2026 GiG Schedule

(No ticket or bracelet required)

Hancock Avenue 

"The angel of death alone can produce such a field as was presented."

Many Gettysburg Battlefield Tours culminate at the Angle with a discussion of the repulse of Pickett's Charge. Few take much time to learn about the intense fighting just north of the Angle, where Pettigrew's Confederate Division, with the backing of two more brigades under General Isaac Trimble, struck the position held by Brigadier General Alexander Hays' Third Division of the 2d Corps. Hays' vision had marched to Gettysburg with 3,644 officers and men, but by July 3, more than 700 had been sent to repel an attack on East Cemetery Hill, and serious casualties on July 2 had further reduced the number of available effectives, including the loss of one of the commanders of the remaining two brigades. This walk will reveal the stories of the soldiers who valiantly defended this less-talked-about part of the Union line.

You can park in the paved lot just off Taneytown Road (near the Cemetery) or use the grass parking lot on the east side of Taneytown Road.  

We will start at the Delaware State Monument, which is near the parking lot. From there, we will walk along the paved road to the north end of Hancock Avenue. There are several monuments in that area, many of which are seldom visited, but do have interesting vignettes behind them. The group will then proceed southward along Hancock Avenue, discussing the myriad monuments and events that occurred in the area. We will probably end at the Angle, the climax of Pickett's charge.   

World War II American Experience
845 Crooked Creek Road
Gettysburg, Pa 17325
Ph: 717.253.3414 

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(Raffle Ticket Sales Start at 11 AM)

Chrysann Collatos VMD, PhD, DACVIM, FFCP

Life with Rescue Dogs: A Journey of Shared Healing

This presentation will share some of the insights gained from living with and rehabilitating traumatized Spanish Podencos for the past 11 years. Chrysann is not a dog trainer. She is a scientist and a veterinarian who is crazy about dogs and fascinated by behavior. Her goal is to give you some food for thought to take home, share with your dogs, and perhaps help you nourish relationships and enhance well-being. 

As a basis for this work, she will also present the results of a recent survey conducted with Alisha Strobel and The Sanctuary at Bluebird Lane, comparing the behavior challenges faced by adopters of domestic rescue dogs with those of adopters of Spanish rescue hounds.

Chysann's Bio:

Chrysann was 7 years old when she knew that she would become a veterinarian. Her lifelong interest in our relationships with animals is deeply personal and also fueled by her love of science. In 2015, Chrysann began The Rosa Project, a program rehabilitating profoundly fearful, "unadoptable" Spanish Podencos. She currently lives with 8 hounds, 4 horses and 3 cows on a ranch in Gardnerville, Nevada.

Chrysann's canine education includes multiple courses with both Kristina Spaulding's Science Matters LLC and Susan Friedman's Behavior Works, as well as private consultations with Laura Donaldson and Suzanne Clothier. She is a Fear Free certified veterinarian and is currently working toward licensure as a Family Dog Mediator with Kim Brophey. 

Karen Dwyer, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Nurse  

Enabled Integrative Veterinary Services, Gettysburg

Topic:  Injuries and Rehabilitation for Greyhounds

Discussion on common injuries seen in Greyhounds and how Canine Rehabilitation can support recovery and performance. We'll explore how targeted rehab therapies promote healing, improve strength and mobility, and help greyhounds safely return to the track after injury.

Originally from Philly, Karen spent her teenage years in Hummelstown before attending Wilson College, graduating from the VMT program, and becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician. (CVT). She has a background in emergency medicine and critical care, but her interest in rehabilitation began when her agility dog needed surgery, and she saw the benefits firsthand. Karen attended the Canine Rehabilitation Institute and became certified in canine rehabilitation in 2018. Her specialty includes geriatric rehabilitation, with her own 17-year-old dog as a muse. She also enjoys keeping athletic dogs fit for competitions. You can find Karen out most weekends, attending agility, nose work, or dock diving competitions, wandering around Michaux, or taking care of her farm animals.

Dr. Karen Michalski, Serenity Animal Hospital, Sterling Heights, Michigan

Topic: Ask The Greyhound Doc. 

Dr. Karen will answer any health questions you may have. 

Dr. KAREN MICHALSKI is also known as the Greyhound Doc. She established Serenity Animal Hospital in 1992 to provide a higher level of veterinary care for the animals in her area. Shortly after, she took in her first greyhound, Monkey, to be a blood donor for her hospital. Although Monkey tested positive for a tick-borne disease and could not be used as a blood donor, he opened the way in her heart for greyhounds. Working with Dr. Cuoto, she has provided information that has been and is currently being used to illustrate the unique bloodwork in greyhounds. She has assisted several adoption groups and also established her own in 2001 to bring back galgos from Spain and to rescue any dogs and cats that need homes. She has had many greyhounds and galgos throughout the years.

Leslie Dunkle

Animal Communication and Pet Reiki: How and Why to Use These Supportive Care Modalities  

Leslie Dull Runkle understands that the bond between a human and their dog—especially the sensitive and intuitive Greyhound—is written in more than just body language. As the founder of Etheric Connections, Leslie has spent nine years as a "Teacher of Love, Tolerance, and Compassion," helping owners tap into the deeper, energetic layers of animal communication.

A Usui Reiki Master/Teacher and Ordained Priestess in the Blessed Order of Melchizedek, Leslie utilizes her mastery in Angelic Lightweaving and Axiatonal Alignment to foster healing and understanding. She believes that communication transcends words and that every creature has a story to tell; her work focuses on helping pet parents connect with their dogs on a true soul level.

Leslie is thrilled to be at Greyhounds in Gettysburg, helping attendees listen to what their hounds are truly saying. Her own beloved companion, Twig, constantly inspires her practice and her heart.

Thanks for joining us today! We hope you will join us for our evening event!

Get out those Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts! We are going to Hawaii this year! Look for great food, games, contests, music, and whatever else Crazy Carol can think up! If you have been to one of our socials, then you know how much fun they are. Yes, our dogs are welcome too! 

You must preregister and buy a ticket to eat at the buffet, but all registered guests are welcome to come after 7 PM to join in the fun for free. The menu will be posted once we have it nailed down, but know that we will also have vegan options on the menu.

This is our premier weekend event; we hope you will join us! 

Note: You must be registered for the event to sign up for ticketed events.

Location:   

New Oxford Social Club

 200 W Golden Ln, New Oxford, PA 

6:30 PM  Doors Open for Ticket Holders Only

* Event Ticket Required 

Cost: $25/person