GRREATNEWS Golden Retriever Rescue, Education and Training, Inc. • September/October 2005 • Vol. 16, No. 5

IN THIS ISSUE: Letter from the President A Doggone Good Day 3 By Meg Ellacott, Contributing Writer Dealing with Pet Loss 4 Dog parks are made for the fun, off- small dogs. At Quiet Waters, aside Adoption Report leash exercise of dogs. But it’s some- from a few trees and benches, the Adoption Day Directions times hard to tell who’s enjoying them- park is a flat, open space to allow 5 selves more, the humans or the dogs. the dogs to run. There’s not much PVGRC News shade, but dogs can run over a rolling 6 Nestled between the South River and landscape, and lush grass tickles their Harness Creek, Quiet Waters Park in paws. Water, bowls and poop bags are A Breed Apart: Diane Lanigan 7 Annapolis offers provided a wide variety of for owners Donations family activities. to pick up 8-10 Visitors can walk, after their Leo’s Corner jog, or bike on dogs are 11 over 6 miles of provided. Pick of the Litter: Caper scenic paved trails, 12 play at the large Quiet The DOG-TOR Is In multi-level chil- Waters 13 dren’s playground, Doggie Happily Ever After enjoy the South Beach: 2006 GRREAT Calendar Info River promenade Long before 14 and scenic over- the dog Allie and Chyann at Quiet Waters Doggie Beach That Man Behind the Camera look, or picnic park fences 15 among 336 acres of beautiful park land. went up, Quiet Waters Park was The park’s Visitor Center includes for- home to the dog beach. While people What Did He Just Eat? 16 mal gardens, art galleries, and a café. are not allowed to swim in the waters off the South River Promenade, GRREAT Store Quiet Waters is also home to the first dogs are encouraged to jump in and Dogs 24/7 dog park in Anne Arundel County, splash around in the small stretch of 17 which is planning three additional dog beach beyond the promenade. While 3K Walk Registration parks. Located off Bay Ridge Avenue, no fences delineate the area, a set of Information the dog park encompasses an acre sur- rules are posted at the start of the 18 rounded by high fences, and the entry- beach, which is open from 7 a.m. Donation, Renewal, and way is double gated to prevent dogs until dusk and closed on Tuesdays. Volunteer Forms from intruding on humans in their parts So come on in - the water’s fine! If 19 of the park. Inside the fence, each dog your goldens are anything like mine Renew Your Membership park is divided into two sections, one – they’ll love a cool swim on a hot 20 for large dogs and one for older and summer’s day. continued on Page 6

1 GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INC. P.O. Box 3069, Falls Church, VA 22043-0069 Phone: 703-620-6593 • Web site: www.grreat.org GRREAT, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) all-volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue, foster care, and placement of Golden Retrievers in Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, Delaware and parts of Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

2005 OFFICERS AND ADVISORY BOARD PRESIDENT Kim Wiff* ...... [email protected] ...... 703.724.4853 VICE PRESIDENT Sandy Diamond* ...... [email protected] ...... 703.787.6708 SECRETARY Vacant TREASURER Gail Corby* ...... [email protected] ...... 302.378.8855 INTAKE COORDINATOR Mary Collings ...... [email protected] ...... 540.720.8588 FOSTER HOME COORDINATOR Allison Ward* ...... [email protected] ...... 410.381.0102 FOSTER HOME COORDINATOR Elizabeth Reimer ...... [email protected] ...... 410.626.1028 FOSTER HOME APPROVAL COORDINATORS Susan McKelvey (DE, MD, DC)...... [email protected] ...... 410.745.0134 Kim Wiff (VA, WV, PA) ...... [email protected] ...... 703.724.4853 TRANSPORT COORDINATOR Vicki Eurice ...... [email protected] ...... 410.893.5412 ADOPTION COORDINATOR Jessie Robinson* ...... [email protected] ...... 301.577.8350 VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Stephanie Nelson* ...... [email protected]...... 410.381.9456 EDUCATION COORDINATORS Pat Savary (DE, MD, DC) ...... [email protected] Sandy Diamond (VA, WV, DC)...... [email protected] ...... 703.787.6708 FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR Pam Ambrose...... [email protected] ...... 301.972.0457 PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR April Fritz* ...... [email protected]...... 301.330.5749 MEMBER AT LARGE 2 Pam Briggle* ...... [email protected]...... 301.808.0734 MEMBERSHIP & MAIL COORDINATOR Jill Kurtz ...... [email protected] MERCHANDISE COORDINATOR Jo Bighouse ...... [email protected] ...... 540.955.2003 MICROCHIP COORDINATOR Scott Daniels* ...... [email protected] ...... 302.449.1227 WEBMASTER Bob Fritz ...... [email protected] ...... 301.330.5749 NEWSLETTER Leigh Rutter ...... [email protected] ...... 443.691.3314 * members of the GRREAT Board of Directors 2 In Memory of Bart Letter From The President 1997 - 2005

By Kim Wiff, GRREAT President GRREAT is fortunate to have a gen- Bart (04-123) died after his kidneys failed and he con- Summer has passed all too quickly, erous and charitable membership, tracted pneumonia. He was and we are headed into fall, my favor- we have found over the last couple of years, that what we have not had a handsome, eight year old ite time of the year! The end of 2005 golden with the softest, wavy are volunteers who are willing to will be here before we know it. And dark gold hair. I wish I could before I will know it, my time as step into the more active and higher say he had a good life, but President of GRREAT will be ending profile positions within the rescue. I’m not sure. His family gave as well. I know that, in this area, in particu- him up when they got a new lar we are pulled in many directions, dog. Bart had a number of As you know the goal and main focus both personally and professionally. health issues during the nine of the Board of Directors is to do We all have many demands on our months he lived with us, his what is best for the Goldens we have time, and finding time for “one more foster family, so he was often an opportunity to help. However, thing” may be seemingly impossible. recovering from surgery or in order for GRREAT to survive in However, before you convince your- adjusting to new levels of these economic times, it must be run self that you don’t have any more medication. He died before he was strong enough to go like a business. The Board works time to spare, I’d like to ask you to for hikes or to the beach. very hard to find the balance that consider a few reasons to become is both beneficial to GRREAT as more involved. He was a quirky boy - not the an organization and to the Golden typical in-your-face golden. Retrievers coming into the rescue. When you become more involved in He was always a gentleman Each Board member has something GRREAT you get - sometimes a little stubborn. unique and important to contribute to He would quietly follow me the decision making process. Because TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE - For around the house. Many we are from such varied backgrounds, me and others we, became more times I would work a little both in life experiences and dog expe- involved because of a desire to give longer at the computer so as rience, there are often several points back to a breed that has given us so not to disturb him by getting of view to be discussed and con- much to our lives. up, which meant he’d have to get up too. Bart taught us a sidered with each issue. The board lot. He was very much loved sometimes has to make decisions EXPERIENCE - It will give you the by his foster family, and we that are not easy for the Goldens that chance to learn more about your own miss him. have been accepted into the rescue Goldens, and to work more actively in or for the ones we are considering a cause we believe strongly in. Thanks to GRREAT for accepting into GRREAT. They can taking care of his multiple be heartbreaking choices at times. TO EXPERIENCE DIVERSITY - medical expenses and to the We have seen a dramatic rise in the By being more involved, you get to vets and staff at the Brenton number of Golden Retrievers with meet and make friends wirh people Veterinarian Hospital in serious health and/or temperament you wouldn’t otherwise get to know. Leonardtown, MD, who pro- problems. We make these decisions vide exceptional care. very carefully and consider each one TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE - By -Pat Johnson individually. Our responsibility to serving more actively in GRREAT you, our members, and to our poten- not only have I lost myself by giv- tial adoptive families and the public is ing and donating my time, but I have one we as a board take very seriously. found myself along the way.

While these decisions for the Goldens I hope that with 2006 right around are important, what is equally impor- the corner, one of your first New tant is having the volunteers there to Year’s resolutions will be to consider a make them. At the end of this year, more active role within GRREAT. If there will be several vacant positions you are interested in “stepping up to on the Board of Directors. While the Board,” please contact me. 3 Thanks to Dealing with Pet Loss Our By Jo Bighouse, GRREAT Member Recently I was faced with the loss of Rearrange your surroundings When a Volunteers my 13-year-old golden retriever. For beloved pet is gone for good, noth- those of us who have the pleasure of ing can bring back the memory as We would like to thank the sharing our lives with animals, say- sharply as the sight of his bed, one of following donors for their ing that final goodbye is inevitable but his toys, or even just a spot he loved donations to GRREAT!! never easy. As my old boy was slipping to sleep or play in. Change things so Your donations helped to away I wasn’t sure he was aware of my you are not always looking for your pet in the places where he always make Goldstock a success- presence. But he rewarded me with one last smile and wag of his tail before he stayed. ful fundraising event!!! left this earth. Being able to help him cross the bridge in peace and surround- Change your schedule It is not unusual THANK YOU: ed with love will always be a comfort to to experience feelings of depression Georgie Bahler me. at the time of day you and your pet interacted, such as feeding times or Becky Brown Those who have not experienced the walks. Change your schedule to fill Debbie Brent deep attachment and love between ani- these voids and take on a substitute Kathy Burch mals and people often look upon griev- activity you enjoy so the times are no Ethel Carryer ing for a lost pet as strange. For that longer constant reminders of your Chuck and Karen Davis reason we may not always be able to go lost activities with your pet. through the natural stages of grief and Sandy Diamond Create a memorial Write down your Judy Fishman may be hesitant to talk about our feel- ings. memories. A written tribute gives Robin Forster you a tangible reminder of your pet Stephen and Darlene Hines that you can review. A photo album In her book, “Coping With Sorrow of your favorite pictures makes their Jill and Bob Kurtz On The Loss Of Your Pets” Moira Tammy Medlock - Gold ‘n presence still a visible part of your Anderson offers some coping strategies: life. Beads Colleen Minder Acknowledge your feelings Let yourself Help others Donate to a pet related grieve and talk to others about your Nancy Mitarotonda charity or volunteer for an organiza- feelings. The feelings you have about tion dedicated to animals. Suzanne Murphy your pet are genuine, so you should not Deb Nizer be embarrassed about them. Concentrate on surviving pets If you have Julie Palais more than one pet, you will find the Alison Pavlak - 4 Paws Pet Remember the good times Focusing on the survivors are of great help and com- good memories and the happy times fort. Pantry you shared with your pet is one of the Laura Schmitz best ways to shift your thoughts away Dave and Pam Vukmer from your pain. For additional resources on cop- ing with pet loss, you can order the Marian Walsh 4 Seek outside help If you are having Directory of Pet Loss Resources from Allison Ward trouble coping with your feelings on The Delta Society, 289 Perimeter Linda and Craig Wensley your own, you may want to get some Road. East, Renton, WA 98055-1329. help. Help can come from a variety of sources – friends, secular and religious Sharing this article was the first step counselors, doctors, veterinarians, and in my own healing process. I hope books. it is helpful to those of you who are facing a similar loss. And I can say Be prepared Often it isn’t possible to from personal experience, a good prepare in advance for the death of a friend close by as you face your loss pet, but the more you do to prepare is the best gift you can have. (Muskie your emotions for this shock, the better and I thank you, Kim.) off you will be.

4 ADOPTION REPORT

The dog days of summer have Name ID Age Sex Name ID Age Sex been the best ever for 41 dogs Charlie 05-106 8 mo M Maxi 05-091 7 mo F adopted between June 10 and Cody 03-153 8 M Moose 05-108 10 mo M August 18. Among these lucky Dugan 05-044 9 M Norra 05-094 8 F pups are 27 males and 14 females. Emily 05-099 6 F Pete 01-174 6 M Fourteen were under the age of George 05-069 10 M Rhett 05-082 4 M two at adoption, 16 were between Griffy 05-043 10 mo M Rusty 04-164 2 M 2 and 6 years old, and 11 were Happy/Taz 02-105 3 M Sandy 04-140 3 F age 7 or older, including three Honey 05-070 7 mo F Sandy 05-137 10 F 10 year olds and one 11 year old. Jackson 04-049 10 M Sara 05-065 8 F Congratulations to all these cool Jackson 05-077 7 M Scarlett 05-083 4 F dogs and their new owners. Kissy/Chrissy 05-086 7 F Shadow 05-001 4 M Lady 05-020 6 F Shadow 05-102 11 M Name ID Age Sex Leyla 05-084 4 F Shane 05-112 2 M Bailey 05-132 1 M Lucky/Archie 05-111 1 M Singleton 05-117 6 M Brandy 04-179 2 F Lucy 05-105 1 F Tigger 05-062 1 M Buddy 05-090 1 M Lucy 05-116 7 F TJ 05-141 11 mo M Buddy 05-110 6 M Maddox 05-087 1 M Buddy 05-113 1 M Maverick 05-128 2 M Casey 05-081 4 M Max 05-068 1 M ADOPTION DAY DIRECTIONS

October 1, 2005 November 5, 2005 December 3, 2005 Noon – 2 p.m. Noon - 2 p.m. Noon – 2 p.m. Petco Petco Petco 9230-B Old Keene Mill Road 1719 York Road 10800 Promenade Lane Burke, Virginia Lutherville, Maryland Manassas, Virginia 703-455-2007 410-453-9131 703-257-6373 From I-495 (Capitol Beltway) From I-495 East (Capital Beltway), From I-495 West (Capital Beltway), take Exit 57, I-95 South take exit 27, I-95 North toward travel approximately 16.9 miles and towards Richmond. In less Baltimore. Travel approximately take exit 49 onto I-66 West toward than 1 mile, exit onto Rte. 644, 23.0 miles, take the left exit 49B Front Royal/Manassas. Travel Old Keene Mill Road West. onto I-695 North toward I-70/ approximately 17.8 miles, take exit Continue on Old Keene Mill Towson. Travel approximately 17.5 47A/VA-234-Bus onto Sudley Rd Road for approximately 5 miles. miles, take exit 25/MD-139 toward [VA-234-BUS] toward Manassas. Petco is in a shopping plaza on Lutherville. Travel approximately Travel approximately 0.7 miles, turn the right. 0.4 miles, turn left on N Charles St. right on Streamwalk Ln. Travel Travel approximately 0.1 mile, turn approximately 0.1 miles, turn right right on Bellona Ave. Travel approx- on Promenade Ln. Travel approxi- imately 0.7 miles, turn left on York mately 0.1 miles, Petco is on the GRREAT assumes no responsibility right. for the above directions. Please call the Rd [MD-45]. Travel approximately individual businesses listed to verify the 0.3 mile, Petco is on the right. route from your address.

5 continued from page 1 Here are some tips if it’s your Thanks to Our Volunteers first time visiting a doggie park: GRREAT is fortunate to have GRREAT Adoption Day, Time your first trip for off- many volunteers who help at Ana’s Ark Doggie Day Care hours; weekends and after work adoption days. Many thanks to all Lori Bott are busiest. of you for all you do! Pam Briggle 1. Watch your dog carefully for GRREAT Adoption Day, Jacque Coley signs of aggression. Weber’s Pet Supermarket Debra Bowen Monica Thomas 2. Stay long enough to let your Barb Hals dog make a friend or two. Sandy Au Elizabeth Crane Bob and Monica Walker Jim and Stephanie Nelson 3. Don’t expect an old dog to Jeff and Lucinda Twining love the park. The crowd is GRREAT Adoption Day, mainly rowdy youngsters. Jane Caverly Petco Alexandria Kathy Thomas Marion Lynders 4. Your shy dog may need a few Lauri Presnell Sally and Ben Au visits to warm up, and she may Diane Lanigan never. Parties aren’t for every- Scott Daniels one. Shelly Hunsburger Gail Corby Directions to Quiet Waters Barbara and Harleigh Leaf Pamela Hodgkinson and Summer Carolyn Park, Annapolis: Rt 50 East John Hunter Beyer to the MD 665/Aris T. Allen Janet and Phil Hauck Steve Chaney Blvd. Exit 22 toward Riva Rd. Merge on to 665 South, Potomac Valley Golden straight on to Forest Drive east. Turn right on Hillsmere Retriever Club News Drive and make immediate GRCA National Specialty right into park. (Park entry fee Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is $4/vehicle, $20/yearly pass.) September 23 - October 1, 2005 Follow park road nearly to Hosted by the Potomac Valley Golden Retriever Club end; dog park is on left. Visit www.quietwatersdogpark.com. Help is needed with all events - no experience necessary! While you’re in Annapolis, Field, Tracking, Agility, Obedience, Rally Obedience, Raffles/Silent Auction check out Paws Pet Boutique, an innovative specialty pet Please contact Martha Cole Glenn at (703) 532-9447 or [email protected] store celebrating the rela- tionship between pets and August 21st was a lazy their owners; open until 5pm hot summer6 day for some, each day. 64 State Circle, but it wasn’t for Sandy Diamond, Bob and Jill Annapolis 410.263.8683 Kurtz and Tucker (#05- Websites for Info About 096). In the midday heat Traveling with Your Dogs they sold picnic lunches (and ice cold drinks) to www.petswelcome.com benefit GRREAT to those attending the PVGRC www.thepetproject.com Specialty held at Pinecliff www.petvacations.com Park in Frederick Maryland. Thank you for www.RovinwithRover.com your fundraising efforts!

6 A Breed Apart: Spotlight on a GRREAT Volunteer GRREAT Transport Volunteer and Foster Extraordinaire, Diane Lanigan By Emily Pasterick, Contributing Editor

“The Dog Lady.” That is how people As fate would have it, her willingness from the GRREAT volunteer- in her neighborhood refer to Diane to bring in the elders of the rescued ing community in fostering Lanigan, a longtime GRREAT volun- Golden population—a population the hundreds of Goldens teer who, with 6 Goldens currently— that is notoriously, and unfortunately, GRREAT rescues each year, and scores of others either enjoying not as appealing to applicants—has and any other ideas she had life with forever homes or tucked given her a wonderfully large brood for reaching out to those with away in loving memory—has certainly of wise Goldens very content to a desire to contribute. Diane earned the nickname. romp out the rest of their years in her wishes that people would real- care. ize most rescue Goldens just Diane had dogs all her life—all need some love and attention, kinds—and was introduced to When I spoke with Diane about her not a dog behavior expert GRREAT back in 1992 when she volunteering and fostering experience, (“you’re not gonna get a luna- I did not expect to come tic!”), and that this does not away with anything other take any more time than is than the facts I needed already committed to caring to build a profile—yet, for dogs already in the home Diane literally “stole the (“if you have one dog, a sec- show,” recounting for ond or third dog is nothing!”). me some particularly She also supports heartily the memorable fostering sto- “E” in GRREAT, the educa- ries, sharing the details tion initiative that GRREAT of her activities outside prides itself on promoting, of GRREAT (she has a particularly the perils of pur- 9-5 job, and also finds chasing puppies from “back- time to volunteer at a yard breeders” or pet stores. rescued a Golden from a coworker, homeless shelter), and offering her and then surrendered it to GRREAT. perspective of fostering—“nothing Diane’s overwhelming dedica- Her volunteering began as the pri- to it—if I had room, I’d take in 25 tion, energy, and “can-do” mary home visit volunteer for the dogs.” Struggling myself at times to spirit of helping as many northern Virginia area for adoption find a strategy that balances my love Goldens in need as she pos- applicants whose adoptability qualifi- of volunteering with my need to dedi- sibly can, has enabled her to cations were “questionable”—before cate time to my “other” life duties, make outstanding contribu- GRREAT implemented its home visit I found her breezy, good-natured tions to GRREAT for the policy for all adoption applicants. At approach particularly refreshing. past 13 years, and to serve the same time, she offered her trans- From an obviously generous, driven, as a fantastic inspiration to port services to relocate surrendered and energetic woman, the opinion other GRREAT volunteers (at Goldens as needed, and fostering “people who do a lot, can still do least THIS one!). GRREAT Golden after Golden (and even non- more!” just made sense. is proud to spotlight Diane Goldens from other rescues). Today Lanigan, the “Dog Lady,” as she is recognized among GRREAT To extend the spirit of that comment, “a breed apart!” volunteers as a foster home most I asked her to share with me her likely to take in the “Golden oldies.” thoughts on generating more interest

7 DONATIONS

Thank you for your donations… Bailey Sweeney. - Linda and Terry Sweeney Selena Coon Elizabeth Crane In Memory Of. . . Mark Ketterman Jim LeBlanc Marvin Glaser. - Aaron and Rita Weisstuch Ted Ritter and Harma Nyhof Alan and Michele Smith Eileen Langert. - Jane and Georgia Mettauer Judith Urbanczyk Eileen Langert and her love for Casey 01-030 for- Corporate & Internet Giving. . . ever and a day. - Melba McLean Jessie Covington, mother of Newbie Crew. - Carol Network for Good and Jim Crew Dawn Bowen In memory of Kelsey Patricia Boudreau-Osborn SR Sawdust of Golden Oaks UD, JH, WCX, CGG, Barb and Tim Cummons TDI (“Mason”), October 26-1989 –April 18, 2005. Katherine Riback-For Peyton Smith’s birthday - Martha Cole Glenn Julia Keelty-For Peyton Smith’s birthday Martha Cole Glenn’s rescued dog, Mason, who June Morris earned her UD and MH titles after finding her “forever home.” - Curtis and Joan Wilson United Way of Central Maryland Debra Schaum SR Sawdust of Golden Oaks UD, JH, WCX, CGC, Linda Sowers TDI (Mason), best friend of Martha Cole Glenn. - Rick Stevens and Julie Palais America’s Charities Please use to help the dogs in the Golden Retriever CSC Employee Campaign rescue. This donation is being made in memory of Kim Dawson my sister’s dog Cally, a golden who passed away last week. She had a wonderful life with my sister and World Reach, Inc brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Daner, and Two anonymous USA Today employees was their only “child.” As you can imagine, she will Kenneth and Leslie Thornton be sorely missed. - Kim Cantor Microsoft Giving Campaign Gunner, although not a GRREAT golden, he was Matching a donation by Bob and Carolyn Reagle great golden. - Eileen and James Hollaway Mardi Strathern--the best golden ever--part of a 8 In Honor Of. . . long line of Goldens sharing a home with Ann and Jeff Strathern. - Kingsbrook Animal Hospital The marriage of Dan Clements and Amy Rumpf, great golden lovers! - Sharon and Bill Coale Carol Gaskins: wife, mother, “failed” foster mom and friend. She was the most wonderful and unique Rusty - Jonathan Gordon person and we’ll cherish our memories of her for- ever. As hard as it is to say good-bye, Marty and Gracie (05-125) - Michael and Lynn Quinney I know she is having a blast with Marky and “the pigs.” My first foster, Rusty (04-164), a beautiful, gentle soul Carol often praised us for being able to foster who found his wonderful forever home on 7/28/05. pups without adopting them ourselves and said I’ll miss you kiddo! - Emily Pasterick what a failure she was at fostering. Tristan and

8 DONATIONS

Caesar became Gaskins for a very good reason— voicemail message that provided three additional no one would have cared for and spoiled them like numbers for a “lost dog.” She was so happy to have you all. We are in awe of how both of their medical her guys back and since I wouldn’t take a reward, problems were turned around. she saw my license plate (GRR 0116) and decided It’s frequently said that people select a dog to give a donation to GRREAT. - Sherry Carson breed much like themselves—must be true because Carol was truly golden. We love you! - Marty, Janet; Please accept this donation to your worthwhile JoB, Beamer and Bumper White endeavor. My sister, Joan Taylor, owner of Goldridge Kennels at 403 Westwind Ct, Street MD For Special Reasons. . . is retiring from her place of employment and has asked that donations be made to your organization On Friday evening, June 10, 2005, I was visiting a in lieu of retirement gifts. Ms. Taylor is devoted to friend’s home in Rockville MD with my 2 Brittanys, the care and protection of Goldens. - Tina Potts Scooter and Spice (adopted from American Please accept this donation on behalf of our Brittany Rescue four years ago). Much to my dis- Golden Piper who is currently being fostered by may they found a hole in his fence and escaped one of your gracious volunteers during my hospi- about 6 p.m. We searched for about 4 hours until talization. - Tess Hare after dark that night to no avail. We again resumed our search at daybreak on Saturday morning. I had The enclosed check for $150 is intended for Lucy’s changed my answering machine at home to indi- care, 05-120. The woman who sent me the check, cate how I could be reached if someone found my Gay Schonbrunn, is one of the people who con- dogs with their name tags and my phone number tacted me about Lucy being in Fairfax Co. Animal information. About 9:30 a.m., Sherry Carson, one Control. An email about Lucy was circulated of your rescue people called my friend’s home to around a lot, which is how Gay heard of her all notify us that she had my dogs and although a bit the way up in New England! She was so apprecia- bedraggled and tired they were fine. I was search- tive of GRREAT helping Lucy that not only did ing at Lake Needwood and my friend contacted me she send this check, but she sent me a lovely book on my cell phone with the good news. I drove to about Goldens! - Mary Collings Sherry’s home and picked up my 2 dogs that morn- ing. She refused my offer of a personal reward We love our GRREAT dog Mollie Magee (03-257). but was willing to take a donation to your rescue Here is some of the money we made from selling organization. I am very happy that my girls found our old toys at a yard sale, so you can help other her and that she was willing to hold them until I Golden Retrievers, and in thanks and appreciation could come and get them. I am very thankful for for bringing this wonderful dog into our life. – Nick the people who volunteer at rescue organizations and Julia Hansen (age 5) such as yours and American Brittany Rescue. My girls are very important to me, and I am very glad To thank Dave Wolf for dog sitting Max and Kali. to have them safely at home due to Sherry Carson. – Wilbur Minnich Please relay my thanks to her and acknowledge her Enclosed is a check given as a donation by Jan to members of your organization. – Jean Hartsock and William Carlson at the July Adoption Day in My husband and I recently were able to reunite Rockville. Unfortunately, Jan and her husband will two lost dogs, Spice and Scooter, with their Mom be moving to Boston at the end of the month so who had been visiting a friend near our neighbor- we will be losing a wonderful volunteer and foster hood the previous day. They were resting right in home. – Jessie Robinson the middle of our street. She had tags on them with only her phone number, which led us to her continued on page 10 9 DONATIONS continued from page 9 To thank Jane Salter for her dedication and for foster- times with bad, but fortunately not life-threatening, ing Luke who turned 1 on June 10th. - Michael and wounds in the emergency room. Never once did he Renee Curreri cry. When burglars broke into our house, he scared them off – a feat noted by the investigating police For what would have been our beloved GRREAT offi cer and that we wrote about in an earlier GRREAT dog’s 14th birthday this year, there is simply no more newsletter. Plus, he survived three surgeries for laryn- fi tting gift than to make a donation to GRREAT geal paralysis and a serious bout with pneumonia. It to honor his memory and celebrate his life. Rollei was as if he were indestructible. If only he had been. (formerly “Bumper,” 97-174) brought us immeasur- Tragically, last December, something within his able joy for more than seven years. Rollei’s story, central nervous system started to dramatically affect chronicling his heroic battle overcoming laryngeal his balance. We took him to his veterinarian, Dr. Jane paralysis, was featured on the front page of the Morse of Ballston Animal Hospital, and then to neu- January/February 2004 GRREAT newsletter. We had rosurgeon Mike Knoeckel at South Paws. We thought named him after the Rolleifl ex camera, and his hand- we would have to say goodbye to him that day. But some visage graced the cover of the GRREAT 1999 true to form, Rollei bounced back. With the help of calendar. He also appeared as the April photo hound steroids, he once again beat the odds and his appetite in the 2001 GRREAT calendar. and energy returned to levels that we had not seen for From the scared, skinny six-and-a-half-year-old years. There were good and bad days, but each one was Golden we adopted on a winter day in January 1998, equally precious. Suddenly in late March, Rollei took a Rollei grew to be such a warm, enormous presence in our lives -- and in our Arlington neighborhood. He was of noble bearing and full of energy – walking tirelessly, even on the coldest nights – and attracted so much attention because of his gorgeous coat and his extra-large size, which can only be described as truly awesome. Children regularly came up to hug him. Aside from walking, his favorite sport was park- ing himself for hours on end at our front door, where he kept watch over canine, pedestrian and car traffi c, turn for the worse. Within a matter of days, we knew his eyes peering just above a foot-high door panel. we had no choice but to end his pain and suffering. We called it “Rollei’s World.” Neighbors and friends Since then, our family, including our other rescue knew to look for him there, day after day, year after Golden, Maggie, has been tremendously comforted by year. friends, neighbors, pet walkers and others whose lives And during his all-too-brief time with us, he Rollei had touched. We are grateful to all of them. gained a larger-than-life reputation for his fearlessness10 We also cannot thank GRREAT enough for bringing and huge appetite: He was known to have consumed Rollei into our lives. He changed us forever-- and for a bag of organic fertilizer, downed part of a six-pack the better. The truth is we didn’t rescue him. He res- of beer as well as the cardboard pack itself, reduced cued us. a fi ne pair of Italian leather boots to only the steel - Linda Taira shanks, dragged a huge bag of garbage for several blocks in hopes that the contents would spill out so Simile-Finale Fund. . . that they could be more easily eaten, and struggled with my husband to hold onto a pig carcass that had Allison Ward been tossed onto the street by an area restaurant. He also fended off two pit bulls and another neighbor- hood dog in two separate attacks, ending up both

10 LEO’S CORNER

Donations from the Leo Fund jar at the May 2005 Adoption Leo’s Pals (up to $99) Day. Betsy Bake and Peyton 04-086 took the “Leo Fund Tim and Linda Daniel In lov- Jar Challenge” and were ing memory of Remi (01-231). wonderful ambassadors that He was such a wonderful boy day. Together they raised the and a joy to foster. Thanks, enclosed funds in a few hours GRREAT, for rescuing him time. and to Nancy and Dale – Jessie Robinson Brougher for giving Remi a wonderful forever home. Golden Heroes ($100-$499) Curtis and Joan Wilson In Joseph and Virginia Fry memory of Mason, loved by Karen Gammon Martha Cole Glenn (see addi- Joe O’Neill tional notes in “In Memory of ” on page 8) Dear Leo, Rudy’s people. I am enclosing a photo My cousin’s precious Golden, Rudy, of Rudy, that you can see his full Katie Bock (via Network for died this past week in Woodbridge, magnificence. Good luck with your Good) In loving memory of VA following a rapid decline due to good and important work. Thank you Rufus Stewart a mass in his spleen that caused mas- very much. sive internal bleeding. As the cancer --Karen Gammon had invaded nearby organs, it was necessary to euthanize Rudy while he was under anesthesia for the explor- Letters to GRREAT atory surgery. He was 11 years old and a gorgeous boy. He leaves behind I am Maddie 05-048. I am doing well. I had a couple of sick his very special “Mom”, Donna Lynn spells but am on the mend now I hope. I am happy at my new Gaddy Myer and her two human home and my new mom. sons, Brian (18) and Jake (15). I have been to one obedi- Rudy loved treats, scalp massages, ence class but everybody I belly rubs and stealing dish towels. hear talking says I need to Now and then he would explore the continue going. I love chil- inner sanctum of the kitchen garbage dren, dogs and big people. can. He wasn’t crazy about thunder- I hope I can stop digging storms. He was an excellent protec- in the yard soon and also tor of his family. There will never be let up on the chewing. I another Rudy. Right now his family am a very unusual Golden doesn’t yet know how they will sur- my family says and I have vive this terrible loss. to agree. My fur is differ- This check is for the Leo Fund in ent and my face is different. My mom thinks I look like a fox but honor of Rudy’s big heart and great she loves me anyway and so does my whole family and neighbors. spirit because I loved him too. I Many thanks to GRREAT for rescuing me and giving me to this think this donation will mean a lot to mom. –submitted by Mildred Fink 11 Pick of the Litter: Caper 05-047 Spotlight on a special Golden in need of a special someone By Emily Pasterick, Contributing Writer Allison Ward, GRREAT’s Foster Besides the charming “bad-boy” Home Coordinator, along with resident black shading that reminded me The subtle tints of black that GRREAT Golden Oscar, became Caper’s ever so much of a comic book flick the tips of his ears and tail, loving foster care providers in March 2005. masked crusader, I was taken and the soft dark shading that Thus began Caper’s therapeutic regimen with Caper’s energy, every bit graces his eyes like a moody of twice-weekly acupuncture, weekly swim the puppy he was as he wiggled eyeliner—these are the first tan- sessions, and regular ultrasounds and over to greet me and barely sat gible suggestions of Caper’s wily TENS unit treatments—all applied with still long enough for me to run spirit. Then he prances over to the intent to rebuild the muscle and nerve my fingers through his beauti- you for a hug, bounds over to strength in Caper’s pelvis and left shoul- ful burnt-red coat, or peer into his dogbed, grabbing a woobie der. Months later, Caper had made amaz- his majestic almond-shaped eyes. on his way for some chew time, ing progress, with one exception: his left We all took a stroll outside, when and may end up somewhere leg was clearly struggling to function, as I was able to watch how Caper on the forbidden couch, or navigated himself with only the tops of your feet, and the 3 legs—a cute, endearing hop quirky shadows that inconspicu- (ok, I laughed, but Caper didn’t ously sprinkle his coat suddenly mind), and otherwise assumed seem perfectly appropriate. Just the curious composure of any another goofy Golden, you other Golden surrounded by the laugh with amusement! sounds and smells of the out- doors. But Caper’s much more Golden - equipped with, amazingly, Once Caper has recovered from much less than what most his surgery, he will be ready for Goldens have—Caper has only adoption by a lucky family (hope- three legs. fully at the end of September/ 1 Caper seemed hardly to use it as anything beginning of October). Caper Caper was found as a 1 /2 -year-old stray in Virginia more than a cool appendage with which to is looking for a forever home in December 2004, severely whip around and curl into awkward posi- that can provide belly rubs, injured after being hit by a car. tions. Although he was still able to run ear scratches, lots of woobies, and play like a normal Golden, even with unconditional love, family energy A passerby brought him to a 12 local animal hospital, where he the enduring injury, Caper’s leg reached and all of the room that a 2- stayed for 5 weeks recuperating a point, as will often happen in cases of year-old, healthy, active Golden from a broken pelvis, shattered permanent nerve damage, where the limb with a spry, 3-legged “caper,” will front teeth, and a damaged left became a liability, in that it was at risk for require. shoulder and leg. After the further injury because Caper could not major physical wounds mended, feel or properly control it. For this reason, If you are interested in find- Caper was brought to the rescue Caper underwent a left foreleg amputation ing out more about Caper, BARK for a 2-week stay, and on August 17th, and because he’s Caper, please contact Allison Ward at ultimately was transferred into he was ready for playtime and a Pick of [email protected]. the foster care of GRREAT. the Litter profile, just 3 days later.

12 The DOG-TOR Is In Your questions answered by Dr. Ronald Spikloser

problem must be cleared up first, When vomiting occurs with the and then the diarrhea will either diarrhea, it becomes a more seri- go away or be easier to treat. ous problem. Many of the same illnesses that cause diarrhea will The key is that if diarrhea does also cause vomiting. Electrolytes not clear up quickly and easily, a like sodium and potassium are veterinarian must be consulted to lost in greater volume with vomit- test for other illnesses. Standard ing than with diarrhea. This can blood screening can pick up many lead to other complications. Also, diarrhea-causing diseases such as dogs that vomit with diarrhea will diabetes, kidney disease, and liver dehydrate faster that those with disease, but bowel cancer can be diarrhea alone. If an animal gets much more difficult to diagnose. weak from vomiting, a veterinar- Even screening radiographs (x- ian must be contacted so that rays) may miss intestinal tumors fluids can be administered either much of the time. Ultrasound under the skin or with an IV. is invaluable to look for many Dear Dr. Ron, things that can not be picked up If a dog only has a mild soft on blood tests or survey x-rays. stool and is otherwise doing well, I’d like to be a good citizen and Other, more refined blood tests Imodium may be tried for a short scoop my pup’s poop, but it is so can identify other causes of diar- time as long as no other signs are loose that it’s nearly impossible rhea. Scoping and colonoscopy, seen. It is still better to contact to pick up. Is this something that as well as MRI scans, are available your veterinarian before doing I should be concerned about? through many veterinarians. this, as he may pick up on things that you do not. Diarrhea is a very complicated issue It is very hard to find an exact with many causes and solutions. In cause for diarrhea in many cases. Some of the more benign causes the last issue I talked about causes Sometimes all the tests will be of diarrhea would include emo- of diarrhea in young dogs. In this negative and the animal still have tional issues such as those caused issue, I will discuss diarrhea related diarrhea. Many veterinarians will by a change in the household, for to age and other, more serious start treatment with flagyl (met- instance, a new pet, a new baby, causes. ronidazole). This drug is used to or even a new spouse. These treat giardia, which is very hard take patience and some tolerance Many diseases have diarrhea as a to find in a stool check. Other but with help will usually resolve. major symptom. The uncomplicat- antibiotics may be used to treat a Some high-strung dogs will get ed diarrhea that occurs from dietary non-specific illness. Many veteri- soft stool every time they go for a indiscretion or worms is relatively narians will alter the diet to find a walk. The stools start normal but easy to clear up by changing the diet food that settles the gastrointes- by the end of the walk the dog or worming the animal. But when tinal tract. Since there are many may be dripping stool. The dog the diarrhea is secondary to another excellent over-the-counter and comes in and is fine and during cause, it can be much more difficult. prescription diets on the market, the next walk the same thing hap- Uncomplicated diarrhea is usually it is best to ask your veterinarian pens. One of my dogs had this seen in young dogs, and second- which diet he or she prefers that and the dog lived a long normal ary diarrhea is usually seen in older you use. life otherwise. dogs. In these dogs, the primary

13 Thanks to Our Happily Ever After I just wanted to let you know that Cody is doing great! We relocated to Volunteers Leesburg last September, to a much larger townhouse. Cody has more room to move around inside, a great lake to swim in, and tons of neighborhood Special thanks to our foster kids who adore him. He’s kinda like the Pied Piper- homes for showing their foster whenever we go outside for a walk, somewhere dogs at GRREAT Adoption between two and a dozen kids show up to pet and Days! play with him! He’s currently about 110 lbs. of mus- cle and fur, and is a very happy, healthy, rambunc- GRREAT Adoption Day, tious pup. The only thing Cody seems to be missing Weber’s Pet Supermarket right now is a regular playmate-I’ve been considering Jessie Robinson (held by adopting a second golden (or possibly fostering, but Allison Ward) I question whether I’d be able to give up a foster). If you have any ideas Anita and Frank Abbruscato along those lines, please let me know. Thanks again for getting Cody and me Janet and Marty White together- he’s a Grreat dog and my best buddy. Kim and Carl Wiff -Steve Hopson and Cody (03-031) Rebecca Hotop Jennifer MacDonald

GRREAT Adoption Day, Auction Items Needed! Ana’s Ark Doggie Day Care Jill and Bob Kurtz (held by GRREAT is in need of items for its Silent Auction at the Annual Howliday volunteer Jaimie) Party. We need holiday items, certificates for services, tickets to events, and Marty White Golden novelty items. We prefer mailable items, unless they can be brought Anneliese Johnson to the party. All donations should be received by December 4, 2004. Anyone Jim and Amy Peterson wishing to donate an item should contact Pam Ambrose at Goldenschu@aol. Terri Jones com or Kim Wiff at [email protected]. Elizabeth Reimer Megan Moore Sam Connelly 2005 GRREAT Kim and Carl Wiff Calendars are on sale! GRREAT Adoption Day, You can now purchase the 2005 GRREAT wall calendar, Petco Alexandria which features 12 full-color photos of our spectacular rescued Jim and Stef Nelson goldens! Calendars will be available at www.grreat.org (click Jessie Robinson on the GRREAT Store link on the left hand side), at Goldstock Jeane and Bruce Hostetler and at GRREAT functions, including adoption days. Jan Brown 14 Sandy Diamond (held by The cost of the Kim Wiff) calendar is just Becki Pendell $10. Special Mary Ellen Rubenstein (held by thanks to volunteer) everyone who submitted photos Anneliese Johnson (held by and to April Lois Cohen) Fritz and Beth Rebecca Hotop Lacey Gill for Sue and Bill Hutt coordinating the Karen Sondak project. Allen and Kathy Shapiro

14 Help GRREAT Earn Up to $1400 a Year The Food Lion Shop and Share program is an easy, convenient way to raise money Mark Your for GRREAT. Each time you shop at Food Lion and use your MVP card, a por- tion of your total grocery purchase will be donated to GRREAT—up to $350 every Calendar three months! Food Lion is the only supermarket chain in our area that supports not-for-profit organizations in this way. September 23-October 1 GRREAT has been registered as a participating 2005 GRCA National organization for several years. However, beginning Specialty sponsored by January 1, 2006, organizations must have at least 25 Potomac Valley Golden MVP cards linked in order to participate. Once 25 Retriever Club (PVGRC) cards are linked, the organization will be eligible to Gettysburg, PA participate in the next quarter. Details at www.pvgrc.org To participate in this free program, shoppers like you must link your MVP card to GRREAT by December 31, 2005. Either complete a customer sign up Thursday, September 29 form at the store or visit the Food Lion website at http://www.foodlion.com/ Rescue Dog Parade spon- IntheCommunity/ShopAndShare/default.asp. sored by GRREAT Gettysburg, PA Then, just remember to shop Food Lion and scan your MVP card. This program does not interfere with the MVP discounts and no MVP product has to be pur- Details at www.pvgrc.org chased to participate. Thank you for supporting GRREAT! Saturday, October 1 GRREAT Adoption Day Petco That Man Behind the Camera 9230-B Old Keene Mill By Kim Wiff Road Burke, Virginia If you have attended any GRREAT events recently, you may have noticed the pres- See directions on page 5 ence of a man who regularly shows up not with a Golden, but with a Nikon. This is Joe Lamp. Saturday, November 5 For the past several years, Joe has served as an unof- GRREAT Adoption Day ficial photographic chronicler of many of our events Petco such as Christmas parties, special fundraisers and 1719 York Road Lutherville, MD 21093 picnics. Through his camera’s lens, he has recorded See directions on page 5 images that document these activities from furry head to wagging tail; from photographs that capture the Saturday, November 12 overall atmosphere of the event to those of individual 2nd Annual GRREAT GRREAT dogs and their owners in momentary (but Beginnings Walk probably not rare) acts of total silliness. Joe has then 11021 Lee Hwy provided us with digital files of these photos for our Fairfax , VA archives and for potential use in montages for educa- See information on page 18 tion days, fundraisers, etc. He has done all of this without once being asked; just out of the goodness of Saturday, December 3 his heart. GRREAT Adoption Day Petco Joe does not now have a GRREAT dog, feeling that he would not be able to devote 10800 Promenade Lane adequate time to such a partnership until after he retires in a few years. In the Manassas, Virginia meantime, he attends as many GRREAT functions as possible to get his Golden fix. See directions on page 5

We certainly wish Joe a speedy path to retirement and hope that, until that time, he Sunday, December 11 will continue to put his Nikon to work on GRREAT’s behalf. Howliday Party Frederick County Fair- Thank you, Joe, for this wonderful contribution to GRREAT! grounds Frederick, MD

15 “What Did He Just Eat?…” A Snapshot of the Well-Known (and Not-So-Well-Known) Common Household Items That Can Pose a Serious Health Threat to your Golden By Emily Pasterick, Contributing Writer • Pear pips, the kernels of plums, • Mistletoe Chocolate…poinsettias…anti- peaches and apricots, apple core pips • Morning Glory freeze. These are typically (contain cyanogenic glycosides result- • Marble Queen among the toxins that first ing in cyanide posioning) • Nightshade (Solanum spp.) come to mind when people • Potato peelings and green looking • Nephthytis, Arrowhead Vine consider what common house- potatoes • Oats, (Avena sativa) hold items could be lethal to • Rhubarb leaves • Pigweed, Redroot (Amaranthus ret- their dogs. And it’s good that • Moldy/spoiled foods roflexus) most owners recognize these. • Alcohol • Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) However, there are dozens • Yeast dough • Pokeweed, Inkberry • Parlor Ivy more very ordinary household • Coffee grounds, beans & tea (caf- • Red Sage plants, foods, and other prod- feine) • Rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum) ucts that may not be as recog- • Hops (used in home brewing) • Red Princess • Tomato leaves & stems (green parts) nizable to owners as carrying • Saddleleaf • Broccoli (in large amounts) the potential for severe illness • Tulip (Tulipa spp.) or even death if ingested by • Raisins and grapes • Umbrella Plant your Goldens. Familiarizing Toxic household and outdoor plants • Yew, English (Taxus baccata) and yourself with these items can • Apricot Japanese (Taxus cuspidata Sieb. & help mitigate the possibility • Azalea (Rhododendron spp.) Zucc.) that your dog can get into them • Bird of Paradise in or out of your home, and • Boston Ivy Do some items on these lists surprise preserve the health of your • Caladium you? Me too. Oversights happen, Golden. The lists provided • Creeping Charlie (Glecoma hedera- and if you know or suspect your below are not exhaustive, and cea L.) Golden has ingested a potentially do not provide lethal dosage • Castor Bean (Ricinus communis) lethal amount of any of the above, information, but rather serve as • Choke Cherry (Prunus virginiana) call his/her veterinarian immediately, a quick snapshot of common • Daffodil (Narcissus spp.) or contact the Animal Poison Control household dangers so that you • Daphne Center at 888-4ANI-HELP (888-426- can take the necessary precau- • English Ivy (Hedera helix L.) 4435). Educating yourself and your • Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea L.) family on the potential hazards before Householdtions. items (non-food): • Glacier Ivy they become killers is the best defense • Mothballs • Heartleaf against dog health threats. • Potpourri oils • Hemlock, Water (Cicuta maculata L.) • Mushrooms • Hyacinth (Hyacinth16 orientalis) The following websites were consult- • Homemade play dough • Hydrangea (Hydrangea spp.) ed for the creation of this article: • Fabric softener sheets • Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum pseudo- • Dishwashing detergent capsicum L.) www.cybercanine.com/toxicplants. • Batteries • Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) htm • Cigarettes • Jimson Weed (Datura stramonium • Pennies L.) www.thepetcenter.com/wai/poi_ • Hand and foot warmers • Jonquil PP.html • Lantana (Lantana camara L.) “Human” food items: • Lily-of-the-Valley (Convallaria maja- www.petalia.com.au/Templates/ • Chocolate lis) StoryTemplate_Process.cfm? • Onions • Mandrake specie=Dogs&story_no=257#ct-4

16 GRREAT has some new shirts avail- able through the on-line store. We now have long and short sleeve t-shirts in The GRREAT Store your choice of oatmeal or indigo blue. www.grreat.org Follow the link to the store from the GRREAT web site and choose from over 40 items for you and your golden. Dogs 24/7 By Linda Kurtz

Your Golden’s peaceful snoozing on the couch is interrupted by an exciting dream, one characterized by twitching paws and a wiggly nose. The common misconception is that your dog is dreaming about chasing one of those tantalizingly entertaining squirrels up that tree in your backyard. However, times have changed. Your dog is actually fantasizing about being on the cover of his very own book. As a matter of fact, wouldn’t you like to show off your beaming Golden cover boy to his adoring fans?

Well, now is the time to make your dog’s–and your own–dreams come true! It’s never been easier to achieve eternal fame on the cover of Dogs 24/7, a book filled with 500 different pictures of our furry friends (many different breeds included).

All you need is a digital camera and the perfect shot of your Golden kid. Just go to www.dogs24-7.com and click on “Click to Put Your Dog on the Cover of This Book.” Then follow the simple directions, which includes uploading your digital picture and writing a personal caption.

You can either purchase the entire book with your dog’s cover ($29.95 with free USPS shipping or $52.95 with expedited 5-day delivery) or just your dog’s cover if you already have the book ($10.90 USPS or $29.95 5-day). Thanks to Our Volunteers As I arrange transports from shelters and owner give ups, I am continually thanking the transport volunteers. Many times I think that just is not enough and sounds hollow. But I hope that all those listed, any I missed, (and I apologize profusely if I did) and others that have volunteered and then the trip fell through for whatever reason; know that I am most sincere in my thanks. Without the volunteers below and over one hundred others on my transport list, my job would be impossible. Thanks! - Vicki Eurice – GRREAT Transport Coordinator Ben and Sally Au Louise Davidson Meghan McCaffery Joy Scrimshire Marie Bertin Karen Davis Denise Malczewski Mary Sigmond James Blouch Ruth Dominick Lisa Melvin Bob Taylor Jean Brennan Jim Eurice Wendy Messersmith Kathy Thomas Wendy Caldwell Karen Gaulin Susan Parry David Walman Catherine Campbell Robin Hoesch Heather Peoples Allison Ward Lois Cohen Katherine Holmes Sally Petty Gene Weinzweig Trish Collier Laura Horn Bill Price Jan and Marty White Mary Collings Karen Hutcheson Doug and Marilyn Reedy Lesleigh Cook Fran Karsner Grace Reidy Eric Cooper Laura Kurz Tonya Rider Jane Cubbon Susan Leonard Jessie Robinson

17 2005 GRREAT Beginnings Lead GRREAT Beginnings Lead to Happy to Happy Endings 3K Walk Endings 3K Walk November 12, 2005 Information Registration Form Four-legged and two-legged friends of rescue are invited to walk with Name: ______us to raise money for GRREAT.

Address:______People treats and doggy treats will be provided along the way and at Phone/E-mail:______the conclusion of the walk. There In case we need to contact you about your registration. will also be door prizes and plenty of fun! All registered participants T-Shirt Size: Small Medium Large X-Large will receive a GRREAT Beginnings Sorry, only adult sizes are available. T-shirt.

Registration Fee: $12 (by November 1) Register now by filling out and $15 (after November 1) mailing the Registration Form on Please make all checks payable to GRREAT. the left. Registration is $12 per human walker until November 1 Waiver: Registrants and their accompanying family members, and $15 after November 1. All friends, and pets participating in the GRREAT Beginnings Lead to proceeds benefit Golden Retriever Happy Endings 3K Walk to be held in Fairfax, Virginia on Saturday, Rescue! November 12, 2005 hereby assume full responsibility for the risk of bodily injury, death, or property damage, and hereby release, waive, Walk Details discharge, and covenant not to sue the City of Fairfax, Weber’s Pet Supermarket, GRREAT, or their respective successors, assignees, DATE: Saturday, November 12 officers, employees, and agents for any and all loss or damage there- fore on account of injury to person or property, whether caused by TIME: 10 a.m. negligence, breach of contract otherwise arising out of or resulting from any act of omission, while traveling to or participating in the PLACE: Weber’s Pet Supermarket 2005 GRREAT Beginnings Lead to Happy Endings 3K. 11021 Lee Highway Fairfax, VA I have read and agree to the above waiver: (703) 385-3766 18 ______DIRECTIONS: Rte 495 Capitol Signature Beltway to I-66 W. Exit Rte 123 S. Right at light onto Rte 29/50 W. Please mail your completed registration to: Stay on Rte 29 at intersection with GRREAT Rte 236 and Rte 50. Weber’s is on Attn: 3K Walk the left in the Westfair Shopping P.O Box 3069 Center (across from Borders Falls Church, VA 22043-0069 Books). Please park in the rear of the shopping center. Thank you for your support!

18 HERE’S A DONATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

I’d like to make a donation to GRREAT for Please complete this form to volunteer. Return to: ______GRREAT Attention: Volunteer Coordinator P.O. Box 3069 In honor of Falls Church, VA 22043-0069 ______

In memory of Name ______Street ______

To thank City, State, Zip______Email Address ______All donations are tax deductible and are gratefully acknowledged in GRREAT News. Home Phone (______)______

Checks should be made payable to GRREAT. Cell Phone (______)______Please mail forms with your contribution to: GRREAT, P.O. Box 3069, Falls Church, VA 22043-0069 Work Phone (______)______

MEMBERSHIP FORM OK to call at work? Yes No New Member Renewal Please indicate any area of interest.

Name ______The appropriate GRREAT Coordinator will contact you for more information.

Address ______Be a foster home for a GRREAT dog ______Help at adoption days Mark here if this is an address or name change _____ Help at microchip clinics

Phone ( ______)______Help at GRREAT booth at dog shows, fairs, etc.

_____ Help operate a concession stand at MCI Center/RFK E-mail Address______Stadium/other events to benefit GRREAT

Mark as many as applicable: _____ Help at fund raisers

I am enclosing $30 for my 2006 membership dues. _____ Transport GRREAT dogs (to/from vet, animal shelter, etc.) I am enclosing a tax-deductible donation of $______. _____ Perform home visits prior to adoption

I am interested in becoming a GRREAT Volunteer. _____ Coordinate an activity or event (Please fill out and return Volunteer form as well). _____ Donate the following services: I am interested in donating the following services ______or supplies to GRREAT:

______This form can be filled out on-line at www.grreat.org. ______

19 Renew Your Membership for 2006

Be sure not to miss out on a thing—renew your GRREAT membership for 2006.

We rely on membership dues, donations, and fundraising to carry out our missions. Your $30 membership dues keeps this newsletter coming to your mailbox every two months and will help us save more Goldens in 2006.

GRREAT members enjoy many events that are fun for people and for dogs. This gathering took place at last year’s 3K fundraising walk. To renew, simply clip and complete the membership renewal form on page 19 of this newsletter. Be sure to include your current mailing and e-mail addresses. Mail the form along with a check for $30 (payable to GRREAT) to: GRREAT, PO Box 3069, Falls Church VA 22043.

If you have any questions about your membership status, please send a note to Jill Kurtz, membership coordi- nator at [email protected] or at the mailing address above.

We hope that you will continue to be a part of our GRREAT family!

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