Save A Dane

It’s that time again for the Great Dane Bark-a-Que!

It will be a wonderful time to socialize with other Great Dane owners, have some great food, and raise some money for some Great Danes in need through GDRST! Doesn’t get much better than that!

Please RSVP for the number of HUMANS in order to purchase a ticket to attend the event. The cost per person is only

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$5!!  This can be done by clicking the button on the right hand side of the screen.

Your ticket will include a plate of lunch. We will have a grill set up in the parking lot to cook and you will receive: a hamburger or hotdog, chips, dessert, and a drink.

You also will have the option to purchase a t-shirt this year for only $15.

This year’s t-shirt will feature Great Danes running with hotdogs from the grill!

In order to purchase a t-shirt, please RSVP and purchase your ticket. Simply follow the instructions upon checkout. Please order your shirt when you RSVP. Pickup will be available at the event, however only a limited quantity of extra t-shirts will be available that day.

All proceeds will benefit GDRST.

Sgt. Stoute and Zeus

Sergeant Heath Stoute of the National Guard 256th Infantry Brigade Combat team gets a warm welcome from his Great Dane, Zeus, upon returning to the National Guard Armory Sunday night for a 3-day leave period before returning Thursday to Camp Shelby and then on to Iraq.

Zoey

We recently received an update from Patricia who had adopted Zoey from us last year.   Here is what she had to say:

“I was fortunate enough to adopt an amazing Dane named Zoey.  I’ve been a dog owner all my life but she is, by far, the best I’ve ever had.  I hate calling her a dog, because to me, she’s my child.  She has adapted to me like we’ve been together all our lives and she’s adapted to our house like she was born in it.  I couldn’t be happier with my Zoe!  She is so incredibly intelligent, and although I would love to be able to take credit for her good manners, I can’t.  I was lucky enough that she came to me that way.  I get stopped daily when I walk her.  I’ve had people go through the neighborhood to come back around just so they can get out of their cars and pet her.  I find it hilarious and Zoey loves the attention.  Every time something like that happens, it makes me feel so grateful that she’s mine and I’m hers.  We are best friends and just like she knows she can count on me, I know I can count on her.  Thank you to Sharon (her foster mom), Stacey and GDRST.   Zoey and I are two peas in a pod!”

It always makes our hearts warm to hear how the dogs that we have known and loved are doing.  Thanks Patricia for your update!

29th Annual Wizard of Pawz Fun Run & Walk benefiting Houston Humane Society

Location: Same Houston Park, 1100 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002

Date: 03/28/2010

Time: 10 am

Description: Calling all four-legged family members and their human companions.  Join us for the 1-mile competitive run or the relaxed 1-mile non competitive jog & walk.  Followed by a fun filled post-race party, dress to impress and compete in our doggie costume contest, join the Alumni Parade if your dog was adopted from HHS, or simply enjoy refreshments, a multitude of pet friendly vendors and activities for the whole family.

Link: Wizard of Pawz

Pearland’s Paws in the Park

Location: Independence Park, 3919 Liberty Dr., Pearland, TX 77581

Date: 03/27/2010

Time: 10 am – 4 pm

Description: Come Join us for the weekend – no pet required!  We will kick things off on Saturday morning with the HEB Plus! Pet and Owner Fun Run followed by the national “Dock Diving” competition presented by Meadowlake Pet Resort.

In addition to the Dock Diving competition, Paws in the Parks will host teams from across the nation competing in the US Dog Disc Nationals and Lure Coursing. There are several demonstrations planned throughout the weekend including Flyball, Agility, Hunting Poodles, Obedience, and Grooming. Vendors are also on hand selling pet novelty items, giveaways and discounts.

GDRST will have a booth as well as some of the dogs from our program.  It’s a fun day for the whole family.

Link: Paws in the Park

Walk for Compassion with Companions

Location: Sylvan Rodriguez Park, 1201 Clear Lake City Blvd, Houston, TX 77062

Date: 03/06/2010

Time: 10 am – 1 pm

Description: Charity event benefiting Hospice Compassus Foundation.  GDRST will not have a booth at this event but many of us will be on hand participating and showing our support.

Link: Walk for Compassion

HSPCA Mutt Strut and Runway Race

Location: George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Date: 03/06/2010

Time: 6 am – 12 pm

Description: This life-saving event raises much needed funds to help the Houston SPCA care for Houston’s homeless, neglected and abused animals.  Fetch your sneakers and your furry friend for the 2010 Houston SPCA Mutt Strut and Runway Race presented by Houston Airport System and sponsored by VCA Animal Hospitals.  This is your opportunity to strut your stuff with your mutt on the runway.  GDRST will not have a booth at this event but many of us will be participating with our personal dogs to show our support.

Link: Houston SPCA