#greyblr

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monochrome 🖤🤍

#ts4 #the sims 4 #sims 4 #ts4 lookbook #sims 4 lookbook #s: jude #s: lyra #theyre basically the couple who end up together at the end of sk8r boi but like the 2024 rendition of it #altho lyra is a low maintenance gamer girl AJSBGHDHJD #greyblr

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GALTx eNews: October Is Greyhound Awareness Month!

October is Greyhound Awareness Month! We imagine most of our readers are fairly aware of Greyhounds and their quirky idiosyncrasies. But, do you ever have someone ask you about your Greyhounds and fumble for a quick response? We know we sometimes do, so here are some suggestions to help spread awareness this month:

When they aren’t sleeping, they are the fastest dog breed, reaching speeds of 45 miles per hour;

Most Greyhounds come with ear tattoos that provide information about their litter and birth date;

Greyhounds registered with the National Greyhound Association can trace their pedigree back generations to the 1800s in England;

They are the only dog breed mentioned in the Bible;

Greyhounds have a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years, longer than most large breeds;

Greyhounds come in 18 recognized colors and many variations of those colors, but gray is one of the rarest;

Greyhounds can see clearly for up to a kilometer (.6 of a mile), but might not notice a close by rabbit that isn’t moving;

Greyhounds’ blood chemistry is significantly different from other dog breeds; and

Most Greyhounds make great blood donors for other injured or sick dogs because they have a universal blood type.

Last but not least, Greyhounds still need to find forever homes. Visit our Available Greyhounds page today to see if your next best friend is waiting for you.

10/12/23

#GALTx enews #Greyhound Awareness Month #October #greyhounds #dogblr #snootblr #dogs #greyhound #greyblr #sighthounds #pets #greyhound adoption

[dragontribeadventures]

He likes water, but he does not play in it. Water is for laying in lol

#custard #greyblr #greyhound #retired racer #dog #dogblr #retired racing greyhound

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🐾

#crap I kind of want a retired racer #dogblr is infectious #sighthoundblr #??? #greyblr #????

[naturallywaltie]

You know how like 1 human year is like 7 dog years or something? What if all time works like that for dogs, so when you're gone for an hour it really does feel like the entire day?

My brother

#mind blown #dog #dog facts #dogblr #greyblr #greyhound

[galtx]

🥑 Lil' Monster is making guacamole, Greyhound style. This one is always monstering around.

#greyhounds #dogblr #snootblr #dogs #greyhound #greyblr #sighthounds #pets #greyhound adoption #guacamole

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GALTx eNews: Xylitol By Any Other Name

No matter what you call it, Xylitol is a sugar substitute that is deadly for dogs. It has long been used in chewing gums and sugar free foods. It is now ubiquitous, turning up in everything from clothing to medications to peanut butter to cosmetics. To make matters worse, it now goes by a number of other names, making it harder for dog parents to spot it and keep their dogs safe. These names include:

wood sugar

birch sugar

birch bark extract

sucre de bouleau

European code E967 or just 967

Meso-Xylitol

Xlitol

Xylite

Xylo-pentane-1,2,3,4,5

Sugar Alcohols

XyloSweet

Lite&Sweet

Xyla

Global Sweet 

Xylitol, by any of these names, will sometimes be listed under “other ingredients,” “inactive ingredients,” or “supplemental facts” and is often referred to as a “natural flavor.” Please be sure you are carefully reviewing all of the ingredients and labeling for anything not made for dogs that you give your dog or that your dog might be able to get into. Your dog’s well being depends on your diligence.   

6/22/23

#xylitol #Other Names For Xylitol #greyhounds #dogblr #greyblr #snootblr #petblr #dogs #poisonous to dogs #dog poison #sweeteners #greyhound #sighthounds #galtx enews #greyhound adoption #pets

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GALTx eNews: Kristina Is Running For The Hounds!

Kristina dreamed of adopting a Greyhound for years. Last summer, she and her partner, Doug, finally agreed the time was right. They submitted their application to the local adoption group, GALT New Mexico. Their family already included a rescue dog, Grete, and a rescue cat, Tommy, so they prepared for a long wait for a cat safe hound to come their way. 

To help pass the time, Kristina decided to help the hounds by running a marathon as a fundraiser for GALT. She has been training hard and will run in the Eugene marathon on Sunday, April 28, 2024. She has run several shorter races, but this will only be her fifth marathon! Kristina says she isn’t all that fast at 62 years young, but she still loves running! It’s a shared love in the family, and Doug will join her for the half marathon. 

Meanwhile, long-time Greyhound adoption volunteers in Arizona came together to launch GALT Arizona. As luck would have it, one of the group’s first deliveries from Australia included a cat safe hound, Oisin. Oisin wasn’t originally scheduled to make the flight from Australia at all. He was a last minute substitute for another hound. But that little bit of luck was all he needed. GALT Arizona and GALT New Mexico worked together to bring Oisin to his new family. Kristina and Doug picked him up on March 30th! 

Oisin will now be known as Pre, named after legendary American runner Steve Prefontaine. Pre is adjusting well to his new home and is already much loved. Please help us cheer Kristina on as she races to help the hounds and help us welcome Pre to his new forever home with a gift to Kristina’s Facebook fundraiser. If you prefer not to give on Facebook, you can give on our website. Just mention it is in support of Kristina’s marathon in your comments. Thanks to Kristina and all who give!

4/4/24

#greyhounds #dogblr #snootblr #dogs #greyhound #greyblr #sighthounds #galtx enews #pets #greyhound adoption #Aussie Greyhounds #Oisin #Marathon #Pre #Prefontaine #Fundraiser #Running for the hounds #Help the hounds

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GALTx eNews: Introducing GALT Arizona!

We are thrilled to announce the formation of GALT Arizona! Several well seasoned Greyhound adoption volunteers who relocated to Arizona from other parts of the country and who have experience volunteering with several adoption groups came together with a common dog-centric philosophy of working with other groups towards a mission of rehoming Greyhounds and sighthounds. Rather than create a new nonprofit with no name recognition, they sought out a group to join. GALT’s nearly 23 year history, values, and philosophy quickly surfaced as a “greyt” fit!  

GALT Arizona has started out with over a dozen volunteers who help with the adoption process, fostering, dog walking, data entry, and so much more. These volunteers have anywhere from ten to 30 years of sighthound experience and currently care for adopted Greyhounds, Galgos, Podencos, Podengos, and even an Irish Wolfhound. Some also have prior experience living with Salukis and Borzois.   

On February 20th, our Arizona team welcomed eight Aussie greyhounds. The hounds landed in Los Angeles where four volunteers met them and transported them to Tucson (pictured). Two of these hounds are already adopted and the remaining six are currently available for adoption. 

Please help us welcome GALT Arizona to the family by following their page on Facebook. If you’re interested in helping the team, please reach out to the team by emailing [email protected]. We are thrilled to welcome GALT Arizona to our family and can’t wait to see what we all accomplish together!

3/14/24

#greyhounds #dogblr #snootblr #dogs #greyhound #greyblr #sighthounds #galtx enews #pets #greyhound adoption #Arizona #Greyhound Adoption Arizona #GALT Arizona

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GALTx eNews: Belle And Rora Reunited!

Peggy joined the GALT family in July 2020 and, just a week later, gave birth to a litter of seven puppies. Two of Peggy’s puppies, Belle and Aurora, fostered together after weaning and thoroughly enjoyed each other’s company. Belle’s foster parents failed fostering and adopted her. She now lives in Texas with Greyhound siblings, Comet and Licorice. Aurora, now Rora, found her forever home with longtime Greyhound parents who live in Montana. Rora also has two Greyhound siblings, Viddie and Dugan. 

Rora’s vet recently diagnosed her with Progressive Retinal Atrophy. She already has trouble seeing at night and is expected to lose all of her vision before long. Dogs adjust well to vision loss and she will still live a happy life with her loving family. But, Belle and Rora’s families wanted the sisters to see each other again while Rora could still see. Belle’s family tried to schedule a trip to Montana last fall, but it just wasn’t in the cards. Rora’s family spent the cold winter RVing in Arizona and decided to make the reunion happen anyway with a detour to Belle’s place in Texas on their way home.  

As you can see from the photo above, the sisters immediately recognized each other! They had a wonderful time running, playing, and lounging together again. Click here to watch a video of their last play session before Rora’s long trip home and click here to see more photos of their time together. We can’t thank these families enough for giving such great homes to so many hounds! 

3/28/24

#greyhounds #dogblr #snootblr #dogs #greyhound #greyblr #sighthounds #galtx enews #pets #greyhound adoption #Peggy's Puppies #Reunited #Aurora #Rora #Belle

[galtx]

Carter is a big chatter box when he thinks he is getting a car ride.

#greyhounds #dogblr #snootblr #dogs #greyhound #greyblr #sighthounds #pets #greyhound adoption #greyhound chatter

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GALTx eNews: The Greyhound Saint Guinefort

Greyhounds possess unique qualities that make them more than just pets. They are an ancient breed with old souls that have played a role in human spirituality unlike any other. In addition to being the only dog breed mentioned in the bible, a Greyhound is the only animal we know to be considered a saint. 

Around 1290, Greyhound Guinefort (pronounced “Geenfor”) is said to have lived with a wealthy knight in his castle in Lyon, France. Back then, only nobility could own Greyhounds, so Guinefort’s charmed life isn’t surprising. The knight went out to hunt, leaving his baby in Guinefort’s care. On his return, the knight discovered tragedy. He could not find his baby and Guinefort was covered in blood. The knight jumped to the mistaken conclusion that Guinefort murdered his baby and immediately struck Guinefort down with his sword. 

The baby, disturbed by the commotion, let out a cry leading the knight to find him unharmed, under his cradle, next to the bloody remains of a venomous snake. Guinefort had bravely dispatched the snake to save the baby’s life. Horrified by his mistake, the knight decided to honor Guinefort by placing his body in a well and creating a shrine with rocks and trees.  

Locals heard of Guinefort’s bravery and pronounced him the patron saint of infants. Believers visited Saint Guinefort’s shrine with their sick children to pray for healing for a hundred years. Then, a Dominican Inquisitor found out, declared the veneration of Saint Guinefort heretical, and destroyed the shrine. Nevertheless, Saint Guinefort continued to be venerated by the locals until the 1930s. August 22nd is still recognized by some as Saint Guinefort’s feast day. We are marking our calendar. 

12/21/23

#greyhounds #dogblr #snootblr #dogs #greyblr #greyhound #sighthounds #galtx enews #pets #greyhound adoption #saint guinefort #Guinefort #greyhound saint #dog saint #greyhound history #greyhound stories #greyhound heroes

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GALTx eNews: Joel Is Going From Rags To Riches

Joel wants a rags to riches story and is ready to find his forever family. Let's help him put his rough start living at a landfill behind him. He is a kind, tenderhearted boy who perks right up for snuggles. Although we estimate him to be around three years old, he still has the quirky spunk of a puppy. He enjoys time in his yard, playing with toys and tennis balls, and zooming. Indeed, his perfect forever home has a yard for him to explore whenever he wants and a tall, secure fence to keep him in.

Joel thoroughly enjoys his Greyhound foster sister. They walk well together and enjoy a little wrestling in the morning. He also seems to get along with the other dogs in the neighborhood. We are not yet sure whether he will be ok with cats or prefer to chase them.

Joel takes a little bit to call a stranger a friend and can come across as shy at first. Don't let that fool you. He enjoys his peace and quiet but is also unfazed by noisy weather, dogs barking, and other noisy environments. Food isn't particularly motivating for him. He doesn't counter surf and is the most gentle treat-taker you’ll ever meet. He much prefers his big fluffy bed over a crate and his foster family finds him trustworthy with his freedom around the house when they are away.

Watch a slideshow of Joel here. If he sounds like your soulmate, please let your adoption coordinator know or read more about adopting on our website.

3/7/24

#joel #greyhounds #dogblr #snootblr #greyhound #dogs #greyblr #sighthounds #galtx enews #pets #greyhound adoption #Landfill hounds #Adoptable Greyhounds #Rags to Riches

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GALTx eNews: Join Us At The North Texas Irish Festival

It's time for one of our favorite annual events again and we can't wait to see you there. Get your green on and come see us at the 42nd annual North Texas Irish Festival! We are proud to show off our hounds and to give out free hound kisses to all takers!

Given the rich history of Greyhounds in Ireland, GALT will be one of only a few dog groups with a booth located in the Cultural area in Centennial Hall. Please stop by and visit us on Saturday, March 2, 10:30 to 5:00, and Sunday, March 3, 2024, 11:30 to 5:00. For event tickets and more information click here.

We still need volunteers from the clan Greyhound to help us make the most of our time at the festival, including ambassadog escorts who will bring their own well behaved adopted hound or foster hound to greet guests, Greyhound advocates to answer questions about the breed and adoption, and free hands to help set up or tear down our booth. If you're a current volunteer, click here to sign up. If you're new to volunteering for GALT or have questions, please email [email protected]. Thank you!

We can't wait to see you there!

2/22/2024

#greyhounds #dogblr #snootblr #dogs #greyhound #greyblr #sighthounds #galtx enews #pets #greyhound adoption #North Texas Irish Festival #NTIF #Dallas Events

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GALTx eNews: Russell Wants To Go Home!

Russell is ready to find his forever home! He is a 3 year old American retired racer with four races to his credit, the most adorable overbite, and the softest fur. He is a “velcro boy” who will follow you room-to-room, even if you’re only gone a minute. He really does not want to miss out on any experience with his people and would love to find a family who is home a lot. Having another dog in the house is less important to him as he tends to get a little anxious when his people are away, even with a dog buddy at home. Russell can also be a little too vocal for apartment life and should not live with cats or small dogs.

Russell and his foster Greyhound brother love running laps in the yard, playing fetch, and generally enjoying retired life. Russell’s favorite toys are balls and the Kong Wubba. Squeaker toys are not just a joy, but a challenge to be conquered. He needs a little supervision when playing with them. Russell loves a good ear scratching and especially loves gentle scratches down his spine to his tail. He will do the cutest wiggle as you get those hard to reach spots and look at you with the biggest hound smile. Meal times are some of Russell’s favorite moments. He will let you know when it is time for breakfast and dinner, usually with some polite vocalizations and nudging with his snoot. He’s a good eater and a slow-feeder raised bowl has helped him greatly. He doesn’t mind his foster brother eating in the same area with him. 

Russell accepts verbal correction very well and learns quickly! He has already learned “go to bed” and training for other commands will just take a little patience and repetition with treat rewards. For example, he has learned to wait to eat his meals until he’s told to “eat!” and will come when called. Russell is great on walks and loves going on “smell adventures.” He will walk without pulling and if you keep up a pace, he will just walk with you without stopping to sniff. Click here to watch a slideshow featuring Russell’s stunning overbite. 

Russell is simply fantastic and will make someone a wonderful companion. Is that someone you? Read our adoption procedures and requirements and complete our on-line application here

10/26/23

#greyhounds #dogblr #snootblr #greyhound #dogs #greyblr #sighthounds #galtx enews #pets #greyhound adoption #retired racing greyhound #adoptable greyhounds #overbite #Russell

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GALTx eNews: Resolutions For Your Hound's New Year

This far into the new year, most of us have given up on our personal resolutions. Not to worry. We have ideas for hound related resolutions that you can easily achieve:

1) Schedule your hound's annual check up to review their vaccination status, check their weight, get a nail trim, and have an examination.

2) Begin a healthy dental routine for your hound that includes brushing at least a few times a week. If you already know your hound needs a dental and have been putting it off, get it scheduled with your vet.

3) Talk to your vet regarding preventative medications and make sure your hound is getting what they need to protect against internal parasites, ticks, and fleas (and all the diseases they carry).

4) If your hound needs to lose weight as much as you do, make changes to their diet to help them get trim. Maybe a little less kibble or fewer treats every day will do the trick. Seniors might benefit from switching to a senior food and, if recommended by a vet, might benefit from supplements.

5) Make sure your hound's nails are getting trimmed. Pick a day each month that you'll take a look and trim as needed or book a repeating visit to a groomer.

6) Inspect your yard, fence, and gate to identify any repairs you need to make to help keep your hound from escaping.

7) Inspect your hound's tags to make sure the contact information is still current and legible and while you're looking, make sure your collars, leashes, and harnesses are all in good shape.

8) If you have moved since adopting from GALT, send your updated contact information to us at [email protected]. Your GALT hound has a tag with our phone number on it and we want to be able to find you if someone calls saying they found your hound.

9) Check with your microchip company to make sure your contact information is still correct and, the next time you're in, have your vet check to make sure your hound's chip is still readable.

10) Establish an exercise routine with your hound that will benefit you both! If you're not walking regularly, start with a couple of walks a week. If you're already walking, bump up the scheduled frequency. Increase your hound's activity level gradually to make sure they don't over do it.

11) Start teaching your hound one new skill like stay, leave it, or come. These basic skills can be critical to averting an emergency.

12) Get more involved with the Greyhound community by joining a local Greyhound walk or sharing your hound photos in a social media group.

You don't have to do it all at once. Consider adding just one item to your calendar each month. You'll have a full month to get to it and at the end of the year, you'll have done everything on this list!

1/11/23

#greyhounds #dogblr #snootblr #dogs #greyhound #greyblr #sighthounds #galtx enews #pets #greyhound adoption #New Year's Resolutions #2024