Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc.

Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc. is always willing to sing the praises of owning retired racing greyhounds as companion pets. If your club, organization or group is interested in having a presentation, please email GALT. We will gladly endeavor to accommodate your schedule.

Upcoming Events

Outside events are always Weather Permitting.

MEET THE GREYHOUNDS!
GALT will be hosting regular "Meet the Greyhounds" on either a Saturday or Sunday usually each weekend of the month at various venues throughout the DFW area. Some of those locations are REI, Canine Commissary, the Dallas Boat Show, Oktoberfest, Starbucks, and other venues throughout the metroplex. There will usually be a "Special Greyhound Event" held one of the weekends. Always check the website or call 972.503.GALT for the latest and GREYTEST events listing.

Etiquette for GALT events:

Use a 2 or 4 foot leash for your greyhound - *No retractable leashes, please*
Watch your greyhound around the other dogs for any growling or aggressive behavior
Please be *aware* and *responsible* of any "accidents or marking" by your geyhound

Saturday, May 10, 2008
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Whole Earth Provisions/Premier Video
5400 East Mockingbird
Dallas, Texas
Two or three adoptable GALT Greyhounds will be at each store.

Saturday, May 17, 2008
12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.
GALT’S 7th BIRTHDAY PARTY
Pilot Knoll Park on Lake Lewisville - map
Highland Village, Texas
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – DON'T MISS THIS EVENT. BRING YOUR GREYHOUNDS! BRING YOUR CHILDREN! BRING YOUR APPETITES! PREPARE TO HAVE A FUN-FILLED AFTERNOON. MANY MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW.

Saturday, May 24, 2008
12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.
Canine Commissary – Meet the Greyhounds
1301 Custer Road (South of 15th Street)
Plano, Texas
Five or six adoptable GALT Greyhounds will be at this event.

Saturday, May 24, 2008
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Dog Lofts
1221 Flower Mound Road
Building 2, Suite 200
Flower Mound, Texas

Saturday, May 31, 2008
12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.
Orvis - Arlington - MEET THE GREYHOUNDS
3901 Arlington Highlands Blvd. (off I-20 and Matlock)
Arlington, Texas
Three or four available GALT Greyhounds will be at this event.

Saturday, June 7, 2008
12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.
Fourth Annual Bubbles, Baubles & Bling Bling
Travel Jewelry
6123 Berkshire Lane
Dallas, Texas
Join GALT and Travel Jewelry for an afternoon of shopping, food, Greyhound hugs, and raffle drawings. All sales benefit GALT. Shop for graduation gifts, Father's Day gifts, Mom's birthday; get an early start on your Christmas shopping, or even buy yourself a gift. Help GALT help more Greyhounds.

Saturday, October 18, 2008
Casino Night & Texas Hold’em Tournament
5033 Lemmon Avenue
Dallas, Texas
Tickets available to purchase soon. More details to follow.

If you would like to volunteer to attend any of the above events and talk to folks about the world of greyhounds, please email GALT.

Check back here periodically for updates on all events!

Past Events

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

Magellan, Dad, and sisters
Meet the Greyhounds at Bass Pro Shops was a booming success on Saturday, July 21! Magellan (in the middle), GALT's first adoption, brought his Dad and greyhound sisters by to say "Roo"!

Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc.
P.O. Box 680
Addison, Texas 75001-0680
972.503.GALT
info@greyhoundadoptiontx.org