#team galt

GALTx eNews: Team GALT Gets The Hounds Home!

Several of our recent arrivals came from difficult situations, including Shelly and Jackson discussed in our new arrivals section below. Getting a hound from a tough spot, such as abandoned or stray, to safety takes a lot of team work and dedication. First off, a Good Samaritan will often take responsibility for a sick, injured, or behaviorally challenged dog until they can reach out to us for more assistance. We can’t thank these hound helpers enough for stepping up and taking on the risks and expenses that come with getting involved.

The hard work doesn’t stop there, of course. GALT volunteers often have to drive their personal vehicles many miles, often to other states, to pick up the hound and drive them back to Dallas or Albuquerque. Sometimes, our volunteers find themselves transporting a scared dog much in need of a bath and potty training. Their clothes and cars can sometimes pay the price.

Once the hound arrives, even more volunteers get involved to help the hound visit our veterinarians and get comfortable in our boarding kennel. Our extensive TLC team visits and cares for the hounds while they are in boarding and our foster team works hard to find the right foster home. After a hound moves to foster, the foster parents help the hound with basic training needed for home life, sometimes while also addressing medical concerns such as parasites, tick borne disease, or serious injuries like broken legs. Eventually, our kitty and small dog volunteers join in to help determine whether the hound can live with cats and small dogs.

When a hound is ready for adoption, our adoption team works with our foster families and our adopters to determine who is a good fit in which forever home. No corners are cut in this process! All adopters are thoroughly checked out and many even attend our new adopter training class! In the end, when we see the adoption announcements posted, we know all of the hard work was worth it! Thanks to all who support the hounds on their journeys!

12/16/21