GBARK

08/21/2025

The joys...

08/19/2025

Answer the call....

08/17/2025

🎶 “Throw Us a Bone” 🎶

🎵Well we’re greyhounds, yes indeed,
With style, charm, and lightning speed.
But we’ve got needs, and that’s no jest,
So we’re putting on our fundraising vest!🎵

🎵The roof is leaky, the paint is cracked,
The lawnmower's wheezy, the fridge just sacked.
The kennel door squeaks like a mouse on cheese—
Won’t you help us fix it, pretty please?🎵

🎵 Throw us a bone, don’t leave us alone,
We’re not just dogs—we’re GBARK’s own!
With a woof and a howl, and a sniff and a sigh,
We promise not to chase your cat—we’ll try! 🎵

🎵We need more kibble, and beds that fluff,
That concrete floor is way too rough.
A scrub-a-dub tub for our spa-day dreams,
And maybe a Roomba for the furball scenes!🎵

🎵We gave up the track for a cozy retreat,
Now we’re living in style with four happy feet.
But upkeep is tough and donations are few,
So we’re raising our voices just for you!🎵

🎵 Throw us a bone, help fix our home,
We’re hounds with heart, not dogs that roam.
We’ve got charm, grace, and a snazzy strut—
But we need your help to fix that mutt hut! 🎵

🎵You’ve never seen a greyhound beg,
But I’ll dance on two paws, lift up one leg.
We’ll sing and spin, we’ll fetch your hat,
Heck—we’ll even cuddle with your cat!🎵

🎵 Throw us a bone, or toss a few bucks,
Even a ten-spot brings us luck!
Donate today, don’t delay, don’t stall—
Just visit GBARK-dot-org, y’all! 🎵

🎵 G-B-A-A-A-A-R-K! 🎵

08/14/2025

The Great Outdoor Sock Heist

Gracie’s stealth was quick and sly,
A sock in her mouth, she zipped right by.

Bobo saw and joined the chase,
Both took off at a lightning pace.

Around the yard, through grass and sun,
Two happy hooligans on the run.

I called their names — they did not care,
The sock was theirs, and life was fair.

Finally tired, they struck a pose,
Two grinning bandits with muddy toes.

08/11/2025

Well it IS called a WISH LIST!

08/11/2025

Most people don't know that we receive about a dozen requests a month from individuals to take their dogs into GBARK. We don't, in fact we can't do that. There are a number of reasons but the top two pretty much sum it up: 1) Dealing only with established groups, organizations and governmental entities gives us a certain level of reliability in the information we are given. and 2) The sheer numbers are overwhelming. It is very sad and sobering, but without some sort of filtering and screening process we would be inundated. We now have the following posted on our website:

CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE
GBARK Sanctuary – Intake Criteria GBARK (Greyhound Behavioral and Rehabilitation Kamp, Inc.) is a lifetime sanctuary for sighthounds and other special-needs dogs who cannot be placed in traditional homes. Because space and resources are limited, we accept dogs only under specific circumstances:

1. Breed & Type: Solely retired racing greyhounds and other sighthound breeds or mixes. Occasionally accepts other breeds who need to be placed with a companion dog that meets breed requirements.

2. Behavioral Considerations: Dogs with behavioral challenges that make them unadoptable through standard rescue channels. Includes severe anxiety, fear-based behaviors, or aggression toward other animals or humans that can be safely managed in our environment.

3. Medical Needs: Dogs with chronic medical conditions requiring long-term care, medication, or management that typical adopters are unable or unwilling to provide.

4. Non-Adoptability: Dogs who have been deemed “unadoptable” by shelters, rescues, or veterinarians due to age, health, or behavior.

5. Dogs facing euthanasia solely because they require ongoing specialized care. Capacity & Resources Intake depends on available space, staffing, and funding to ensure lifetime care.

GBARK does not operate as a general adoption facility; all residents remain here for life.

Referral & Evaluation Process Dogs are accepted only through referrals by shelters, rescues, veterinarians, or law enforcement. A detailed behavioral and medical history must be provided.

Final acceptance is at the discretion of GBARK’s directors.

Questions? Email us:

[email protected]

GBARK Sanctuary – Intake Criteria GBARK (Greyhound Behavioral and Rehabilitation Kamp, Inc.) is a lifetime sanctuary for sighthounds and other special-needs dogs who cannot be placed in traditional homes. Because space and resources are limited, we accept dogs only under specific circumstances: 1....

08/09/2025

We are so close to finishing GBARK’s roof project — something we once thought might never happen.

When we first sought bids, the lowest estimates we could find were $28,000 and $26,000. That was far beyond what we had or could possibly raise. But then, the magic of kindness stepped in.

Wonderful donors gave from the heart. A generous local metal supplier sold us end-of-the-run roofing metal for pennies on the dollar (we’ll still need to paint it all one color). We hired local young men for the heavy lifting our older bodies can’t handle anymore, did the rest ourselves, and even sold one of my favorite trucks to make it possible.

Now, with just about $8,000 total invested — including the paint — we’re looking at a new roof that will protect our sanctuary and the dogs who call it home for years to come.

Every gift, large or small, has been part of this miracle. If you’d like to help us reach the finish line:
🌐 www.gbark.org/donate
💙 paypal.me/jsaldivarkitto

08/08/2025

Sydney and Addie have been playing like this for the past two hours! They have become great friends.

08/06/2025

08/04/2025

What a beautiful weekend!

07/31/2025

ALMOST DONE WITH ROOF #3. We came up $1500 short because we intended to it all ourselves, but realized that tearing off old roofing was too much for two guys whose collective ages are 120! We can't buy the ridge/hip caps, valley and closure strips yet. If a donation can be spared in these times (!) we, and the dogs, will be dry, happy and thankful. gbark.org/donate