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| GPA Greater Northwest welcomes Dizzy |
Volunteers - Many of our foster families took on more dogs than were
comfortable to manage, but did so without batting an eye. We also had adopters and volunteers who stepped up and
became foster parents for the first time and found out how rewarding it was. New kennel volunteers came on board for
a quick initiation into the world of greyhound care and adoption. Others went to PACC to tend to the dogs while in their
care to make sure the greyhounds' unique needs were met. And, even more manned Meet'n'Greets at Tucson's Petsmarts as
the final step in our long-legged friends' journeys.
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| Hopper enjoys Tucson |
Adoption Groups - It
didn't take long for word to get out that we had an urgent need for adoptive homes. Adoption programs - local and out-of-state
- put their volunteers into high gear to make sure we were able to move these greyhounds through the adoptive process as soon
as possible. From AGR, who donated some of their kennel space while also taking in 6 of these dogs, to programs
in surrounding states such as, Greyhounds 2 Go Adoptions, Homestretch Greyhound Rescue & Adoption, Greyhound Pets Inc.,
GPA Greater Northwest, Greyhound Adoption & Rescue of Nevada, who worked overtime to find even more adoptive families
- all were dedicated to saving greyhounds. Volunteer drivers stepped up for each haul and off they went across the Western
United States with their precious cargo.
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| Greyhound Adoption & Rescue of Nevada welcomes Joe |
Veterinary Care - The
greyhounds needed hygienic grooming, some needed medical attention, and all needed to be spayed or neutered and have their
dental done before adoption. Dr. Phil Comer, his wife, Kitty, along with their staff, Cyndi & Michelle worked tireless
hours to make this happen at Tanque Verde Pet Hospital. It was emotionally and physically exhausting weeks of overtime
to handle this many dogs beyond their regular practice, but they stuck to it. Tears were shed for some of the worst
cases, but smiles persisted as "one more group" of greys left prepared for their forever homes.
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| Homestretch Greyhound Rescue welcomes Jojo |
Local Business Support -
From Comcast who donated over $15,000 of broadcast time to successfully support our effort to find temporary homes for these
greyhounds; to the 2 Petsmarts, one on Irvington and the other on Broadway, Ok Hay & Feed, Arizona
Feeds and Eagle Pack who all graciously donated much needed food and supplies; to the Blair kennels, who gave
us extra temporary kennel spaces; to all of the many other local businesses and individuals who stepped forward with
donations of money and goods to care for the greyhounds... all quickly responded to support GAL in this urgent time of need.
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GAL couldn't have done this alone. Many individuals
and organizations, each giving what they could, made a difference this summer.
74 greyhounds now lounge lazily in their forever homes. Quickly fading are their
memories of life as a working dog, replaced by new memories of being pampered with savory treats, loving touch, and soft beds.
Thank you, all!
Lorri Tracy
Director, Greyhound Adoption League
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