November 2006 - Homeward Bound

HOMEWARD BOUND GOLDEN RETRIEVER
RESCUE AND SANCTUARY, INC.
www.hbgrr.org
November 2006
Volume 7, Issue 4
Homeward Bound
A safe haven for Goldens finding their way home again.
Making Miracles Happen Together
By Lea Kachler-Leake
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planning to euthanize him unless someone would take responsibility for his medical care. Even if help was found,
Taylor's leg was so badly damaged that amputation seemed
inevitable. When the vet asked if we would consider taking
responsibility for this dog, our immediate response was yes.
The doctor offered to amputate the leg, but Jody asked him
not to; she wanted our orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Robert
Richardson of Campus Commons Pet Hospital, to evaluate
The world of rescue
Taylor to determine if the leg could be saved.
work presents many
challenges.
When it Mike Penketh, a Homeward Bound volunteer, drove for six
comes to rescuing a dog hours each way to pick up Taylor and deliver him to Dr.
with extraordinary medi- Richardson's office. As he has so many times, Dr. Richardcal issues, Homeward son performed a successful surgery and saved Taylor's leg.
Bound is always willing Taylor spent several months with a metal framework atto taken on any chal- tached to the outside of his leg, which held the bones in
lenge in order to give place and supported them as they healed.
every dog a chance at a
Mike and his wife Mary Ann fostered Taylor while he recovhappy new life. OccaTaylor and golden sister, Magy
ered from surgery. Of course they fell in love with this gorsionally when the dog’s
geous, gentle fellow and adopted him. Today Taylor is a
condition is particularly serious, our dedicated and compashappy, bouncy, athletic golden who loves to swim, walks two
sionate vets will caution us, "This may be one we can't save."
miles per day and runs and plays like any normal golden.
Even as they speak the words, they know our response will
His new mom and dad treasure him. His new life is happy
be, "But we don’t give up; we have to try." This philosophy,
and his future is golden. Mary Ann says, “He is just the
that each dog is entitled to the very best medical care that we
best!”
can provide, sets Homeward Bound apart from many other
a big, stunningly
rescue organizations, because unfortunately many rescues Simba,
handsome,
eight-year old
are not blessed with the resources that Homeward Bound
enjoys. Even though some of our vet services are generously golden was surrendered to
donated or discounted, our veterinary expenses exceed Homeward Bound at age
$140,000 per year. Happily, this investment results in three. He was adopted and
lived happily in his new
many miracles and spectacularly happy endings.
home for several years. UnOne example is Taylor, a beautiful five--year-old golden that
fortunately, his family ulticame to us from a shelter near Eureka. The veterinarian at
Simba
mately realized that Simba
the shelter called us to say that he was treating a golden that
would be happier in a home without small children and they
had come in as a stray after having been hit by a car. The
returned him to Homeward Bound. While he was waiting
dog had been abandoned, tied up with a shattered leg and a
to be adopted again, we discovered that he had severe hip
bowl of water. Since the shelter did not have the financial
resources to provide the necessary treatment, they were
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hroughout the year Homeward Bound comes to you,
our loyal supporters, asking for your donations, so that
together we may continue the work of rescuing homeless
goldens. We want to take this opportunity to thank you for
your continued support, and share some of the successes
that we have accomplished with your help.
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Cartridges for Canines Goes Bi-coastal!
H
omeward Bound is fortunate to have many dedicated volunteers and supporters all over California and beyond. But we were surprised and delighted
to learn that we have a generous and active supporter
in Coral Gables, Florida. Terry Best is the President
and CEO of the Bank of Coral
Gables. In addition to being
the proud dad of Koda Best, a
handsome golden retriever, he
is an active Homeward Bound
supporter.
porting Homeward Bound’s recycling program. His
employees are delighted to be able to help such a
worthwhile cause.
His efforts on our behalf took a whole new turn when
he challenged the employees and customers at his bank
to participate in the Homeward Bound’s Cartridges for
Canines Program. With Koda as his mascot and assistant, Terry is collecting ink cartridges from the bank’s
employees and customers and sending them in, sup-
tridges are eligible for the program, visit the CKA Recyclers Cash for Critters
website
at
www.cashforcritters.com. Click on “Cartridge Listing”
for the current list of eligible cartridges. For postagepaid bags, contact JoAnn Williams at [email protected]. Every cartridge you recycle helps!
In fact, the effort is spreading! The friend of one of
Terry’s employees works for a
company services major South
Florida hotels. He has enlisted
them in the Cartridges for Canines effort. Terry’s efforts just
go to prove that anyone anywhere can help. So if you’ve
said to yourself, “I’d like to
He learned about Homeward
help, but I live too far away,”
Bound while surfing the web.
why not follow Terry’s lead and
He ordered some of our golden
ask YOUR workplace, friends,
rescue pins (available on our
family, etc to save their used
website) and was delighted with
ink cartridges for Cartridges for
the personalized service he reKoda Best busy at work
Canines. It’s easy and it earns
ceived from volunteer Donna
Walters. He decided that he would like to support much needed money for the goldens!
Homeward Bound in other ways as well.
It’s easy to participate. To determine whether your car-
Save the Dates!
You and your golden(s) are cordially invited to join Homeward Bound at the 24th
Annual 2007 Santa Parade!
When: Saturday, November 25, 2006, 10:00 a.m.
Where: Downtown Sacramento
The goldens are always a popular entry in the parade. Come join us for fun and to let
folks know about Homeward Bound. For more info, e-mail Jana at [email protected]
2007 Golf Fore Goldens
When: Monday, May 21, 2007
Where: Sierra View Country Club, a private club.
Celebrities, golden greeters, fun events, great prizes. Don’t miss this fun event!
2007 Kibble & Bids:
When: Saturday, September 8, 2007
Where: Riverwood Estate, Sacramento
Finnegan struts his stuff
at the Santa parade
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Taylor’s Legacy of Love
By Cassie Schammel
In August of 2006, 12-year old Cassie Schammel from Medford, Oregon, contacted Homeward Bound. She said she had met Stu
Beldman, one of HBGRR’s volunteers, in her vet’s office. Her beloved golden, Taylor, was suffering from bone cancer. Cassie and
her mom were so touched by Homeward Bound’s efforts on behalf of the goldens, that they decided to help. So Cassie decided that
for her twelfth birthday, she would ask her friends to donate supplies for HBGRR. Recently she and her mom drove from Medford
to the HBGRR sanctuary to donate supplies in Taylor’s honor. Here is her story.
My name is Cassie Shammel and I donated some supplies
for my 12th birthday to Homeward Bound in honor and
memory of my favorite dog, Taylor. Taylor was our tenyear-old Golden Retriever who was the heartbeat in our
family of six, and who gave us lots of memories. He was a
great friend to everyone that needed him. He insisted that
your hand should be on him at all times, followed my
mom at night from room to room as she tucked us kids in
for the night, and loved to groove on my sheepskin rug.
He loved openheartedly and showed us how to do the
same, even when we were grouchy.
Taylor became our dog when he was eight months old and
my grandma (who owned him) couldn’t handle his puppy
enthusiasm. She sent him to us from Connecticut, and
Cassie and Taylor
that was one of the best gifts she ever gave us. Taylor was a
happy-go-lucky dog that loved to run and hike. He was my mother’s faithful running partner and hiked miles
along the Pacific Crest trails in Ashland every morning. If he had an odometer it would’ve read between 14,000
and 15,000 miles! There was nothing that he enjoyed more than running among the trees with his tail held
high, then to come home and get scratched and loved up by me and all the neighborhood friends. Two of his
best friends were Ajax and Tia, our two Yorkies. Taylor was their idol, and they’d all roll and play with the
squeakies together. Tia would put her whole head in Taylor’s mouth because he was always very gentle and she trusted him. I love Taylor.
Last August Taylor started to limp and it turned out that he had either a
bone infection called Osteo Malitus or the early stages of bone cancer. We
treated him with lots of different medications and tried to keep him comfortable. For a while he seemed to get better and we thought he might recover. But suddenly he couldn’t walk anymore and we knew there was a
downward spiral. He was in a lot of pain. We decided that even though it
would be hard, the best thing for Taylor was to let him go. We told him
that it was okay to go, but he did not want to see us sad. We kept on reassuring him that he could make the trip across the Rainbow Bridge, that he had done a good job as our dog, and
that we would be okay. On September 25, 2006, we put Taylor to sleep at sundown in our backyard. Some
friends sang special prayers, drummed, and covered Taylor with rose petals as he crossed over. Four days later I
had my birthday party and instead of collecting birthday presents, I collected donations for Homeward Bound in
Taylor’s honor. I wanted to give back a small piece of what Taylor gave to me by helping his Golden brothers
and sisters. I know that Taylor would be proud.
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GOAL ACHIEVED! $100,000.00 PROFIT!
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hanks to our incredible sponsors, donors, vendors, and attendees, Kibble & Bids 2006 set new
records for both attendance and proceeds in support of Homeward Bound’s Adoption Center
and Sanctuary and the hundreds of dogs that enter our program annually. Some 750 guests enjoyed a variety of great food and beverages, terrific silent auction and raffle items, and fast-paced
live auction.
This year’s theme, “The Year of the Dog”, came to life in the décor – from the Asian-inspired front
entrance to the hanging parasols and lanterns, bamboo screens, and huge gong on our live auction
stage – all in dramatic colors of red, black, and gold. Even before our official start time of 4:00 p.m.,
guests were perusing the silent auction items, enjoying the terrific food, sampling premium wines
and beer – and enjoying the sights and sounds of The Riverwood Estate.
For the sixth year in a row, we owe a debt of thanks to Doug Alcorn, co-chair of Kibble & Bids, and
John White for hosting Kibble & Bids at their beautiful Sacramento River estate. And, we want to
extend our thanks to our fantastic auctioneer, Joe Gates, and to Marianne McClary of “Good Day
Sacramento” for doing a great job at the live auction, yet again.
This year’s event was special in many ways. First, we had an unprecedented number of sponsors
thanks to the dedication and tenacity of HBGRR volunteer, Kim Pacini-Hauch, in particular. Thank
you, Kim! Second, we had a remarkable live auction item – a restored, classic 1954 Chevy truck
thanks to the generosity of HBGRR supporter, Keith Earl. Third, a major thank you to California
Loan & Jewelry who donated a stunning diamond pendant necklace that we placed under lock and
key – and sold 200 keys for $20.00 each. All keys were sold in record time! Congratulations to Valerie Baldo of Placer Title Company for being the lucky winner! Lastly, this year’s event was special
because of all the wineries, breweries, restaurants, donors, attendees, Kibble & Bids committee
chairs and co-chairs, and volunteers that helped us achieve our goal of profiting over $100,000.00
for Homeward Bound! We will be able to help more homeless and abandoned Goldens and GoldenLab mixes - because of everyone’s support and generosity.
We have our date, time, and location for next year’s Kibble & Bids fundraiser so mark your calendars
now. You won’t want to miss it! Saturday, September 8, 2007 at The Riverwood Estate. With
this new, fall venue, we’ve moved everything back by one hour so we’re not fighting the darkness –
so, Kibble & Bids will start at 3:00 p.m. and conclude at 7:00 p.m., with the Golden Sponsor reception starting at 2:00 p.m. We’ll have more news, soon, about Kibble & Bids 2007!
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Each year Homeward Bound offers holiday card inserts that you can use to treat your friends and family to a special gift during the holiday season—and help Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue too!
These beautiful full color card inserts let the recipient know that a donation has been made in their
name to Homeward Bound. What a great gift for the dog lover who has everything! It’s a great way to
give your family and friends a special gift, while helping homeless goldens. There are two versions of
the gift card available. You may purchase them using the order form below or by visiting our website at
www.hbgrr.org. Thank you for your support.
The “Red” Holiday Insert (has a red background)
The “Tucker”Holiday Insert (has a light blue background)
Homeward Bound would appreciate a minimum donation of $2.00 per holiday card insert.
To order: Print and mail this form, along with your donation, to:
Donna Walters, 1242 Redwood Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92019
NAME: _____________________________________________PHONE: __________________________
ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________
CITY:_________________________ STATE:_____ ZIP____________
E-mail address:________________________________________________________
Enclosed is my payment for _____ holiday insert cards. Total donation: $_________
Please send me ______ Red Cards and/or ______ Tucker cards. (please indicate quantity desired)
Please make checks payable to Homeward Bound GRR. Thank you for your support!
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2007 Homeward Bound Calendars
are Now Available!
J
ust in time for holiday giving! The Homeward Bound
2007 wall calendar is here in our online store, and it’s
the best one yet! Each page of this unique 12-month wall
calendar is full of beautiful Homeward Bound adoption
alumni. The many photos were submitted by YOU, our
golden adoptive parents! What could be better than a
whole year of smiling golden faces? It’s an ideal gift for
any golden lover. Your purchase helps to support Homeward Bound.
To order, visit our website at www.hbgrr.org and look for the link on the front page. This takes you to
our online Cafepress store, where you can order not only the calendar, but other golden gooies too.
Check out the holiday greeting cards, HBGRR logo merchandise, and more! Every purchase earns
money for the goldens!
HELP WANTED!
Jody needs a secretary!
s you can imagine, it takes a whole team of dedicated volunteers to make an operation like
Homeward Bound work.. There is so much to be
done every day to care for the number of dogs who
come through our door. In order to help things run
more smoothly, we need HELP.
Jody needs an administrative assistant ASAP!
Job duties: Filing, photocopying,
answering phones, returning calls,
basic data entry. You will work at
the desk in the barn. Hours are negotiable. Pay structure: All the
golden hugs, slurpy kisses, drool and
golden hair you want!
This position is so important. And we need you soon!
If you can help us by becoming Jody’s right hand,
please email Jody at [email protected] or call the
sanctuary at 916-655-1410.
Placement Volunteers Needed!
Our Placement Team is vitally important to the success of Homeward Bound. These volunteers visit the
homes of adoption applicants in order to screen them
for adoption. They are our golden matchmakers.
They work to find the best dog for the client. We
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need volunteers to work with adoption applicants in
the following areas:
∗ Antelope
∗ Rio Linda / Elverta
∗ Roseville / Rocklin
∗ West Sacramento
∗ Elk Grove
∗ Citrus Heights /North Highlands
We also need Placement volunteers
in the following cities:
∗ Oakland area
∗ Contra Costa County (especially
the Martinez area)
∗ San Jose
∗ South San Francisco
∗ Petaluma area
If you would like to be a part of this important team,
contact Lynn Pihera at [email protected].
Golden Buddies Needed!
Did you know that you can single-handedly change
the life of a homeless golden? Even if you can’t foster, can’t transport, can’t do home visits, you can always make a difference. We are in need of goldenlovers to come out to the adoption center in Elverta
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dysplasia. His prognosis was poor without surgery. Once
again, Dr. Richardson worked his magic. Simba received a
total hip replacement, and along with it, a bright new future.
He has been adopted again. He is doing beautifully, and his
prospects are excellent for a long and happy life. He now
resides in San Francisco, and thanks to his new hip, he can
romp in the surf and run and play like a puppy.
You may remember Zoey, a beautiful eight-year-old golden
girl who came to Homeward Bound several years ago. Her
family had taken her to the vet to
be euthanized because they could
no longer afford to care for her.
Complications from diabetes had
rendered this gentle girl completely
blind. Rather than euthanizing
her, the vet called to ask if Homeward Bound would take responsiZoey post-surgery
bility for her. Of course, the answer was yes. Not content to merely manage her diabetes, we
decided that we should try to restore her vision. Dr. Lana
Linton, a gifted canine ophthalmologist at the Animal Eye
Center in Rocklin, determined that Zoey was an excellent
candidate for lens replacement surgery. She and Dr. Kathryn
Good performed Zoey’s surgery, after which Zoey went to
HBGRR volunteer Mari Graham’s home to recover. What a
joyful moment it was when Zoey came home, and even with
her eyes glazed over from the surgery, spotted the tennis ball
wreath hanging on Mari’s wall. She
began barking as she saw her beloved
tennis balls for the first time in years.
Later that night Zoey roamed the
house, gathering all the precious tennis balls into one spot.
A happy ending is
in store for Kelly, a
handsome young
golden who was
found running stray
on a highway in
Lincoln. As fate
would have it, a vet
tech who works at a
local vet office witKelly taking it easy
nessed this beautiful
dog get hit by a car. The driver did not even stop to see if the
dog was alive. But the compassionate vet tech did stop. Kelly
was alive, but badly injured. The vet tech picked him up off
the highway and took him to the vet. Both of his hips were
shattered, and without extensive surgery, this poor fellow
would have to be euthanized. Unable to locate an owner, the
vet office called Homeward Bound to ask if we would be willing to take on the expense and responsibility of Kelly’s care.
We readily agreed to help.
Dr. Richardson performed a total replacement on one of
Kelly’s hips. Kelly went into foster care with Jerry and Peggy
Hastings while he healed. Eight months later he was ready
for his next surgery, a femoral head ostectomy on the other
hip. Femoral head ostectomy involves cutting the head off
the femur and allowing a scar tissue “cushion” to fill in the
space between the pelvis and femur. Kelly’s FHO surgery was
a success as well. Today he is recovering nicely and has a
golden future ahead of him. Oh, and by
the way, his foster mom and dad think
Kelly is the best boy ever, and they have
adopted him!
These are just a few of the stories of
dogs who have come to us with extraorZoey was adopted by Robin Despotes
dinary medical needs, and who have
who fell instantly in love with this
beaten the odds with Homeward
sweet, loving girl. Today Zoey is
Bound's help. Your generous support
happy, healthy, and well loved. Anhas enabled us to reconstruct shattered
other miracle, thanks to the generoslegs, amputate wasted limbs, repair
Zoey today
chronically
infected and damaged ears,
ity of our supporters.
Photo courtesy of Adler House Photography
remove countless tumors, and treat hunRobin says, "There wasn't another
dreds of cases of heartworm. We are honored to be able to
agency that was willing to take a blind diabetic dog until
help make a difference in the lives of these beautiful dogs.
Homeward Bound came along. Can you imagine that? It's a
We are able to do it because of the generosity of you, our supgut wrenching thought. I can't think of what would have
porters, our beloved partners in this rescue venture. Your
been the fate of this excellent spirit called Zoey without
dollars have made an amazing difference in the lives of hunHomeward Bound coming to her rescue. I will always be
dreds of goldens, and in the humans who love them. We will
grateful and I am a huge supporter of Homeward Bound.
continue creating happy-ever-afters with your support. On
Zoey has made our lives so complete. Zoey shows us every
behalf of Taylor, Zoey, Kelly, Simba and hundreds of others,
day how to be happy and full of love. She's a dream dog. "
thank you for helping us make miracles happen.
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By Jody Jones
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escuing and finding homes for the number of goldens that Homeward Bound rescues requires the efforts
and dedication of many people. Homeward Bound is blessed with many committed volunteers, each of
whom brings a unique talent, ability, and energy. Each year we recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions by presenting them with the Golden Paw Award. Whether it’s transporting, fund-raising,
spending time with the dogs, helping at the adoption center, or donating a much-needed professional service,
each of the honorees has made a valuable contribution to Homeward Bound. I wish to thank each of them.
This year’s Golden Paw Award honorees were:
Tom Eustis - posthumously
Kim Pacini-Hauch
The Abreu Gallery
Mary Ann Farmar & Deb Schroder
Nancy Schwartz
Mike Chandler
Doug Alcorn
Ann Howard
Diane Brownell
Elizabeth Miller
Goldens In Cyberspace / Golden Town,
Helen & Bob Redlus
The Homeward Bound
goldens wish to thank
Noah’s Bagels on Douglas
Blvd. in Roseville for all the
yummy bagels.
Noah’s
has generously donated bagels to us each
week since the beginning of 2005. These
healthy treats are greatly appreciated. Golden
thanks and four paws up to Noah’s Bagels!
Dr. Justina Codde
Gary & Diane Griffin
The O’Neill Family
Vickie Gall
Jan Kooser
Dick Brothers
Inland Business Systems
Jeff Austin & Susan Gardinor
Keith Earl
Mortgage Resource Network
The Staff at Campus Commons Pet Hospital
When making plans to leave town for business or
pleasure, instead of leaving your dog in a kennel…why
not try “Ruff’s Resort” located in Sacramento. Call
Alex Russell at: (916) 973-0993
♦
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Gentle, loving care
Tummy Rubs
Ball Play
Great food and TREATS
Leashes and collars needed!
If you have adopted a dog from Homeward
Bound and still have the Homeward Bound leash
and/or collar, please return them so that they can
be used for another dog. We’re running low on
collars and leashes! You can mail them to:
7495 Natomas Rd., Elverta, CA 95626
Golden thanks!
(And don’t forget to buy an ID tag for your dog!)
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The Well Behaved Golden
By Joshua Kachler-Leake
W
hen you call your dog to come to you, does he ignore you as though his
ears were painted on? Frustrating, isn't it? Let me help you out. I’m
Joshua the Golden. My mom taught me the "come" command, so now I know
when she says it I have to go and sit politely in front of her even if I'd rather
keep sniffing the grass. Mom says that the come command is the most important thing you can teach your dog, because it might save his life some day. She
says that the dog should understand that when you say "come," he must come
to you 100% of the time, not just when he feels like it.
Here are some tips: Never call your dog to you, then give him a negative consequence. So when he's running
around the back yard with your best black pumps dangling from his mouth, resist the urge to scream angrily,
"Duffy, COME!" When he comes to you, don't yell at him, punish him, take his toy away, etc. He will think
he's being punished for coming to you! So if your precious pup has formed a negative association with the word
"come'" i.e. he thinks it means "run away as fast as I can," come up with a different command to use, such as
"here."
It's important to create a positive association with the word "come" in your dog's mind so that he will WANT to
come to you. If he knows something good will happen when he gets there, he'll be more likely to come when
called. There are any number of ways to teach the come command. Here's just one: Put your dog on a 6 foot
leash. Walk along with him. Then with a treat in your hand held at his head height, take several steps backward
and in a happy, excited voice say "Duffy, come," while giving a short tug on the leash. When he comes to you,
hold the treat just over his head, and back him into the sit position. Then PRAISE and treat him! Do this over
and over until he comes to you when asked.
The next step is to put him on a longer lead, such as a flexi leash or a long training lead. Let him sniff around,
then give the come command. If he doesn't immediately come, reel him in, put him in a sit, then praise and
reward. Even if you have to reel him in to get him to come, reward him when he does. It is important for him
to learn that when he comes to you, GOOD things happen.
Here are some things that mom says are important when teaching come:
Until you are reasonably certain that your dog will comply with the come command, don't practice it if the
dog is off leash. You must be able to enforce the command. If the dog is off leash, there's no way you can
enforce it. (We dogs know we can run faster than you!)
∗ The dog must learn that come means come to you and sit politely in front of you. So no reward until he is
sitting facing you. Resist the urge to say "sit" when he comes to you. Instead, gently guide him into a sit position. If you tell him to sit, he may come to think that come and sit are two different commands.
∗ When working on the come command, use only a happy, positive tone of voice, even if you get frustrated
because Duffy doesn't come immediately.
∗ If you’re in a bad mood or feeling short on patience, don’t work with your dog. We dogs learn faster when
we’re having fun and also when YOU’RE having fun! If you are feeling grumpy or stressed, stop the session
and resume later.
Take the time to teach your dog to come when called. It's good for your position as his pack leader, and it could
just save his life.
∗
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Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue Mission Statement
Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. is a volunteer organization which rescues and heals displaced, abandoned, and homeless Golden Retrievers and Golden/Labrador mixes throughout Northern California, no matter their
age or health. Homeward Bound secures safe, loving, homes through a comprehensive adoption program and also provides sanctuary for Goldens who cannot be
adopted. Homeward Bound provides education on proper animal care and on the
benefits of, and need for, rescue and sanctuary. Homeward Bound will continue to
serve as a model rescue organization, which addresses animal welfare needs
throughout California and neighboring states. Due to HBGRR’s leadership in rescue,
sanctuary, and education, all Golden Retrievers and other dogs will be well cared
for, living in safe, nurturing, and loving homes.
Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc.
Board of Directors
Jody Jones, President
Andrea Lewis, Vice President
Jana Mauk, Secretary
Pamela Keely, Treasurer
Dick Brothers
Candice Courtney
Shelly Gray
Deb Haggerty
Mike Jones
Lea Kachler-Leake
JoAnne Moody
Anne-Marie Petrie
Lynn Pihera
JoAnn Williams
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and cuddle goldens. These dogs live in a kennel while they wait for their forever homes
(and some have been waiting for quite
awhile). It takes more than just one or two
people to care for them; it takes a team!
They need to be touched, cuddled, played
with, walked, brushed. If your have time
and love to spare, please come join our Jacob says, “Come play with
me!”
Golden Buddy team. Job duties: Hugging,
playing, brushing, cuddling. Hours: negotiable. Pay: all the
golden love you can stand...and the knowledge that you’ve made a
difference in the life of a homeless golden. If you’re interested in
becoming a Golden Buddy, call us at 916-655-1410.
Foster Homes Needed
The backbone of any successful rescue organization is our foster
program. Fosters are absolutely essential to us. As winter approaches, we need fosters more than ever. We take in more homeless goldens during the winter months than at any other time of the
year. So if you’ve considered fostering, now is the time! You
could hardly ask for a more gratifying volunteer experience. Please
consider opening your hearts and homes to a homeless golden who
needs all the love you have to give. If you’re interested in fostering, e-mail Leslie Evans at [email protected]. Or call the
HBGRR adoption center at 916-655-1410.
Homeward Bound Golden Retriever
Rescue and Sanctuary, Inc.
Your help and ideas are always welcome!
Contact team leaders below if you’re
interested in helping in any of these areas.
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
Leslie Evans
916-488-9249
[email protected]
Placement Team
Lynn Pihera, 916-428-2718
[email protected]
Golden Taxi
Gary and Diane Griffin
[email protected]
Events Planning
Jana Mauk, 530-346-9913
[email protected]
Volunteer Coordinators
Jana Mauk, 916-346-9913
[email protected]
Jody Jones, 916-655-1410
[email protected]
Newsletter
Lea Kachler-Leake
916-225-2544
[email protected]
Website Management
Mari Graham, [email protected]
Janet Scott, [email protected]
HOMEWARD BOUND RESCUE
STATS
2005: 395 DOGS RESCUED
2006: 320 DOGS RESCUED TO
DATE
Vet expenses to date:
$143,342.91
Homeward Bound Golden Retriever
Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc.
7495 Natomas Road
Elverta, CA 95626
Telephone: 916-655-1410
Fax: 916-655-3410
email: [email protected]
NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
SACRAMENTO, CA
PERMIT NO. 1657
Visit our website at www.hbgrr.org
SAVE THE DATES!
Santa Parade - Saturday, November 25, 2006
Golf Fore Goldens Golf Tournament- Monday, May 21, 2007
Kibble & Bids - Saturday, September 8, 2007
Our Golden Wish List
If you’re interested in donating any of the items on our wish list, please contact us at 916-655-1410.
For our Golden Guests
6” & 8” sterilized bones – available from
www.whitedogbone.com
Medium & large Nylabone
Lambskin kennel pads/blankets
6 ft. Nylon web leashes
Frontline, 45-88 lb.
Heartguard, 50-100 lb.
Dog biscuits, any size
Canned dog food
Canned pureed pumpkin
General Maintenance & Laundry
Household paper towels
Toilet paper (safe for septic systems)
Drum lines, 55 & 13 gallon
Hand soap with pump
Liquid Dawn dish soap
Heavy duty flashlights
Office Supplies
Postage stamps – 39 cents
Copier paper
Printing of this newsletter is made possible by a
generous donation from the wonderful folks at Inland
Business Systems.