May 2014 - Homeward Bound

May 2014 / Vol 15, Issue 2
What’s Inside
In April we began our Double the Gold
Campaign. Thanks to the generosity of
our Fund of Love donors, every dollar we
raise between now and the end of May
is matched – doubling your giving. You’ll
want to read about some of the dogs we
have helped already this year – thanks to
your incredible generosity. (Page 4)
There are heroes among us – of the human and canine kind. Through her own
example, Lyndsi (cover story) is teaching
her son Lucas about caring for others.
Shelby (page 6) is doing the same. This
rescued dog is paying it forward by bringing joy and healing to others in her role as
a therapy dog.
Planned Giving is an option for donors of
all incomes to leave a legacy of rescue.
We’ve put together a simple guide to help
you understand options that can provide
for you, your heirs and the Goldens in our
care. You’ll find details on page 8.
We hope to see you all on May 4th for the
2014 Reunion Picnic! We would like the
opportunity to catch up and thank you in
person for all of your support. You truly
are the heart of Homeward Bound.
INSIDE
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A Message from our President
Double the Gold Campaign
Planned Giving Guide
Health: Titering in the News
Lyndsi and Lucas
Help Connor Begin
His New Life
Lyndsi: Guiding The Journey Home
BY: Audrey Farrington
Sometimes you forget how wide the Homeward Bound network is as so many of our
volunteers work from a distance. Lyndsi and her adorable son, Lucas, brought Connor
to us recently – rescued from a Fresno shelter and temporarily fostered by Lyndsi until
he could be transported. In the garden, I learned of yet another amazing member of the
Homeward Bound family.
Lyndsi has been providing short-term foster for six years now, offering a way station for
dogs on their journey to new homes. “It’s hard but I always remind myself that I have to
have room for the next one that needs a place to stay for a little while,” says Lyndsi.
“The first year we started volunteering we had about 100 dogs go through our house.”
Incredible!
Lyndsi has loved Goldens since she was a little girl; in particular, her girl Marriah who
lived to the age of 13, giving Lyndsi an early appreciation for mature dogs. Lyndsi sort of
fell into fostering. She found Chester – a beautiful, dark, six-year-old Golden male at a
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Our Mission
Homeward Bound Golden Retriever
Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. is an allvolunteer organization which rescues
and heals displaced, abandoned,
and homeless Golden Retriever and
Golden mixes, regardless of their age
or health. Homeward Bound secures
safe, loving homes through a comprehensive adoption program, and
also provides lifetime sanctuary for
Goldens that cannot be adopted.
Homeward Bound also provides
education on proper animal care
and on the benefits of, and need for,
rescue and sanctuary. In the event
of a disaster, Homeward Bound will
provide assistance to other rescue
groups and the families of dogs
impacted by the disaster.
Homeward Bound will continue to
serve as a model rescue organization, addressing animal welfare
needs throughout California and
neighboring states, and strives to be
a national leader in rescue, sanctuary
and education.
DOGS RESCUED 2014 TO DATE
136
VET EXPENSES 2014 TO DATE
$56,539
Strengthening the Team
Photo Credit: Rob Kessel
One of our initiatives this year was to expand and deepen our Board to bring fresh
perspectives and additional expertise to the organization. Please join me in welcoming
two new members to the Homeward Bound Board of Directors:
Sara Floor is the Communications Manager for the Dairy Council of California and President of the California Capital Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. She is
an adopter, a volunteer feeder, and a Youth Team Leader who also led the Kibble & Bids
raffle last year. Homeward Bound has been a huge part of her life for over five years,
pitching in wherever she is needed. In addition to her experience with many aspects of
our organization, she brings her expertise in public relations to help us increase our
visibility in the community.
Dominique (“Nikki”) Pollara, is a partner in the law firm of Schuering Zimmerman &
Doyle, LLP. She has practiced law since 1984, and is a distinguished member of the
American Board of Trial Advocates. She has tried more than 30 cases to verdict in
California, Nevada and New York with a long and notable list of memberships and honors.
She is a dog lover who has donated her time and expertise to Homeward Bound on
numerous occasions over the years. Her professional expertise and her passion for our
mission will add greatly to the Board.
These are two great additions to our dedicated Board of Directors team with much to
offer. We are delighted to have them join us as we shape our future together.
~ Jody Jones, President
Lucas with Chester
dogs – until Andy. Andy
was blond, curly and
sporting football slippers
in the photo Debbie
shared with her. It was
love at first sight. Again,
her husband wasn’t
too sure. Transport to
Homeward Bound was
“arranged” but mysteriously, never arrived! By
the second week, Devin
wasn’t giving up Andy
either. Chester had finally
found a true friend and
playmate as well.
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local rescue. Her husband, Devin, was
unsure. So Lyndsi brought Chester home
under the pretext of “fostering.” Devin fell
hard and Chester found his home. This
should have been a clue to their future.
She was not sure how Chester would do
with another dog in the home, so when
she saw a posting for Homeward Bound
foster volunteers, she thought it could be
a good test. “And so it began,” she says.
She met Debbie Upton, Homeward
Bound’s coordinator in Fresno and began
fostering. Chester was accommodating,
but not connecting to any of the other
Lyndsi was heartbroken
to learn that Andy tested
heartworm positive, and a
suspicious mass showed
cancer cells. Homeward
Bound treated Andy immediately for
heartworm and he returned to Lyndsi for
the three-month recovery. When it was
time to deal with the mass, Andy went
back to Homeward Bound to have it
removed. Holding her breath and praying
- Lyndsi learned it was benign.
“We kept fostering after that,” says Lyndsi.
“I knew there were so many dogs that
needed to be saved.”
The fostering slowed down for a bit when
she was pregnant with Lucas. Chester
and Andy were his guardians from the
start. One day, when Lucas was about a
year and a half, Chester’s legs suddenly
failed him. He was 13. “He gave me this
look that said he was done,” Lyndsi says
sadly. “So I made the choice to let him go
over the rainbow.”
Andy mourned his lost brother along with
the family. So when a nearby breeder
retired a beautiful girl named Milou – she
came to stay and heal hearts. This time,
there was no pretext for Devin!
Lyndsi, Devin and Lucas continue to foster. Andy is 12 now, and showing his age.
While their time with both Chester and
Andy was too short, Lyndsi knows that at
least half their lives were filled with love
and the best home possible.
“Most people want younger dogs, but
adopting the middle aged/older ones is
my passion,” says Lyndsi. “I know we
won’t have as much time with them, but
they have so much to give that it doesn’t
really matter.”
Lyndsi does worry about the impact on
Lucas. The short hellos and good-byes
to foster dogs are hard; losing Andy
someday will be even harder. But the joy
of seeing dogs go to their new families
keeps her going. She even has visitation
rights for a few. “That is what I love to
see. Knowing that there are good families
out there and the dogs deserve so much
better than what they had before.”
Children learn about empathy and valuing life through loving - and yes, losing
- animals, especially the older ones. The
example that Lyndsi and Devin are setting
for Lucas is priceless.
Board of Directors
7495 Natomas Rd.
Elverta, CA 95626
p. 916-655-1410 f. 916-655-3410
homewardboundgoldens.org
Jody Jones, President
Candice Courtney, Vice Pres.
Jana Mauk, Secretary
Judy Kent, Treasurer
Kathryn Baines
Justina Codde, DVM, MS
Audrey Farrington
Sara Floor
Deb Haggerty
Pat Heise
Lea Kachler-Leake
Dominique Pollara
Christina White
Tax ID No. 68-0442702
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Here’s Your
Opportunity to
Double Your
Gold!
BY: Lea Kachler-Leake
Thanks to a matching fund created by
some generous Homeward Bound supporters, all donations made to Homeward Bound during April and May will be
doubled in the 2014 Double the Gold
Challenge. Hundreds of dogs count on
us for help in meeting their medical needs
each year, and with your help, we stand
ready to answer the call.
One recent notable rescue was Dakota,
a sweet, happy, loving young fellow who
came to us from a Northern CA shelter,
at an odd angle, the result of a growth
plate deformity. An orthopedic specialist
was called in to repair Dakota’s leg. The
procedure involved cutting the radius and
ulna and placing a special apparatus using rods through the bones to stabilize his
leg while it heals in the correct position.
This was a costly, specialized surgery but
it means that Dakota can live a normal
healthy life and we were happy to provide
it to him.
2013 was the “Year of the Hip and Knee;”
we did numerous orthopedic surgeries
to correct hip dysplasia, luxating patellas
(dislocated kneecaps), torn cruciate ligaments and more. We removed cataracts
and saved vision, removed numerous
masses, treated serious skin conditions,
where he had been surrendered by his
family who could not provide the urgent
medical care he needed. Dakota had
suffered some unknown trauma that
affected both of his eyes. One eye was
so severely traumatized that it had to be
removed. In addition, his leg was bent
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environmental allergies, heartworm, did
numerous spays and neuters, and much
more. Many deserving dogs are now
living their happy new lives, free of pain,
because we were able to give them the
care they needed.
We have a number of other possible hip
surgeries to do for the Reservoir Dogs,
a group of 11 lovely Goldens that came
to us from a hoarding situation in Kern
County. Most of them have hip dysplasia
and may require surgery in the future.
We want to set up a special fund so that
those dogs can have surgery if and when
they need it. Several of the dogs have
chronic ear infections which also required
surgery.
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We are gratified to have made such a
difference in the lives of so many Goldens in need, to have been able to restore
their health and provide the prospect of a
happy healthy future. We need your help
to continue this work. We invite you to be
our partner on our mission to give each
dog in our safekeeping the best possible
medical care.
Donating to Double the Gold Challenge
will help us to help the hundreds of dogs
that we will rescue this year with the best
medical care on their Homeward Bound
journeys to happy new lives. Every dollar
you donate will be matched by the funds
donated to the Fund of Love and 100%
of funds donated will go to veterinary
expenses.
So please join us in our mission by giving
generously. Together we can give these
wonderful dogs happy, healthy futures. If
your company offers matching donations,
your donation could be doubled and redoubled, helping even more!
To donate by check, send it today in
the enclosed envelope; to pay by credit
card, complete the authorization on the
envelope, or to donate securely online by
credit card or PayPal, visit our website,
www.homewardboundgoldens.org and
click on “Double the Gold Challenge.”
Homeward Bound is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization.
Cured with Safety,
Stability and Love
Love Finds a Way
Tigger Finds a Home and Heath
A rainy day in March brought a welcome
guest to the Homeward Bound Memorial
Garden.
Tigger went home in February as a foster.
We do that when a dog is still being medically treated to carry the cost of care for
the family, and to ensure that all will be
well before an adoption is finalized. At the
time, he was suffering from still uncontrolled diarrhea. For that transgression,
he had been surrendered to a shelter.
The team happily brought him to Homeward Bound.
Once in our care, he improved somewhat
with medications, but needed to be in a
stable, home environment to truly recover.
The Altons were previous adopters and
unconcerned about the extra work ahead,
noting with a chuckle that they had very
little carpet in the house.
They were confident that reducing
Tigger’s stress and replacing it with TLC
would be just what Tigger needed. After
a month with his amazing new family, his
system returned to normal, his health was
back on track, and his weight was up by
six pounds!
Clearly surrounded by love, he is a totally
different – and completely doted upon –
dog. His adoption was finalized. It looks
like he found the perfect cure.
Nature’s Select Food, the food used by Homeward Bound, is available for
home delivery in the greater Sacramento region and the Bay Area. Your dogs
can enjoy a fantastic, healthy food (made in the USA) and you can enjoy free
delivery to your front door.
For every bag purchased, Nature’s Select donates 10-cents per pound
to Homeward Bound. A great way to feed your pets high quality food while
helping the Homeward Bound Goldens. If you choose, you can also add
a donation of food to Homeward Bound when you complete your order.
What a great, easy way to support our dogs!
May 2014 5
Shelby: Paying
It Forward
BY: Audrey Farrington
Shelby came to Homeward Bound in
2009 – one of a group of dogs we have
rescued from Taiwan over the years.
She was about a year and a half old,
and arrived with a leg amputated above
the knee. The location of the amputation
caused her to try to walk on the stub,
which created all kinds of issues with her
gait. A front leg amputation puts enormous strain on the remaining front leg.
A decision was made to remove the stub
and amputate at the shoulder; it would
relieve some of the wear and tear on her
body going forward.
Shelby was placed into foster care to recover. On a bright Saturday in April, 2009
– just three weeks after the procedure
- she was at Homeward Bound with her
foster mom, Kathy - “granting interviews.”
That is where Jack and Cindi met her and
fell instantly in love.
Fosters Kathy and Jim made the introductions and shared Shelby’s story; while
long-time volunteer Jana did the grilling to
ensure that this could be a good fit. Three
hours of Q&A later, the match was made.
Shelby moved to Santa Rosa, CA where
Jack and Cindi started working with her
immediately. She went to all of the obedience classes, and then to the Assistance
Dog Institute (ADI) where they trained to
become a Social/Therapy team. Today,
they are involved with and certified by
Paws for Healing in
Napa, the AKC and
ADI.
The moment you
meet Shelby, you
know that there is
something special
about this girl. Jack
and Cindi refer to her
as P.P. – Petite Princess. But it’s more
than just her pretty
face or sweet disposition. Dogs from
Taiwan are remarkably socialized. They
have to be to survive in a country where
your life literally depends on the kindness
of strangers. Shelby also exhibits amazing empathy. Shelby and Jack visited the
VA Hospital in Martinez, CA where she sat
with veterans from WWII, Korea, Vietnam,
Iraq and Afghanistan.
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In their four years at Memorial Hospital
in Santa Rosa, Shelby has made friends
with hundreds of patients, staff and family
members. She waits with anxious families
in intensive and critical care; she sat with
a 94-year old holocaust survivor; she
brought cheer to two young girls hospitalized in the pediatric ward; and elicited
a remarkable response from a young
woman with a traumatic brain injury.
Because the hallways are long and
slippery, Jack and Cindi taught Shelby
to ride in a bright pink Radio Flyer ATV
Wagon. “It’s quite a sight to see a threelegged Golden riding in a wagon throughout the hospital,” says Jack. “I’ve always
said, ‘there’s just something about a blond
in a convertible.’ “
Jack chronicles her stories in a blog he
created. You can read them here:
www.shelbysblog.tripawds.com/
This girl was clearly rescued for a reason
well beyond saving a life. She had work to
do and gifts to share. Talk about ‘paying it
forward!’ She is a treasure.
‘Bank’ on a Grand Time at the
14th Annual “Kibble & Bids”™ Event!
This year’s theme
is “Goldenopoly!”
SAVE THE
DATE!
Saturday, October 11th,
2014
California Auto Museum,
Sacramento
We’re keeping your favorites, but adding
some fresh, new excitement for eventgoers of all likes:
• Sample Northern California’s best food,
wine and beer – including a Biergarten
(aka ‘Beer Garden’) - new this year!
• A new and improved Silent Auction and
the return of our better-than-ever and
always popular Wine Wall!
• Jewelry keys with the potential to unlock
a fabulous prize for one lucky winner!
• Joe Gates - the fun, friendly and popular
cowboy auctioneer - is back by popular
demand after a few years away. Get
ready for a totally revamped live auction!
• And of course…Goldens!
Roll the dice, do “pass go!” and help
us build our “community chest” which
supports hundreds of Goldens on their
journeys home each year. We have
some amazing stories to share.
Looking for a 2014 tax-deduction?
Donate to our auction or wine wall.
Items needed:
Fine Wines • Vacation Property •
Guest Stays • Gift Cards • Premium
Merchandise • Golf Rounds
For questions or contributions, please
contact: Candy Courtney at:
[email protected]
• A special program presented by Jody
Jones, Homeward Bound’s President.
Cherry Creek Veterinary Hospital
7955 Watt Avenue, Antelope, CA 95843
Phone: 916-349-2755
Justina Codde, DVM, MS
A full-service veterinary medical facility, providing excellent medical, surgical
and dental care to our patients while promoting responsible pet ownership,
preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients.
May 2014 7
Plan a Gift to
Protect Our
Golden Friends
If you are reading this, chances are that
you already understand the impact that
our mission of rescue and adoption has
on Golden lives and families. Estate or
planned gifts to Homeward Bound Golden
Retriever Rescue are excellent opportunities to create a legacy ensuring that more
Golden lives are saved. You can also
provide for the care of your pets in your
estate plan – an important consideration
for all of us.
Planned giving is an option for donors of
all incomes and may allow you to make a
larger gift in the future than you otherwise
could from current assets. A planned gift
can also help you reduce capital gains or
estate taxes on your heirs.
Examples of estate and planned giving
instruments include wills and living trusts,
life insurance or retirement beneficiary
designations or gifts of appreciated stock.
To help you understand the options, we
have created a detailed Guide to Giving to
help you determine the right gift providing
current or future benefits – to yourself,
your heirs, and to the Goldens in our
care. You’ll find it on our website here:
www.homewardboundgoldens.org/howto-help/planned-giving.html. Of course,
we always recommend that you speak
with your accountant or financial advisor
to determine the most beneficial means of
giving for you and your family. Here is a
simple summary:
Gifts that cost nothing today and can
be altered or revoked if your plans
change:
• Charitable Bequest through your Will or
by beneficiary designation. A bequest is
one of the simplest ways to give and can
be changed should you want or need to
do so. Designate a specific asset, a specific sum of money, a percentage of your
estate, or what remains of your estate
after you’ve provided for all other heirs.
Gifts can take the form of cash, stocks,
bonds, real estate, or any type of asset.
The bequest lets you pass on your gift to
Homeward Bound free of tax.
• Life Insurance. A gift of life insurance to
Homeward Bound can be a way to make
a significant donation even though you
may not be a wealthy person. If you have
existing policies for which you no longer
need the coverage, consider assigning
ownership to Homeward Bound Golden
Retriever Rescue. By naming Homeward
Bound as both owner and beneficiary, you
get a tax deduction while making a generous gift at low cost. You may take an
immediate tax deduction for the cost basis
or surrender value, whichever is less.
• Revocable Gift in a Living Trust. A living
trust is often a good supplement to a will
for those who wish to avoid the time and
expense of probate while ensuring that
your assets are passed on the way you
wish. In your living trust, you name Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue
as the beneficiary of your assets while
keeping control of your trust during your
lifetime.
Gifts that reduce current taxes:
• Outright Gifts or Planned Gifts. Both
outright gifts and planned gifts can reduce
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current income tax. Options include gifts
of cash, securities or some tangible and
real property. A gift of appreciated stock is
simple and maximizes your tax benefits.
Gifts that reduce future taxes to your
heirs:
• Retirement Plan Gift. Your IRA, 401(k),
403(b) or other qualified retirement plan
may be heavily taxed if left to anyone
other than a legally recognized spouse.
By naming Homeward Bound Golden
Retriever Rescue as a beneficiary of all
or a portion of a retirement plan assets,
you avoid both the estate tax and income
tax due on these tax-deferred plans if you
distribute them to your heirs. Please read
more about this efficient means of giving
on our website.
Don’t forget about your pets in your planning. You’ll find a guide for them as well
on our website at: www.homewardboundgoldens.org/how-to-help/planned-giving/
pet-guardianship.html
Determine the Root Cause
Dogs do what works, so a behavior that
may have been provoked can quickly
become a habit. If growling gets the dog
what he wants, the behavior has been
reinforced.
Understanding a
Growling Dog
BY: Kathryn Baines, Golden Rule
Training
Countless dogs are surrendered because
someone ignored a dog’s growl. Growling is one way dogs communicate with
humans; they growl to let us know they
are afraid, feel threatened, are in pain, or
need us to back away from their possessions or territory. When you understand
why dogs growl, you can help them and
yourself to avoid a potentially dangerous
situation. This article – and the more in
depth version on our website - can help. If
you are at all uncomfortable dealing with
the situation please contact a dog trainer/
behavior consultant for assistance. It’s
critical to handle a growling dog appropriately when you first see the behavior.
Reasons for the GRRR...
There are different intents behind the
growl depending on the situation. Many
dogs guard their resources (food bowls,
resting places, favorite toys – even you!)
Look for symptoms of Possessive
Behavior such as low-level growling,
lifting the upper lip, barking, snapping,
lunging and even attempting to bite.
Aggression is dangerous, but it is also
normal dog behavior. Stress is often the
underlying cause of aggression. It can
be a build-up of individual stressors over
time – or dogs can become overwhelmed
by their environment (a child pulling a
tail; invading his space; a loud adult, etc.)
Help them out of the situation immediately. Be very aware of serious signs of
danger – a low growl, stare, and stiff tail
are signs that he is very serious. Remove
yourself and others from the situation to
give the dog space and avoid a bite, then
seek the advice of a professional trainer
or behaviorist.
Pain can trigger growling. If your dog
growls when certain body parts are
touched, get them to the vet immediately.
Watch your dog to determine if specific
places or things induce growling – strangers, unfamiliar places, thunderstorms, etc.
Fear is a common reason for growling.
Other signs of fear include cowering,
shaking, heavy panting and/or drooling.
A dog’s tendency to guard people, places
or things can become destructive to the
canine-human bond. Territorial behavior
is natural to a degree, but can lead to aggression. Seek help from a professional
right away.
If the growling is a new behavior, consider
two things: has his environment changed
and causing stress – or, is he in pain? A
behavior change is easier to see in your
own dog since his behavior should be
predictable. If you do not see an environmental change, then take your dog to
the veterinarian to rule out any medical
issues.
Some dog owners react by trying to
suppress the growling through scolding
or punishing the dog. This can quickly
backfire. By teaching your dog that
growling is not an acceptable behavior,
you are taking away his ability to warn
you that he may bite. We have all heard
stories of how a dog bit for no reason; in
many cases, this is because the owners
inadvertently taught their dog not to give a
warning growl first.
Always use appropriate caution. Remove
yourself, the dog or others depending on
the situation. Then get to the bottom of
the issue to help your dog react better in
the future. Be grateful, however, that your
dog chose to warn with a growl rather
than going straight to a bite.
To read the full article, see our Golden
Rule Library: www.homewardboundgoldens.org/training-resources/goldenrule-training/library/behavior-issues.
html
May 2014 9
Titering In The
News
There has been a lot of talk recently in
our community about vaccinations and
“titering” – submitting a blood sample
to test whether an animal has enough
antibodies to ensure immunity against a
particular disease without re-vaccinating.
The thought is to lower a pet’s risk of
exposure to too many vaccines. Although
vaccination has the potential to protect
pets against life-threatening diseases,
vaccination is not without its risks. But is
titering (pronounced TIGHT-er-ing) really
an effective way to measure protection
against disease? Read on.
ment and lifestyle. Some adult dogs might
receive certain vaccines annually, while
other vaccines might be given every 3
years or longer. Your veterinarian can
help you determine the best schedule for
your dog.
About Vaccines
Vaccine Risks
Vaccines help prepare the body’s immune
system to fight the invasion of diseasecausing organisms. Vaccines contain antigens, which look like the disease-causing
organism to the immune system but don’t
actually cause disease. When the vaccine
is introduced to the body, the immune
system is mildly stimulated. If a dog is
ever exposed to the real disease, its immune system should now be prepared to
recognize and fight it off entirely or reduce
the severity of the illness.
Vaccination stimulation of the immune
system can create mild symptoms, ranging from soreness at the injection site to
fever and allergic reactions. Another less
common side effect is the development of
immune mediated disease following vaccination – a serious autoimmune disease
in which a dog’s body attacks its own
blood platelets.
- Core vaccines are considered vital to all
dogs based on risk of exposure, severity
of disease or transmission risk to humans.
Canine parvovirus, distemper, canine
hepatitis and rabies are considered core
vaccines.
- Non-core vaccines are given depending
on the dog’s exposure risk. These include
vaccines against Bordetella bronchiseptica, Borrelia burgdorferi and Leptospira
bacteria.
The best vaccination schedule for your
dog will depend on the type of vaccine,
your dog’s age, medical history, environ-
As with any medical procedure, there is a
small chance of side effects. In most cases, the risks are much smaller than the
risks of disease itself. But it is important to
talk to your veterinarian about your dog’s
medical history before any vaccination.
Vaccine Side Effects, What
Symptoms Should I Look For?
Most dogs show no ill effect from vaccination. Vaccine reactions may be minor and
short-lived or require immediate care from
a veterinarian. Try to schedule your dog’s
appointment so that you can monitor him
for any side effects following administration of the vaccine. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your dog is having
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an adverse reaction. Symptoms to look
for:
• Fever
• Sluggishness
• Loss of appetite
• Facial swelling and/or hives
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Pain, swelling, redness, scabbing or hair
loss around the injection site
• Lameness
• Collapse
• Difficulty breathing
• Seizures
The Titering Trend
A titer test is a laboratory test measuring
the existence and level of antibodies to
disease in blood. Antibodies are produced
when an antigen (like a virus or bacteria)
provokes a response from the immune
system. This response can come from
natural exposure or from vaccination.
Some believe strong titers are a more reliable indication of immunity than vaccination. But a titer only measures antibodies,
not cell-mediated immunity (immunity
independent of antibody but dependent
on the recognition of antigen) - the real
measure of protection.
The cost of titer tests costs vary widely
from practice to practice and test to test.
Parvo/distemper tests may be done for
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How to Reach Us
THE HOMEWARD BOUND
2014 REUNION PICNIC
Your help and ideas are always
welcome! Contact team leaders below
if you are interested in helping in any
of these areas:
Mike and
Roxy
Adoptions and Surrenders &
Sanctuary Development
Mike and Jody Jones
7495 Natomas Road
Elverta, CA 95626
916-655-1410
Fax: 916-655-3410
[email protected]
Foster Families
Maryann Farmer, 916-429-7931
[email protected]
Placement Team
Lynn Pihera, 916-428-2718
[email protected]
Don’t Miss It...the Reunion Picnic is Earlier This Year!
Sunday, May 4th at 11:00AM at Tahoe Park, Sacramento
Bring your humans and join us!
A casual day of fun and golden companionship.
All well-behaved HBGRR alumni are welcome!
Hot Dogs *** Cake Walk *** Raffle *** Lots of golden friends and fun!
For Info: Contact Jana at: [email protected]
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$100 or less, while rabies tests can cost
considerably more. You should be aware
as well that titer tests may not be accepted as proof of vaccination. California
will not recognize a rabies titer as proof of
vaccination, and there can be legal ramifications if this vaccine is not current.
So are we recommending against titering? This is a decision for you and your
veterinarian. Reliance on titer testing
requires a very conscientious and knowl-
edgeable pet owner, a good relationship
with your veterinarian, and a willingness
to invest.
While vaccines are not without risk, it is
important to realize that vaccines have
saved countless lives, and play a vital
role in the battle against canine infectious
disease.
Golden Taxi (Transport)
Judy Ortiz
[email protected]
Events Planning
Jana Mauk, 530-346-9913
[email protected]
Volunteering
Pat Heise
[email protected]
Newsletter
Audrey Farrington
[email protected]
Training
Kathryn Baines, 916-300-9415
goldentraining@homewardbound
goldens.org
Kibble & Bids™ Fundraising
Candy Courtney, Chair
kibbleandbids@homewardbound
goldens.org
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NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
ROSEVILLE, CA
PERMIT NO. 98
Homeward Bound Golden Retriever
Rescue and Sanctuary, Inc.
7495 Natomas Road
Elverta, CA 95626
phone: 916-655-1410 | Fax: 916-655-3410
email: [email protected]
www.homewardboundgoldens.org
Dates To Remember
Help Wanted
Double the Gold Campaign - Going on Now!
Volunteer Positions Currently in High Demand:
Homeward Bound Reunion Picnic - Sunday, May 4th
• Feeders: A dog’s best friend. Physically demanding, but so rewarding!
• Kennel Repair: Are you a handy man or woman? We know how to
use your skills!
• Youth Team Lead: Help inspire the next generation of rescue. We’ll
teach you all you need to know.
Kibble & Bids™ - Saturday, October 11th
Santa Photos - Friday-Sunday, November 7-9th
Our Golden Wish List
You can also shop our Amazon Wish List. You’ll find the link on our website!
For Our Goldens:
Nature’s Select Dog Food (donate with your online purchase)
Large Pill Pockets
Dog Cookies
Rubber-backed Rugs
Petco & PetSmart Gift Cards
General Maintenance & Laundry
Paper Towels
Garbage Bags (heavy duty & extra heavy duty)
Office Supplies
Postage Stamps
8 1/2 x 11 Copy Paper
Professional Printing Services
For Landscaping & Our Memorial Garden
Shade Trees (or Green Acres Nursery Gift Certificate)
Donations of Dirt and Gravel
Shredded Cedar Bark/Mulch
Facilities Supplies
Lowes or Home Depot Gift Cards