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Holiday Happenings

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The holidays are here! Thanksgiving is tomorrow, even though the temperature is in the 80s here in Texas, and Christmas will be here before we know it. Gladney has several exciting things for the holidays including a Christopher Radko holiday ornament designed specifically for Gladney. There is an exciting opportunity to give back when shopping for gifts this season. Just go to GoodShop.com, designate Gladney Center for Adoption as the cause you support and then click over to your favorite store and shop away!


For more information throughout the holidays be sure to visit Gladney's facebook page. We will keep you updated on ways to give back, National Adoption Month tips, exciting news, and fun at the office (like Waffles this morning!).

We have also been voting on Holiday Traditions cards. Check out some pictures of entries shown below.

Happy Holidays!


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