| Brenda Grammatico, President, Volunteer Coordinator & Adoption Representative
Brenda lives in Farmington, NY, with her husband, Jim. She co-founded GAGR
with Nan McClary and Tyler Wood in November of 2002. Brenda adopted her first greyhound in March of 1994 and has had seven greyhounds grace her home and life since then. Emma, Elliott, Frankie and Izzy are the current hounds in residence. Brenda began volunteering in greyhound adoption in 1994 doing meet and greets and eventually transports and fostering. She has been employed at Nazareth College for 25 years and is currently the User Support Coordinator in the Information Technology Services Department at Nazareth. Please contact Brenda regarding volunteering opportunities.
You can reach Brenda at contact@greyhoundadopt.org or call
Toll Free: 877-211-1451
Rick Harrison, Vice President & Adoption Representative
Rick lives in Walworth with his wife, Kathy, two daughters, Jennifer and Maeghan and their greyhounds Brenden and Jack. He is a sales representative for Bristol-Myers Squibb Medical Imaging covering all of upstate NY (Buffalo to Albany and everything in between). Due to his extensive traveling throughout the state, he has become our "long
distance" adoption representative. You will often see Rick volunteering for various fundraising events and is our official chef with Jim Grammatico at our annual picnic. He also enjoys spending long hours on the road to transport new greyhounds to Rochester for adoption. "Just feed him and he'll bring 'em." Keep a lookout on the Thruway for his brightly decorated van. You can contact Rick at greythnds@rochester.rr.com or by calling 315-986-8131.
Nanette McClary, Secretary & Adoption Representative
Nan lives in Hemlock, NY with her husband, daughter, 5 greyhounds and 4 cats. She co-founded GAGR with Brenda Grammatico and Tyler Wood in November of 2002. She adopted her first greyhound, Ginger, in 1997 and proceeded to flunk fostering numerous times, resulting in the current 5 greyhound total. When she isn't volunteering for GAGR., Nan is a Spanish teacher at Livonia High School. Nan is also active in grant writing, setting up meet and greets, doing transports and dog washes. You can contact Nan at secretary@greyhoundadopt.org, 585-367-2867.
Wanda Fish, Treasurer
I've lived in W. Henrietta, NY for 29 years but had no experience with greyhounds until I adopted Sly Sooner (now ‘Sly') in January, 2001. I still often wonder what my face looked like to the placement rep that brought Sly into my home. Sly hurdled the coffee table as if it wasn't there! My immediate thought was “What did I get myself into?” While we filled out the transfer of ownership, Sly stood with his head resting on my dining room table watching as papers were passed. Then I thought: “What if I had food on this table?” My fears did not last long and before I knew it I started volunteering to foster dogs waiting to be adopted. When Brenda co-founded GAGR, I offered to be the treasurer. I had fostered a few dogs and found that I preferred to give a home to the older hounds. Sly is now 10 and moves a little slower but still lives up to his name of being the Sly Dog! He lives to two other girls: Jillie who is 9 and sweet little “Daly” who is 8 years old.
I work for Rochester General Hospital as an Application Specialist and part time at a local Wegmans' store. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding making a donation to GAGR at donations@greyhoundadopt.org or (evenings at home) at 585-359-2669.
Margaret Fay Sugar, Adoption Support Coordinator
After all our children left the nest, it was kind of quiet and lonely around the house. I thought I'd like a four legged companion. I knew I wanted an adult dog, but had no idea what breed. Well meaning family and friends recommended a greyhound-we never had known anyone who owned one, nor ever seen one. I thought they look a little `out of perportion- head to body'. We read and educated ourselves and thought -MAYBE it would be the dog for us. After a home visit we had no doubt -it was love at 1st sight, they were the most beautiful dog we had ever met. November 22, 1996 Starlight Italy, a gorgeous, perfect 5 yr. old fawn came into our lives. She became my friend and companion. We called her Misha. Unfortunately her time with us was all too short-she died in September of that year. We so missed her. March of 97, a small shy, timid fawn with a black mask came to live with us -Willow. Feb 1999 a quiet, black and white female, Sadie, joined our family. Willow left us late in that year. Sept 2001, a foster home was needed for a older brindle `brood' with medical problems. That was Checkers, she came and of course stayed. We have enjoyed fostering and attending M&G's. In March of last year I began calling new adopters to see how their greyhounds were adjusting to their permanent homes and vice versa. I've had the priviledge/opportunity of talking to a `greyt' group of caring people. You all have so much concern, patience and love and acceptance for the new 4 legged family member. My husband Paul and I are now retired. We live in Holley and Sadie is almost 9 and Checkers 11. We're a couple of seniors living with a couple of seniors. Our many children and grandchildren live nearby. We all press our noses to the window waiting for them to stop by (with a treat of course). Seldom a day passes that one of them doesn't. You can reach Margaret Fay with any of your greyhound related questions at support@greyhoundadopt.org or by calling(585)638-5201.
Peter Bauer, Newsletter Editor & Adoption Representative
Peter Bauer is a Senior Editor with Element K, a publisher and producer of computer training manuals. Peter lives in Irondequoit with his wife Cindy and their Greyhounds Candy and Penny and cats Snowball and Luther. They adopted Candy in April of 1998 and began doing meet and greets that fall to let everyone know what greyt pets ex-racers make! Peter and his wife Cindy do a monthly meet and greet at the PetCo store in Pittsford. Contact Peter at editor@greyhoundadopt.org, 585-467-7671.
Cindy Bauer, Events Coordinator
Cindy is the local account manager for Weschler Instruments based out of Cleveland, OH. She has sold electronic instrumentation for the industrial process control industries for the past 26 years. Her interest in greyhounds started when she first met them at a meet and greet in December, 1997. Since then she and her husband, Peter adopted Candy in 1998 and Penny in 2000 -"one of the best decision I ever made-everyday they make me smile." Contact Cindy if you have any events or publicity ideas at events@greyhoundadopt.org or 585-467-7671.
Diane Walker, Publicity Coordinator
Coordinated Public Relations, Events and Volunteers at the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm from 1989-96 where she met husband Craig (who's worked there for 35 years!) and met greyhounds for the first time when the local adoption group held events at the shelter. She and Craig, their "black and beautiful" Pepper (a.k.a. My Little Pony ), an old Pomeranian mix and a mischievous Tortie cat live in Pittsford. Since joining the GAGR family in spring 2006, she has coordinated Meet & Greets, assisted at the annual picnic, attended workshops on Meet & Greets and Foster Care and looks forward to observing how the very quiet and reserved Pepper interacts with foster dogs. Diane works as Communications Manager for Flower City Habitat for Humanity, where she writes and designs publications, develops website content, manages volunteers, handles publicity and public relations, guides house sponsors through their building projects and speaks to groups about the organization's work. She is also a folk musician who writes songs, sings and plays guitar and piano and is an active member and volunteer with Rochester's Golden Link Folk Singing Society. For anything related to publicity and promotion, you may contact her at ddcw@frontiernet.net .
Sally Mustaca, Sales Coordinator & Adoption Representative
Sally lives in West Irondequoit with her two greyhounds, Jag, adopted in August of 2002 and Java adopted in June of 2007. Sally enjoys doing Meet & Greets whether doing the set up or taking her dogs. She is an adoption rep and the Sales Coordinator. Volunteering for GAGR has become an important part of Sally and life. If you would like to purchase any GAGR merchandise (Harnesses, dog coats, “People” T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, posters, license plate holders, hats, calendars etc.) please contact Sally at: sales@greyhoundadopt.org , 585-266-3601. Check out the sales page on this web site for more.
Kathy Harrison, Fundraising Coordinator & Adoption Representative
Kathy lives in Walworth with her husband, Rick, two daughters, Jennifer and Maeghan and their greyhounds Brenden and Jack. Kathy adopted her first greyhound, Zoe, while living in New Hampshire and became active with GAGR upon moving to the Rochester area. Zoe has since crossed the rainbow bridge and remains in our hearts forever. Brenden was adopted through GAGR when the Harrison's "flunked" fostering 101. Brenden is a seasoned meet & greeter and is also a certified therapy dog. Jack came into the family unexpectedly and quickly adjusted to his new home. He is also a certified therapy dog like his step-brother. You can often find the entire Harrison family volunteering at greyhound events. If you have any fund raising ideas or would like to join the Fund Raising Committee, please contact Kathy at fundraising@greyhoundadopt.org or by calling 315-986-8131.
Mary Jo Balsis, Web Designer, Maintenance & Adoption Representative
For the past 10 years, Mary Jo has worked as a Senior Web Designer. Mary Jo is now happily working for Nazareth College as a User Support Assistant in the IT Department. She lives in Irondequoit with her husband, Loren, two step sons, Jeremy and Tyler and their greyhounds, Dream, Sophie & Amber. Mary Jo and Loren adopted their first greyhound Dream in October 2003, and their second greyhound, Sophie in February 2004. In October 2004 we adopted, Dream's sister, Amber. We are now blessed with three wonderful greyhounds. Mary Jo started volunteering by making updates to the GAGR website. If you have any web questions or updates, please contact Mary Jo at mjb@maryjobalsis.com or by calling 585-323-1480.
Rosemary B. Parker, Newsletter Graphic Designer
Rosemary lives in Irondequoit, NY, with her husband John, who is an ardent, active GAGR volunteer. She lives in happy chaos with her "kids" - four dogs (greyhounds Brodie, Gracie, and Juniper, as well as non-grey Morgan) and four cats (Emily, Figgie, Pino, and Cleo). Brodie joined the family in October 2005 as the first grey, followed by Gracie in June 2006; the Parkers flunked fostering by adopting Juniper in August 2006. Rosemary works as Administrator of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Rochester She can be reached at rbparker@rochester.rr.com
Sue Bobo, Training Coordinator & Adoption Representative
Sue lives in Batavia with her husband and in-laws. She is a dental
assistant for Dr. Robert S. Marchese, DDS. Sue and her family have been
active in greyhound adoption for a number of years. Everything began for
them with Patty, their first greyhound. With the help of her family, Sue
has fostered, done transports, served on the foster committee, volunteered
at Meet and Greets and done fund raising. Sue has a special fondness for
shy and spooky greyhounds. The Bobo household now includes 9 greyhounds
including GAGR hounds, Nate, Mr. Bill and Laci and a 1 1/2 year old lurcher, Jacko.
With their large household of greyhounds, Sue has a special talent of
decorating crates to look like end tables! Sue can be contacted at
sbobo@rochester.rr.com.
Our Adoption Representatives:
Mary Jo Balsis – mjb@maryjobalsis.com
Peter Bauer – editor@greyhoundadopt.org
Sue Bobo - sbobo@rochester.rr.com
Louise Byrne - louiseb@gmail.com
Cynthia Edmonds - wcedmond@aol.com
Brenda Grammatico – contact@greyhoundadopt.org
Mary Kay Hanna – mkhanna@rochester.rr.com
Kathy Harrison – fundraising@greyhoundadopt.org
Rick Harrison – gr8hnd@rochester.rr.com
Jill Livingston - tprjoesprincess@yahoo.com
Nan McClary - secretary@greyhoundadopt.org
Sally Mustaca – sales@greyhoundadopt.org
Dave Potter – dpotter@stny.rr.com
Sarah Potter – sarahh@stny.rr.com
Cathy Smith – csmith2@monroecc.edu
Bob Snyder – thatkat@frontiernet.net
Tish Strandboge - patricia@tpptraining.com
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