American Greyhound is a shining beacon of hope for greyhounds. For over 15 years, American Greyhound has been making a difference in the lives of these noble animals. We take them in when they have nowhere else to turn. We provide the necessary veterinary care to assure their lives will be long and healthy. Then, we find them a home so they are able to live out their lives, as a pet who knows the love of an adoring family.
However, helping greyhounds is a long term commitment at American Greyhound. We have begun a process of preparing for these long term efforts, and in 2010 used the proceeds of our first annual auction to fund a state-of-the-art greyhound hauling trailer that allows us to be prepared on short notice, and move up to 24 hounds at a time, out of peril and into the safety of American Greyhound and other Midwest greyhound rescues.
We are also planning for the long term sustainability of American Greyhound. Our 2011 auction allowed us to create a reserve fund. This reserve fund will allow us to be prepared when there is a track closing or some other crisis. When these situations arise, they can create an immense surplus of hounds overnight, and we will be able to provide for temporary shelters, huge vet bills, and very large transportation costs.
But, our reserve fund will also provide something else . . . PERMANENCY! Most importantly, we are preparing for the future of American Greyhound and its future leaders, who will be making a difference in greyhound's lives long after we are gone. We are introducing "Greyhound Guardians", a monthly membership which will help provide permanency, and assure that when a greyhound is in trouble...we'll be there for them.
Now, I'm asking for your help to assure that this organization continues, to be the premier greyhound rescue in the Midwest, by becoming a member of "Greyhound Guardians", on a monthly basis of $10 or more. You can start the process today by clicking this link.
Your Greyhound Guardians membership will include:
* Your name listed on every American Greyhound event program
* Discount tickets to "Winning Hearts, Not Races" annual auction
* Custom designed Greyhound Guardians t-shirt
* $25 discount on any American Greyhound adoption
In Addition, anyone joining at $100 or more per month will receive
* Up to 4 complimentary tickets to "Winning Hearts, Not Races" annual auction
In addition anyone joining at $250 or more per month will receive
* Up to $500 in "Auction Bucks" for use at "Winning Hearts, Not Races" annual auction
If you have questions about the program or would like more information, please call at (219)771-0892 or email me at [email protected]
I believe that Greyhound Guardians is an integral part of the future of American Greyhound, and what's more, I am a member myself. Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions about our financial reports, our future or how together, we can help more and more greyhounds. I'd love to speak with you.
Jeff Coggins
President, American Greyhound
Greyhound Guardian Membership
The following people have already made the commitment to the long-term sustainability of American Greyhound by becoming a Greyhound Guardian.
Thank you so much for your support!
Rita Bernstein
Bridget Bronkema
Paula Capozziello
Julie Certa
Jeff & Barbara Coggins
John & Mary Corso
Ronald & Sherry Dieckman
Mike Drumm
Neal Fowler
Melinda Garcia
Sarah Gasienica
Nancy Johnson
Ellen Kenworthy
Judy Kinser
Karen Marshall
Kim McClain
Justine McCormick
Gail Olinger
Rhonda & Chris Pavlides
Melissa & Eric Pearman
Cynthia Robinson
Joey & Don Schmelzer
Suzanne VanSlyke
Karan Zaranka
