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~ WINTER 2007 ~
We are very excited about the restart of GAL’s Newsletter and hope you enjoy the articles
and pictures. We have decided to go “GREEN”
to help the environment and conserve on paper and ink. The
newsletters will have a permanent place on GAL’s website and the money saved on mailings will be better put to use taking
care of our greyhounds waiting to be adopted. Please let us know if you
have any comments, suggestions, articles or pictures you would like to see in the upcoming issues! Our print schedule is as follows: June 1st, September
1st, December 1st and March 1st.
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Keeping Your Pets Safe
During the Holidays
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During this busy holiday season we need to remember to keep a close eye on our four legged friends. Many things associated with the holidays are harmful to our pets.
Some examples are:
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A number of holiday plants are toxic such as mistletoe,
poinsettias, holly, hibiscus, balsam, juniper, cedar, pine and fir. These
are just a few. To get a full list of toxic plants visit the ASPCA’s website
and click on Animal Poison Control Center. If you think your pet has ingested
anything that may be toxic contact your veterinarian immediately.
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Keep all ornaments out of reach! To be on the safe side, replace all metal ornament hooks with tightly knotted fabric ¼ inch ribbons, lightweight
twine or yarn. Glass ornaments and/or metal hooks, if ingested, may have the
same effect as razor blades.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE STAFF AT
TANQUE VERDE PET HOSPITAL
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~ MESON ~
By Laurie Michener
Many of you remember Meson. He lived in the kennel
for approximately 2 years because he was afraid of the outside world. His constant barking when strangers were in the
kennel gave him a bad rap. A GAL volunteer decided that he needed a chance at "pet" life and fostered him for three
months. During that time he never barked unless someone knocked on the door and adjusted well to life in a home.
Barbara and Richard Dryer saw him on the website and decided to take a chance on
him. They knew all of his quirks but wanted to try and give him a permanent home. He went on a sleep over at their
house for a few days and got along well with their other 2 greys, Roxy age 3 and Max age 12. He also got along well
with the cats.
The Dryers decided that since he did so well in the house and got along great with their
other pets that they would adopt him. He now lives a comfortable life in Rancho Vistoso. He still has some "quirks"
but he has adjusted well. Max is happy that Roxy has a new brother to chase around and play with, it gives him a break!
Meson is now running through the house with his sister, playing with toys and sleeping on a dog bed in the TV room with the
rest of the family (at first he would lay in the dining room by himself).
Meson has always felt somewhat uncomfortable around strangers and men. Rick has
been very patient and in time it will pay off! Meson nudges Rick in the morning when he needs to go outside and is very
excited when Rick picks up the leash. All 3 dogs love to go for walks around the neighborhood.
I want to thank the Dryers for taking a chance on Meson and giving him such a wonderful
home. You have made a difference for this special boy.
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~ CUTTER ~
(aka CUTTHROAT ISLAND)
After giving up racing due to a serious injury, I spent some time recovering at a place called Tanque Verde
Pet Hospital. They were really nice to me there, but I longed to have a real family to live with. Soon enough
I met two people, Chris and Cindy. They had gotten married not too long before and I thought I would be the perfect
late wedding present for them.
Pretty soon they brought me to my new home where I met another greyhound, Wonder, and a cat named Einstein.
At first, I was pretty scared about this new place, and I felt especially nervous around male humans, including the person
named Chris. Also, Wonder was mean to me, but she and I started getting along much better once we started playing sometimes.
Cindy was very sweet to me and Chris just wouldn't leave me alone. Fairly soon I discovered that I really loved both
of them, even if I secretly liked Cindy more.
I used to steal Chris' socks and bring them out into my backyard, but then my people figured out that I
wanted soft things to play with. So they gave me all sorts of stuffed toys - an armadillo, a bear, a turkey (I used
to really love that one) and my current favorites, three awesome stuffed aliens! I love to toss one of my aliens up
into the air, catch it and run around with it in my mouth. I also love when Chris or Cindy throw my aliens for me or
chase me around the yard; sometimes I even chase them. Of course, I stop pretty often for pets, but then I make them
chase me again. I also love to lie in the grass as flat as possible and pretend I'm invisible (sometimes it really works;
neither Chris nor Cindy can see me). I also help my people out by digging holes for them, although they keep filling
them in and never thank me for all my work. At night, nothing is better than going to sleep in my crumpled up bed right
next to all my family and dreaming about the next day of fun!
STORY SHARED BY
CHRIS MULLER & CINDY NADLER
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Greyhound
Adoption
League
~ Fall Reunion ~
November 10, 2007
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Greyhound
Adoption
Nursery
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A VERY SPECIAL
THANK YOU TO ALL
OF THE WONDERFUL
VOLUNTEERS WHO
MADE THE FALL 2007
GAL REUNION GREYT!
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ESPRESSO
PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY
THE DELL FAMILY
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AMANDA & CORINA
PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY
THE ABEYTA FAMILY
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MOCHA & STARR
PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY
THE FRANKS FAMILY
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Tucson's Exclusive
"Greyhounds Only" Boarding
Resort
The Lazy Grey Ranch offers a home
away from home for
your greyhounds while
you are away. No kennels, crates
or dog
runs, just a greyhound friendly
environment
with all the amenities of home.
520/762 - 8895
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ELMO
PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY
THE KRAUSE FAMILY
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A Greyhound's Christmas Wish
Dear Santa to you I make my wish,
This could be my very last Christmas list.
No time to be frivolous, I must hurry you see,
I'm no longer the best, they no longer want me.
I've heard of places where there are soft beds,
Sofas and pillows to lay your head,
Plenty of food and toys for play,
People who hug you night and day.
I've heard of the warmth the hugs can bring,
And car rides to get you wonderful things,
Large spaces to roam when you feel the need,
A place they will love me for being just me.
My wish Dear Santa, I clearly state,
My hope as I sit closed tight in this crate,
To ask for myself I know is not right,
But please bring a family to love me tonight.
Copyright 1995 Robin Krautbauer
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LILY
PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY
THE ABEYTA FAMILY
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RYE
PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY
THE CARRELL FAMILY
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PET RULES
To be posted VERY LOW on the refrigerator door - nose height.
Dear Dogs and Cats,
The dishes with
the paw print are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note, placing a
paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that
aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.
The
stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack.
Beating me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I fall faster than you can run.
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed.
I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort. Dogs and
cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other stretched
out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out the
other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.
For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom. If by some miracle I beat you there and manage
to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge and try
to pull the door open. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years
--canine or feline attendance is not required.
The
proper order is kiss me, then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough!
To pacify you, my dear pets, I have posted the following message
on our front door:
To All Non-Pet Owners Who Visit &
Like to Complain About Our Pets:
1. They
live here. You don't.
2. If you don't
want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. (That's why they call it 'fur'niture.)
3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, it's an animal. To me, he/she is an adopted son/daughter who
is short, hairy, walks on all fours and doesn't speak clearly.
Remember: Dogs and cats are better than kids because they:
1. Eat less
2. Don't ask for money all the time
3 Are
easier to train
4. Normally come when called
5. Never ask to drive the car
6. Don't hang out with drug-using friends
7. Don't smoke or drink
8. Don't have to buy the latest fashions
9. Don't
want to wear your clothes
10. Don't need a gazillion dollars for college,
and...
11. If they get pregnant, you can sell their children.
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FRED & SMOKEY
PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY
THE TRACY/JOHNSON FAMILY
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COBRA
PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY
THE ABEYTA FAMILY
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STARR
PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY
THE FRANKS FAMILY
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HENRY
PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY
THE ABEYTA FAMILY
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Sophie (aka Biker Babe) getting
ready for a poker run with her Harley buddies
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POOCHIE FASHION EXPERIENCE
HIT THE CATWALK IN DOGGIE STYLE
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Due to unexpected circumstances, the Fashion Show that was
scheduled for the Fall Annual Reunion didn't happen! Here are a few pictures of what you missed. If you notice
that the models all look alike your right and Sophie wasn't too thrilled (she got lots of treats after the shoot).
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Sophie Lauren in swim wear...Where's
the beach?
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Chef Sophina ready to make her special
dog treat recipe
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Sultry Sophia wearing an original Vera
Fang evening gown
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Casual wear for a lazy Sunday afternoon
Sophie style
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KILROY
(aka Bella Kilroy)
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~~ COLDWATER VONDA x KIOWA
SWEET TREY ~~
April 16, 2004
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WHO IS WANDA ABEYTA?
By Sheila Hawkins
Most of you know Wanda; you
may have seen her at adoption sites with numerous dogs or at GAL’s vet dropping off or picking up her foster dogs or
spoke with her on the phone.
She has been a foster Mom to as
many as eight dogs at one time. She has taken healthy dogs as well as those with
medical problems, and cares for them with the same loving tenderness as she does her own greyhound children.
You may have seen her at the past
two greyhound reunions, for which she spent hundreds or hours to help make it a fun rewarding event for all who attended.
Maybe you have taken your dogs
to her Lazy Grey Ranch where she cares for greyhound kids boarding them crate free in her home.
Wanda has many faces but all of
them deal with greyhounds. She has loved these dogs since 1993 when her daughter
Amanda and she adopted their first greyhound named Lizzie and everything for her started with that very special greyhound.
In 2000, Wanda started an adoption
group in San Diego, California called Greyhound Connection. That group is still
going strong and had their annual reunion in October of this year in which Wanda & I both were lucky enough to attend.
In 2004, Wanda and her husband,
Mike moved to the Sahuarita area and she began working with GAL, a group she had already worked with in years past.
She received dogs from GAL for her California group. After arriving in Tucson,
she continued her work with greyhounds without skipping a beat.
She has done most everything that
can be done in greyhound rescue. Her most recent work involves taking dogs from
TGP along with other Tucson Kennels and personally transporting them to greyhound groups in California once a month. She has been steady and tireless in her dedication to greyhound rescue. She is constantly saying, “I love these dogs”.
So who is Wanda Abeyta, maybe
it goes without saying, “Wanda is the greyhounds best friend”.
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WISHES DO COME TRUE FOR OUR BELLA
MILADO (MILLIE).
SHE CAME THROUGH GAL AND WAS RELOCATED TO
GREYHOUND CONNECTION IN CALIFORNIA AND FOUND
A FAMILY ALMOST IMMEDIATELY! THIS LITTLE DOLL NOW
GOES BY LULU AND IS A CHERISHED PART OF THEIR FAMILY.
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TANQUE VERDE PET HOSPITAL
Specializing in Greyhounds
6571 E. Tanque Verde Tucson,
AZ 85715
(520) 886 - 1279
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A Greyhound's Wish
Come True
Soft and warm, I'm snuggled in,
A little child to scratch my chin.
A bed to sleep on by the fire,
Anything my heart desires.
In the yard I roam at will,
Until, at last, I've had my fill.
I then return to waiting arms,
Protecting me from all life's harms.
Hugs are plenty where I now live,
I give them back all I can give.
Treats, toys, and kisses galore,
It's me for me that they adore.
I hope they know I love them too,
I try to show them in all I do.
My eyes send messages to their heart,
In hopes that we will never part.
Whatever I wrote that caught your ear,
Created a miracle, Santa dear.
Thank you for life's brand new start,
And for the family that fills my heart.
I do have one unselfish plea,
There are many more like me.
If you have time in the days to come,
please find families for everyone.
Copyright 1995 Robin Krautbauer
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REUNION
PHOTO CONTEST
WINNER
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As people arrived at the reunion, many had photos
in hand to submit for the photo contest. Throughout the event, the guests were busy casting their votes for
their favorite picture. The choices were tough, but as the reunion was winding down, the votes were counted and the
winner was Java (aka SJ Gypsy), who happily resides with the Krause Family.
In February of 2001 she and her brother Elmo (Night View) were chosen
out of a crowd of greyhounds at PetsMart by a young man named Joe to come and be a permanent part of his family. She
loves her home and loves how there is a special place for her and her brother to lie in almost every room so that they can
always be with their people. Even though her winning photo shows her on a chair in the living room, her favorite spot
to lay is really on the couch. There she can see out the window whenever her people come home. She can also see
neighbors walking their dogs and all of the other activity in front of the house. Since her brother is a terrific watchdog,
she doesn't have to do much when people come to the door. She leaves all the barking to him.
Her hobbies are going for walks,
running at the dog park where dogs and their people come from all around just to see her. She also enjoys smelling the
breeze, laying around, laying in the yard in the sunshine, resting, relaxing, sleeping, napping and dozing off.
Although Java regrets not being
able to come to the reunion picnic, she was thrilled that she won a lovely greyhound calendar in the photo contest.
She is also very happy that her aunt bought her a beautiful new pink collar at the picnic; it matches the pink faux fur
blanket she got for her birthday.
Java would just like to say
thanks to all who voted for her picture at the GAL Fall Reunion.
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The Rainbow Bridge
Just This Side of Heaven is a Place Called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow
Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food,
water and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health
and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again.
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AS
THIS YEAR COMES TO A CLOSE, SO MANY HAVE SAID GOODBYE TO THEIR GREYHOUNDS. WITH TEARS AND HEARTACHE WE
LET THEM GO. EVERY DAY SHOULD BE CHERISHED AND NEVER TAKEN FOR GRANTED, FOR OUR TIME TOGETHER IS TOO SHORT.
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at 4625 N. Oracle Road
Auto Mall Petco
1st Sunday of each month
11:00 - 2:00
at Broadway & Craycroft
3rd Saturday of each month
11:00 - 2:00
at Broadway & Pantano
2nd & 4th Saturday of each month
10:00 - 1:00
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~ Take
Time To Share ~
If
you have an interesting story or photo
you
would like to share, please email it to us at galgreyhounds@msn.com for our
next
newsletter out March 1st.
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KRUSH
PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY
THE AX FAMILY
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ONYX
PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY
THE BAKER FAMILY
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