Tucson Jett Greyhound goes to middle school 2012/05/06
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Students learn about greyhounds
Jett Greyhound here. I went to school again on Friday. I go to middle school. I have been many times already so when I come on the grounds, the kids run up to me and say, ‘’HI JETT.’’ I was born to be famous and not from racing around some darn track either.
7th graders meet Jett greyhound
This time we met with 7th and 8th graders. I don’t do stairs so they had to find a vacant room for us and this time we met in the gym. Karyn talks a bit about animal cruelty/greyhound racing and greyhound adoption and then all the kids ask questions and can have their pictures taken with me.
Checking out Jett greyhound’s tattoos
After Karyn finishes talking and they ask her questions, she said, “Pretend you’re 23 years old today. It’s Friday night. Raise your hand if you’re going to the track tonight to bet on the dogs.” Nobody raises their hand. Mission accomplished.
I love those kids and they love me.
Since we were in the gym, these boys wanted to race me. Can you imagine? I left them in the dust each time. Nobody could keep up with me. We ran back and forth, over and over. I was tired but I still ran. It was so much fun.
Jett Greyhound wants kissy kissy
After the first class, I was so pooped that I laid down on my bed but I rose to the occasion and ran with the next class. As pooped as I was, I still beat them. They were hooting and hollering and cheering me on.
It was a glorious day and I made so many new friends.
I am so popular – in fact – that I go back again to do the 6th grade in a few weeks and we are maybe invited to another school to meet with first graders.
No matter where you are, remember WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU JETT
Tucson greyhound Jett goes to middle school 2012/03/20
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Jett greyhound goes to school
Jett Greyhound here…
Life is good. I went to middle school last week. One teacher we know teaches a class on kindness to dogs, dog racing, and adopting a greyhound. The teacher Ms. V. also showed the classes two youtube videos. I have good experience and I am the star of the show.
As part of the lesson, the kids have to ask thoughtful questions about dog racing and about greyhounds. Some of the questions were:
“Why does the government allow animal cruelty?”
“Does Jett have many friends?” (Yes – Donut, Saffron, Anabel, Carter, Opa, Riley)
“How often does Jett get a bath?”
“How fast do greyhounds run?”
My human Karyn talks to the class and as she does I wander around the room licking the kids or rest on my bed. These kids were the best. This time I saw something in the corner that I was curious about. There was a dog that looked just like me looking at me but I couldn’t find him.
Karyn told the class that I only get 2 or 3 baths a year and generally don’t have the dog smell that other breeds do but that my feet smell like Fritos. So of course all the kids wanted to smell the bottom of my paws. They also spent a lot of time looking at my tattoos.
The kids then wrote notes to me and Karyn read them to me when we came home. Here are some of the notes:
“Jett, you are big and awesome.”
“Jett, I will never go to a race track.”
“Jett, I am glad that you are safe.”
“Thank you for bringing that cute Jett.”
“When I grow up, I’m going to get a cute dog like Jett.”
So there you have it. I can tell you I was pooped but am always happy to go and help the class learn about greyhounds.
I’m a good boy. Remember…What you see, is what you Jett
Tucson Greyhound Jett Goes to School 2011/10/31
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Jett Greyhound goes to school
Blog post written by Jett Greyhound, Tucson jett-setter
Yo boys and girls and my 4-legged friends,
A couple of weeks ago, my human love slave Karyn took me to a middle school here in Tucson. Ms. Vigo did a lesson on dogs and compassion and since I’m a dog — a greyhound to be exact — I was invited to be part of the lesson. The lesson also included a portion about dog racing and adopting a greyhound.
Karyn answered questions asked by the students.
The kids were sure smart and loveable. I loved them all and licked most of them. I got so excited I jumped on the principal but she said she didn’t mind. I also poked my nose in all the classrooms with open doors. Greyhounds are nosy, me especially.
Karyn was relieved that I didn’t relieve myself in an inappropriate spot. If she’s relieved, then I’m relieved.
I hope they invite us back because one of the boys was afraid of dogs until he met me.
Life is good here and full of surprises but more about that next time.
Until then…
Hugs & treats from your Jett Greyhound
Buy bracelets for Tucson Greyhounds 2011/10/22
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Done racing, enjoying life
We’re going around the final stretch for Arizona Greyhound Rescue. During the month of October, all the sales of Beading Divas bracelets benefit AGR.
AZ Greyhound Rescue is located in Marana and serves all of Pima County and south east Arizona as well as Pinal County and parts of Maricopa County.
AGR gets retired racing greyhounds from the dog track in South Tucson as well as other greyhounds who have raced in Arkansas, Florida, Texas, and Tijuana, Mexico and from breeding farms all over the country. AGR also occasionally takes in greyhound mixes from PACC and other rescues throughout the state.
If you don’t want a bracelet, maybe you want to sponsor a dog? You can also get involved by providing foster care or volunteering at the kennel or a meet-and-greet. There are lots of ways to help out and it’s good for your psyche and soul.
Follow this link for where to buy bracelets in Tucson and online. Bracelets cost $20 and every penny of it goes directly to AGR. For online bracelets, add $4 S&H.
(Photo courtesy of Dawn Heinemann)
Beading Divas Bracelets Fundraiser – Tucson Greyhounds 2011/10/08
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Tucson greyhound fundraiser
For the month of October 2011, beautiful one-of-a-kind bracelet sales will benefit Arizona Greyhound Rescue.
You can buy bracelets at:
Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts, 330 N. 4th Ave., in the 4th Avenue shopping district, 520-624-9954
Sissy’s Pet Grooming Salon, 7350 N. La Cholla Blvd (@ Ina/Albertsons Shopping Center), 520-229-9898
Bracelets cost $20 and the entire $20 goes directly to the greyhounds.
Please pay by check payable to AGR or cash only.
If you’re not in Tucson, you can still buy bracelets online via Etsy(add $4 for S&H)
Whiskey-a-Go-Go - Go buy me!
Arizona Greyhound Rescue – Beading Divas Bracelets – October 2011 2011/10/01
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Domino and Gus Greyhounds
New month = new charity. For October the Beading Divas to the Rescue is proud to sell bracelets for Arizona Greyhound Rescue which is located right here in Tucson but serves all of Southern Arizona, Pinal County, and selected placement in Phoenix.
Arizona Greyhound Rescue or AGR takes retired racing greyhounds from Tucson Greyhound Park as well as other dog tracks in other parts of the country and the occasional local greyhound mix. Dogs are spayed or neutered, receive vaccinations, medical care if required and are housed in the AGR kennel and then placed into foster care prior to getting adopted.
AGR is a no-kill 501 c3 non-profit corporation.
Buy bracelets! Handmade, easy fit, one-of-a-kind, helps a greyt cause – $20/each
Locally:
Needs a forever home!
Silver Sea Jewelry – 330 N. 4th Avenue (look for blue awning/mermaid in the window) – 520-624-5594
Sissy’s Pet Grooming Salon – 7350 N. La Cholla Blvd # 112 – (Albertson’s Shopping Center) Tucson, AZ 85741-2327
520-229-9898 (bracelets will be here during week of October 3-31)
Online via LizzieStardust at Etsy.com (add $4 for S&H)
(photo by Diana Hansen)
Tucson Greyhound: Jett’s Gotcha Day 2011/08/14
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The following is written by Jett Greyhound, the Jett-setter
Friday – August 12 – was my “gotcha” day. I’m not sure what that means but my human Karyn seemed all excited about it when she picked me up at The Greyt Escape. I didn’t get any presents or special treats though. She kept saying happy happy “gotcha, gotcha, gotcha.”
I have been living in this crazy household for one year and it sure beats a crate at the dog track.
I can sleep all day and I get to eat really good food and treats.
My human loves on me and this house is my bed. I sleep on the dog beds, the human bed, the sofa, and the bed on the patio. It’s all mine but sometimes I share.
Not only do I get two-legged visitors but lots of four-legged visitors.
My favorite four-legged visitor is Donut. She is sweet. We love on each other and sometimes she lays on my dog bed while I’m on it too! I like Donut so much that sometimes she lays on the human bed with Karyn and there’s no space for me. That’s okay as I lay nearby. I am a gentleman.
Freckled Friends - Jett & Donut
Donut and her human and me and my human take long walks and hang out. Donut is sweet. Once she visited for four days without her human and life was just about perfect.
Another friend is Carter. He came last year before he got adopted and he was a cool dude. Then he got lost and my human was out of her mind looking for him. (She didn’t lose him.) Then he got found and came to visit with his human. It was good to see him. Then he just came again for 12 days to stay with us. We are good buddies. My human loves Carter very much. He loves to play with my toys and so I let him.
Cozy Carter
A few weeks ago this all white dude named Petey stayed here. He was just off the dog track and being neutered. He’s all white with some freckles. We love freckles. Petey was fun. My human fell in love with Petey or so she said. I heard he got adopted by a nice family and that makes me happy.
Go Petey!
Then there is Saffron. Her human and my human are friends too. Saffron is a bit of an older woman but very kind. I went to visit her at her new house which is closer to mine so I’m sure we will become better pals.
Seductive Saffron
One day I went to visit someone who had an older greyhound named Harmony (she flirted with me) and a small dog Mimzy who was the boss of us all. And on two separate occasions other dogs stayed a short while – Torque who marked everything and Daisy who growled at me.
So as you can see I am a popular boy dog and have friends too.
Life is good. I hope that every greyhound dog has the chance to live a wonderful life like me. And happy “gotcha” to you too.
(Photos courtesy of Loren Dawn, John Clark, and Karyn Zoldan, not in that order.)
Petties Awards – Let’s Roo and Vote for Greyhound Rescues 2011/07/20
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Rider says: Vote for the greyhounds
Petties Awards – Let’s Roo and Vote for Greyhound Rescues
The Petties Awards are happening now and you still have time to vote for Living the Greyt Life written by Jen Kreb. Her blog covers news articles and compelling stories about racing greyhounds.
If Jen wins a Petties Award for BEST CAUSE RELATED BLOG – $1,000 will be divided among her designated rescue charities.
Those charities are:
Greyhounds Galore is a not for profit 501(c)(3) greyhound rescue and adoption organization located in Macon, GA. Save a life; make a friend.
Greyhound Adoption of Florida or Grey Haven is is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding responsible, loving homes for retired racing greyhounds.
Greyhound Companions of New Mexico is a certified nonprofit organization founded in 1993 for the purpose of rescuing retired racing greyhounds.
You can vote once a day, no registration required. Voting ends July 29. Tell your friends.
If Jen wins, she will receive a cool widget for her blog and the deep satisfaction of knowing that she helped three awesome greyhound rescues find homes for more retired racers.
Vote! Vote! Vote!
Tucson greyhound Jett meets famous mystery writer and Miss Pima County 2011/07/18
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Jett loves David Rosenfelt
Written by Jett Greyhound
In case your are clueless, I am the JETT-Setter.
The photo on top is me and my person meeting the world-famous mystery writer David Rosenfelt. My person coordinated a fundraiser for GREY2K USA and the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. In this photo we are at Clues Unlimited mystery bookstore in Tucson. A big kissy THANK YOU goes to Chris Burke and to Mr. Rosenfelt for permitting this awesomely fun and fundraising event to happen.
Chris has a greyhound named Canelo and he’s the store dog. A Golden Retriever was also present but when I tried to make friends, all I got were growls so that was that. I worked the people crowd instead. Jerry and Kathy Tucker are my new best friends and Auntie Jean Rettus always makes me smile.
People bought chances to have their pet’s name in David Rosenfelt’s next book. Lots of greyhounds were entered plus other dog breeds as well as cats and three pot-bellied pigs from 24 states and the UK. As luck would have it, Cuveé won! Cuveé lives in Tucson and greets customers at CataVinos Wine Shoppe.
Won the mystery contest!
Aside from a famous author, I have met Kyra Batte, Miss Pima County 2011. She is pretty, sparkly, and smells nice. I went to a photo shoot for The Pet Friendly Traveler. Our friend Edie Jarolim wrote the script and I was one of a few dogs paw-stur-ing in front of the camera. I’m a natural. I’m in this video!
Much more in my life has happened as I have many more 4-legged friends now but I’ll save that for next time…
Until then…what you see is what you JETT…Greyhound – xox
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Win raffle prizes for GREY2K USA fundraising dinner in Oracle, Ariz. 2011/05/31
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Win prizes and help greyhounds! If you cannot make it to Oracle, AZ for the GREY2K USA annual fund-raising dinner on June 4, but you still want to virtually participate, check out these fabulous prizes below.
Buy tickets online and send a private message to Karyn Zoldan on Facebook with what prizes you want to win or email karynzoldan@yahoo.com. She will put your tickets in the bin/s of what you want to win. Tickets are $3/each or 4 for $10. Winners need not be present or need not live in Tucson or Arizona. Must purchase tickets online no later than June 3 at 7 pm Pacific time.
There are prizes for women, men, foodies, art lovers, dogs, animal advocates, desert dwellers, and people who want to get away. Win an original oil painted pet portrait of your dog, cat, horse OR bird by Valarie Wolf. Here’s an example of her exquisite art work but it would be your pet instead.
Win your pet here
FOR WOMEN
Jewelry & Accessories
–Awesome Amber – Amber beaded necklace with stunning metal/beaded pendant and matching dangling earrings with gold tone greyhounds plus lightly woven scarf in a complimentary color, the colors make us think of Sedona sunsets, donated by Janis Mock-Jones, Sedona artist amd greyhound adopter ($85 value)
amber pendant necklace + earrings
–Judith Leiber Sunglasses with case – donated by Bonnie Kay, Tucson animal supporter ($300)
–Peruvian Plus – Silver ring – 925 silver from Peru, with South American spondylus stone leaf-designed pendant and earrings (not pierced); – donated by Maru Vigo, PETA advocate ($75 value)
–Bracelet to compliment – donated by Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts ($35 value)
–Seductive in Silver – Wire-wrapped silver, maille, and blue-ish Swarovski crystal bracelet and matching earrings (pierced) create a timeless aura for every goddess, donated by Luann Jamison, Tucson jewelry designer & greyhound adopter ($250 value)
wire wrapped jewelry for your inner goddess
–Six Beading Divas Bracelets - You probably want to keep them all but share the wealth and give some as gifts…or not. Every bracelet is handmade from donated beads. GREY2K USA won these 6 bracelets during the Beading Divas Bead Drive Contest. ($120 value). Stunning and in a variety of colors!
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FOR THE MAN CAVE
Meteorite Men Memorabilia – For fans of the Science Channel’s award-winning Meteorite Men TV-show, receive an autographed book especially for the greyhound advocate, tshirt, and signed photo by Geoffrey Notkin – Donated by Mr. Notkin ($100 value)
plus…
Cooking for Geeks – cookbook for you guys who want to know the chemistry and physics of cooking – Donated by Circle of Food blog-412 pages ($35 value)
Meteorite Men memorabilia
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FOR FOODIES
Food for Thought – red picnic basket filled with: (Tucson based)
Gift certificate to Elle Wine Bistro, donated by chef/owner Jeff Fuld ($20 value)
Gift certificate to Lovin’ Spoonfuls, donated by Peggy Raisglid ($15 value)
Donated by Karyn Zoldan/Circle of Food blog:
Bottle of wine/Immortal Zin, Storied Dishes-food anthology/cookbook, kitchen accessories and goodies ($75 value)
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FOR ART LOVERS
–Desert Sunrise– mixed media, Desert Sunrise, 9 x 13-inches, by Loren Dawn, Tucson artist and greyhound adopter ($95 value)
Folk Art Fabric Doll- Jumping over the Moon, put together muslin, paint, and adornment for this one-of-a-kind hanging doll, donated by Oracle artist & dog lover, Anne Lucic ($50 value)
Hanging Folk Art Fabric Doll
Desert Sunrise - mixed media
–Hearts AFire- framed limited edition photography, 19 x 15-inches by Mary S. Freeman, Tucson photographer and greyhound adopter, former president of Arizona Greyhound Rescue ($75 value)
Hearts AFire - limited edition photography
–Hounds Ride – framed photography, 12 x 15-inches by Suzanne Morrison, Back Country Photography, karate teacher, and greyhound adopter ($55 value)
by Suzanne Morrison
–Original Pet Portrait – This is your chance to win a 5 x 7-inch unframed oil painting portrait of your dog, cat, bird, or horse (one pet only can be in the portrait); you supply the photos; expires 12/31/11 – ($350 value) by Valarie Wolf, award-winning painter and GREY2K USA board member ($350 value)
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FOR DOGS
Big Bad Doggy Goodies Basket ( Tucson based)
* Nutritional Analysis Consultation – donated by Janet Forrer, DVM, Sunrise Pet Clinic ($110 value)
* Custom 3-piece matching tag collar, martingale collar & leash – donated by Greyt Escape ($49 value)
* Brush & Bath grooming – donated by Pet Designs ($30 value)
* Greyhound pillow – donated by Angy Shearer, greyhound adopter ($35 value)
* Plus toys, treats, trinkets – donated by Tucson Tails, pet blog ($50 value)
3-pc set by Greyt Escape
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FOR GETTING AWAY FROM IT ALL
One night stay for 2 people at C.O.D. Ranch & Retreat in Oracle, Ariz., subject to availability, dog friendly, no expiration date, donated by COD Ranch. P.S. Oracle is always cooler than Tucson or Phoenix.
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FOR ANIMAL ADVOCATES
GREY2K USA canvas bag filled with tshirt, button, gold toned greyhound pin, bumper sticker, and vegan cookbook, The Conscious Cook ($75 value)
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FOR DESERT MUSEUM LOVERS
10 free passes to the Desert Museum in Tucson, expires March 2012, donated by Tim Vimmerstedt, marketing director of the museum and greyhound adopter
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Additional photos available upon request
