner and Auction -
Racing to Retirement
Featuring:
Jay Novacek, Retired Dallas Cowboy
With sports announcers Brady Tinker and John Rhadigan, and actor
Burton Gilliam
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Saturday, February 28, 2015 - 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Three Forks Steakhouse and Seafood, Dallas
Cocktails served from 6 to 7. Dinner served at 7.
A seated three course dinner with a choice of lll Forks' famous Chateaubriand or salmon will be served; vegetarian entree available and your choice of lobster bisque or salad. Two cocktail or beer tickets are included with a cash bar available throughout the evening. There will be complimentary wine service throughout the evening.
Consider being an event sponsor! There's something for all levels of support from Emerald down to a basic Honorarium.
TICKETS and SPONSOR LEVELS
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 HONORARIUM SPONSORS
Would you like to have your hound featured as GALT's "Adopted Pet of the Week" on our website? Sign up for an athlete's dinner Honorarium sponsorship today!
SPONSORSHIP
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 GREYTSTORE
Dreary, cold weather? Brighten it up with a little Bling!
Our Dog Is Good Bling shirt is on sale. Regularly $32.00 now $22.00!!!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Get ready for a Scentsy shopping party benefiting GALT from Feburary 1st to 15th!
The date for the annual GALT Birthday Party is set - mark your calendars for a day of greyt fun on April 25th.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VELCRO!
Join us in wishing Velcro a very happy 15th birthday! It's not often our hounds reach that age, so let's celebrate! He has spent 11 wonderful years in his forever home so far, and turned 15 on January 4th.
"Velcro, aka Blaze, won my heart as I visited Wags to Whiskers...a few doors down from my new business. We took him as a foster and he soon became Brian's shadow. Always loving and excited for walks and treats and extra company, he has been a joy and comfort throughout the past 11 years."
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INCOMING DOGS
Moxie, 1.5 year old stray female
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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 you can help, please contact Jennifer Vilches at jennifer@vilches.org.
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Saturday, January 17, 11:00am-1:00pm
Petco - Garland
3055 N President George Bush Hwy
Map
In Attendance: Dora, Iowa
Saturday, January 17, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Petco - Addison
In Attendance: Al, Darcy, Piper, Sasha
Sunday, January 18, 1:00pm-3:00pm Pet Supplies Plus In Attendance: Argos, Tava
More Future Meet & Greets
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RAINBOW BRIDGE
We have no Rainbow Bridge dogs to report this week.
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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.
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Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc.
3400 Carlisle St #310, Dallas, Texas 75204
972.503.GALT
info@greyhoundadoptiontx.org
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