A second chance at life for friendless animals since 1976
HALAH HERALD
YEAR END 2016
The Griffin Goodfellows, a group of students from Arlington Classics Academy, were at long last able
to visit The Haven on a sunny October afternoon. Their visit had to be postponed a few times the
previous school year. Freezing temps and rain had interfered with prior plans, so their patience was
rewarded with a perfect day this time! The Griffins (along with parents) enjoyed holding some fluffy
pups, had a chance to play with our young Catahoula / Terrier mixes, and visited various other dogs.
There were some real dog lovers in this group as shown below.
Just three weeks later, the school donated 15 bales of hay left over from their fitness week obstacle
course. Some Goodfellows parents loaded up trucks to make a much appreciated, special delivery of
hay bales to The Haven just in time for the first cold snap. Perfect
timing for keeping the HALAH hounds warm. The Goodfellows had
BONNIE
another chance to visit with the dogs they had just met during their
earlier trip.
PUPPIES
JESSE
Plum Creek Elementary in Joshua is still organizing their monthly P J for Pooches day to support
HALAH. The participants make a donation to wear pajamas to school one day a month and Home At
Last’s pooches benefit from those donations. Consider this fun way to engage your school or work
place using pajamas, jeans, or even ugly Christmas sweaters while collecting donations for HALAH.
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”
Mahatma Gandhi
HALAH
P O BOX 189
GODLEY, TEXAS 76044
(817) 389-3813
WWW.HALAH.ORG
Another HAPPY HALAH Tale
A big beautiful, blonde German Shepherd with a magnificent smile arrived at HALAH in December of
2012. She was purchased as a pet for the children of a Dairy Farm, but they quickly tired of caring for
her. A hired hand of the Dairy was told to immediately take the dog to the Pound and get rid of her.
He had previously volunteered at HALAH. Knowing she was a sweet girl who deserved a second
chance at life; he was very happy we had a place for her. She arrived painfully thin, but very sweet.
Surprisingly less than a week after her arrival, she had 6 cute puppies. She was given the name
Pandora. Her pups thrived (with supplemental food) and all found homes as soon as they were old
enough. Pandora was a wonderful momma who welcomed all visitors, even with her new born pups.
Unfortunately she never liked other dogs. For almost four years Pandora’s yard was the favorite
stopping place at The Haven for all visitors, especially youngsters. She always enjoyed children.
Pandora was a water lover. Her favorite spot was sitting in her water tub, where she had a clear view
and could supervise most of HALAH’s activities.
For years all families who were interested in adopting Pandora had other small pets, so her animosity
for other dogs prevented her from finding a home. FINALLY she caught the attention of a man with
no other pets. He works mainly from home which was an added bonus! They met and he fell in love
with her sweet personality. Pandora quickly adjusted to her forever home and now enjoys going on
walks visiting with all the neighborhood children daily. Her adoption left a big hole at The Haven. All
previous visitors notice her absence and miss her huge smile.
Pandora’s adoption energized and filled us with optimism for other longtime residents. Everyone is
thrilled for her to be living the good life and receiving the love she deserves. We hope other extended
stay citizens of The Haven will experience her same good fortune and
soon find their own personal homes. HALAH has several loving dogs
who would make wonderful companions in a ONE dog home. Cindy
and Clown are such dogs. Each of them hopes to be the next long
term HALAH occupant to be adopted into a loving home of their own.
Our second Saturday adoption events are going well at Burleson
PetSmart. Send your friends to adopt a HALAH hound or come to visit CINDY
us there. It is always a significant boost when high profile individuals
adopt from a shelter or rescue organization, as former President and Laura Bush, recently did. It is
nice they are sharing the joy their rescue has brought to their life, while encouraging others to adopt.
Visit our website or follow us on Facebook for photos and information about our adoptable dogs.
HALAH’S SPECIAL FRIENDS AND MEMORIALS
Sara Hencke and Cathy Anderson
Ralph and Jeanne Pitz & Charlie
Mary Hagar
Kim and Mark Mlcak
Becky and Jimmy Kilpatrick
Claude Winborn
Janice Johnson
Nancy Filippi
Wally and Vivian Capps
Karrla Whitworth
Pam Tennyson
Ron Reed
Debye and Ed Humphrey
Linda Kelly
Carol Maryan and Daizee
Jerry Siedschlag
❤ Karl Madsen by Karrla’s Circle of Friends
Becky Mazur honored by Roxanne & Bob Wood
💗 Dinah by Brooks Snyder
💗 Dinah by Becky and Rodney Thornhill
💗 Hazel by Brooks Snyder
❤ Beverly by Roxanne and Bob Wood
💗 Snow by Debye and Ed Humphrey
💗 Snow by Judy Hall
❤ Karl Madsen by Debye and Ed Humphrey
❤ Lucas Mobley Evans by Shelley Buttgen
❤ Karl Madsen by Penny Bradley
❤ Justine Bainter by Becky and Jimmy Kilpatrick
All North Texas Giving Day Contributors
❤ In Memory of
💗 In loving memory of a four legged friend
Donation to HALAH
Help HALAH
While doing your Holiday shopping, you don’t have to pay extra to help HALAH with AmazonSmile.
(It is your same Amazon account; just sign up and use the AmazonSmile button before purchasing).
Go to www.smile.amazon.com and link to Home At Last. (or from www.HALAH.org, go to Helping
HALAH tab, scroll down to Shop at Amazon, click the link to get started.) Share with all Amazon
shoppers you know!! Your purchases are delivered to you while Amazon gives back to HALAH.
Kroger shoppers, the new enrollment period began in August, link your Kroger Plus card to HALAH if
you have not already. All the information is the same, but Kroger requires all shoppers to visit their
online account www.kroger.com/communityrewards and relink (# 81713) to their cards to continue
supporting HALAH. Help us through Tom Thumb by linking our number (634) to your Tom Thumb
Rewards card.
Many employers match your charitable donation; please check to see if yours is one of them. Let
HALAH know and we will get qualified as we have with Microsoft, Google, and JPMorgan Chase.
Charity Motors is another way to send a donation our way. If you have a vehicle you no longer want.
HALAH is an IRS recognized 501c(3) charitable organization surviving solely on tax deductible
donations and does not receive government funding. Keep HALAH and our dogs in mind for yearend, memorial gifts, or estate planning. Email [email protected] with inquiries or if
you wish to receive our HALAH Newsletter electronically instead of through the mail.
If you move, please notify us of your address change so we may conserve costs and not pay return fees.
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DALLAS, TX
PERMIT #3200
WWW.HALAH.ORG
Home At Last Animal Haven
P O Box 189
Godley, TX 76044
Address Service Requested
Help HALAH at AmazonSmile by shopping on line
Update KrogerPlus card online
Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas volunteer on Fri March 17
HALAH Adoption Days PetSmart Burleson :
Sat December 10
Sat January 14
Sat February 11
Sat March 11
Sat October 8
Sat April 8
Sat Mar 13
Sat June 10
Sat July 8
Home At Last’s Adoptable Dogs
H A L A H ’ s W i sh L i st
Contributions for Vet Expenses
Golf Cart / Utility type Vehicle – for on
property dog food transport
Mowers / Weed Eaters – gas powered
Gift
Ms. T
JONES
Vermilion
2+
Cards – Walmart,
Home
Depot,
PetSmart, Tractor Supply, Petco, Lowes
Dogloos – Igloo style dog houses
Foster Homes for our Dogs
Sturdy tubs, bowls, dishes -5
Qts or larger
Non-stuffed dog toys
Wishing you a Furry Merry Christmas
and Happy 2017
Caddo
From HALAH
Court Yadon & Debye Humphrey