Beading Divas: Greyhound Alliance/Sunburst Project 2013/05/01
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Midwest – here I come
For the month of May, Beading Divas to the Rescue is so very proud to be raising funds for the Greyhound Alliance’s Sunburst Project & Kennel.
The Greyhound Alliance’s Sunburst Project and Kennel opened in August 2011 and since then has moved more than 1,600 retired racers to adoption.
Retired racing greyhounds from Ebro, Pensacola, and JCKC/Monticello dog tracks have gone to 38 adoption groups in 22 states and Canada. Last year, The Sunburst Kennel took in more than 250 greyhounds during the JCKC/Monticello season and closing.
This week many Sunburst hounds are on the move:
–15 hounds headed to adoption groups in the West
–32 to East Coast adoption groups
–on May 4–45 hounds will be on their way to adoption groups in Kentucky, Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin
Yowza! This is a 92-hound week!
The Greyhound Alliance is located in Illinois but saw a huge need to help retired racing greyhounds leave Florida where there are 13 dog tracks. Kudos to all involved in this extensive endeavor.
You can buy beautiful handmade one-of-a-kind bracelets ($20) ONLINE via Etsy. (U.S. add $5.50/S&H)
Locally in Tucson, you can buy bracelets at these fabulous locally-owned stores:
–-Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts, 330 N. 4th Avenue, 624-9954
–-Clues Unlimited Mystery Book Store, 3146 E. Fort. Lowell Road (SE corner Country Club), 326-8533 (closed Sun/Mon)
–-A K Jensen Apparel, (St. Philips Plaza), 4340 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 72, 529-2775
–-Sissy’s Pet Salon, 7350 N La Cholla Blvd (by Albertsons), 229-9898 (limited selection)
Buy me!
And if you don’t want more bling, consider donating directly to this worthy 501 c3 organization.
Tucson Greyhound Flying High 2013/04/30
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Written by Jett Greyhound
Hi Fans
It’s been like a whirlwind of activity around here. Never, and I mean never, a dull moment.
April was the Greyhound Blitz for National Adopt a Greyhound Month and we have been blitzing like crazy.
I went to the Farmers Market at the Loft Cinema and met every man, woman, child, and dog who came that day. Some guy sang a song about me — When you’re a JETT, you’re a JETT all the way from your first cigarette to your last dying day. He was funny. He wanted to take me home but my human didn’t like that idea.
The following Saturday I went to Pima Air & Space Museum. Wow! What a great place. Big. Friendly. I met so many people, some from Japan and Switzerland, and Austria plus the good old USA. I was quite popular.
Then I went to the Rainbow Remembrance. That was a sad event as people stood up and remembered the greyhounds that went to the Rainbow Bridge. My human talked about Hush Puppie, Romance, and Atomic Charm — not dogs that I ever met but dogs that never got to be a beloved pet like I am.
Then I went to a Meet & Greet at Royal Kia of Tucson and met lots of new people and kissed some babies. Maybe I should be a politician?
I guess the Blitz is over. Big sigh.
Then we had lots of dogs stay with us. We had Dylan and Christopher (available) and Piper stay here for respite fostering. Piper got adopted by a nice family who came to pick him up; they had his littermate. Saffron stays here sometimes; she’s a nice old gal. Donut is here now; she’s an alpha girl who hogs the couch. And then there’s Carter who I know my human just adores. His people go away a lot and he spends a fair amount of time with us. I don’t mind. He is Girlfriend’s body guard but in a nice way.
So there you have it. Busy. Busy. Busy. Plus I go to middle school again later in May. I can’t wait!
What you see is what you Jett…
P.S. I’m wearing Thera-Paws because I have paw problems but hopefully they are getting better. Paws crossed…so they say.
HSSA Second Chance Fund Fundraiser, Bracelet Sales 2013/04/01
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Second Chance Fund rocks!
For the month of April 2013, Beading Divas to the Rescue is proud to be selling bracelets for the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. They are also the random drawing winner of Bead Drive 2013. Congratulations!
The Divas chose the HSSA’s Second Chance Fund for bracelet sales. This special Fund is designated to cover the cost of care for animals with extraordinary needs, including unfortunately, common occurrences of abuse, special medical needs and instances of domestic violence.
Here is a story of Taco Bell who is currently benefiting from the Second Chance Fund. Tiny Taco Bell is on the mend after months of intensive care. This mighty 4-pound Chihuahua arrived at the HSSA in need of emergency surgery to remove bladder stones and to expand his partially collapsed esophagus. After four successful surgeries, Taco Bell is finally able to eat on his own, relieve himself and show off his signature dance moves.
One of a kind beaded bracelets made with donated beads cost $20/each. Each comes with a paw charm. One size fits most. You can buy them at:
–HSSA – 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd
–PAWSH – La Encantada Shopping Center (above Crate & Barrel)
–PAWSH – Park Place Mall
Bracelets will also be for sale at Puttin’ on the Dog fundraiser on April 26.
Other local venues include:
–-Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts, 330 N. 4th Avenue, 624-9954
–-Clues Unlimited Mystery Book Store, 3146 E. Fort. Lowell Road (SE corner Country Club), 326-8533 (closed Sun/Mon)
–-A K Jensen Apparel, (St. Philips Plaza), 4340 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 72, 529-2775
–-Sissy’s Pet Salon, 7350 N La Cholla Blvd (by Albertsons), 229-9898 (limited selection)
And you can buy bracelets online – add $5.50 S&H
April is Adopt-a-Greyhound Month 2013/04/01
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Adopted!
It’s only fitting that Beading Divas Bracelets aka Greyhound Injury Fund announce this special month.
This blog started because Lizzie Mead who is a greyhound adopter was in a hit-and-run car accident. Her two greyhounds suffered thousands of dollars in injuries; they have recovered and continue to thrive. Six original greyhound adopters came together to help raise money to pay the vet. And we did — in six short months.
So we go back to our roots as greyhound adopters to honor the greyhounds even though we have since raised money for a variety of dog shelters and dog breeds, cats, pigs, ferrets, horses, and wildlife.
Rider survived accident
For people in Tucson, we want to remind you that Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption is having an April BLITZ month with numerous meet and greets, a wine tasting fundraiser, remembrance event, and will be participating in the Earth Day Festival. You can check out the schedule here.
Also read this fabulous article in the Sunday edition of the Arizona Daily Star.
Hug your hounds!
Smiling Dog Rescue – Bracelet Fundraiser – March 2013 2013/03/03
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I’m worth saving
You may remember Tucson-based Smiling Dog Rescue when last year around this same time 29 pit bull pups were seized from a home in a Huachuca City puppy mill. The dogs had no signs of fighting tendencies.
According to the article, Rica Powell, the founder of Smiling Dog Rescue spoke up in court, letting the judge know that their organization was known to be the third largest pit bull rescue group in the world, and that in the last 5 years, they had rescued more than 1,000 pit bulls in the Tucson area.
The dogs were released to Smiling Dog Rescue and as this month progresses we hope to find out what happened to them.
In the meantime, BUY BRACELETS to help raise funds for this worthy group.
One-of-kind beaded bracelets are available online via Etsy or in Tucson at these fabulous venues:
–-Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts, 330 N. 4th Avenue, 624-9954
–-Clues Unlimited Mystery Book Store, 3146 E. Fort. Lowell Road (SE corner Country Club), 326-8533 (closed Sun/Mon)
–-A K Jensen Apparel, (St. Philips Plaza), 4340 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 72, 529-2775
–-Sissy’s Pet Salon, 7350 N La Cholla Blvd (by Albertsons), 229-9898 (limited selection)
Smiling Dog Rescue-Tucson, March Beading Divas Charity 2013/03/01
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For March 2013, Beading Divas to the Rescue is proud to support:
Smiling Dog Rescue has since rehabilitated and re-homed upwards of 1,200 unwanted, stray and abandoned pit bulls, bully-type dogs, as well as many other types of dogs from all over southern Arizona.
Check back on Saturday for more information!
Beading Divas Bracelets Fundraiser – Operation Greyhound 2013/02/19
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Happy Magda
One of the dark sides of the racing industry involves the mistreatment of the greyhounds by their handlers behind the scenes. Thousands of greyhounds each year face a death sentence for failure to deliver a winning performance in the economic arena called racing.
Some are extremely mistreated. Beaten. Starved.
Magdalena came to Operation Greyhound as one of those mistreated dogs. So terrified of all humans, Magda hid in the back of her crate, wanting no contact with humans.
Through Operation Greyhound’s patience and love, she slowly began to emerge. After three months of care, Operation Greyhound decided they could do no more for her in their facility and she was sent into a foster home with other greyhounds so she could start to rebuild her social skills and learn to trust.
Slowly Magda is becoming a new dog.
The first month she spent hiding in a back bedroom and would only run outside pressed against the walls, coming out only at night while everyone else was sleeping to explore. At 3 a.m. she would start to discover toys and bones. Playing like crazy in the dark until she was discovered. Shredding newspapers. Roaching. A new personality emerged.
Although she has been in foster care for five months, Magda has a long way to go. She has mastered car rides and dog parks like a veteran. Playing with toys and bones does not occur only in the dark.
Magda likes car rides
However, trusting humans will take longer – still preferring not to take food from a human hand – she eats in privacy away from everyone else.
But her need for love brings her out of her shell more and more often – cuddling with her humans on the bed for brief moments, a brief kiss, a lean, are cherished events.
The foster mommy and daddy adopted Magda.
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One has to wonder — what the hell happened to Magda?
Operation Greyhound is the best! Please consider buying a bracelet or three. Mothers Day is right around the corner. Buy a green one for St. Patrick’s Day. There’s even a bracelet named Magda (now that’s a coincidence); it’s beautiful bursting with color.
If you don’t need a bracelet, consider making a donation to Operation Greyhound.
You can bracelets online via Etsy or in Tucson at these fabulous venues:
–-Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts, 330 N. 4th Avenue, 624-9954
–-Clues Unlimited Mystery Book Store, 3146 E. Fort. Lowell Road (SE corner Country Club), 326-8533 (closed Sun/Mon)
–-A K Jensen Apparel, (St. Philips Plaza), 4340 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 72, 529-2775
–-Sissy’s Pet Salon, 7350 N La Cholla Blvd (by Albertsons), 229-9898
Got Beads? Beading Divas Bead Drive 2013 2013/02/19
Posted by greyhoundsrule in Beading Divas to the Rescue.Tags: bead drive, beading divas bracelets, beads for animal charities, donate beads, donate beads Tucson
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Got beads?
Beads Needed to Benefit Animal Charities
$60,000 raised by selling $20 bracelets to help the animal rescues
Tucson—Beading Divas to the Rescue have raised more than $60,000 for animal charities since 2009 by selling one twenty dollar bracelet at a time. The Divas depend on the public’s gift of beads in order to continue making and selling handmade bracelets where all sales go to a different 501(c) (3) animal charity every month. So far, money has been donated to 30 different organizations (some more than once) in five states.
“It was an honor to be a recipient of the Beading Divas fundraising efforts. We were amazed and delighted at how much money they were able to donate to our cause which really helps with all the costs of caring for our foster animals, especially with medical costs,” said Signe Razzi, president of Tucson Cold Wet Noses. “Plus the bracelets are beautiful and so fun.”
In order to continue the mission of making money for animal charities, the Divas need your help to acquire more beads. Bead Drive 2013 launched January 18 and continues through March 8. To provide beads, please include your name, phone number, and the name of a 501 c3 animal charity.
On Saturday March 18, a random drawing will be held at Silver Sea Jewelry located at 330 N. 4th Avenue; the winning charity will benefit from April bracelet sales. Other small prizes will also be awarded. In 2011, Greyhound Support Transport, Florida, won the random drawing.
Places to drop off beads:
Midtown/Central
-–Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts, 330 N. 4th Avenue, 624-9954
-–CataVinos Wine Shoppe, 3063 N. Alvernon Way, 323-3063
-–Clues Unlimited, 3146 E. Ft. Lowell Road, 326-8533
–Jay’s Beads of Tucson, 4627 E. Speedway, 323-1123
–Speedway Veterinary Hospital, 3736 E. Speedway, 321-4235
–Pet Designs Salon, 2549 E. Broadway Blvd, 323-9599
-–Kismet, 2627 E. Broadway Blvd, 207-9994 (open Wedn – Sat)
–-The Grey House Antiques & Home Décor, 3067 N. Campbell Ave; 325-0400
Foothills/NE/Eastside
-–Sunrise Pet Clinic, 5635 N. Swan Road, 299-5044
-–Bone Yard Doggy Daycare, 8963 East Tanque Verde Road, 209-1650
–Robek’s Juice, 50 S Houghton Rd, 731-2888
–Pantano Animal Clinic, 8333 E. 22nd Street, 885-3594
–-Humane Society Thrift Store, 5331 E. Speedway, (west of Craycroft), 327-0010
North, Northwest, Oro Valley, Marana, Catalina
–Long Realty, 10445 N Oracle Rd #121, Oro Valley, 401-5874, (Dawn Heinemann)
-–PAWS Veterinary Center, 300 E. River Road, 888-7297
–Sissy’s Pet Grooming, 7350 N La Cholla Blvd, 229-9898
–Marana Feed & Supply, 9643 N. Casa Grande Hwy, 744-6147
–San Giorgi’s Coffee, 6435 N. Thornydale Road, 544-3069
–-Twin Peaks Veterinarian, 7555 W Twin Peaks Rd, Marana, 572-8300
–-Alchemista Aromatherapy Sanctuary & Spa, 6955 N. Oracle Road (Casa Adobes Plaza), 334-1919
South, Green Valley
–Animal Care Center of Green Valley, 555 White House Canyon Road, 625-0433
–The Adoption League of Green Valley (TALGV), 1600 W. Duval Mine Road, 625-3170
Thank you to Vicki at the Purse Museum who collected beads for us at the Tucson Bead Show during the Tucson Gem Show.
Click here for more information about Bead Drive 2013. Or call 520-955-9061. If you cannot make it to a drop-off location, we can arrange for pick up.
Beading Divas to the Rescue began after paying off the $14,300 veterinary bill for Lizzie Mead whose greyhounds were injured in a hit-and-run accident in October 2008. Mead wanted to give back to the community that helped her. With leftover beads, the women continued to make and sell bracelets.
Operation Greyhound, Puppies, Bracelets, Fundraising 2013/02/10
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Puppy Moses and his mother
Beading Divas Bracelets benefit Operation Greyhound for February 2012
Occasionally, Operation Greyhound will involve puppies!
Operation Greyhound received a call from the Agua Caliente Race Track in Mexico that a female (Fontiera) had given birth and asked Operation Greyhound to pick her up along with her puppies.
Immediately Operation Greyhound left for Tijuana but upon arrival, was informed all of the puppies except for one had not survived. Fontiera had been kept in a kennel so small and dark she could hardly turn around. She had accidentally stepped on her puppies.
Operation Greyhound rescued Fontiera and the remaining baby, who was then 10 days old, but upon arrival at the facility noticed that something was wrong with his little back leg. He was immediately taken to the vet and x-rays revealed that one of his leg bones was turned around and would probably need surgery to correct it when he got a little older. The vet felt Fontiera had probably stepped on him also.
The puppy was named Moses, as he was the only survivor. More x-rays were taken a month later and the vet explained what the surgery would entail. Basically he would have to spend his entire puppyhood in leg casts and surgeries going from smaller to bigger as he got older, a nightmare for this poor baby.
Buy beautiful handmade bracelets online ($20+shipping) to benefit greyhound rescue.
Operation Greyhound made the decision to wait since there was no discomfort of any kind. Moses stayed with his mommy for two months and then he was taken in at his foster home with other greyhounds. As his leg grew, the defect was noticed less and at three months Moses was such a bouncy boy, you would never know he had a leg problem.
Moses and his mother all grown up – adopted together
The decision was made with vet approval, that the surgery would only be cosmetic and therefore Operation Greyhound would not put Moses through all that pain and suffering. The foster mommy and daddy adopted Moses.
Buy bracelets online to benefit greyhound rescue.
Locally in Tucson, you can buy them here:
–-Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts, 330 N. 4th Avenue, 624-9954
–-Clues Unlimited Mystery Book Store, 3146 E. Fort. Lowell Road (SE corner Country Club), 326-8533 (closed Sun/Mon)
–A K Jensen Apparel, (St. Philips Plaza), 4340 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 72, 529-2775
–Sissy’s Pet Salon, 7350 N La Cholla Blvd (by Albertsons), 229-9898
Trunk Show and Purse Museum, Tucson Gem Show 2013/02/05
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Buy me – help greyhounds
For February, Beading Divas to the Rescue are proud to raise money for Operation Greyhound in San Diego. They rescue dogs from Tucson dog track and Caliente dog track.
You can buy beautiful handmade Beading Divas bracelets at the 4th Avenue Trunk Show on February 9 from noon to 6 pm. Check us out in front of Silver Sea Jewelry, 330 N. 4th Avenue (624-9954). Bracelets costs $20 and every bracelet comes with a paw charm. Bracelets are made with memory wire for easy on/off.
You can also buy them through February 10 at The Purse Museum and the Tucson Bead Show at Windmill Suites in St. Philips Plaza. The Purse Museum is located in suite 109.
We need beads!
Beading Divas is on the cusp of a crisis and we need more beads to continue our mission of raising money for animal rescues. Bead Drive 2013 is now in progress. From now until March 8, when you provide us with beads, you can add your name, contact info, and name of a 501 c3 animal charity. On March 16, one lucky charity will be randomly drawn and chosen as the April fundraising recipient.
Check out our convenient drop off locations all over town including Green Valley.
