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#48 Swan Song Raffle for GALT
February 8th, 2021
Congratulations to
Gretchen Beckert of Santa Barbara CA
for helping us reach $5000 in ticket sales!
We'll mail a check tomorrow to
The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas!
SIX prizes are offered in Northcoast Greyhounds' final raffle being offered for The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas!
We want to send the most help we possibly can with out last FUN-Draiser to a group that lives their motto every day: "No Grey Turned Away".
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Raffle #47 for The Sunburst Project
December 28, 2020
Congratulations to
Mary & Jeff Clifford of Hastings MN
for helping us reach $1430 in ticket sales!
We'll mail a rounded up check tomorrow for $1500.00 to
The Sunburst Project tomorrow!
Now that the last Florida racetracks have closed down, your ticket purchases for this David Umpleby pendant with two necklaces and Harmony Kingdom items will help Sunburst to cover the cost of boarding and travel until every last Florida greyhound who needs a ride home GETS one!
Visit the Raffle Page for really greyt pictures!
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Raffle #46 for Greyhounds Only - HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY!
October 12th, 2020
Congratulations to
Louise Winders of Costa Mesa CA
for helping us reach $2135 in ticket sales!
We'll mail a rounded off check tomorrow for $2,225 to
Greyhounds Only!
WHAT? COVID-19 has cancelled your 25th Anniversary Reunion Picnic? That's terrible!
With this raffle, you'll have greyhound lovers all over the country celebrating your momentous occasion by buying tickets! (we hope!)
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Raffle #45 for Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest
August 24th, 2020
Congratulations to
Lu Anne Back of Beavercreek OH
for helping us reach $1450 in ticket sales!
We'll mail a check tomorrow for $1500 to
Greyhound Pet Adoption NW
We all know that adoption fees rarely or barely cover the cost of preparing a healthy greyhound for adoption- there is no excess for those who require special medical treatment like Batman & Robin, Gina and Marbella. Sadly, the Covid experience has pretty much eliminated anything other than online efforts to cover costs.
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Raffle #44 for GALT's Puppies!
November 5, 2019
Congratulations to
Virginia Burgess of Bloomfield NM
for helping us reach $5940 in ticket sales!
We'll mail a check tomorrow for $6000 to
The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
to be matched by generous donors.
Total to GALT: $12,000!
Greyhound Adoption League of Texas has taken in four pups with deformed front legs, all from the same Mother, Tiger Girl. Two have been surgically treated, the other two are "wait and see".
That's not to even mention welcoming 40 new hounds and finding homes for 45 more, just in this last quarter!
This organization, with hubs in Dallas, New Mexico, and Central Texas does outstanding work- there's just no stopping them!
All they need is money to continue helping all these needy hounds and YOU can help buy purchasing a few tickets.
100% of your purchase here not only goes directly to GALT, but is MATCHED by generous yet anonymous supporters! This quilt was crafted and contributed by a true friend to GALT. NCG covers the cost of the bracelet, postage, credit card, PayPal and Facebook advertising fees.
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Raffle #43: Happy 8th Anniversary SUNBURST!
February 25, 2019
Congratulations to
Kat Mooney of Costa Mesa CA
for helping us reach $1975 in ticket sales!
We'll mail a check tomorrow to
The Sunburst Project of the Greyhound Alliance
to be DOUBLE matched by generous donors.
Total to Sunburst: $5,925!
The Sunburst Project began in 2011 and since that time has delivered over 5000 Florida greyhounds to adoption groups all over the US- two more hauls leave during their anniversary month of August.
Our celebration for them involves this unique Mice In Slate bracelet and pendant pair, with chains to wear the pendant two different ways, and an adorable little ceramic greyhound to chaperone their trip to your house!
Read more, SEE more on the Raffle Page!
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Raffle #42 for Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
February 25, 2019
Congratulations to
Leila Dennis of Garland TX
for helping us reach $2100 in ticket sales!
We'll mail a check tomorrow to
The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
to be matched by generous donors.
Total to GALT: $4,200!
Win this 42" X 25" wall hanging by Susan Lewis of particularly elegant fabrics AND this 24" necklace of Turquoise, Tourmalinated Quartz and Mahogany Obsidian- ALL in Raffle #42 for The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas!
GALT has a trio of new puppies and you're going to enjoy the photos on the Raffle Page- adorable! You can enlarge any of the images- which you may want to do for the "Where's Waldo" picture of puppies in the leaves. :)
GALT has leased the entire boarding facility which they've used occasionally in the past in preparation of Florida's racetrack closings. Northcoast Greyhounds is trying to make a dent in this new budget-buster! Your raffle ticket purchases will make a big difference!
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Raffle #41 for The Sunburst Project
October 29, 2018
Congratulations to
Marty Crites of Senoia GA
for helping us reach $1500 in ticket sales!
We'll mail a check tomorrow to
The Greyhound Alliance's Sunburst Project
to be matched by generous donors.
Total to Sunburst: $3,000!
66 greyhounds endured the fury of Hurricane Michael with the help of their two handlers and an emergency generator- all while surrounded by emergency vehicles using the Ebro parking lot as a staging area!
Miraculously, the kennels were unharmed and The Sunburst Project is STILL planning three hauls to move those greyhounds to northern states!
Let's give them a hand! AND a pat on the backs of Stacie & Ashley for their dedication and bravery despite personal losses.
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Raffle #40 for Bluff City Greyhounds
August 20, 2018
Congratulations to
Barb Fields of Cape Coral FL
for helping us reach $3205 in ticket sales!
We'll be mailing a check tomorrow to
Bluff City Greyhounds,
thanks to all of YOU who purchased tickets!
This 9” X 7” greyhound was hand carved by Dr. Mike Horwitz of Ventura CA - it was the prototype for a larger version which won First Prize at the Del Mar Fair in Woodcarving! Of all walnut, it took Dr. Horwitz nearly 150 hours to carve all 45 pieces and assemble them into this greyhound collectible to beat ALL greyhound collectibles!
Bluff City Greyhounds has, for 18 years, been coming to the rescue of those greyhounds who require extraordinary care. Sometimes adoption groups will bring them a seemingly unadaptable dog, and sometimes adoption groups will find homes for recovered dogs. Sometimes, however, in the case of severe birth defects, the dogs are loved by Cora and Tom Moro of Bluff City as long as they live.
There are currently 14 greyhounds in their home, seven of whom are being treated for seizures, and two who are being transported to Columbus Ohio (eight times since January- a 1050 mile trip) for Dr. Mason’s Listerial Trials for osteosarcoma.
Bluff City Greyhounds does little or no fundraising of their own and Northcoast Greyhounds wants to help them provide help for the helpless.
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Raffle #39 for Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
February 26, 2018
Congratulations to
Mary LaHam of Toronto Canada
who won the scarf, and
Joni Ostrich of State college PA who won the tote
for helping us reach $4335 in ticket sales!
We'll mail a check tomorrow to
The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
for an even $4500 to be matched by generous donors.
Total to GALT: $9,000!
This fabulous silk Hermes scarf measures 34.5" X 34.5" and is of 100% Silk Twill.
BEST OF ALL, it comes with $500 cash to put towards its framing - or for your pocket if you wear the scarf around your neck!
This time, we've added a SECOND PRIZE: a double-sided, four-greyhound tote by fabric artist Susan Lewis!
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Raffle #38: The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
October 17, 2016
Congratulations to
Robert McLean of Bethpage NY
for helping us reach $3070 in ticket sales!
We'll mail a check tomorrow to
The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
for an even $3500 to be matched by generous donors.
Total to GALT: $7,000!
Featuring a new wall-hanging by Susan Lewis Fabric Art and a fabulous 18" sodalite necklace with 2.5" sodalite necklace adorned with our "8Ball".
It seems every time we turn around, GALT has another group of dogs from a cruelty seizure or a surrender from one who knows he cannot keep them healthy. Wednesday was no exception. Please read GALT's description of The West Texas Eight.
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Raffle #37: The Sunburst Project
August 15, 2016
Congratulations to
Joan DiMondo of Canadensis PA
for helping us reach $1020 in ticket sales!
We'll mail a check tomorrow to
The Sunburst Project
for an even $1500
The Sunburst Project sends out 3 or 4 hauls every month - 392 dogs in 2016 with more planned for August and September.
But for lack of funding, more hauls would have taken place, more Florida dogs would have have found adoption groups and forever homes.
More funding is needed and this raffle is a first step - The Sunburst Project and all of the Florida greyhounds who have found homes because of them, appreciate your participation in this raffle.
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RR #36: The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
December 14, 2015
Congratulations to
Lucy Kon of Damascus MD
for helping us reach $3370 in ticket sales!
We'll mail a check tomorrow to
The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
for an even $3500 to be matched by generous donors.
Total to GALT: $7,000!
This 24" X 14" sculpture of two greyhounds was created by Carol Orwin, British sculptor.
It is being offered in support of the Injured Reserve Greyhounds at The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas. With "No dog left behind" as their motto, GALT's expenses for rehabilitating racers with broken legs, strays with heartworm disease and malnutrition, lurchers taken in by
local shelters - especially dogs accepted from cruelty seizures, there is just no end to veterinary bills.
After admiring Ms Orwin's exquisite artistry for more than 10 years, we're offering this piece to benefit a group we admire and another family of supporters has offered to match what we earn here.
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RR #35: The Sunburst Project
August 17, 2015
Congratulations to
Jeff & Mary Clifford of Hastings MN
for helping us reach $3645 in ticket sales!
We'll mail a check tomorrow to
The Sunburst Project of The Greyhound Alliance
for an even $3700 to be MATCHED by generous donors.
Jewelry sales during this raffle amounted to $1993,
so our promised 50% amounts to an additional $1000.
Total to The Sunburst Project: $8,400!
The Sunburst Kennels hold Florida Greyhounds until The Greyhound Alliance can create the haul which will deliver them to 35 partner groups. Together, they have moved 3700 greyhounds out of Florida since the Sunburst Project began four short years ago.
Now, they are in need of financial help and we hope this raffle will draw your attention!
Generous donors have offered to MATCH what we earn here, so for every $5 ticket you purchase, The Sunburst Project will receive $10!
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RR #34 OSU Greyhound Program
May 27, 2013
Congratulations to
Brenda Evanick of New Orleans
for helping us reach $3270 in ticket sales!
We'll mail a check tomorrow to
The OSU Greyhound Health & Wellness Program
for an even $4000 to be DOUBLE MATCHED by generous donors.
Total to Dr.. Couto's Program: $12,000!
Here it is: our third annual raffle for Dr. Couto's Greyhound Program at Ohio State University - originally inspired by Cora Marro and her greyhound, Dennis!
The same generous friends who have matched our earnings in the first two raffles are outdoing themselves this time and will DOUBLE what we earn! So if you purchase $50 in tickets, The Greyhound Program will receive $150! Woo HOO!
Please visit the raffle page to see bigger and better images of all four prizes which will all go to a single winner - and good LUCK to you!
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RR #33 A Double Rescue!
October 29, 2012
Congratulations to
Jeff Clifford of Southaven MS
for helping us reach $1865 in ticket sales!
We'll mail checks for $1000 each tomorrow to
Halfway Home Greyhounds and
Almost Home for Hounds!
Three valuable prizes will go to one winner in this raffle for two groups:
Halfway Home for Greyhounds & Almost Home for Greyhounds who, together,
have hauled over 600 greyhounds to adoption groups in 2012.
You'll want to read the story of organizations coming to the rescue of one another!
Prizes Include:
* J.G. Durand Crystal Greyhound
* Michelle Foster Designer Pendant with 18" Omega chain
* Handcarved Rosewood sliding box featuring Flower Girl
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RR# 32: OSU Greyhound Program
JULY 23, 2012
Congratulations to
Debbie Hunseder of Clarksdale AZ
for helping us reach $3775 in ticket sales!
We'll mail a check tomorrow to
The OSU Greyhound Health & Wellness Program
for an even $4000 to be MATCHED by a similar check from generous donors.
Total to Dr.. Couto's Program: $8000!
YOU can win ALL the prizes pictured here:
* an original Michele Foster Ocean Jasper pendant embellished with peridot and white topaz,
* the 8mm Omega neck ring upon which it is suspended,
* the pretty handcarved Thuya Wood box which protects it,
* the handcrafted and symbolic leather collar with OSU's logo by Longdog Leather Works,
* and the black medical scrubs displaying your support of OSU's Greyhound Wellness Program.
Best of all, whether or not you win, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that you've helped Dr. Couto to continue doing what he does best: personal care and research for the greyhound breed.
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RR #31: The Sunburst Project
May 12, 2012
Congratulations to
Gale Tereszcuk of Philadelphia PA
for helping us reach $1630 in ticket sales!
We'll mail a check tomorrow to
The Sunburst Project
for an even $2000.
Win all three pieces: a gorgeous Sarda bracelet, the redwood burl box to protect it, and this handmade quilt to keep you warm by the fire!
The Sunburst Project was created to house and treat Panhandle greyhounds, and then to move them to adoption groups around the country. Since their first haul in the Fall of 2011, the Sunburst Project has moved over 600 greyhounds into adoption. This month, with 55 more headed to the Midwest, they're closing in on 700!
This joint effort of the Greyhound alliance, The Greyhound consortium and The emerald Coast chapter of GPA deserves all the support we can send them!
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RR #30 for God's Greyts
March 12, 2012
Congratulations to
Bonnie Sealy of Escondido CA
for helping us reach $1815 in ticket sales!
We'll mail a check tomorrow to
God's Greyts Greyhound Group
for an even $2000.
They foster. They heal. They adopt. They transport Florida's greyhounds all over the country. They keep all our aging greyhounds supplied with Assistance Harnesses. God's Greyts is a group for whom we just cannot provide enough heartfelt support.
But we're trying....
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RR #29: Almost Home for Hounds
December 19, 2011
Congratulations to
Patricia Chan of Great Britain!
for helping us reach $2840 in ticket sales!
We'll mail a check tomorrow to
Almost Home for Hounds
for an even $3000.
Long before the Almost Home for Hounds facility was constructed in 2004, Dr. Heather Weir was vetting and transporting greyhounds to adoption groups while continuing to teach at Colorado State University.
Now, with 50 greyhounds at any one time in the facility, she's still doing it- only a whole lot more!
We hope you'll want to win this elegant pendant and sterling collar, but of more importance, we hope you'll consider the purchase of some raffle tickets among one of your year-end contributions to help cover the cost of Heather's December haul. Help us to help Heather deliver these greyhounds ALL the way home for the holidays!
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RR #28: Greyhound Support Transport
October 18, 2011
Congratulations to
Stephanie LaNoue of Plano TX
for helping us reach $1525 in ticket sales!
We're mailing a check for $1750
and special thanks to GT for putting the amount over $1500 allowing for the round-up to the next level.
Your purchase, GT, made a big difference for GST!
In my mind, there is nothing more important we can do for greyhounds right now than to help with transporting them to adoption groups.
With thirteen greyhound racetracks in Florida and most states having none at all, the state is saturated with pets while distant parts of the country are begging for greyt companions. Stepping up to the plate is Greyhound Support Transport who stands ready to haul greyhounds, lacking only the money to do it more often.
We can help! This lovely handcrafted box by a Humboldt County artisan comes with a spectacular pendant! Your ticket purchases will help, 100%, to assure one more greyhound is transported to one more waiting home!
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RR #27: The Greyhound Alliance
June 7, 2011
Congratulations to
Barbara Mecca of Hoffman Estates IL
for helping us reach $2645 in ticket sales!
We're mailing a check for $2750 (rounded up to the nearest $250)
along with $250 in "refunds" from GT in DC, and GT in PA
who both directed their earned refunds to The Alliance.
This all-volunteer Midwest organization works with just about ANYbody to achieve their goals: "The Greyhound Alliance is dedicated to greyhound welfare, facilitating greyhound rescue and adoption, and furthering education and support for greyhound owners, potential adopters, and the community at large. Whether through education, fundraising, or more hands-on efforts like transport and placement, we are committed to doing our part."
The majority of TGA's effort is put into hauling Southern Dogs North- which is our main incentive in offering NCG support with this raffle. We hope you'll think of your ticket purchase as providing the means to transport one more greyhound to safety.
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RR #26: OSU Greyhound Wellness Program
April 26, 2011
Congratulations to
Linda McConnell of Fairfax, VA
for helping us reach $3710 in ticket sales!
Cora Marro will present a check for an even $3750
to Dr. Couto at the Greyhound Wellness conference on May 7th,
along with the check for $3000 in matching funds
offered by a generous supporter in the the name of our own Pickles.
We're all greytful for Dr. Couto's research and teaching efforts on behalf of greyhounds worldwide. Jerry and I are particularly envious of those of you who are within reach of Dr. Couto's clinic at OSU- Jerry's alma mater! (Go Buckeyes!)
But we can help from this distance and are doing so at the request of Cora Marro who commissioned this lovely collar and offered us the opportunity to turn it into a Refund Raffle with THREE very special prizes for the winner!
Our breed, no matter where they live, benefits from Dr. Couto's efforts, so we hope you'll consider returning the favor by purchasing some raffle tickets here - Cora will present the check for 100% of your ticket purchases to Dr. Couto at the OSU Conference on May 7th.
Kind and anonymous donors have offered to match the first $3000 of tickets sold in memory of Pickles Brockhoff!
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RR #25 for GPA/LA & MS
March 22, 2011
Congratulations to
Marian Jones of Fritch, Texas!
for helping us reach $1535 in ticket sales!
We've mailed a check today to
GPA/ Louisiana & Mississippi
for an even $1750.
Support our hardworking friends at GPA/Louisiana & Mississippi and you may become the new owner of this weighty sterling bracelet adorned with spiny oyster and Brynn!
Don't forget, that once you've purchased $250 or more in raffle tickets for any of our events, you are entitled to a "refund" to the adoption group of your choice. If you need help with accounting, just email Cara for a summary of your ticket purchases.
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RR #24 for GreytHounds of Eastern Michigan
December 10, 2010
Congratulations to
Susan Riegel of West Bloomfield, MI
for helping us reach $2005 in ticket sales!
We've mailed a check today to
Greyhounds of Eastern Michigan
for an even $2250,
an amount to be matched by generous (and anonymous)
supporters of both GEM and NCG.
This fabulous amber and sterling bracelet features two greyhounds, and comes snuggled into it's own California Redwood box by Sly Wood Designs.
Purchase tickets in this event and help us send holiday pats on the backs to a group who works hard all year long during their 10th anniversary!
This event ends on December 13th and the prizes will arrive in plenty of time for Christmas!
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RR #23 for GPA/Daytona
October 15, 2010
Congratulations to
Elizabeth Norton of San Antonio TX
for helping GC reach over $1520 in ticket sales!
Since we round up to the nearest $250,
our check for $1750 was mailed the following day!
Can you imagine caring for seventy-two greyhounds with broken legs- all while holding down a full-time job? We can't and we want to help- especially the two greyhounds who require immediate and costly orthopedic surgery.
Or consider sending a direct contribution to GPA/Daytona Beach. We understand they are soon to have a PayPal button for donations.
We hope, too they'll be posting more news on the GPA/DB website. If I learn anymore, I will add updates to the event site.
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RR #22: Greyhound Connection of San Diego County
August 4, 2010
Congratulations to
Diana Hunter-Bossart of Mill Valley, CA
for helping us reach $1810 in ticket sales!
We've mailed a check today to
Greyhound Connection of San Diego County
for an even $2000.
FOUR truly elegant prizes for the price of ONE ticket are offered in this Refund Raffle for Greyhound Connection of San Diego County.
Their new management having dealt with 6 senior returns and special needs greyhounds before even beginning to bring in new retirees, we'd like to help erase GC's medical debt and give them a fresh start!
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RR #21 for Central Illinois Greyhound Adoption
November 24, 2009
Congratulations to
Susan Lundberg of Ellicott city, MD
for helping us reach $2600 in ticket sales!
Added to this total was nearly $700 in NCG auction proceeds, and then
the total was rounded up by a contribution from
Barbara Karant in sharing the proceeds from GREYHOUNDS- The Book.
We've mailed a check for $3500 today to CIGA!
This is our annual raffle for CIGA- a group who we admire enough to repeat the effort every year. CIGA isn't an adoption group per se, they exist primarily to move dogs to adoption groups from the Dubuque and Dairyland racetracks, and, specifically, to take in the broken legs, pay for the surgeries, foster throughout rehab, and then turn healthy greyhounds over to adoption groups to place- most often Greyhounds Only in Chicago.
Visit the Raffle Page for more pictures and information. Imagine each of last year's broken legs pictured (200 legs in 10 years!) multiplied by $2000-$3000 and you'll realize how deserving these folks are all year long!
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RR #20 for Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
September 29, 2009
Congratulations to
Joyce England of Richardson, TX
(and one particularly extravagant supporter who didn't win!)
for helping us reach $6000 in ticket sales!
We've sent our check today to
Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
An identical check from generous admirers of GALT's good works
will match out own, bringing GALT's total to $12,000!" WHOOPEE!
Here it is! Our annual raffle for GALT because we're their biggest admirers! Those Texans just "cain't say no!" You'll be able to redecorate a whole room with this prize!
Every cent you spend on tickets will go directly to GALT, and in this case, your purchase amount will be doubled with MATCHING FUNDS by a generous couple who are admirers of GALT's efforts! Pat yourself on the back for helping to repair one more broken leg or finding one more greyhound his Forever Home.
If this is the purchase that brings your total to $250, don't forget to let us know so we can send your $50 "refund" to the group of your choice- maybe even GALT! :)
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RR #19: Almost Home For Hounds
August 7, 2009
Congratulations to
Helen Dudick of "Leaving Tracks" in Atlanta, GA
for helping us reach $1875 in ticket sales-
we'll sent a check for $2000 to
Almost Home for Hounds
With the closing of the last of Colorado's greyhound racetracks, AHH has become a safe haven for the underdogs: the aged pets from farms, the broodies, the injured, and pups with no racing future. Currently, 30% of the population at AHH is over 7 years of age.
We hope you'll buy a ticket (or lots of them!), or contribute directly to AHH, or convince your adoption group to accept some of Dr. Weir's special needs greyhounds.
Special needs greyhounds have a special love to give....
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RR #18 Greyhounds Only, Inc.
April 27, 2009
Congratulations to
Claudia Presto of The Greyhound Gang in Kanab, UT
for helping us reach $2365 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $2500 to
Greyhounds Only, Inc.
As seen in Greyhounds in Art, 2008 at Dewey Beach, these four 11 X 14 prints, valued at $200 each, were featured in an installment of nine offered by Barbara Karant, photographer and author of GREYHOUNDS - The book. the raffle also includes a sterling charm bracelet with five more images from the book, as well as the book itself, signed by the artist.
The raffle benefits Ms. Karant's own group, Greyhounds Only, Inc, and all their good works in taking so many broken and retiring greyhounds into their program from the Dairyland racetrack.
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RR #17: Guam Animals in Need (GAIN)
January 30, 2009
Congratulations to
Michelle Caillet of Greyt Escapes in Tucson, AZ,
for helping us reach $2905 in ticket sales-
we'll sent a check for $3000 tomorrow to
Guam Animals In Need
Handed out to anyone who asked for them, or remaining in limbo at the track and GAIN's shelter, as many as 300 greyhounds need our help.
Those being picked up by GAIN volunteers are found abandoned, starved, and abused. We've just added happy pics of new arrivals to the US- worth a look!
Guam is a US territory. We are US citizens, and NCG feels compelled to take a stance for these greyhounds, helping as many as possible find loving homes, some here in the US.
Every dollar you spend in this raffle will assist the tireless and overburdened GAIN volunteers in caring for the greyhounds in Guam and helping to keep them safe.
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RR #16: Greyhound Rescue & Rehab
November 24, 2008
Congratulations to Diana Bossart of Mill Valley, CA
for helping us reach $2450 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $2500 to
Greyhound Rescue & Rehab
Imagine impressing your Thanksgiving and Christmas guests with this 8" by 18" piece of art by Susan Lewis: "Table Runners"- a lineup of twenty of Ms. Lewis' colorful and creative greyhound characters designed to entertain both sides of your table!
And then, allow it's true value to warm your heart. 100% of funds earned by this raffle will help to stabilize the medical bank account of Greyhound Rescue and Rehab. Even with numerous fundraisers for Knuckles, bills remain to be paid and greyhounds like Paula and Blue with serious breaks continue arriving on their doorstep- these folks just can't say no.
Though a single $5 ticket will win this visual reminder for the winning family's Thanksgiving table, surely each one of us will be giving thanks that day for the selfless volunteers all over the country who do what GRR does for retiring racers. Consider making a Thanksgiving gesture by purchasing a ticket or make a direct contribution to GRR. You just might be rewarded with a valuable family heirloom.
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RR #15: Limerick Animal Welfare
September 2, 2008
Congratulations to Debbie Vaceluke of Lawrenceville, GA
for helping us reach $2135 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $2250 to
Limerick Animal Welfare
Roundup was a contribution of earnings from GREYHOUNDS- The Book.
Special thanks from the Irish greyhounds to ALL who purchased tickets! If you consider that each bejeweled link on this necklace and bracelet pair could represent an Irish Greyhound saved from death, abandonment or sale to Spanish breeders this year, and that your participation in this raffle helped that to happen, your heart will be warmed each time you wear it. Somebody has to win- it could be you!
This Holly Yashi necklace and bracelet are valued at $615 before the greyhounds were added just for this raffle. The greyhound adornments are sufficiently subtle and these pieces so unique, that your jewelry will be admired by everyone, whether or not you're in greyt company!
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RR #14: Colorado Greyhound Adoption
July 18, 2008
Congratulations to Elia Rubinstein of SS Setauket, NY;
Marcia Greer of Lyons, CO, and Jan Smart of Denver
for helping us reach $1950 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $2000 to
Colorado Greyhound Adoption
The winning ticket holder will have THREE choices in this raffle, and the holder of the second ticket pulled gets a choice between the two prizes remaining. Third ticket holder gets the dregs. (NOT!) All three are lovely prizes!
This raffle will end on Monday, July 14th and benefits Colorado Greyhound Adoption who will soon be dealing with the closing of Mile High Race Track in Denver, CO. A closing is a major effort for any group in proximity of a track, and we'd like to help CGA gear up for the effort they have in store.
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RR #13: GPA/Emerald Coast
May 5, 2008
Congratulations to Anne-Marie Mitchell of Franklin, TN
for helping us reach $1875 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $2000 to
GPA/Emerald Coast
We're privileged to support the enormous efforts of GPA/Emerald Coast in the Florida Panhandle with this jacket by fabric artist Susan Lewis.
My own Susan Lewis creations are regular conversation starters wherever and whenever they're worn!
As always, every dollar spent on raffle tickets will be contributed to this organization; Northcoast Greyhounds absorbs all costs including raffle items, insured shipping, PayPal and Credit Card charges.
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RR #12: Midwest Greyhound Adoption
March 31, 2008
Congratulations to Nancy Nunoz of Chicago, IL
for helping us reach $3825 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $4000 to
Midwest Greyhound Adoption
If the economy has you concerned about getting a vacation this year, here's your opportunity to go First Class to almost anywhere your little heart desires! Take two separate trips, or treat a companion to a trip together.
Send this link to your parents- maybe they'll win a trip to visit you! Feel free to share it with everyone you know- one doesn't have to be a greyhound owner to win an extravagant trip- or to want to help the broken leg greyhounds at Midwest Greyhound Adoption.
As always, every dollar spent on raffle tickets will be contributed to MGA, Northcoast Greyhounds will absorb all PayPal and Credit Card charges. Considering the number and severity of the broken leg greyhounds with which MGA is dealing, including G's Sweet Dedra, sister to the four brothers who survived the Iowa accident along with herself, MGA can use all the help we can offer.
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RR #11: Central Illinois Greyhound Adoption
February 13, 2008
Congratulations to Victoria Phanco of Highlandville, MO
for helping us reach $1850 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $2000 to
Central Illinois Greyhound Adoption
A perfect trio of Valentines for all your Valentines:
* This 30" bronze finished greyhound statue
* This "Desert Tiger" print 38" X 48" dog bed by Victoria Peak
* A gift box of 4 Varietals from Bark Vineyards - all the bottles with greyhound labels (we didn't include the kittie kind).
Every dollar you spend on tickets will go directly to CIGA to care for the sizable number of broken leg dogs they accept from Dubuque and Dairyland racetracks. As regular supporters of CIGA, Northcoast Greyhounds considers it a privileged tradition to begin each new year with a raffle in support of this worthy and caring organization.
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RR #10: Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
december 10, 2007
Congratulations to Helen Manning of Dallas, TX
for helping us reach $2345 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $2500 to
Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
Wow your greytest friends at upcoming holiday parties when you arrive wearing this bracelet and pendant on its sterling collar!
And if you shouldn't be the one holding the winning ticket, you'll take comfort in the fact that your purchase is assisting the SIXTEEN "Injured Reserve" greyhounds like Brody recuperating with GALT's foster families.
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RR #9: Quad Cities Greyhound Adoption
September 18, 2007
Congratulations to Susan Riegel of Laguna Nigel, CA
for helping us reach $2865 in ticket sales-
we'll be sending check for $2900 tomorrow to
Quad Cities Greyhound Adoption
Pick any PAIR of statues inHazel's Refund Raffle.
So new, that in all the images you'll see here, on the raffle page itself, and under "Statuary" on the website, there is not one of the bronze laying down hound- it hasn't even arrived as yet. But it will be available when the winning ticket is drawn on September 17th! Winner may choose any TWO among sitting up or lying down, bronze or white greyhounds.
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RR #8: Galgo Rescue International Network
July 24, 2007
Congratulations to Diana Bossart of Mill Valley, CA
(and her first greyhound, "Lola"!)
for helping us reach $2610 in ticket sales-
we'll be sending check for $2700 tomorrow to
GALGO RESCUE INTERNATIONAL
If you've ever thought about sending some help to the galgos of Spain and wondering how you'd send it and to whom, GRIN is the solution to your quandary!
This 40" Tibetan Rug, featuring "8Ball", was handwoven in Nepal for Northcoast Greyhounds.
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RR #7: Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
June 12, 2007
Congratulations to Teddy Padden of Dallas, TX
for helping us reach $1948 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $2250 to
Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
With Valley Race Park closing in April, GALT now has on hand, more greyhounds than they've ever had before. Sadly that number continues to increase because of regularly arriving strays.
Northcoast Greyhounds wants to help and YOU can help, too! The combined value of these pieces exceeds that of any previous raffles we're offered (success makes us giddy!)- here's your oportunity to adorn yourself with costly jewels and help Texas greyhounds at the same time!
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RR #6: Almost Home for Hounds
May 8, 2007
Congratulations to Betty Christianson of Knoxville, TN
for helping us reach $1329 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $1400 to
Almost Home for Hounds
If you happened to be at Dewey last Fall, you may have seen this wall-hanging by Susan Lewis in the Art Show, and would recognize this as our most ambitious Refund Raffle effort thus far!
Understandably so, since Almost Home for Hounds has some of the biggest need. The Greyhound Gathering in Kanab, UT on May 4th exists solely to raise funds for Dr. Weir and her facility, and thus we'll sell tickets here AND at the Gathering where the winning ticket will be drawn. Will it be YOURS?
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RR #5: Benefit for GPA/Greater Orlando
April 3, 2007
Congratulations to Kathy Harrison of Suamico, WI
for helping us reach $1208 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $1500 to
GPA/Greater Orlando
GPA/Greater Orlando regularly takes in broken legs and other special needs dogs while still running a kennel of 54 greyhounds. Last year alone, their medical bills amounted to nearly $70,000.
For larger photo examples of Holly Yashi's delicate flowers on nobium, visit their website and click on The Bella Rosa Collection- you won't find any there, however, with greyhounds on them!
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RR #4: Benefit for GPA/Ctrl TX
February 26, 2007
Congratulations to Judy McGovern of GPA/Louisiana
for helping us reach $905 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $1000 to
GPA/Central Texas
GPA/Central Texas is inundated with greyhounds in kill shelters and found starving by the roadside. Seldom do they arrive without the need for special medical care, and those expenses are one way we can all help.
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RR #3: Benefit for CIGA
January 30, 2007
Congratulations to Nancy Colwell of Dallas, TX
for helping us reach $910 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $1000 to
Central Illinois Greyhound adoption
Every dollar you spend on raffle tickets, will benefit CIGA in their efforts to cover the costs of broken legs, and transporting greyhounds to adoption groups from Dubuque and Dairyland tracks.
This raffle features one of Anne Cook's antique cufflink bracelets, delivered in its own little hand carved rosewood box, topped with NCG's sterling 8Ball.
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RR #2: Benefit for GPA Senior Sanctuary
December 26, 2006
Congratulations to Gail Hill of Reserve, LA
for helping us reach $1019 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $1250 to
GPA Senior Sanctuary of Florida
It only seems appropriate for the Brockhoff Family of 7 senior greyhounds (and Stu!) to end our year of fundraising with a benefit for other seniors.
This pawa shell pendant will appeal to almost everyone with its large 8Ball and extravagant herringbone chain- and it comes with a very special jewelry box to keep all your greyt goodies in!
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RR #1: Benefit for GPA/MA
December 6, 2006
Congratulations to:
Sherry Kilpatrick,
Gale Tereszcuk,
Susan Lawrence,
Liz Ardell,
Christine Titchen,
and Kathy Walsh
for helping us reach $564 in ticket sales for our very first Refund Raffle!
We've sent a check to
GPA/Massachusetts
The first event in this new series offers SIX especially created Christmas pendants by Bergitt Helleman. Each pendant is one inch in length (or height), is embellished with a sterling Dave (or 8Ball), and dangles it's own little colorful ornament. Pendants are hung from an 18" sterling snake chain.
This benefit is being held in memory of Links, JJ, and FloraDorable, and in honor of their parents, two tireless greyhound volunteers, Halise Shrago and Martha Kohberger. Proceeds will be contributed to their home group.
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