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GPA-WI Board of DirectorsDave BauxKay FlemingGinger GillLauren B. HubbardMichele JohnsonPam McQuestenChris Straka

The Couch Potato Press (CPP) is a publication of Greyhound Pets of America-Wisconsin (GPA-WI), a non-profit organization dedicated to placing ex-racing greyhounds in loving homes as pets. Direct any correspondence, address changes or donations to: GPA-Wisconsin, P.O. Box 308 Genoa City, WI, 53128 www.gpawisconsin.org

CPP is sent electronically to all GPA-WI adopters and volunteers as well as other individuals who have signed up to receive GPA-WI emails.

See all issues of CPP: www.gpawisconsin.org/learn/newsletters

Inform GPA-WI of any changes to your name, address, email addresses or phone numbers. Cell phone or other numbers are helpful when tracking down the owner of a found greyhound; please share any and all numbers that might aid in that situation. Inform GPA-WI of the passing of a hound so your hound can be honored in the “memorial” section of the newsletter. Email [email protected].

CONTACT GPA-WISCONSINP.O. Box 308

Genoa City, WI, 53128

414-299-9473

www.gpawisconsin.org

3 Gala scheduleThe big event is September 29!

4 Gala shoppingBrowse, bid and buy!

6 Event recapsSee the fun events from summer 2018.

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A PUBLICATION OF GREYHOUND PETS OF AMERICA-WISCONSIN

GPA-WI Meet & Greets

DATE AND TIME LOCATION DETAILS September 22, 2018 I 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PetSmart East, Madison Click hereSeptember 22, 2018 I 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. HAWS, Waukesha Click hereSeptember 23, 2018 I 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PetSmart, Eau Claire Click hereSeptember 30, 2018 I 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PetSmart, Brookfield Click hereOctober 6, 2018 I 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mounds, Fitchburg Click hereOctober 6, 2018 I 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Mighty Pet, Menominee Click hereOctober 6, 2018 I 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Bentley’s, Delafield Click hereOctober 13, 2018 I 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mounds East, Madison Click here October 13, 2018 I 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PetSmart, La Crosse Click hereOctober 13, 2018 I 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Hooves and Paws, Oconomowoc Click hereOctober 27, 2018 I 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PetSmart East, Madison Click here

Other EventsDATE AND TIME EVENT LOCATION DETAILS

September 22, 2018 Fromm Pet Fest Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee Click here10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

September 22, 2018 Grillin’ for Greyhounds Festival Foods, Holmen Click here10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

September 29, 2018 GPA-WI Greyhound Waukesha County Expo Center, Click here10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Gala Gathering Waukesha

October 6, 2018 GPA-WI Kennel Day Emerald Kennel, Burlington Click here9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

October 8, 2018 Hound Happy Hour Octopi Brewing, Waunakee Click here5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

October 20, 2018 GPA-WI Kennel Day Emerald Kennel, Burlington Click here9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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2 ContributeLend a helping hand to GPA-WI.

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Did you know that GPA-WI depends upon volunteers and donors in a variety of ways? While financial contributions to the organization can help cover the costs associated with various fees associated with greyhound adoption, volunteer time is equally as important. Because the actual adoption of a greyhound is only one step of the process, the second area in which GPA-WI relies on assistance from greyhound lovers is through foster homes. Learn how you can help with both of these efforts!

DonationsWhen you donate, not only will you brighten the day of an

adoptable greyhound looking for a home, but you’ll help GPA-WI continue its overall efforts to help transport, spay/neuter, microchip, coordinate and adopt greyhounds to loving homes.

Because GPA-WI is committed to keeping the adoption fee low in order to allow greyhounds to find their forever homes, we actually do not make money through adoptions. In fact, we lose money with each adoption because our costs for pre-adoption veterinary care of nearly $900 per dog greatly outweigh the adoption fee. Therefore, your financial support can make all the difference!

GPA-WI is a federally recognized non-profit, tax-exempt organization, relying solely upon volunteers for our efforts; we have no paid positions. 100 percent of your donation goes directly toward finding homes for ex-racing greyhounds. PayPal recurring donation

GPA-WI’s livelihood is dependent on donations from animal lovers and greyhound supporters like you. When you schedule a PayPal recurring donation, you can provide a financial contribution to GPA-WI each month, hassle-free: no need to pull out a checkbook or your credit card each month! With a recurring PayPal donation, you can choose your monthly donation amount — $10, $50 or whatever you like — and the donation can be canceled at any time. Amazon Smile setup

Love shopping online? Your Amazon purchases can help GPA-WI, and setting up your Amazon Smile account is as easy as 1, 2, 3, and setup takes about 20 seconds — we timed it! After you

Lend a Helping Hand, or Paw, to GPA-WIGPA-WI depends on your volunteer time and financial donations for its success

set up GPA-WI as your intended Amazon Smile charity, GPA-WI will receive 0.5% of all your purchases. Visit smile.amazon.com each time you shop in order for GPA-WI to benefit.

Note: When shopping using a mobile device, visit smile.amazon.com. The Amazon mobile app will not coordinate the Amazon Smile donation to GPA-WI.

But GPA-WI’s needs don’t end there: in addition to financial support, GPA-WI also relies on greyhound-savvy homes to help newly adopted greyhounds learn about and make a smooth transition into life as a pet.

Foster homesFinally, another way you can help GPA-WI is by opening your

home to a retired racer. GPA-WI relies on foster homes to help ex-racers learn about life in a home while awaiting adoption. While most greyhounds need just two-week foster stays, there are some that can be long-term fosters. If you have experience with greyhounds and would like to help a retired racer transition to home life, contact Jessica, the GPA-WI foster home coordinator, at [email protected].

by Lauren B. Hubbard


Learn MoreGPA-WI put together a simple instruction sheet that explains how to set up GPA-WI as your charity through Amazon Smile.

View the the instruction sheet: click here.

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Gala Schedule10:30 a.m. ……...................Welcome, announcements, group roo

12:00 p.m. …......................................First set of bag raffles ends

1:00 p.m. ……...................2018 gala king and queen announced

1:05 p.m. ….................................................................Live auction

2:00 p.m. …...................................Second set of bag raffles ends

2:30 p.m. …................Costume contest and winners announced

3:00 p.m. ..................................................…..Silent auction ends

3:30 p.m. …................................Cash raffle winner announced

3:45 p.m. ….......................Third and final set of bag raffles ends

All day ....................................................Concession stand open

Thanks to everyone who voted in the 2018 Gala Logo Contest! Contest voting took place on the GPA-Wisconsin Facebook page in July. The winning logo received the most Facebook likes.

Congrats to Cassandra Lueck on her winning logo!

The winning logo will be printed on the 2018 gala t-shirt as well as the labels on the Fast Track Coffee bags of coffee.

2018 Gala Logo Winner

All-day Activities

• Blue fund bandanas: Purchase a bandana to raise fund to assist medical or special-needs greyhounds.

• Radar run: Clock your dog’s running speed. (Weather permitting.)

• Vendors: Browse greyhound-related products.

• Dance Dance Photography: Professional photos of your pet. Reservation required.

• GPA-WI resale booth: Purchase gently used greyhound and human merchandise.

• GPA-WI retail booth: Get your 2018 GPA-WI merchandise.

Sign Up to Participate in Gala Activities

To participate in special activities — like the radar run or the costume contest — simply sign up for these activities at the registration table.

Reminder: Bring Your Address Labels

Want to bid on any of the basket raffles or auction items at Gala? Don’t forget to bring your address labels to Gala so you can save time at the event when filling out your name on donation items!

Grab Your Raffle Tickets!

You could win big in the Gala cash raffle. Purchase your raffle tickets at Gala to help GPA-WI and increase your chances of winning some dough. You do not need to be present to win. Grand prizes are:• 1st place winner: $1000 cash• 2nd place winner: $500 cash• 3rd place winner: $250 cash

Tickets are $5 per individual ticket or increments of 3 for $12. With no limit on quantity, you can buy as many as you like!


You won’t want to miss GPA-WI’s biggest fundraiser of the year! At the Gala Greyhound Gathering, hundreds of greyhounds will gather from all corners of the state for shopping, games, auctions, contests, food, photos, the radar run and so much more. All well-mannered greyhounds and their owners are welcome.

All About Gala Waukesha County Expo Center September 29 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ..

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Gala Vendors Find greyhound-related products and services!

Midwest Greyhound Adoption

Long Neck Decko

Greyt Glass-Bec

Kim Good LuLaRoe

Candy’s Collars

Pet-a-Licious

GPA-WI Resale

GPA-WI Retail

Dance Dance Photography

Greyt Wear

Voyager’s K9 Apparel

Three Hounds Training

Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists (LVS): Learn about greyhound blood donation. Plus, LVS will also offer greyhound nail trims at Gala from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.!

GPA-WI Retail GPA-WI is offering several new retail items this year.

Men’s sweatpants

Women’s sweatpants

Women’s racerback tanks

Men’s fleece vests

Women’s fleece vests

2018 gala t-shirt: Long and short sleeve available

2018 Gala Cookbook! Hound and human recipes submitted by hound lovers all across Wisconsin

Fast Track Coffee: Pick up your order. If you did not pre-order, a limited quantity will be available for purchase. (First come, first served!)

2019 Celebrating Greyhound calendars: Wall size and desk size available

Basket and Auction Teasers Don’t miss your chance to bid on these exciting items at the 2018 Gala! Here are just a few sneak peaks at what you’ll see at the basket raffles as well as the live and silent auctions on September 29.

SIGNED PACKERS FOOTBALLCAMPFIRE BASKET

GREYHOUND SPA BASKETBEER BASKET PACKERS BEER BASKET

TWO FOO FIGHTERS TICKETS:

MILWAUKEE CONCERT OCT. 17

CROCKPOT BASKET

STAINED GLASS GREYHOUND SHADOW BOX

Gala Shopping Opportunities Come ready to browse, bid and buy!

Bring Your Address Labels!Want to bid on any of these items? Don’t forget to bring your address labels to Gala so you can save time at the event when filling out your names on donation items!

Gala is GPA-WI’s biggest fundraiser of the year — and it’s your prime opportunity to get everything you need for your hound as well as treats for you. Cash, checks and cards will be accepted at Gala.

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Congratulations to these new adopters! GPA-WI wishes you a safe, healthy and happy retirement in your new home. To the adoptive families: GPA-WI is available every step of the way should you have questions or concerns.

Adoptions and MemorialsBringing a retired racer into our homes and lives is a life-changing experience for both the adoptive family and the adopted greyhound. GPA-Wisconsin recognizes the following greyhounds who found their new homes as well as those who recently passed on.

The following greyhounds have recently passed away and will always be in our hearts. GPA-WI wishes to recognize and remember these greyhounds. To the adoptive families: GPA-WI offers its sincere condolences for your loss.

Csaba Baux Fields Gus Beckenbaugh Miles Becker Trip Beebe Bernie Bizorik Hubbard Zach Ellifson Dottie Forsythe Image Gill Billie Jean Johnson Dugan Johnson Bella Hanson Minnie Hecht Zibrowski BeBop Heise Bandit Knop Callie Lockwood Halverson Missy McDonough Lilly Nickel Gus Perlewitz Kona Reister Rosie Resan Cory Rosien Pluto Ross Eikamp Miriam Schmoller Lucy Swigert Lola Welter Everett Wheeler Mr. Who Winkler O’Donahue


Edge Bain Mollie Baldwin Glory Baker Bill Becker Newt Becker Edge Blackburn Angel Breckenfelder Mercedes Brezonick Chhaya Casson Kismet Castro Lily Christman Heidi Colby Caddy Shack Cosme Rory Cosme Virgo Daugherty Fran DeMinter Jesse Dumstrey Bismarck Ernst Spicy Feaster Bill Fritz Jesse Fritz Lance Gill Chief Gossen Bernice Halverson Toki Hammel Alex Harris Cookie Monster Hartman Miley Hetzel Coolio Holloway HiWay Itani Kari Johnson Rizzo Johnson Missi Karamus Mr. Darcy Kelling Zephyr Kelly Thor Kloc Lily Klotz Odin Knoll Angel Knop

Lewis Konrad Gisele Lemkuhl-Pedersen Myrtle Liepert Beesley Lotz Jupiter McDonald Mudder Michalets Mila Milam Percy Moran Toki Pagel Teleza Paff Trap Pascutti Omar Pinkerton Bowie Radmann Mila Radmann Lando Radomski Larry Robins Yuki Sakamoto King Slocomb Lefty Smith Ruby Snyder Charlie Staniszewski Roadie Stepp Starz Suckow Missi Vater Bella Unger Watson Verghis Lucas Wallace Gus Waite Staale Waite Windsor Ward Phoenix Weisensel Redd Williamson Willow Wodarczak Lucas Wolfe Schacter Melba Zappa

Update GPA-WIThe names appearing in these lists are current as of September 8, 2018. Please let GPA-WI know about the passing of a hound so your hound can be remembered and recognized here.

Send updates to [email protected].

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GPA-WI Event Recaps: Summer 2018PuppyUp Cancer Walk June 24 In June, GPA-WI joined together in Madison to raise money for canine cancer research. The GPA-WI team that participated in the walk came in 5th place, raising $1,310.00!

Madison Dog Walk September 9

Madison-area hounds got together for a September morning walk at Lake Mendota’s Picnic Point, part of the UW Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve. The weather was beautiful, and 15 greyhound enjoyed the stroll!

Barks for Parks August 25 Madison-area humans and hounds took part in the Wisconsin Brewing Company’s Barks for Parks event on August 25 in Verona! The event included live music, food, drinks and fun activities. Event proceeds supported Dane County Dog Parks for upgrades and special projects. Brunch at Hotel Madrid August 25

Milwaukee-area greyhound owners got together at Hotel Madrid in Milwaukee for a delicious Spanish-style brunch. The greyhounds loved lounging on Hotel Madrid’s colorful patio!

GPA-WI Kennel Picnic August 4

Thanks to GPA-WI volunteers Carrie and Matt for hosting a volunteer picnic as a “thank you” for volunteers on August 4 at Emerald Kennel in Burlington. Carrie and Matt provided tasty brats and burgers with Matt serving as the grill master. And thank you to the volunteers who attended and brought delicious potluck treats!

More Events Not pictured GPA-WI two- and four-legged volunteers helped spread the word about greyhound adoption at several other events this summer:• Grillin’ for Greyhounds in the La Crosse area: Three dates • Bentley’s Family Fun Day in the Milwaukee area: August 18• HAWS Pet Fair in Menomonee Falls: August 18• Family Rec Day in Menominee, MI: June 2

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Upcoming Events

While GPA-WI’s biggest event will be over come October, that doesn’t mean the greyhound fun ends! Mark your calendar for Hound Happy Hour and get to know fellow animal lovers and beer enthusiasts over delicious craft beer at Waunakee’s Octopi Brewing on October 9. $1 per beer will be donated back to GPA-WI to help in the mission of finding loving homes for retired racing greyhounds.

Greyhounds will be allowed in Octopi Brewing’s taproom. Be sure to bring a blanket or dog bed with you for greyhound lounging if your greyhound plans to attend.

Contact Rebecca, the Madison Area Events Coordinator, for more questions about this event. Email Rebecca.

More GPA-WI Event News Have you met your regional events coordinator?

The first step toward greyhound adoption is learning about greyhounds — which makes GPA-WI events an essential element in educating the general public and potential new adopters! And to make these events successful, a dedicated, creative and coordinated volunteer must work behind the scenes to plan and organize these events.

GPA-WI’s regional events coordinators are your points of contact for meet & greets in different areas of the state as well as GPA-WI’s participation in local pet festivals or adoption events, local area greyhound group walks, local GPA-WI fundraisers and much more. If you have questions about local events in your area or have an idea for coordinating a new event, contact your regional events coordinator!

Meet your coordinator• Donelle Anderson — Eau Claire Area Events Coordinator,

Email Donelle.• Rebecca Calvanico-Weinstein — Madison Area Events

Coordinator, Email Rebecca.• Malinda Gilbertson — La Crosse Area Events Coordinator,

Email Malinda.• Sarah Ross — Milwaukee Area Events Coordinator, Email

Sarah.

O C T O B E R 9 O C T O P I B R E W I N G WA U N A K E E. .

Join Madison-area hounds and humans for happy hour in Waunakee!

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GPA-WI had some summer fun with the Dogs Days of Summer photo series on Facebook. Each week in summer 2018, GPA-WI volunteers and adopters from all over the state shared photos of their hounds based on coat color. Thanks to the

hundreds of followers who shared photos! Here were a few fun pictures submitted.

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The Latest Greyhound PhotosThanks to GPA-WI’s Facebook followers for sharing such great photos!

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Hawk (below) and Grimm (right) spent some time outdoors with their human moms on Mother’s Day.

To celebrate National Dog Day on August 26, Rigby (left) relaxed at home, Captain Falcon (top left) took a picturesque walk outdoors, and Lando (top right) tried his very first selfie.

Rory (above) was a star employee in June on Take Your Dog to Work Day.

Moxie (top left) and Gamgee (top right) both celebrated Father’s Day with snuggles!


Beesley (above) cooled off during her July hike by taking a dip in Devil’s Lake.

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