Buffy and Lucy have come home FOREVER!!!
Buffy and Lucy, Mom and Zach
About GBARK
Many years ago Alonso and Jon adopted their first Greyhound, Gigi. Gigi was painfully shy. When they asked the rescue group how to fix this, they were told "adopt a second!"
Mr. Buck had been abandoned in the country, left to die. Alonso and Jon rescued him from the San Antonio pound 40 minutes before he was to be put down. Buck was a gentle, old soul who began to teach the two guys about life, love and forgiveness.
Thus began the GBARK, a place where dogs deemed "unadoptable" find their forever homes and, in the process, teach people about the true meaning of love.
-A gift of $25 feeds four dogs for a month!-
After Buck, came Misty, who was dumped by a breeder because a race track had "cancelled the order." Misty came with a love of life and joyful demeanor.
Just a week later Julie and Topsy were returned by their owners because they no longer "matched the decor." Because there was no guarantee that they could remain together Alonso and Jon decided to keep them. And they stayed together until Topsy's death in May 2007.
Shortly thereafter Alonso and Jon adopted a mixed breed named "Hannah. Hannah is the only non-greyhound in the group and she "rides herd" over the pack.
-A gift of $55 cleans the teeth of a dog!-
Upon returning to California the two guys took in Kendoll, Sasha, Dash, Soho, Frida, Ernie, Wylie, Ralphie and Kali. In addition they have temporarily cared for more than 500 dogs over the course of 9 years.
-A gift of $75 spays or nueters a new arrival!-
In Memory of...
In July 2005 Ernie, who had been given up by his family of eight years died of bone cancer at age 13. He had spent the last two years of his life at GBARK.
In April 2007 our beloved Topsy Turvy, aged 8, died suddenly in our arms. She was a dear, sweet dog and is missed terribly.
In July 2007 Frida, who had been dumped on a busy highway when she was 11, passed away at the ripe old age of 14. Frida was a joy and inspiration, as through her many infirmities, she savored and enjoyed each and every moment of life given her.
Mr. Buck lived a robust and exemplary life. He left us at age 14 years 4 months on November 17, 2008.
Soho was one of the best cases for saving these dogs. He was aggressive and fearful. By the time of his death, November 26, 2008, he was sleeping in the bed!
Chuy developed bone cancer and passed inNovember 2009. He was such a special dog and proves that there are NO bad dogs.
All of our dear departeds are remembered in a Memorial Garden at the back of our 5 acre property. There, in amongst the wildflowers, asters and marigolds, their memories are preserved and honored.
A gift of $100 gives you a plaque in our memory garden and assures its upkeep!
New Arrivals
- In July 2007 Wylie came to us after being deemed a "dangerous animal." ANYTHING BUT! He is just a big ol' goofy sweetheart.
- In December 2008 we received Lexie and ToGo. Lexie was used for breeding and is ten. She is Miss Personality! Togo was crippled by two broken back legs that were never set, but he lives life joyfully!
- In January we were asked to take Chuy who had bitten several people. He developed into the kindest, gentlest dog ever, before succumbing to cancer.
- In September 2009 we received Mabel and Koby, whose owner died unexpectedly in June. Her couragous sister sent them to live out their lives in the peaceful bliss of GBARK. Koby died suddenly after being here for five weeks, but he lived long enough to make sure Mabel, who he loved dearly, was in a good place. He was 13.
- And...then came Pepi, a Borzoi-Greyhound mix. He is 11 months old and fitting right in!
- June 2011. Sadly Sasha, Lexie and Ralphie has crossed the Rainbow Bridge and are buried in our Memory Garden. Lexie was 12, Sasha 11 and Ralphie, 10. We miss each one of them.
- In December we received Wizzard from Tulsa. He is a sill boy with a bum rear leg.
- In March came Bella, who had some behavioral issues. She is doing great.
- In May we received Emmett an Irish Deer Hound mix. He is 9.
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