Sept. – Bracelets for Tucson Injured Greyhounds 2013/09/21
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Stray greyhound found in Oro Valley
If it’s September, it must be bracelet sales for Jackie’s Fund for Injured Greyhounds/Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption.
You still have plenty of time to buy one-of-a-kind beaded bracelets made with donated beads from our community and beyond. Every bracelet comes with a paw charm.
In the past few months SA Greys has spent $15,000 fixing broken leg dogs from the South Tucson dog track as well as an emaciated stray senior greyhound found in Oro Valley. Parker spent multiple nights at the Veterinary Specialty Center in canine ICU. All the hounds are recovering. That is what a dedicated breed rescue is all about.
Buy bracelets on Sunday/Sept 22 – Heirloom Farmers Market at St. Philips Plaza – 8 am to noon – Look for the Beading Divas / Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption table. Bracelets cost $20.
Buy me!
If you can’t make it to the Farmers Market, here are other local 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)
–Postnet, 7049 E. Tanque Verde, 733-9700 (closed Sat/Sun-limited selection)
Or BUY BRACELETS ONLINE (add $5.50 s&h/US)
Sept: Bracelet Fundraiser-Jackie’s Fund for Injured Greyhounds 2013/09/01
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Bracelets for broken legs
Beading Divas to the Rescue is proud to be raising money for Jackie’s Fund for Injured Greyhounds under the Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption (SA Greys) banner.
Jackie’s Fund began as a way to pay for beyond the normal spay/neuter/dental/fecal/etc veterinary expenses. SA Greys has paid for 5 broken leg surgeries, 3 of these dogs within the past 2 months.
While these dogs have either been adopted or are in foster homes recuperating nicely — specialized broken leg surgeries/follow up care can cost from $2,500 to $4,000 per dog.
This is a huge expense for any breed-specific adoption group.
The goal is to keep helping these broken leg dogs from the South Tucson track so they can experience forever homes just like the hounds in your house now.
So buy bling! It’s not too early to buy holiday gifts.
Handcrafted Beading Divas bracelets are made with beautiful donated beads; one size fits most (coiled memory wire used for easy on/off); each bracelet comes with a paw charm.
All bracelets cost $20. You can order them online (add S&H) and the entire $20 goes to the charity.
You can also buy bracelets at these locally-owned Tucson 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)
—Postnet, 7049 E. Tanque Verde, 733-9700 (closed Sat/Sun-limited selection)
Please pay cash or make the check payable to Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption.
Getting a second chance
Beading Divas will also be selling bracelets:
Sept 5 – Odyssey Storytelling – 7 pm – FLUXX Theatre (bracelets as raffle prizes!)
Sept 22 – Heirloom Farmers Market – 8 am to noon – St. Philips Plaza
If you don’t want bling, please consider making a donation directly to Jackie’s Fund for Injured Greyhounds.
Run Free Annie, Tucson Greyhound, Happy Hound 2013/09/01
Posted by greyhoundsrule in In Memory - the Rainbow Bridge.Tags: adopt Tucson greyhounds, greyhounds, tucson greyhound
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Diva Annie
Annie was part of the Beading Divas’ extended family.
(written by Jerry Tucker)
Annie…. crossed the Rainbow Bridge August 22nd, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.
Little Annie (the bananie) brought us great joy and taught us so much during her short 8 years with us.
She had to leave us on August 22nd after an unexpected, major surgery and kidney failure at 10 years of age.
Annie was a very special part of our family. She will never be gone from our memories. The love and good times we shared will always be in our hearts.
She came to us October 19, 2005. We met her at the kennel where she had recently arrived from the track. It was instant love with her bouncy, happy, enthusiasm. When we got her home we began to find that she had some fears probably caused by the treatment at the track.
In addition to a general caution of people, she had a fear of the dark. When night came, she would to into her kennel and not come out until daylight. After weeks of working with her, she finally would go out before going to bed for the night…but was frightened of the moon. A few more weeks and she became more trusting …but forever checked the sky when we walked.
Annie was the fastest, most beautiful runner of all our past greyhounds. She loved to run… in the house, in a fence yard—any place. Her favorite antic was to run at full speed toward me and make a quick head fake and turn from a imminent collision at the last minute passing by with a smile on her face.
Annie was also the smartest greyhound we ever had…she NEVER forgot anything or anyone. Something frightened her— never do that again. Someone not kind— avoid. Something not taste right—don’t eat that again. Something causes her pain or discomfort—avoid that situation.
Although shy, she would cautiously warm up to people and other dogs. However, her favorite “dogs friends” were greyt “brother” Mahalo (who misses her very much) and Opa (Greyt Escape).
She loved going to Greyt Escape where she was free to play with Opa, Riley and the others. Happiness, joy and enthusiasm were always in her heart.
Of course, Kathy and I… miss her greatly, but know she has joined Baxter, Bessie and Zoola in that great place where loved ones go when they leave us.
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Annie was often at the Beading “bees” which are held at Greyt Escape. She was just the sweetest girl gently nudging for pets. We will miss this dark brindle beauty’s gentle presence.
Was Annie a Diva or just channeling Carol Channing?
R.I.P. Virginia, Tucson Greyhound, Beloved Pet 2013/09/01
Posted by greyhoundsrule in In Memory - the Rainbow Bridge.Tags: beloved adopted greyhounds, greyhounds, tucson greyhound
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Beloved Virginia
Virginia was part of the Beading Divas’ extended family. She left planet earth at the ripe old age of 14 1/2
(written by Genie Galina)
The first morning after Virginia spent a terrified first night with us, I walked into the kitchen and she had accidentally put her head in a large, empty cereal container left on the counter for recycling.
She looked hysterically funny, and I think she was in shock. She was still terrified of us so she tried to get away from me, knocking into walls, until I caught up with her and removed the box.
I think that was the first time she truly looked into my eyes (and soul) and I could really see her beauty. Although she remained terrified for a while, that was the day that she and I bonded.
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Virginia lived with Wolfe who went to the Rainbow Bridge. Then Wiggles came into their lives. She lived with and was loved by Genie Galina and Steve Mehlman. Black is indeed beautiful.
In Memoriam-Yuma, a Tucson Greyhound, 7/20/99 – 8/13/13 2013/09/01
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Anne Marie’s heart girl
Yuma is part of the Beading Divas’ extended family.
(written by Anne Marie King)
YUMA KING
Jet black when she came into our lives, Yuma and I grayed together over the 9 years we were blessed to have her. She was a racing champion (unfortunately!) and so was raced until 5.
We already had a handsome black boy, Poseidon (our first greyhound), and were looking for a sister for him after having lost his cocker spaniel companion.
I vividly remember bringing Poseidon to the kennel to meet Yuma – such a beautiful, sweet, shy girl. It was love at first sight for all of us. I always wished Yuma could have told us about her life before we met her.
She never got over her skittishness around noise & commotion (of which we had plenty, being a household with 2 young children), although she slowly stopped being shy around us and other people. Yuma and Poseidon were fast friends and playmates until we lost Poseidon in 2007. Stuffies and squeakies were a favorite for both hounds.
Yuma was truly my “heart girl.” She was my sweet, loving, shadow-companion, always there to comfort me when she knew I needed it. She would come up to me, bow her head and rest the top of her head against my leg – and stay there as long as I needed to pet and cuddle her to feel better. I only hope she knows how very special and loved she is. I truly have never met a gentler, sweeter soul than our Yuma.
If only we humans could learn to be as accepting and loving as our furry friends – wouldn’t the world be that much nicer…
Run free, my beautiful girl – we miss you more than we can possibly express.
Mommy, Daddy, John, Gracie & Tara Blue
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