| January 2011 Edition |
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| Goodbye
for now from Tammara Olds Saying goodbye is probably the one thing I dislike over and above anything else. So, in saying goodbye to the GAP community that I have been a part of for the past 5 years, I can't help but well up with a few tears. I'm not one for endings, I prefer to think every door is left open for eternity. GAP is something that will be in my life so many years to come yet and just because I am moving on a different path, it doesn't change my passion for greyhounds and for helping to get as many of them into wonderful homes as I can. I have made some wonderful friendships at GAP that I am sure will last a lifetime and have met some amazing dogs who have literally changed peoples lives. During my time at GAP we made some significant changes (not always evident from an adopters’ perspective but invaluable for us). Over the past three years we:
As of Monday January 17, I will be moving to the Pilbara to commence a new career in teaching. I am scared and excited, but I am sure if I can apply the same amount of passion and dedication to teaching as I did to GAP, I have a fair shot at not only enjoying the job, but being kind of ok at it! Of course, if anybody happens to make their way to the red dirt and find themselves in Hedland, by all means give me a call - the door is always open! Thank you to each and every one of you for your love of greyhounds, whether you have adopted one or fostered one or many, or are just helped out however you can! Every little bit counts, and at the end of the day we are all here for the same reason! So keep up the amazing work, love your dogs the way they love you and keep on spreading the word about how gorgeous these hounds really are! |
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| Pets2Vets A new animal transport service has just started up in Perth called Pets2Vets. They have come up with a new idea in being able to offer transport opportunities to people for their pets, 24 hours a day at a phone call. Pets2Vets have been more than happy to lend GAP a hand and have offered us transport at no charge for our GAP greyhounds on occasions when they have needed to be transferred from one location to another when we couldn’t quite manage the trip ourselves. Their services include transport to veterinary facilities, doggie day care, kennels, delivery from airport and much more. It also gives piece of mind to know that they are on call at any time of the day or night, even on public holidays. They have excellent facilities with veterinary experienced staff so we thought you should know about their services in case you’re in need of any pet transport or emergency transport. For further information or any enquiries please contact Tarina on 0426 235 735 or take a look at their webpage Pets2Vets. |
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| SALE - 2011 GAP Calendars
This year’s calendar is crammed with over 100 sensational greyhound photos from around Australia and contains heaps of WA hounds that are now much loved pets. They have been reduced to a bargain $10 so if you haven’t got one as yet get in for the sale price. To order you can go straight to Dog Kingdom and order on-line for these and other terrific greyhound related gift ideas. |
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| Volunteers
Needed Perth Cup Saturday 5th February sees the running of the SKY Racing Perth Cup and as in previous years, GAP wish to have some of our lovely hounds on display at each set of gates to meet and greet the public. Perth Cup is a race meeting that often attracts some new faces to the track and the “meet and greet” stuff is a good thing to do with the big crowds – it gets us a presence at the track on a big night and shows that we are trying to improve the post racing welfare opportunities for our greyhounds. We would be requesting people and their dogs at the gates between 5.30 and 6.45pm you’d like to come along please email GAP and we will give you some more details. |
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| Coming
Events GAP Quiz Night Keep in mind the coming GAP Quiz night which is shaping up to be a epic event! We’ve had some great prizes offered so far so make sure you book and don’t miss out. Date : Friday 11 February 2011 Venue : Club Lounge at Greyhounds WA Cannington (No racing) Enter through Gate 2 off Station Street, Cannington Time: Doors open 6.30pm. First Question 7.30pm Cost : $15 per head or tables of 8 for $100 Includes an antipasto platter per table (Feel free to bring additional food and snacks) Drinks : Available for purchase - Bar open on the night Bookings : 9458 4600 ask for Kelly or Lyn The night will keep you entertained with Door Prizes, Spot Prizes, Games between rounds, Raffles and a Silent Auction. If your generosity extends to being able to make a prize donation please email The GAP Girls. |
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| Playgroups Bunbury Playgroups The Bunbury playgroups are really gaining momentum and generating a lovely crowd. Unfortunately they’ve been unable to book a specific weekend each month but will certainly be making advance bookings each month so if you’re interested attending please contact either Susan Wells on 0439919165 and or Jody Golby on 0439971575 to keep abreast of the days and times. Perth Playgroups See dates for the Perth Playgroups and Walking Groups here. |
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| Heat
Policy With the hotter weather having arrived, we thought we should remind everyone of the heat policy surrounding the playgroups to ensure that we’re taking the best welfare considerations of our hounds into account. You can see details here. |
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