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Letter
from the Editor
Hello All!
Welcome to the new year! It promises
to be a fantastic year for GAP. We have another great edition
of the newsletter, with fun facts and also some of our old
favourites.
We had a booming year with adoptions
and last year, 2009, GAPSA adopted 122 greyhounds into their
“4ever Homes” and are hoping to increase that
number again this year!
We would like to say thank you to
all who promote GAP and speak to friends and family about
how greyhounds make great pets!
The GAPSA committee and GAP community
would like to send out our deepest condolences to Sue Jeffree
and family on the very sad passing of Teddie.
Teddie was adopted by Sue and her
family many years ago. He was also a foster brother to many
GAP foster dogs that came though the Jeffree’s household
in the many years after. Teddie will be sadly missed by
all.
Submissions for the next edition
of the newsletter are now open so if you have anything that
you would like in the next newsletter send them on in.
Regards
Kymberly Webb
Newsletter Editor/Fundraising Coordinator
PS - This newsletter
features beautiful Clair - photo supplied by Sharon Aimenn.
If you would like to have your dog featured in any headings
of the newsletter or website - please supply a high quality
crystal clear image similar to above with contrasting plain
background. Face on headshots preferred.
Calendar
Submissions
We
are now accepting photo submissions for the 2011 calendar.
Dust off the camera and start clicking! Submissions will
need to be received by Friday 18 June 2010.
Please refer to
the following guidelines for submitting your photos.
Image
Quality: Digital photos are preferred however
printed photos will still be accepted if they are of a good
enough quality to be scanned and enlarged. Images submitted
need to be the highest quality so they can be enlarged to
the larger sizes printed in the calendar. To improve quality,
look at your digital camera settings and make the size setting
= largest and the quality setting = finest this will be
the biggest possible file size at the best quality.
Naming:
Your photos must be individually labelled with your name
and your dog's name.
1. Digital photos
It is important to have a clear reference of the Dog/s name
and the Adopter/s name.
When saving files to disk rename the file in the following
format: DogName_OwnerName_.jpeg
Make sure each photo on the disk is named along with the
disk itself.
2. Printed Photos
Please write Dog/s name and Adopter/s name clearly on the
back of each photo.
If more than one greyhound is in the submitted photos, clearly
state the name of each greyhound and their colour.
Please post your
photos to:
GAPSA Calendar Photos
PO Box 2352
Regency Park SA 5942
Or email them to gap@grsa.com.au
Remember to follow the naming guidelines so that we can
ensure your dog is correctly identified if your pictures
are selected. Please note, any photos submitted for use
in the calendar may be used by GAP for promotional purposes
and therefore your permission for publication is assumed
by the act of submitting your photos. If you do not wish
to have your photos used for further promotional purposes
please notify GAP staff at the time of submission.
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April
Friday 2nd
- Monday 5th -
Easter
Craft and Gift Fair - 9:30 am til 5pm
Morphettville
Race Course
June
GAP Open
Day Adoption – GRSA Building
Date to
be announced
July
GAP Birthday
Bash
Date to
be announced
August
25th –
28th - AGRA Nationals Week – www.grsa.com.au
for more information.
27th &
28th – National GAP Conference (GAP Coordinators)
September
3rd –
11th - Royal Adelaide Show
October
GAP Halloween
Parade – Angle Park Greyhound Track
Date to
be announced
November
Council
Christmas Parades
Dates and
Councils to be announced
December
GAP Christmas
Track Parades – GRSA – Dates to be announced
GAP Christmas
Picnic – To be announced
GAP Open
Day Adoption – To be announced
Hi Everyone!
I would
like to take this time to discuss the “green collars”Recently
we had an incident at Gawler Greyhound Track one night while
i was there. A big black retired greyhound wandered onto the
property. I’m not sure whether he remembered that he had
possibly been there during his racing career or whether or not
he could hear the dogs barking in the kennels. Whatever his
reason, he decided to come say “HI” to his racing
buddies. The stewards and trainers there found him and placed
him into the safety of the kennels until his home could be found
again.
The chief
steward, Paul, alerted me to this greyhound that had been found
wandering around the property. I quickly went over to see if
i could find out who he was and call his parents to come and
take him home. When i got to the kennels, there was this big
beautiful black retired GAP dog waiting patiently for what he
thought was “his turn to run”. I had a look and thankfully
he had his green collar on. I quickly located his owners, and
she rushed to the track to retrieve him. She was very thankful
he had been found and returned to her and i was happy that he
was now on his way home again safely.
Thanks to
his owner, he was able to be reunited with her without much
trouble. This is why i stress to all GAP greyhound owners.
Please leave your greyhounds’ green collar on at all times,
that collar is their lifeline and will bring them home quickly.
Especially if your grey is not micro-chipped. The green GAP
collar is also recognized by councils and they will ring us
if they have picked up a greyhound. The number on the collar
is linked to your greyhound and this is how we are able to locate
the dogs home. So PLEASE...make sure your greyhound has it’s
collar on..inside and outside the home!
GOODBYE TEDDIE.....
By Sue Jeffree
It is with
deep sadness that I make known the passing of my beloved greyhound,
Teddie on Wednesday 6th January 2010-03-08
For those
who knew Teddie they will remember a tall, black gentleman dog
who at first glance, made people a little nervous of his sheer
size. But once they got to know Teddie the hardest heart would
melt because of his gentle nature and his ability to put you
at ease.
Teddie welcomed
many foster dogs into his home and quickly taught them the art
of just being a dog. He would take them exploring in the backyard,
show them the best place to lie in the sun for an afternoon
siesta and where to go for that all important toilet break.
Then he would bring them inside and give them the grand tour
of the house. (I’d assist him of course), and then he would
lay on his favourite couch, looking very content and waiting
for that all important meal time.
Teddie made
friends where ever he went and introduced the greyhound breed
to an often naive public. When out walking people were often
surprised by his friendly greeting which involved fierce, propeller
like tail wagging and big laughing mouth. At different events
people were always surprised by the big athletic ‘racing
dog’ sprawled out on his bead fast asleep. “Don’t
they need lots of exercise?” “Don’t they eat
alot?” These were commonly asked questions and the other
question that went from “Why do they wear that cage thing
on their face?” to “don’t they have to have that
cage thing on their face?” gave the opportunity to dispel
the myths of owning this beautiful breed.
But more
importantly, Teddie came into my home and my life at a time
of great sadness. Teddie gave my sons and I a focus in life,
and for me a new reason to get up in the morning. Teddie arrived
as a foster dog, but he never left. He decided (with the pleading
of my sons) that this was his home and we were his family. That
family grew by one when another greyhound named Daisy joined
us.
I still
have my beautiful Daisy but wonder if she understands why I
left with her best friend then came home alone and why I haven’t
gone back to get him as I have other times. Does a dog mourn?
Can a dog’s heart break? Only god knows. But I mourn for
us both and my heart breaks over and over.
I know the
sadness will pass. I know my heart will repair itself, yet again.
Will I put myself though it all again? Daisy is ten and try
as I might I can’t make them live forever. But also, try
as I might I can’t imagine living myself without a dog
by my side.
I know a
shadow of a big black greyhound will walk with me for a long
time yet and he’ll be forever in my memory.
Goodbye
my friend. See you in heaven.
Kennel
To Couch
Foster carers
are the backbone of the Greyhound Adoption Program. Foster
Families open their hearts and homes to greyhounds by being
the first home environment that the greyhounds are introduced
to before a permanent, loving, responsible home is found for
these dogs.
The Greyhounds
Adoption Program always requires foster carers. No special
qualifications are needed. Just a little love, a lot of patience
and a fenced yard. Fostering means taking a greyhound for a
period of 4-8 weeks. If you would like more information about
fostering, please contact Angela on 8243 7124.
During this
time GAP will provide Advance Active dry food, Advocate for
fleas and worming, coat, vet care, collar, leash and muzzle
for the greyhound.
Foster carers
help the greyhound adjust to life as a pet - they teach them
basic house manners. Assessment of the greyhound is an important
part to helping GAP make sure that the right dog goes to the
right home. Foster carers introduce their Foster greyhound to things
like vacuum cleaners, glass doors and stairs. Remember that
life in a kennel can be a pretty sheltered existence and
your home will offer many new experiences for most greyhounds.
Most greyhounds
have never really learned to play in the same way other dogs
do as their lives have been all business. Giving them time to
learn how to play with suitable toys is a vital part of adapting
the greyhound to life as a pet. If you think you would be able
to help a Greyhound become a loving family pet we’d love
to hear from you. Email us at gap@grsa.com.auor
call Angela on 8243 7124.
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