Date: July 17th 2008

Dear GREYT Folks,

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Yes, it is that time.... we are looking for lots of volunteers for the NW DOG WASH, Saturday, August 9th 9-1 at the Southern Arizona Veterinary SPecialty Center of Tucson, RIver and La Canada, We need a host of volunteers. IF you know youth groups or scout troops, this is a great opportunity for our younger volunteers to participate in. Volunteers must be 12 or older. Volunteers between the age of 12-15 , must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the volunteer waiver. We can use 6-8 people for set-up, another 2 to join me at sales and registration. We need 2-3 nail trimmers and 25-30 folks to wash, dry, brush and handle dogs. Please contact Cristen Olds to sign up at CristenAGR@gmail.com


BOOKMAN'S

IF anyone would like to join Jason Stewart for the Bookman's meet and greet on Ina Road, on Saturday from 11-1 , he would enjoy the help. Great if you have a grey that you can bring to join him and DASH. The Bookman's is located on the south side of Ina Rd between Shannon and Thornydale in a strip mall. This could turn into a regular tabling gig if you'd like. Please let Terry Baker, Bookman's coordinator, know if you are interested....tbaker60@yahoo.com

CONDOLENCES

We would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of adopter, Dale Shelton, who passed away earlier this week. About 2 years ago, he adopted Wyatt Earp, one of the Tombstone Gang. Wyatt is back with us and being fostered with the Altoff family.

HOME SAVVY DOGS

Earlier this week, you got our plea to find foster homes for our Bevy of Brindle Boys, who have been at the kennel too long now and need to get into a a home...Bono, Dalton, Lennon and Morgan..........Brindle is Beautiful

BUt did you know that we have some terrific DOGS who have either been fostered for some time and need to find their forever homes or are rebounds? Mancini Spats and Hobo are long time fosters, who are more than ready for their forever homes. Then there is Farrah, a sweet girl who rebounded a few months ago and sure could use her forever home. Recent rebounds include 5 year old Rodney, 4 1/2 year old Wyatt Earp and our senior gentleman, Hawk who is 8 and spent 6 years in a home. These boys all do well with cats and small dogs and will be thrilled to find their new best friends.

THINK FOSTER FIRST, when someone is looking for a dog.

TICK REMOVAL

As we all know ticks are more of a problem here than fleas and here is a great tip, for pets or people...

Tick Removal Please forward to your contacts. Useful information for garden enthusiasts, campers, hunters, or those with children or grandchildren who play outdoors or pets

A School Nurse has written the info below -- good enough to share -- it might work for you.

I had a pediatrician tell me what she believes is the best way to remove a tick. This is great, because it works in those places where it's sometimes difficult to get to with tweezers: between toes, in the middle of a head full of dark hair, etc.
Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick with the soap-soaked cotton ball and let it stay on the repulsive insect for a few seconds (15-20), after which the tick will come out on it's own and be stuck to the cotton ball when you lift it away. This technique has worked every time I've used it (and that was frequently), and it's much less traumatic for the patient and easier for me.
Unless someone is allergic to soap, I can't see that this would be damaging in any way. I even had my doctor's wife call me for advice because she had one stuck to her back and she couldn't reach it with tweezers. She used this method and immediately called me back to say, 'It worked!'
It is that time of the year again. Just a reminder. :)

Ticks can cause serious problems, such as tick fevers. Ticks are prevalent in the racing industry and more than a few dogs test positive for tick fever. Here is an interesting article from the GReyhound Project.

http://www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/advice/health.html

XYLITOL

Many of us chew sugarless gum or eat other sugar-free products that contain xylitol, you may have heard that this product is toxic to animals, especially dogs who will eat anything. Caution to where we store things.

Please pass this information on to any dog owners you know. Xylitol can kill dogs. http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.asp

PLAY DATE

Join us Sunday, July 20, from 7 to 9 PM for GREYHOUND PLAY DAY. The charge is $4.00 per family (we rent the space); and muzzles are required! We will have them available for sale if you need one--$14.00 each. This is held at the Humane Society's off leash area on Kleindale.



Thanks for all you for the hounds


Mary S Freeman
President
Arizona Greyhound Rescue

Order Fabulous SUMMER FLOWERS and benefit AGR
http://flowers.azgreyhoundrescue.org/default.asp?id3=Spr08-4