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In the latest issue of Greyt News you'll find exclusive articles from Greyhound Adoption of Florida volunteers including:
- Carrabba's lunch fundraiser reminder: March 20, 2010!
- Remembering Sport: The greyhound that started it all
- Greyhounds belong here in this house
- Brushing teeth: DIY or see a trained vet?
- Recommended reads
- Fostering Conley and finding a new home for this special boy
Read the latest Greyt News here.
Greyt News is the official Greyhound Adoptions of Florida newsletter edited by GAF volunteer Barb Pietrangelo. You can e-mail Barb at bpietr283@yahoo.com.
Whitney is a very beautiful black greyhound who longs to spend time with and interact with people. Whitney celebrates her third birthday in March, 2010!
She is a smart greyhound and requires a positive, interactive approach to form that bond of trust between dog and human.
Whitney loves to go for a ride in the car and truly enjoys taking in all the scenery. She will keep you in the best of company while you work in the yard planting flowers in the spring or shoveling snow in the winter. She doesn't need to run a lot, although she will proudly show you how fast she can run.
Whitney will do best in a low key home. She gets along with laid back male greyhounds or a female greyhound who will show her the ropes as she transitions into her new life as a companion pet. She is also cat workable.
This beautiful greyhound is in need of a sponsor during her stay here at Grey Haven. Whitney loves attention from her humans; please leave her a message on her wall.
If you're interested in learning more about Whitney and to see if she'd be a good fit for your home, contact e-mail Marilyn Varnberg at mvarnberg@embarqmail.com or call (352) 671-5333.
Dodgem is a very, very nice guy! He gets along well with all the dogs and loves when visitors come to the kennel.
He has great manners and really loves his "person." He is going to be a wonderful addition to a special home.
Dodgem would love for you to leave a message on his wall. He also is looking for a sponsor during his stay here at Grey Haven.
Want to learn more about Dodgem or have questions about our adoption process? E-mail Marilyn Varnberg at mvarnberg@embarqmail.com or call (352) 671-5333.
Lady and Mandy are two delightful brindle greyhounds who are sisters! They both raced and are now hoping for a special family that would be interested in adopting two dogs at once.
Both Lady and Mandy are happy girls and have very bouncy and outgoing personalities. No matter who it is, Lady and Mandy warm up to kennel visitors in no time.
This pair of greyhounds enjoy the company of the other dogs here at Grey Haven. Lady and Mandy are looking forward to having a comfy couch of their own and becoming part of a loving family.
They would love to have a sponsor during their stay here at the kennel. For more information about Lady and Mandy or to learn more about our adoption process, please e-mail Marilyn Varnberg at mvarnberg@embarqmail.com or call (352) 671-5333.
Write a message on Lady and Mandy's wall. They love attention from us humans!
Lady:
Mandy:
WHAT: Carrabba’s Italian Grill lunch fundraiser for GAF, Lady Lake, FL.
WHEN: Saturday March 20, 2010 – 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: 650 Hwy. 441-Rolling Hills Plaza, The Villages, FL (map)
WHY: Eat delicious food, visit with friends and help Greyhound Adoptions of Florida’s injured, retired and adoptable greyhounds.
COST: $20.00 per person, includes tax and gratuity.
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MENU: Chicken Marsala with vegetable, caesar salad, bread, non-alcoholic beverage and Sogno Di Cioccolata "chocolate dream" dessert.
VEGETARIAN OPTION: For vegetarians, an alternate vegetarian entrée, Tagliarini Picchi Pacchiu (pasta in a sauce of crushed tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and basil) is available on request.
Bar will be open on a cash basis.
On behalf of Greyhound Adoptions of Florida's injured, retired and adoptable greyhounds, Carrabba's Italian Grill will host a fundraising luncheon on Saturday, March 20th from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Table service will begin at 11:00 a.m., one seating only, and will end at 1:00 p.m., as dinner service at the restaurant begins at 3:00 p.m.. This will give guests arriving later to complete their meals at leisure. Join us for a delicious meal (at a great price - purchased off the menu it would cost approx. $30.00!) that will benefit the greyhounds in GAF's care.
There will be some greyhounds outside to meet with you on your way out and in, and our volunteers will be happy to answer any questions about greyhounds as pets.
Carrabba's is located on Hwy. 441 in front of the Target Plaza in the Villages, FL. (map)
Tickets are $20.00 including tax and tip and can be purchased on our website. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance, no later than March 16, 2010.
NOTE: Tickets will NOT be mailed to you; they will be held for you at the event.
NON-WEB TICKET SALES: If you do not want to purchase your tickets on-line via PayPal, please email Jackie at jbohara@embarqmail.com or call 352-307-4553. You can also mail your check to Greyhound Adoptions of Florida, P.O. Box 955, Sparr FL 32192-0955. Please make sure checks are to us by the March 16th deadline.
GAF is a registered 501-C (3) foundation and your donation is tax deductible. A receipt stub will be on your ticket.
All of us at Greyhound Adoptions of Florida wish to thank the wonderful folks, especially Mr. Richard Seney, Proprietor; at Carrabba's Italian Grill, Lady Lake FL for their generosity and help in hosting this fund raising event.
