Don't You Want Somebody to Love?

Hi!

My name is Condo Kid. I just came up from Florida 10 days ago (they told me it would be cooler here, whew !!). I am good with other dogs and I also have no interest in cats. In fact, they actually scare me a little bit. I'm very loving, friendly, and many people tell me how cute I am. Now, all I need is a forever home. Please, will you take me home? E-mail VAGA STAFF HERE for more information about how wonderful I can be.

Greyhound Guardian Angel “Smiley Miley” Fusillo

An important message from Miley:

"Shortly after I was adopted by Robert and Niki Fusillo in December 2008, my brand new family suffered a life-changing event when my Dad was the victim of a terrible accident. Six months in the hospital has been hard on all of us, especially my Dad, but he is finally making progress and we hope that he may come home to us soon.

You can help offset the extraordinary medical expenses incurred by participating in a raffle fundraiser. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to help provide revenue for some of my Dad’s special needs when he can finally leave the hospital. There is an special grand prize offered to the winner of the raffle, but more importantly – you can help bring my beloved Dad back home to me. I promise to watch over him and heal his soul, in return for the gift of life that he gave me when he rescued me from the racing kennels."



This is just an excerpt from a story running on our virginiagreyhounds.org website the past couple of months. Please take the time to read the entire story HERE. Complete details are listed there. If there is anyway you can help out Miley's adopted family it would be greytly appreciated. Please pass this story on.

The August 15th Haul

Okay everyone, it seems I just put up the post for the last haul and here we go again.
You'll hear no complaints from me or anyone else at VAGA. The more the merrier.

Summer is generally slow in the adoption business and we're happy to buck that trend.
The five latest are: RJ's Ethel, Billy Talent, Cmon Mini, Starz Reesee, and Leta's Ginger.
We're extremely happy to welcome them to VAGA. Wish them a safe
(and hopefully not to hot) journey into town next Saturday.

Like a Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde

Well it's a long way to Richmond
Rollin' north on 95
With 5 greyhounds riding shotgun
And one brindle by my side
Tearin' down that highway
Like a modern day Bonnie and Clyde.

Well I hope Travis Tritt forgives me but I couldn't resist. With 4 out of the 5 greyhounds coming up this weekend staying in Richmond it was a no brainer. Vaga welcomes it's 5 newest members: Bolo Macho, Condo Kid, KB's Shine On, Philemon and WSR Puddin Pop. Safe trip to all and keep that radio playing.

Coming Soon to a Home Near You

Making the night moves up the I95 Saturday will be the 5 newest VAGA members.
BB's Shesaboozer, JP's Field Day, M's Chyah Doll, Maryville Martin and Vans Kaycee will be travelling in the lap of luxury compliments of Angela and Tracey. No hauler for this group. Wish them all a safe trip. See you on Sunday.

Meet KEBO EGGNOG, the swimming greyhound

Who says Greyhounds can't swim?

Check out Swimming Greyhound Extraordinaire, KEBO EGGNOG.





Egg is a perfect Greyhound waiting for his forever home.....

He is great in the house, gets along perfectly with other larger dogs (no kitties or small dogs), loves to run in the yard, and then cool off in "his" pool.

His "swim coach" is foster Mom, Pat Boehly.

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Perfect June day

On June 27th five beautiful greyhounds arrived in Virginia. Rex & Linda graciously hosted adoption day at their house. We had lots of fun spending time with this loving group of greyhounds, before they moved on to their forever homes. All of them are doing greyt. It's hard to believe that they have only been here a week. It's amazing how quickly these dogs adapt to their new lifestyles! Congrats to the new families and thank you for giving these happy hounds a new chance at life.

June Haul

Five happy greyhounds will be arriving in Virginia on Saturday, June 27th. It's too hot this time of year to bring them up in a hauler so they will be riding in style by personal vehicles. Volunteers from Florida will load up the hounds and drive all night. They will meet the VAGA volunteers in Wilson, NC at 7:00am. Once the switch is made the dogs will arrive in Virginia around 10:30. Please welcome RJ's Fred M, Kebo Karen, Laced Decal, Van's Chi Chi and Task Fifty Fifty. Thank you to all the people who worked together to make this happen. Have a safe trip!

A Round for the Hounds 2009

How do you measure the success of an event? Is it the money you raise, the turnout of people, things going off without a hitch, the weather? Each is important by itself, but one must incorporate all the factors to some degree. We tend to focus on the money because it is called a fundraising event so let me start there. Sometimes I forget as to why we hold this event, it's about the dogs. Many of the players are VAGA members, the rest come out to support us but may not know what the money is for. Every penny we raise goes towards these dogs, from vetting to transportation, adoption, and everything in between. Those Mulligan packages and raffle tickets you purchased help us meet these goals. So let me thank you all for your tremendous support.

The turnout, well it was a sellout. Things going off without a hitch, almost.
The weather........if you were there last year......80 is better than 100.
For all of you who prayed to the weather gods, a BIG Thank You.

To our Sponsors and Donators, a thank you hardly seems adequate. You all are what drive the auction and raffle tables, and furnish the prizes. Without you we could not pull this off.

To the volunteers and those working behind the scenes: you all are simply the Best.
Greyhound folks ROCK.

Now to the winners:

First Place, with a score of 61: Anderson, Gordon, Kidd, Montemayor.
Second Place, with a score of 65: Corder, Kolak, Licklighter, Spano.
Third Place, also with a score of 65: Hardy, Joseph, Malloy, Shevitz.
Longest Drive: Hardy.
Closest to the Pin: Jones.

Congratulations to you all.

There is one more group that would like to thank you.
It is that group of greyhounds whose lifes you just changed.

Life Is Greyt

A few weeks ago we welcomed four beautiful seniors as they arrived in our beautiful state of Virginia. Bunny, Doublecross and brothers Timmy & Tommy were all adopted into loving forever homes. They had been at a farm for many years.

We thought you would like to know that all four greyhounds are doing great. They are being spoiled and pampered. They are loved.

Thank you to everyone that worked together to make this happen.