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Quote of the Month
Animals give me more pleasure through the viewfinder of a camera than they ever did in the crosshairs of a gunsight. And after I've finished "shooting," my unharmed victims are still around for others to enjoy. I have developed a deep respect for animals. I consider them fellow living creatures with certain rights that should not be violated any more than those of humans.
~Jimmy Stewart
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Wine on the Roof
"Wine on the Roof Soirée" to benefit East Lake Pet Orphanage
It's finally here! Our twelfth annual "Wine on the Roof Soirée" event at the East Lake Pet Orphanage is here! Don't miss out on the fun!
The event is "tomorrow" !!
Saturday,
May 4 and starts at 7 p.m.
Wine selections from The Dallas Morning News
"Gold Medal List,"
will be paired and served with a delicious menu.
Activities include a silent auction and raffle items, and a pet fashion show that is sure to be adorably ridiculous.
A donation of $65 per person ($85 at the door) is requested.
All proceeds help East Lake Pet Orphanage continue our primary mission to rescue, rehabilitate and find loving, permanent homes for stray and abandoned dogs, cats and other animals.
If you do not have your tickets yet, you can purchase one at the door! So, come and join the fun for a night to remember!
See you there!!
You can also visit our official site below for more information. Secure your place to this fun filled evening by purchasing your tickets in advance!
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MEET
OUR ORPHAN
OF THE MONTH
"Violet"
Hi, my name is Violet! I am a beautiful Shepherd mix,
and I am about three and a half months old!
Violet was born on 11 Jan 2013 and were rescued by ELPO from a home in a dangerous part of South Dallas.
The woman, who has the mother, is a big hearted rescuer who needed help finding homes for Violet and her five siblings. The pups were in an area where free-roaming dogs could have easy access and predation was likely, not to mention being at high risk for distemper and parvo.
Since they came to East Lake, they have enjoyed all the comforts of being indoors. So much different than living in the elements without any shelter.
The good news is that all her sibings have gone to their new "forever" homes! Violet is still waiting for hers! Won't you come by and say Hello to Violet? You may just be her forever!
(You won't be rescuing her....she will steal your heart...and she will rescue you!)
A little information about our orphans and some of what is included in our adoption fees:
All our orphans are in the best of health when they are ready for adoption, have been spayed or neutered, are up to date with age appropriate vaccinations, microchiped, registered with Home Again and given flea and heartworm preventatives up to the point of adoption.
In the first 30 days after adoption we offer a free physical examination, nutritional assessment and wellness consultation to help make sure that the new adoptee has the best start in life in their new home!
For those adopting puppies or kittens, they also get a 20% discount on vaccines to get them through their first year of life
Visit this orphan in person and complete your adoption application between now and May 26, 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!
As our Orphan of the Month for April, you can adopt Violet at 20% off of the regular $165 adoption donation for canines.
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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! |
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 |
We Move With You!
Keep Your Newsletter Current
 Do you have a new e-mail address? Have no fear, changing your e-mail address doesn't mean you have to miss any issues of our newsletter! Each issue has links at the bottom that let you have full control over your subscription! You can change your e-mail address, edit your profile, or (GASP!) unsubscribe through the user-friendly links. We know you don't want to miss a single issue, so keep your information current so we can keep you informed! |
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"Local Heros"
Janine Pardon and Rod Rodriguez and "Pink"
Local fire fighter heros, Janine Pardon and Rod Rodriguez rescued this adorable boxer/terrier mix from traffic on Buckner this month.
The two said that they just couldn't leave the helpless pup there and that they had to intervene as they watched cars speeding by.
The puppy arrived at East Lake with multiple bruises and cuts and punctures, but her tail never stopped wagging!
She is truly happy to be alive and grateful to her rescuers.
She is a little over three months old, doing well and available for adoption here at East Lake!
Come see "Pink" and find that love connection!
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Upcoming Events
Warehouse Sale
Benefiting the homeless pets of East Lake Pet Orphanage 
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM 7939 Heinen St.,Dallas, TX Saturdays _____________________________ East Lake Pet Orphanage Offsite Petco in Casa Linda 11 AM to 2 PM Saturdays ______________________________ 
Second Chance Treasures Memorial Day Book Sale You are sure to find a great book! Second Chance Treasures 10101 Garland Rd., Dallas, TX 75218 214-660-9696 The only resale shop in the Dallas Fort/Worth community exclusively benefiting homeless pets.
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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:
Petco
IBM
Pam Nowell
Elanco
Mary Lynn Burgess
Studio Center Corporation
Mrs. Karen Franklin's Class
DDTV2
Amit Walia, in honor of Ms. B.J. Coleman
Chuck Sonsteby, in honor of "all you do for pets".
Gina Jones, in memory of Sassy
Thomas Gurule
Abaxis
Nancy Smith, in honor of "Superman"
Ernest Hanchey, in honor of the Orphanage
Vicki Tumulty, in honor of ELPO
Linda & Rory Campbell
J.M. Nodwell
Beth Lesser, in honor of "Superman"
Sharon Milam
Rachel Vick and daughter Abigale, Birthday donation, in honor of ELPO
Kay Wyne
Lisa and Mike Walzl
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 VOLUNTEERS AND FINANCIAL GIFTS TO HELP US TO CONTINUE HELPING MORE PETS!
We also need:
For East Lake Pet Orphanage:
*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!
Petco's Pet Eight Panel Wire Pen
http://www.petco.com/product/5874/Precision-Pet-Eight-Panel-Wire-Pens.aspx
For all you Amazon shoppers, please look at our ELPO Wish List below!
Our Amazon wish list:
http://amzn.com/w/34L77NS1SCG7U
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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