Oct 28, 2009 1:25 pm US/Central
Strip Club Owner Makes Dog Pound In Newt's Name
DALLAS (AP) ―
Snubbed by Newt Gingrich's conservative group, the owner of a Dallas topless club has decided to create a shelter for pit bulls in his honor.
Dawn Rizos was set to receive an "Entrepreneur of the Year" award on Oct. 7 from the group American Solutions for Winning the Future, led by the former U.S. House speaker.
The notification even contained a handwritten note telling Rizos that Newt was "looking forward to finally meeting you face to face and getting your take on cap and trade and President Obama's tax policy."
The club was told it had to pay $5,000 to join Gingrich's group in order to collect the award. But soon after sending the check, they suddenly got a call, un-inviting them to the awards dinner.
The group reneged, saying it had mistaken her business for another. Rizos, who owns the topless club The Lodge, was refunded the $5,000 fee required to receive the award.
So Rizos donated the money to Animal Guardians of America's sanctuary for rescued dogs in Celina, about 35 miles north of Dallas.
"Newt's Nook -- A Home for Pit Bulls" is under construction. Rizos says they'll invite Gingrich to the formal dedication in early November.
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