May 2014 - Homeward Bound
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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 2 4 8 10 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 Continued on page 3 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. Continued From Page 1 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 May 2014 3 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 4 Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary 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. Continued On Next Page Continued From Page 4 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. 6 Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary 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 8 Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary 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 10 Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary 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 Continued On Next Page 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] Continued From Page 11 $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 May 2014 11 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
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