GREYT GREYHOUNDS AND FRIENDS PET FAIR 2009



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GRAND PRIZE INFO

Join us for H.O.T.'s eigth annual Greyt Greyhounds and Friends Pet Fair, which will be held on Saturday, October 24th at the Graff Pavilion in O.P. Schnabel Park, 9606 Bandera Road, San Antonio, Texas, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Greyt Greyhounds and Friends Fair Logo
This is a time for Greyhounds, canine friends, and their humans to get together to just have fun! Come and see old friends and meet new ones too!

Making New Friends!
This is H.O.T.'s major fundraiser each year. This year, proceeds of the Fair will be used to help defray our growing veterinary bills. Currently, H.O.T. has two Greyhounds who are in poor physical condition with heartworms



   




Two sponsors of the Greyt Greyhounds and Friends Pet Fair

This fun event is in the planning stages, so keep checking back for updates on the greyt activities! This year, planned activities include (but are not limited to):
The Human Greyhound!

  • H.O.T. Spa - Pet manicures and pedicures and ear cleaning for a nominal fee.
  • Design A Leash Booth - $7.00 - decorate a leash for your dog with color and bling!
  • Children's activities, which will include games of chance and other fun stuff
  • Pet and Human massages - $1.00 per minute!
  • Greyhound Kissing Booth - $1.00 per smooch! - and we will have a four-month old Greyhound puppy who will be happy to share a kiss or two with you!
  • Chubby Giving Kisses!
  • The ever popular Pet Costume Contest will be held right before the Grand Prize Raffle drawings at the end of the day!
  • Dash
  • Our ever popular cake and wine walks for a nominal fee!
  • Pet Contests - We have some new, special surprises being planned for dogs and their owners! Some of the pet contests are:
  • Find My Twin - Greyt fun last year!
  • My Dog Will Eat That!
  • Are You My Mummy?
  • Peanut Butter Pop
  • Howl-O-Weenie Bob
  • Longest Tail, Shortest Tail, Most Beautiful Eyes, Shortest Legs, etc.


  • One of the sponsors of the Greyt Greyhounds and Friends Pet Fair

  • We will once again have our Silent Auction tables running throughout the day with some pretty spectacular items on the all-day and reserve auction tables
  • Awesome Raffles!
  • Representatives from different rescue/adoption groups will be in attendance to provide information on their programs and will have pets for adoption at the Fair! These include, but are not limited to:
    Vendor Space
  • Lots of greyt food (H.O.T. dogs, of course!), fun, fellowship
  • Vendors, vendors, vendors!

  • H.O.T. will be offering microchips for your Greyhounds for a $25.00 nominal fee.

  • Vendors and programs participating this year, include, but are not limited to:

  • Diane Jackson, Ms. Burpdog, and Burpdog Biscuits
  • Representatives (and H.O.T. Members) of Paws For Service will be available with info on how your pet can become a service animal.
  • Fast K9's Greyhound Adoption from Webster, Texas
  • GPA/Houston and their wonderful Greyhound garb and goodies!
  • Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union
  • Integrated Healing Institute
  • J & J All Natural Pet Products
  • Human and Pet Jerky Connection
  • JOLEE Enterprises, LLC. with all natural, chemical-free pest control products for pets to control those pesky bugs with anti- bacterial, anti fungal healing properties for hot spots and mange
  • Wooden Creations by Chris
  • H.O.T. volunteers will also have a sales table open with lots of Greyhound goodies, H.O.T. themed and other.
  • Grandma Elsy and Her Babies





    GRAND PRIZE INFO

    Quilt made by Pat Martin   Alaska Gives The Quilt a Nose of Satisfaction   Quilt made by Joan and Cheryl

    This year, H.O.T. is very excited to have THREE, that's right, THREE Grand Prizes for our Raffle! Tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. This year, we will draw for THREE GRAND PRIZE WINNERS!

    Each of the items will have it's own "ticket can" and it is your choice which prize you choose to try to win as your tickets will be put in the can of your choice.
    ATTENTION H.O.T. MEMBERS:  The member who sells the most Grand Prize Raffle Tickets will win a $50.00 Gift Certificate to Saltgrass Steak House!
    • A $600.00 VISA Gift Card
    • A beautiful, bright Quilt made by Pat Martin, mother of H.O.T. member, Helen T. Pat is from Ireland and all fabrics come from Ireland and she included a Greyhound in the center of the quilt.
    • A lovely, pastel Quilt made by H.O.T. members, Joan L. and Cheryl K.

    It is your choice which bucket you put your ticket in! Any of these items would make a wonderful holiday gift for someone special - even yourself!





    Our tentative event schedule will be posted as planning continues.

    H.O.T. is looking for individuals and companies to sponsor our Fair t-shirts.
    T-Shirt Sponsors To Date Are:

    • Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union
    • Live Oak Animal Hospital
    • JKindell Enterprises
    • Clear The Way Kennels
    • The Gardner Family:  Marie, Rich, Daisy, Shirley, Fandango, Hanson, and Mikey
    • The Bole Family:  Bonnie and Tom Bole and Andy, Blue, Lark, Shaq and Smiley
    • Grandma Elsy 1992
    • Doug Brown Construction
    • Rob Cary Pet Resort
    • The Butrico Family;  Lee and Bob, Grey Kids Bella, Cara and Genesis, In Memory of Angel, Raina and Kit Kat
    • The Grosser/Lockridge Family:  Dawn and Randall and Greyt Kid, Pinky Pie
    • The Law Office of Mark E. Braswell
    • The Power Family:  Abbi, Zane, and Grey Kids Nero and King and Bridge Kids Eddie and Wire
    • Sarah Josselet and Sophie B. Greyt, In Memory of Maggie (Osteosarcoma, 1993-2001)
    • Don's and Ben's
    • The Bryan Family:  Carla and Kevin along with Grey Kids Peyton, Mr. Man, Goldie and Zippy
    • Greythound Hut
    • Cherkotts
    • John Dalton Racing
    • The King Family:  Cheryl, Scott, Kerrie, Kimberly and a Gaggle of Greyhounds
    • Burpdog Biscuits
    • The Jacobs Family:  Elizabeth, Phil, Grey Kid Lady and our wonderful foster friends
    • Integrative Healing Institute
    • Boneman Racing
    • Pets First Veterinary Center

    H.O.T. is accepting donations of items or services for our Silent Auction and raffles. If you are able to help, contact Cheryl.

    If you are interested in making a monetary donation to help with our Fair expenses, you may send a check payable to:

    H.O.T.
    24430 Camp Site
    San Antonio, Texas 78264

    or you can do so through the PayPal link below.

    If you are interested in attending, you can download the Registration Form. If you would like more information, please visit us at a Show 'n Tail (schedule available for viewing on our H.O.T. Happenings page or contact Elizabeth or Cheryl

    It is not necessary to pay a registration fee to attend. The registration fee will get you a t-shirt designed especially for this greyt event, along with a toy for your canine friend along with a goodie bag filled with wonderful stuff for you and your canine friend. Also, everyone who pre-registers prior to October 15th will receive six free general raffle tickets .

    Raffle tickets are available for $1.00 each or six for $5.00 for the general raffle and $5.00 each or five for $20.00 for the Special Drop Bucket raffle items. Raffle tickets can also be obtained by sending your check or money order to:

    H.O.T.
    24430 Camp Site
    San Antonio, Texas 78264

    Please mark your check or money order "Raffle Tickets" and specific what type of tickets you want. They will be mailed to you for entry on the day of the Fair or entered for you, if you prefer!

    RAFFLE LIST

    We hope to see you all there!

    Planned activities and prizes are subject to change.


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