Seems Like Yesterday......Borders Part 2

A few days later, and it's back on the table. More gifts, more wrapping, more donations. As the season gets busier, so does VAGA. Another thanks to those who volunteered their time and efforts. It's good to see, that even in these economic times, the generosity shown by people to help out. It's a joy to see the smiles on the kid's faces as they stop to pet Roxy, Tempest, and Ally. For many this is their first contact with a Greyhound. Hope it makes their holidays a bit brighter.

Wrap it Up

Before the leftover turkey is gone the gift giving season is upon us. December is a busy time for families, especially for VAGA volunteers. Just check out the event calendar HERE. From Leesburg to Newport News volunteers are busy with Meet & Greets, Parades, Gift wrapping and more. Below is the first, in what I am sure will be a series, of photo events. This one was staged in Fredericksburg on Sunday November 30th at Borders.
Thanks to everyone who showed up to help out with the wrapping. A special thanks to Tempest and Roxy for being the perfect greyhound ambassadors.

Wonder

I found this story fitting since Debbie is in Scooby Medina and arrived there the day this video was shot.

On Nov. 21st, Maria Daines did a benefit concert for SOS Galgos in Barcelona. The following is a quote from her email:

"On the day after the event we went for a walk on the beach with many
of SOS Galgos rescue dogs and that's where we met the precious galgo
named 'Wonder', she is blind but you would not believe it if you met
her, she is loveable, intelligent, happy, sweet natured, and now, the
best part of all, she has her own family because she has been adopted
and they love her very much. Of all the special memories we took home
with us from the trip, meeting Wonder and her family is something we
will always treasure and even thinking about it now I have a lump in
my throat."

Extra Extra! Read All About It...Attraction Coupon Books Are Here!

VAGA is now selling the 2009 Attractions Dining and Value Coupon Book.

This book is jam packed with 285 pages filled with HUNDREDS of coupons that do not expire until Dec 31, 2009. You can begin using the coupons now! The coupons in the book are offered by various restaurants and businesses in the Fredericksburg, Woodbridge, Stafford, and Spotsylvania areas.

These books made wonderful gifts! A great stocking stuffer for your teenage children or hard to buy for parents! Buy today and save money while Christmas Shopping.

We are selling the Attraction Book for $25.00. ALL proceeds made will go to help the greyhounds in Orlando, Florida.
If you are interested in purchasing one of these books or would like more information, please e-mail Mark Britto HERE

Thank you once again for your support!

Welcome Home

The new adopters started their day early. Having to arrive by 8:30AM for orientation on what would turn out to be a beautiful November morning. What they were waiting for had gotten up a whole lot earlier for their trip from Orlando,Fl. to Virginia.
Who was more excited upon arrival was hard to tell. With wagging tails and smiling faces it was indeed a greyt day. As volunteers unloaded the hauler to stretch some legs, the dogs were finally united with their new families. There were first timers, multiple timers, and a few kind souls helping out with fostering. Congratulations to everyone.

A side word to the fosters, failure is not a criminal act, if it were many of us would be behind bars.

The slide show below is a little long. It has 32 photos. Hope you enjoy.

Chantilly Meet & Greet

Football?...who needs football on Sunday when you can attend a Meet & Greet from 1-3 on the fourth Sunday of the month at the Petsmart in Chantilly. Join in the fun and meet these beautiful retired racers. It's a fun day..... meeting new people, spreading the word about this great breed, getting dog kisses. Sounds like a touchdown for everyone! Go Greyhounds!!!!

Our Biggest Haul Of 2008

We are very excited!! Eleven greyhounds are coming up to Virginia on Saturday, Nov 1st. This is our biggest haul yet this year. Everyone works so hard and this is the reward, seeing the faces of all the greyhounds and knowing how much their lives are going to change.

Whose says your Wedding Day can't be Grey

This is Chelsea Wickline (now Chelsea Rogers) with Whyda! She and Lachlan got married over the summer at the Home and Studio of Gari Melchers in Falmouth, Virginia. Their dogs were guests at the wedding and sat with the rest of the immediate family in the front row.

Congratulations to you both.

Our First "Special Hounds".

As you may have heard by now, VAGA is helping our source kennel, GPA Greater Orlando. At this time there are some empty crates at the kennel. We are taking in a few greyhounds at a time to fill a portion of these crates. VAGA will be covering all expenses for the greyhounds until they are adopted. Details and more information will be provided shortly on our main WEB-PAGE.

Here are pictures of the first four greyhounds that we will be able to help. Looking into their soulful eyes, it's easy to see why we must do all we can to help them find their way into a forever home.

Dog Days In Leesburg

Sunny and clear skies, lots of dogs, nice people.......it was a recipe for a perfect day! VAGA participated in the Dog Days in Leesburg Event on Oct12th. We had such a fun time. Many people stopped by our tent to meet all our wonderful greyhounds. It's always fun sharing information about this special breed. Many people had never met a greyhound before and were very impressed at their calm and polite demeanor. Thanks to everyone who came out and joined in the fun and also MANY thanks to Dianna for pulling this event together for VAGA. You did an awesome job.