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Quotes of the Month
"When you feel dog tired at night,
it may be because you've growled
all day long."
- Author Unknown
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Hours of Operation
Monday - Sunday
10 AM - 6 PM
*Later appointments are available to potential adopters as scheduling allows. To schedule an after-hours adoption visit, call 214-349-ELPO (3576) and select option #8. |
East Lake Pet Orphanage's Holiday Fund Drive
Please support East Lake Pet Orphanage's Holiday Fund Drive to help care for the homeless pets of our community.
Your gift of $15 can provide for the initial care for pets who urgently need your help. I urge you to send your Holiday Fund Drive gift as soon as possible to help the homeless pets of our community. You have my word we'll stretch your gift as much as possible and continue doing the most good for hungry and homeless pets.
Pet overpopulation is a community wide problem that requires each of us to do our part. The care and rehabilitation these deserving pets requires significant expense and covering these costs presents a considerable year end financial challenge. Can we count on your support to meet this challenge? Please send your gift today!
Karen Fling, DVM
P.S. Log on to www.helppets.net to easily send your tax deductible gift today!
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MEET
OUR ORPHAN
OF THE MONTH
"Oliver"
"Oliver" at Petco Casa Linda
Oliver, who after so much play at the offsite at Petco Casa Linda, finally passed out like the tired toddler he was.
Hi! My name is Oliver !
I am an adorable pup born 9/26/12. I am 11 weeks of energy, but as you can see by my picture above, must just take a nap sometimes!
I am a Retriever/Lab mix who was rescued from death row along with my mother and other siblings and brought to the orphanage on 10/4/12.
I have spent the past two months getting lots of love and attention and growing big enough to finally find a family of my own!!
I am quite the charmer, and will melt the heart of a any snowman around with my waggly tail and curious tilt of my head to show I am listening to you with you talk to me!!
I am in search of my forever home now!
As our Orphan of the Month for December, you can adopt Oliver at 20% off of the regular $165 adoption donation for canines.
Visit this orphan in person and complete your adoption application between now and January 20, 2013 to be able to take advantage of this great offer!
Visit us on-line or call 214-349-ELPO(3576) for more information on all our wonderful animals available for adoption! |
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MEET
OUR ORPHAN
OF THE MONTH
"Sammie"
Hi! My name is Sammie !
I am a Siamese, Buff colored, little girl. I was born around 9/4/12, so I am about 14 weeks young!
Sammie came into the orphanage as a stray rescued from the streets unable to see with her eyes glued completely shut with mucous.
It took several weeks to get Sammie over her illness, but now she is healthy and happy with bright, pretty blue eyes and a playful, bouncy approach to life.
Sammie is a special little girl who will just charm her way into your heart!
She is waiting for you!
Come see her and you will fall in love!
As our Orphan of the Month for December, you can adopt Sammie at 20% off of the regular $135 adoption donation for felines.
Visit this orphan in person and complete your adoption application between now and January 20, 2013 to be able to take advantage of this great offer!
Visit us on-line or call 214-349-ELPO(3576) for more information on allour wonderful animals available for adoption!
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Channel 33
East Lake Veterinarian
Dr. Brittney Barton
with an ELPO pet
on Channel 33.
Be sure and tune in on Sunday mornings @ 7:00 AM to hear Dr. Barton for an informative look at one or more of our orphans up for adoption!
Next Air Dates
December 30, 2012
February 3, 2013
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Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and You Tube !!
facebook.com/EastLakePetOrphanage
twitter.com/elpoadoptapet
youtube.com/eastlakedallas
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Dalworth Welcomes Friends of East Lake Pet Orphanage
East Lake Pet Orphanage has partnered with Dalworth Clean to offer benefits to you as well as ELPO. Call the number below or use the offer code online and you will receive a 10% discount off the Dalworth advertised prices and a percentage of your total bill will be donated back to the East Lake Pet Orphanage. This offer is valid for all cleaning services.
For more information visit: http://www.dalworth.com/elpo
10% off Call:(972) 331-4078
Advertised Prices Offer Code: PELPO |
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DONATE AS YOU SHOP !!
USE YOUR KROGER PLUS CARD To link your Kroger Plus card to East Lake Pet Orphanage (a percentage of your eligible purchases will be donated to help the orphans!), present your Kroger Plus Card to the Kroger cashier at the beginning of your transaction along with the Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Program customer letter.
The cashier will scan your card, then scan the barcode from the Neighbor to Neighbor letter for donations to East Lake Pet Orphanage. Your Kroger Plus Card will then be linked for the remainder of the program year. To obtain a copy of the East Lake Pet Orphanage barcode, simply download the Kroger Customer Letter from the Kroger website at www.krogerneighbortoneighbor.com or request a copy of the letter by mailing a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the following: East Lake Pet Orphanage; 10101 E. Northwest Highway; Dallas, Texas 75238. TOM THUMB REWARD CARD Link your Tom Thumb Reward Card to our Organization and Tom Thumb will donate to us! The more you shop, the more we get! Our Good Neighbor number is : 9847. You can make changes to your Reward Card by completing a Good Neighbor Program form, then taking it to your local Tom Thumb Customer Service Desk. You only have to do this once, then simply hand over your card as you check out after each shopping trip! |
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My Dog!!
"He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds; my other ears that hear above the winds. He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea.
He has told me a thousand times over that I am his reason for being; by the way he rests against my leg; by the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile; by the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him. (I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not along to care for me.)
When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive. When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile. When I am happy, he is joy unbounded. When I am a fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he brags.
Without him, I am only another man.
With him, I am all-powerful.
He is loyalty itself. He has taught me the meaning of devotion. With him, I know a secret comfort and a private peace. He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant.
His head on my knee can heal my human hurts. His presence by my side is protection against my fears of dark and unknown things.
He has promised to wait for me... whenever... wherever - in case I need him.
And I expect I will - as I always have.
He is just my dog."
- Gene Hill, Author
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Raffle Tickets
"On Sale" Now !!
Tickets are $3 each or
$30 for a book of 10.
East Lake Pet Orphanage is celebrating a record year of pet adoptions! In an effort to help even more homeless pets of our community we are hosting a raffle and
need your help!
As a friend of East Lake Pet Orphanage, our hope is that you will do your part in supporting the homeless pets in our care by purchasing a raffle ticket
(or even a book)!!
Prizes this year:
Apple iPad
His and Hers Helicopter Adventure by Sky Helicopter
Year's supply of pet food from Hill's/Science Diet
Custom pet portrait by Sharon Hodges and Kay Wyne
Tickets are available at East Lake.
Raffle drawing is December 31st.
Need not be present to win!
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
There will be 4 drawings, the first winner will have their choice of the four prizes. Second winner will have their choice of the remaining prizes, and so on.
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December Events
Warehouse Sale
Saturdays
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
7939 Heinen St.,Dallas, TX
Petco in Casa Linda
11 AM to 2 PM
Every Saturday
Second Chance Treasures
Gift Sale Now!
Something for everyone!
Many great gifts for pet lovers!
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A Special Thanks to the Animal Enrichment Clusters!
The Animal Enrichment Groups are children who have a special interest in animal related occupations.
The Intermediate Animal Enrichment Cluster, a group of 23 third and fourth graders, were here at East Lake in the month of November.
This group visited East Lake, toured the clinic and surgery suite, got to look at numerous x-rays, looked at abscessed teeth and observed a dental cleaning on a dog.
They also were able to examine many preserved specimens such as a liver, kidney, intestine, heart, parasites and heartworms.
This fantastic group raised money by making and selling "Wild About Animals" 2013 calendars, in which all proceeds from the sale of these calendars were donated to the East Lake Pet Orphanage.
The most recent to visit were seven from the Imagination Group of third graders
from Moss Haven.
They have already raised over $250 by selling raffle tickets for the orphanage and are still selling tickets!
They were also able to tour East Lake and were able to get to know all the animals on a more personal basis! These kids have really been working to raise much needed funds to help our orphans!
Reid
Drew
Bay
Aiden
Sara
Davis
Caden
Our own Dr. Molly Deason, who has been a veterinarian at East Lake since 2000, is seen here with the Animal Enrichment Group.
Dr. Deason is very passionate about getting kids interested in different vocations and often volunteers her time to work with them, which includes letting them join her at work and be a "vet for a day" with her.
A Special Thanks to Dr. Deason for her personal commitment and devotion in
educating children on animal welfare!
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Our Supporters 
A heartfelt thanks to our
donors! Rest assured that each donation is greatly appreciated, and no donation is too large or too small.
Financial Gifts:
IBM
Antech Labs
Ben Cloud
Aim Agency, Pet Fair
Abaxis, Pet Fair
Gina Roidopoulos
W. R. Short
Karen Vester
Steve Neiderhauser
Martha Kelley
J.M. Nodwell
Diane Jennings
Tiffany Sunday, in memory of Tucker Wilder
Mark Sorenson
Rebecca Dinsmore
Sharon Hiner
Barbara Berendzen
Elizabeth Johnson
Nancy Cook
Gina Jones
Janelle Pendleton, in honor of ELPO
Jo Byrd Yearly
Joan Nodwell
Julie Pankey
Wildlife Animal Pets & Enrichment Cluster
Mandy Burnett
Joni Cabaniss
Melissa Dietchman
Gayle Abernathy
Nancy Brookshire
Angela Perge
Erica Soltis
Stacy Sims
As a community shelter, we rely solely on private donations from people like you to provide life saving health care and preventative 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.
The easiest way to make a donation is to go to our website at www.elpo.org or www.helppets.net. On the left-hand side of the page there is a button shaped like a bone that says donate. Click it, and you are taken to the page where you can use PayPal to send a secure payment.
You can also mail in a gift to:
East Lake Pet Orphanage
10101 E. Northwest Hwy
Dallas, TX 75238
Whether you can spare $5 or $100, your tax deductible contribution will make a difference!
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ELPO WISH LIST
There are other more creative ways that you can make a difference for animals-in-need! Look no further than the list below.
WE NEED:
For East Lake Pet Orphanage:
* Digital Photo Frame for our lobby to "show off" all our orphans that are up for adoption!!
*Towels, blankets, machine washable small pet beds
*portable laptop for database entry and for showing pictures of ELPO pets
*working, reasonably current computers
*pet medications
* safe cat and dog toys (such as Kongs, tennis balls, Frisbees, stuffed animals specifically designed for pets, jingle bells for cats, etc.)
*Science Diet food (adult dog, puppy, adult cat or kitten
**high-volume color scanner/printer
*updated graphics for The Spamer mobile adoption unit
*new locations for donation boxes
*new locations for donation cottages
*breakaway cat/kitten collars
*dog collars, leashes & harnesses
*volunteers-dog walkers-7 days a week
*volunteers-cat cuddlers-7 days a week
For off-site adoptions:
*portable laptop for database entry and for showing pictures of ELPO pets
*portable outdoor heater
*golf umbrellas
*Igloo Ice Cube MaxCold 70-Qt. Cooler withwheels (or similar unit) for The Spamer Mobile Adoption Unit
*banners
*large portable collapsible wire crates
*totes for towels, cleaning and other supplies at offsite events
*volunteers,volunteers,volunteers!
For Second Chance Treasures:
*portable laptop for database entry and for showing pictures of ELPO pets
*copier
*resale items (we work to recycle anything from scrap metal and rags to fine china and beautiful antiques, all to help pets!)
*Tarn-X
*Brasso or other brass polish
*jewelry cleaning solution
*light bulbs-regular incandescent
*volunteers to walk dogs-7 days a week
*volunteers to cuddle kitties-7 days a week
For East Lake Cat Care Center:
*assorted cat toys
*flat screen TVs for cat lodging areas
Many Thanks to all for your much appreciated donations!
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