A Great Big THANK YOU!   What more can we say but...

Thank you

We would like to thank first of all, everyone that came to this Garden Party and GreySpa--hounds and humans.  From the response from those that attended, everyone had a very great day. We also would like to thank you for parting with as much money as you did. (After expenses, apprx $8000.00 has been added to our organization.)  Behind the scenes and in some cases not apparent, these folks are due our heartfelt thanks:

Thank you to:

Aggieland Animal Health Center—Dr Barbara Hannes, and assistant 
Evelyn Andrew—for the donation of the beautiful metal sculpture of the greyhound in the middle of a heart. 
Dr. Patricia Baley, DVM, veterinary acupuncture 
The Chef’s Table—for catering and rentals 
Kevin Corkery, Corkery Brothers Construction--for the bathing tables. 
Davis Hardware—‘greyt’ price on matting of print. 
Pet-Cetera Pet Sitting—Rachelle Vasquez 
Rose Henley and neighbor for the many many cookies 
The Houston Chronicle—items for the ‘goodie’ bags.
The Parador-- Thank you to the owners so very much for your generous support in allowing us the use of your beautiful facility and services. 
Pet Nanny’s Pet Sitting, Inc ( Alina Bolua & Carolyn Rice)
PetCo—items for the ‘goodie’ bags. 
Dr. Robin Robinett, DVM, veterinary chiropracty
The Royal Treatment—donated the shampoo, conditioner and breath spray for this event!
Virginia’s Cakes (Virginia Franzoy)
Wiggles Wags & Whiskers

This updated list of suppliers, vendors, supporters and FRIENDS of GPA/Houston.

VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO:

GreySpa Volunteers, headed by Janny Planting:
Laura Long, Donna Holley, Stephen D’Amico, Andrea Berger, Matt Steinberg, Michelle Kleiss, Julie Fernald, Christine McSherry, Vicki Silvis, Bill Nowalk, Norm Untala, Darlena Stevens, Sharry MacLaren, Diane Blackwelder, Diane Yohe, Larry Reynolds, Lynn Hollingsworth, Rhonda Binnebos, James Gilleland

Inside the Parador, helping to sell merchandise were:
Ann Slanis, Jeannie Wehrman, Julie Rowe, Noreen Reid, Kavita Stenoien, Evelyn Gilleland and neighbor Holly Baumgartner, Cheri Duncan, Cathryn Holdgraf, Jennifer Lyons, Catherine Coulter, Stephanie Hains

Photographer and helper: Tim Heller, John Rohrer
Printer (of photos): Don Mackenzie
Announcer: Dale Fitzpatrick
Official Greeters: Jim Wehrman and Bruce Slanis

Vendors—
A&B Originals—(dog sweaters/coats)
Burpdog Biscuits: Diane Jackson
Greyhound Gear (for a print and sculpture)
Greyhound Outlet-- Rhonda and sister, Karen: selling their stuffies, coats and jammies Missing Link—
Mrs. Bones Decorative Dog Collars—
Tucker Lithography

….and….. 

Last, but certainly not least…For putting up with 100+ greyhounds and 300+ greyhound-fanatics, not the least of which is his wife and GPA board member, we would like to thank…Bill Coulter!