No Grey Turned Away – Western Volunteers at Greyhound Adoption League of Texas

Western Healthcare Makes a ‘Greyt’ Impact on Retired Racing Greyhounds

Did you know greyhounds are the second fastest land mammal on earth, after the cheetah? Greyhounds can run up to 45 mph. Not only are these incredible canines known for their racing speed and agility, they are also known to be intelligent, loving companions. That is why the mission of Greyhound Adoption League of Texas (GALT) is to ensure ‘no grey is turned away.’

GALT, an all-volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization established in 2001 in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, has helped more than 3,700 greyhounds – primarily those that are retired from or affiliated with the racing industry – and other sighthounds in finding their forever homes. GALT operates a four-acre kennel where the hounds are cared for while waiting to be placed in foster homes prior to adoption. Being the dog lovers we are, our team enthusiastically jumped at the chance to assist GALT’s greyhounds and staff members.

Spreading out across the grounds, the Western crew worked alongside GALT volunteers to complete a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks. These activities included bathing the dogs, painting hallways, making handmade dog toys, landscaping, and touching up facility signage.

Jennifer Cooper, GALT Volunteer Coordinator and long-time greyhound supporter, said the impact our team made exceeded her expectations.

“The difference Western Healthcare made at our kennel facility is immense. In just a few hours, their staff bathed 15 dogs, and between the landscaping, dog toy crafting, and painting, they finished work that would take our volunteers months to complete,” said Cooper. “Western’s day of service to GALT frees up our volunteers so they can focus on the dogs and their well-being while they wait for a foster home. THANK YOU on behalf of everyone here at GALT. It was a pleasure spending the day with all of you. Y’all are truly a blessing to us and the hounds!”

Thanks again to the GALT team for allowing us to lend a hand! Would you like to volunteer at the greyhound kennel? We highly recommend it! Click here to learn more about volunteering, donating, fostering, and adopting, or email GALT.

What Our Staff Said About The Event

“Words can’t express how much I appreciate GALT for allowing us to serve the hounds. We recognize and appreciate the hard work it takes to keep the kennel running. Everyone had a big smile while working together, including the sweet pups. It was an amazing experience!”

“Our team had a great time at this event. Its obvious GALT volunteers have big hearts and really care about the pups. Both teams worked well together, focusing on the betterment of the hounds.”

“There is nothing more rewarding than spending time helping those who don’t have a voice. The appreciation in their eyes and little tail wags speak volumes.”

“I didn’t think painting signs would make such a visible difference, but it did. Those signs are the first impression of the facility and I had a blast with my team painting them. Feels great to make an impact and give back to such amazing animals!”

“I really enjoyed this volunteer event. It was a great feeling looking at everything we accomplished at the end of the day, and playing with the hounds was just awesome. I got my puppy fix AND gave back at the same time. Can’t wait to go back!”

“The thing that was very humbling was the gratitude expressed by the GALT staff, and the joy each dog showed us as we loved on them. Soooo rewarding!”

Frankie Farrar-Helm

Frankie Farrar-Helm is our Director of Marketing and Brand Management with 11 years of experience in marketing communications, advertising, and campaign management. When Frankie isn’t working, you can find her hosting dog meetups at a local park with her golden retriever Luka or baking dog treats, or binge watching X-Files.