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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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