A GREYHOUND CHRISTMAS - 2006
A wonderful time was had at the HCF Greyhound Christmas party this year, including the greyhounds, inmate handlers and volunteers. Each greyhound received a big treat sack, filled with tasty treats and a toy. We also played "Musical Dogs" - think musical chairs, with pieces of paper on the floor...when the music
stopped and a greyhound (and handler) was out, another piece of paper was removed. Darlene and Angel took first and second place - Alex (well, Alex's handler) came in last. Thanks to so much outpouring of Christmas giving, love and kindness,
we were able to buy every one of the 14 HCF greyhounds a new bed. The 2 greyhounds at the Toronto work facility received new beds, too. Here are some pictures of the pile of beds and some of the greyhounds laying claim to their own bed.
The Beds!
Some of the greyhounds lounging on their new beds and chewing large rawhides provided by Abe, Tammee & Sassee.
A huge "thank you" goes out to Dr. Renee Hurst, Sandra Poage and patients of Advanced Chiropractic Center - Hutchinson, Kansas. Dr. Renee and Sandra put up a small Christmas tree in their office, along with pictures of all the TLC greyhounds, with treat and toy suggestions.
Dr. Renee's patients were SO generous in bringing in great stuff for the prison greyhound Christmas party. We'll be able to share treats with the prison greyhounds for several months.
WOW! AWESOME RESPONSE TO "BUY A PRISON GREYHOUND A BED FOR CHRISTMAS"!
We can't believe the response to our gift suggestion - everyone's generosity has been overwhelming! Several people asked that their gift be in memory of, or in honor of a loved one, so we've listed names and honorees. We couldn't find the 40x40" beds, but found some really nice 40x50" ones - for about $10 more each. Since our friends and supporters have been so kind, we're trying to upgrade to larger beds for the prison greyhounds.
NAMES & HONOREES
Deborah & Rick Arts (thanks for the treats, chew bones & balls - from Ivy)
Patrice & Pat Brost
Joan Casey (for Joann Stephan - in memory of Ace's Gracie)
Taryn & Rick Cicero
Barbara & James Dean (in honor of Smokey Dean)
Laura & Randy Dyer (from Mr. Sir & Kate)
Robert & RaeEllen DeWitt
Jane & Brad Easter
Clinton Everhart (in honor of M's Bobby Rich and his person, Jimmy)
Katie Flora (in memory of Charlie and in honor of Pat & Jim Lee)
Cheryl & Orville Friesen
Ken & Donna Fry (in memory of Snow)
Bettye & Jim Gibson (in memory of George Guerand)
Nancy Grove (in honor of Joann Stephan and in memory of Ace's Gracie)
Jayme & Brian Hardeman
Meagan Higgins & Grasshopper
Karen & Mike Hoffmann
Prissy & Nicki Hoffmann (in memory of Snow)
Nancy Hudson (in memory of Fashion, Star & Holly)
Jan & Ronald Long (in memory of Buffy)
Patricia & Douglas Luter (in honor of Roy)
Janet & Dennis Moen (in honor of Floyd Matlock)
Jolin Morelock (thanks for the gift cards to the on line pet store)
Dorene Olson (for Joann Stephan, in memory of Max & Pele)
Karen Padfield
Carol Pierce (thanks for the treats for the greyhound Christmas party from Abe, Tammee & Sassee)
Kathy Roberts (in honor of Joann Stephan)
Mitchell Pinnix & Cathy Knotts (in memory of Louigi & Eddie)
Linda Schneidewind
Clarice Sheffler (in memory of Buppy & Sammi)
Nancy Singer (in honor of Joann Stephan, Cess & Larry Smith and Mary Ann Moore - Merry Christmas)
Jay Stephan (in honor of his sister - Joann Stephan)
Joann Stephan (for Nancy Singer's birthday)
Laura Tuttle
Kathy & Lawrence Voth (in memory of Snow Fry)
Debra Wilken
John G. & Derek B. (through Dr. Renee Hurst's office)
Be sure to check out the GREYHOUND CHRISTMAS 2006 link for pictures! GREYHOUND CHRISTMAS 2006
CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA
It's time for new dog beds for the greyhounds at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility, as well as some of our greyhounds being fostered in kennels. The beds we bought three years ago look like two pieces of ragged cloth sewn together. Somebody suggested that we post a note on the website for anyone wanting to "Buy a Prison Greyhound a Bed for Christmas". Please don't send actual dog beds - we have to buy them all at the same time and they have to pretty much be alike. A $20 donation will cover the cost of one bed - you may send your tax deductible check to the TLC office address (listed above). Please be sure to specify that it's for the "Buy a Prison Greyhound a Bed" fund.
CONTACT US:
TLC Greyhound Adoption
323 2400 Ave
Solomon, KS 67480
TELEPHONE: (785) 655-2208
Email: kfry1@cox.net
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