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The new year is flying by like a 45 mph couch potato! April is here already and it is National Adopt a Greyhound Month! That's right - it has it's own month. Please help us celebrate by sharing GALT's Facebook posts or retweeting to spread the word.
GALT's volunteers worked hard for the hounds during 2015's first quarter placing 49 hounds in forever homes and taking in 28 new hounds. Of these 28, 7 were relinquished by their owners, 15 came from breeders, kennels or farms, 5 came in as strays and one came from a shelter.
During the quarter, 19 hounds received GALT's Injured Reserve treatment for tick-borne diseases, heartworm or various other issues such as arthritis and broken legs. The cost to rehabilitate these dogs can be expensive. For example,
heartworm treatment costs on the average $2,800 per dog. Tick borne disease treatments average $1,500 per dog. And a broken leg averages over $3,000. If you would like to assist with these costs, please make a donation to the Miss Mesa Fund on our website. Placing all these dogs in loving forever homes wouldn't be possible without the continued support of people like you! Thank you!
Foster home space is our tightest resource. If you've considered fostering a hound until the right forever home comes along, take the next step today! GALT has an on-line application on its website. Fostering is no joke. It's a tough job. But watching your foster blossom into an adoptable hound and then find his forever family is a sweet reward! And remember, if you adopt, you can save one. If you foster, you can save many. |
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Shelby Turns 16! Happy Birthday!
 Shelby turns 16 years old on April 3, 2015! Shelby's dad says: "I fostered many but she immediately found a way into my heart. Shelby continues to bring our family and so many others greyt joy!"
The SPCA originally impounded Shelby as a stray in April of 2006. Shelby was adopted within a week but, two months later, she was found advertised on Craig's List under "spring cleaning ... free to home." Fortunately, her story has a happy ending. GALT placed her in a foster home that became her forever home where she has lived a long and happy life! Happy birthday, sweet girl!! |
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GALT'S 14TH BIRTHDAY PARTY - APRIL 25th at Pilot Knoll Park - Lake Lewisville
It's a big month for birthdays! Please join us for an action packed 14th annual GALT Birthday Celebration! This fun family day includes the Greyhound Spa, portraits by Shagly Photography, a delicious barbecue lunch with birthday cake (of course), fenced in grey play area (muzzles required) and more! Brother2bother, Poo Be Gone and the GreytStore will be there as well. Tickets cost $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for children (10 and under). Purchase a beer glass for $10.00 and enjoy free beer. Win goodies in the raffle and a surprise live auction! Click here for tickets and full schedule.
Also, be sure to bring your clean, gently used T-shirts, any kind, any color. GALT receives a 25 cent donation per T-shirt from MadDog Designs. MadDog uses the shirts to make dog rugs and frequently donate to GALT's raffles. This is a greyt opportunity to clean out your closet and drawers while helping the hounds!
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HONORED HOUND OF THE WEEK - PERRY
 "Perry, aka Lidia Paranoid came to us from GALT in June of 2004 at almost 4 years old after they received him from the track with a torn Achilles. After his surgery and rehab and after Susie delivered him to us I remember thinking, wow, this is a big dog and what was I thinking. He quickly worked his way into our hearts. He was so gentle, never barked except wh en it thundered and was a constant by my side. When we went somewhere people were in awe of his size and his grace. He was truly a gentle giant. He lived with my parrots, never once giving them a second thought. As the years went by, his black muzzle turned white as they do and Perry was diagnosed with the dreaded osteo. Making that decision to let him go was by far one of the hardest things I've endured. We had him for 8 years. I still miss him every day. Thank you GALT for all that you do."
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KEEP CONTACT INFORMATION CURRENT WITH GALT!!
As the year goes by, remember to keep GALT updated regarding changes to your address, mobile phone number and email so that we can be of assistance if your hound needs help getting back home. If you're planning a family vacation, please also keep in mind that GALT can recommend greyhound savvy caretakers. Email us at info@galtx.org and we'll send you information. |
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GREYTSTORE
The snow is finally gone! Time to let Grey hair fly through the air instead! The Zoom Groom is just the thing to use outdoors. A Massage and Grooming combined in one. Plus, free shipping!
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YAPPY HOUR AT THE GIN MILL - APRIL 18th
The Gin Mill pairs with GALT for an all-breed patio "Yappy Hour" on   April 18, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Bring your well-behaved, people and dog-friendly, leashed pooches to the patio for an afternoon of libations and fun benefiting GALT. Tickets cost only $10 and include your first brew of local draught rotators and $5 Greyhound drinks. The Gin Mill will be serving its full menu and we'll hold a raffle for additional fun! The Gin Mill is located at 1921 N. Henderson Ave. Dallas, TX. The only thing better than a happy hour is a yappy hour with your hounds! Designate a driver and get your tickets now!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Stretch out those bidding fingers - the 2 Hounds online auction in support of GALT will be held from April 25th to May 4th. If you would like to donate an item for the auction, please email Leila at ld@hayfam.com by April 18.
Greyhounds in the Country returns on May 17th - brunch, beverages, raffles, reiki sessions and more! Click here for full details and tickets.
On May 23rd, Pints4Pups hosts a Yappy Hour featuring Real Ale brews at Mutts Canine Cantina in Dallas to benefit GALT!! Tickets are $10 at the link. |
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INCOMING DOGS
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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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| MEET & GREETS
Saturday, April 4, 11:00am-1:00pm
Orvis - Dallas
In Attendance: Alex, Latte, Phoenix
Sunday, April 5, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Petco - Plano
In Attendance: Arrow, Moxie, Marian
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RAINBOW BRIDGE
Tackle, aka Greys Tackle, GALT #1310, December 12, 2002 - March 28, 2015
Beloved and cherished by Carrol Miller and Volker Timm
Lulu, aka NXS Lukie Loo, GALT #374, June 16, 2002 - November 24, 2014
Beloved and cherished by Dona and Ashley Salmon and her sister, Liza, aka Iza Moneybaby
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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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