Fundraising
Where do your donations go? If you should decide to donate to the GALs organization, there are a few things you should know: - We are an all volunteer organization. - Every dollar donated is used for the betterment of the greyhounds in our care. - We choose to keep the adoption fee low to make the dogs affordable, however, it only covers a portion of the total expenses incurred bringing an ex-racer to the area. This is why we raise funds.
In addition, occasionally we have unexpected expenses. Several years ago, one of our foster dogs, Joe’s Procedure, was fostered for an extended period of time. JoePro was a unique greyhound and could be described as an "independent thinker”. Although he attracted countless inquiries, it took us some extra time to find just the right situation for him. It was more important for JoePro that we be certain and confident in his placement. Due to his extended stay, his daily care was an unexpected expense outside of our projected budget.
In another case, Kissy (former brood mom), incurred an injury while in foster care and required some immediate surgery, which cost nearly $700. Although we do our best to prevent accidents, they can happen. The GAL contingency fund needs to be replenished for the next emergency.
Our role as an adoption organization is to always be prepared to help ex-racers. Helping those already in foster care and those waiting for their opportunity at retirement. We rely on the support of generous people to help us help greyhounds.

Besides our other special fundraising events, we also participate in the fund sharing entities below. Please help if you can.


Amazon Smile

Do you shop on Amazon.com? Be sure to sign up for AmazonSmile, a simple and automatic way for your to support Greyhound Action League of Buffalo every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you will find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a 0.5% of the purchase price to Greyhound Action League of Buffalo.

WoofTrax

You walk your dog that you adopted your dog from your adoption group. Why not walk your dog to raise money for your adoption group? The ‘Walk for a Dog’ program brought to you by WoofTrax is a dog-powered fundraising tool for your adoption group. You have to walk your dog, so why not put those paw-prints towards raising money? All you have to do is press ‘Start Walking for..’ and go for your walk! When your walk is ended, the app will shut itself off and credit your adoption group with your distance walked. You have to walk your dog, so why not make it count?
We know every dollar helps our adoption groups run their day-to-day non-profit activities. Whether it’s a quick walk around the block, or a 20K run, make every paw print count. Be sure to log who you’re walking with, too! The more the merrier, and the more points your adoption group receives. This smartphone application works on iPhone and Android phones, and can be downloaded from AppStore or GooglePlay.


PayPal

If you would like to make a donation directly through Paypal, please click on the button below.

iGive

Shopping via iGive is essentially a store rebate program where iGive members have the opportunity to donate their rebate to their chosen cause.