November 2010 - Homeward Bound

November 2010
Volume 11, Issue 4
HOMEWARD BOUND GOLDEN RETRIEVER
RESCUE AND SANCTUARY, INC.
TAX ID #68-0442702
HOMEWARD BOUND
A safe haven for Goldens finding their way home
Fiesta del Oro—A Grande Success!
Hola! Fiesta del Oro, our 10th anniversary of Kibble & Bids, was a huge success! The weather was perfect, the venue di‐
vine and the proceeds from sponsorships, donations (both cash and in‐kind) and ticket sales un‐
precedented! In fact, based on prelimi‐
nary reports, we know we exceeded our financial goal of $125,000 quite signifi‐
cantly. However, until we collect on all receivables and pay our bills, we won’t know by how much! We promise to pub‐
lish those numbers and a complete list of all sponsors, donors and participating vendors on the website as soon as they are finalized so, keep a watch on www.hbgrr.org! But let’s talk about the event….. The VIP Reception started out with music by El Mariachi Zacatecas de Sacra‐
mento and dance performances by Instituto Mazatlan Bella Artes. Sponsors and their guests dined on grilled street tacos while sipping margaritas, Mexi‐
can beers and private reserve wines. Then, the party started with the intro‐
duction of the infamous “Tres Amigos”! Mark S. Allen (Entertainment An‐
chor, “Good Day Sacramento”), Chevo Ramirez (Regional VP, Wells Fargo Foundation) and Anne‐Marie Petrie (VP/National Political Director, CBS Ra‐
dio) took the stage, trusty “golden” steeds in tow and stole the show!!! They danced and joked on stage and then wrapped up the reception with the grand prize raffle drawing. Once again, Dr. Richard Hauch and Kim Pacini‐
Hauch donated a week’s stay at their gorgeous ocean‐front home in Newport Beach; Sacramento Magazine was the lucky winner!!! From there, the party moved downstairs, so to speak. The dancing and the music continued while our guests wandered the lush grounds sampling wines from Napa, Sonoma, Amador, Calaveras and El Dorado Counties, local beers and delectable bites from 23 area restaurants/caterers. The mariachis serenaded, the folklorico dancers performed and, by late afternoon, the Wells Fargo Tent was filled with the lively sounds of Trio Piel Canela. The shopping opportunities were, also, pretty spectacular. We had more than 1,000 items donated for the silent and premium auction and the live auction was filled with fabulous vacation getaways, sports tickets, artwork, dinner for eight at Riverwood and a “surprise” private movie showing for 30 close friends that Mark S. Allen graciously offered the crowd! The live auction closed with a special fundraiser to raise money for purchasing a Complete Blood Count machine! We received $18,500 in pledges and a matching donation of $9,000 from Tony Bosselait in honor of Hudson’s Hurrah! And, as has Teri Bennett with the Tres Amigos and golden steeds
In This Issue It Was So Better to Have Loved and Lost Golden Holiday Challenge is on! Capitol Steps Photo Golden Cheers Gift Card Inserts Now Available 2011 Calendars Available Now! Save Our Seniors Program Golden Rule Training More FIesta del Oro Photos Update on Sanctuary Improvements Pg 2 Pg 3 Pg 4 Pg 4 Pg 6 Pg 7 Pg 7 Pg 9 Pg 10 Pg 11
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It was obvious right away that Zack had been very close to his male owner, and he transferred that love to Steve, fol‐
lowing him wherever he went, jumping up to greet him when he came home, looking at him with love as Steve pet By Deb Fitzsimmons his ears. Over time, Zack melted Steve’s heart, and I knew n the fall of 2003 the Fitzsimmons family decided it was Zack was no longer “just a dog” when I saw Steve kiss him the right time to get a dog. Our girls had been asking for on the head. a dog for a long time, but we weren’t ready to commit. We Over the next seven years, Zack became a member of our tried a rabbit, gecko, fish, para‐ family – we had a Christmas card done with the five of us, keets, and a hamster, but he came camping with us, he always stayed in the room we really, you can’t love those were in, we took him on long walks. His bio was true to its pets the way you can love a word – he hated the groomer and storms scared him, but dog. he was great with kids – he even let Chelsea put wigs and It Was So Much Better to Have Loved and Lost I
We knew we wanted to rescue a dog and we had our wish list: Male, not a puppy but not an oldster, house trained, and kid friendly. We visited the local shelter a few times and also stopped by the SPCA van near the mall. Their dogs were cute, but none matched the giant golden retriever lying next to the table with the Homeward Bound banner. hair clips on him! We had all kinds of pet names for Zack: Zacky Bear, Bubba, Puppy, Johnny Banana (that was Chelsea’s), Pookie (that was Emily’s), Slick (that was Steve’s), and Handsome Prince (that was mine). We even had a special song for him – Steve sang, “Young fella, young fella, young fella”, followed by the whole family belting out “Oh Zacky! Oh Zacky! Oh Zacky!” We had a few health scares with Zack, including a diagnosis of cancer on his lip. Dr. Grunder, our longtime vet, was After we learned about the mission of Homeward Bound, concerned about the aggressiveness of this type of cancer we knew we wanted to rescue a dog that had been rescued and prepared us for the worst. We were devastated. by them. We applied to adopt and were approved. The next step was to pick out our dog. The online bio that When we got home, Zack did his usual bouncing and jump‐
ing when he saw Steve. The girls and I were stunned when caught our eye read in part: we saw Steve burst into tears over the thought that Zack’s Zack: I am 6 years old. I have lived my whole life with my cancer had spread. I had never seen Steve cry, and it was Mom and Dad. Mom came down with cancer. Dad has during that scare that I realized how attached Steve had done all he can to take care of Mom with no time left for become to the dog. me. They thought it best for me to be placed with a new family, so that’s what brought me here. Other dogs and That was five years ago. Dr. Grunder removed the cancer, I kids are good, the bad things in my life are storms, dog bought a St. Francis medal to put on his collar, and he re‐
mained cancer free. groomers, and cats. Finally Zack’s age began to catch up with him. He started having trouble climbing the stairs. He couldn’t go on long walks because of arthritis. His hearing and vision started to go. He came down with recurrent respiratory infections, including a bout with pneumonia. But, he remained the happy dog he’d always been, barking and nudging us for vanilla ice cream, rubbing his face with his paws to be cute, The first few months were a challenge. Steve and I had jumping in circles when we came home. both grown up with dogs. Mine lived with us inside our apartment. His lived outside in the backyard, and from The last few months were a roller coaster ride. To keep him what I can tell, weren’t considered part of the family. “It’s comfortable and eating, we started Zack on a course of just a dog”, was how his dad felt, and that’s how Steve first steroids, pain medication, and appetite stimulant. One (Continued on page 8)
felt about Zack. But, that didn’t last long. On October 4, 2003, Emily, Chelsea, and I had a Girl Scout event, so we all decided that Steve would go to the Home‐
ward Bound Sanctuary to meet the dogs. Now, my hus‐
band, doesn’t get easily excited, so when he called sound‐
ing like a kid on Christmas morning, I knew he had found our dog. It was Zack, and we brought him home that day. 2
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A Penny a Pooch or a Buck a Dog—The Golden Holiday
Challenge is ON!
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t Thanksgiving last year, Homeward Bound supporters Martha and Randy Willox reflected with gratitude on the work Homeward Bound does for so many dogs every year. While they wished they could sponsor each and every one of them, they decided to donate “A Buck a Dog” for each of the 850 dogs that passed through our doors last year as their way of saying thanks to Homeward Bound and its many volunteers. They then challenged HBGRR adopters and supporters to help with the celebration of thanks by donating some amount – any amount‐ per dog and offered a matching amount to en‐
courage donations. And my goodness, did you rise to the challenge! You exceeded our wildest expectations by donating more than $9,000! So again this year, the Willoxes want to celebrate the work of Homeward Bound and the goldens who have made their way into our care. They have again started the Golden Holiday Challenge with “a Buck a Dog” for each of the 800 dogs Homeward Bound projects that it will rescue in 2010. And again, they will make additional donations to match the donations you make in response to the challenge. For every donation designated for the Golden Holiday challenge made between now and December 25, 2010, the Willoxes will make an additional donation for 10% (up to $1,000) of the amounts donated. See the donation levels described below. Martha says, “We hope lots of supporters will join the Golden Holiday Challenge. Any amount per dog – a penny a pooch, a “buck a dog” or any amount in between, would be a great symbolic show of appreciation for the good work Homeward Bound does with each and every dog it rescues.” To help Homeward Bound celebrate its success in 2010 and to participate in this challenge, select a donation level as described below "A Buck a Dog" ‐ ($1.00 X 800 dogs = $800) They will donate another $80.00. "A Half a Buck per Happy Face" ‐ (50 cents x 800 dogs = $400) They will donate another $40 . "Two Bits per Bowser" ‐ (25 cents x 800 dogs = $200) They will donate another $20.00. "Ten Cents a Tail" ‐ (10 cents x 800 dogs = $80) They will donate another $8.00 . "A Nickel per Nose" ‐ (5 cents x 800 dogs = $40) They will donate another $4.00. "A Penny a Pooch" ‐ 1 cent x 800 dogs = $8) They will donate another $.80. How to donate: Via PayPal Visit our website at www.hbgrr.org. Look for a link on the home page. OR Mail a check, payable to HBGRR Holiday Challenge to Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue 3
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On Saturday morning, October 2, 2010, more than 200 golden retrievers and their adoptive families met on the East Steps of the California State Capitol with a banner in front of them displaying the event’s theme: “Even in these tough times…
California is still ‘The Golden State!.” Besides being an unprecedented milestone, this photo opportunity was designed to draw media attention to the over 800 golden retrievers and other dogs that are rescued and placed each year by HBGRR. This historic event was covered both CW 31 and Channel 31 and served as the publicity kickoff event leading up to HBGRR’s 10th Annual Kibble & Bids fundraiser, Fiesta del Oro, on October 16, 2010. Photo courtesy of Ron Nabity Photography By Jody Jones
This month I want to extend a sincere thank you to our feeding team. In past months we have put out a number of pleas for volunteers for our feeding team. I am happy to say that a number of wonderful people stepped up to help and it is working beautifully! A special thank you to Jayne Dypsia who stepped up and offered to coordinate the team. She keeps in contact with team members and keeps them apprised of who can and cannot feed and schedules substitute feeders as needed. Tim McGagin is always ready to put up his paw to volunteer to fill in when needed. The feeding team is running like a well‐oiled golden machine! The dogs now have a team of doggie chefs ready to prepare both their breakfast and their dinner. A sincere thank you to each of them. If you would like to join this important team (and be a hero to the Goldens), contact Jayne at [email protected]. If you are a new volunteer, to get started, please go to our website at www.hbgrr.org and fill out a volunteer ap‐
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become tradition, Guzzetta and Company Fine Jewelers donated another fabulous diamond necklace valued at $3500 for our “key” raffle! Shannon Needham was this year’s lucky winner!!! But all of this doesn’t happen without a whole lot of community support; we have so many to thank for their generosity. To begin, Doug Alcorn and John White donated the Riverwood Estate for our use for the 10th year in a row! And, Wells Fargo’s financial spon‐
sorship covered the lions’ share of our operational expenses. The donation of the venue and Wells Fargo’s contribution, coupled with the “in‐kind” services provided by, Xerox Corporation, Abreu Gal‐
lery, Sacramento Magazine, Fruitridge Printing, Insight Public Sector and Murphy Productions Studio served to keep our ancillary mar‐
keting, advertising, printing, framing and event costs to a minimum. And, then there are the 100+ sponsors who paid anywhere from $300 to $5000+ to attend and support our anniversary event; the cash and in‐kind donors; ticket purchasers and, last but not least, our volunteers. The Planning and Organizing Committee and their respective teams worked tirelessly throughout the year to solicit donations, sponsorships, restaurants, wineries, and breweries; de‐
sign venue layout and décor; negotiate equipment rental con‐
tracts; prepare, print and distribute a special edition newsletter and other marketing materials; update the website continually to ensure current status; and, in general, ensure the best possi‐
ble outcome day of event. Then, prior to and post event as well as day of the event, some 100+ volunteers helped with set‐up, staffing and clean‐up. On behalf of Jody and Mike Jones, the Board of Directors and the “goldens,” a BIG thanks to all! As a result of your participa‐
tion in and contribution to Fiesta del Oro, Homeward Bound is better positioned to fulfill its mission and meet daily operational workload and financial demands. Muchas gracias! Attendees enjoyed the classic car collection, which included the 1947 Chrysler
Town & Country owned by Leo Carrilo , "Cisco Kid," in The Pancho and Cisco
Kid movie.
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Homeward Bound thanks you for your support and
wishes you all the happiest of holiday seasons!
The Lucie card—light blue background
The Three Golden Reindeer card—
white with holly background
The Marley card— blue background
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ach 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. Each card features a dog that was rescued by 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 unique gift, while helping homeless Goldens. There are three versions of the gift card available. You may purchase them using the order form below or by visit‐
ing our website at www.hbgrr.org. Thank you for your support! 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 ______ Lucie cards and/or ______ Roxy, Bailey Rose and Chloe cards and/or _____Marley cards. (please indicate
quantity desired).
Please make checks payable to Homeward Bound GRR. Thank you for your support!
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hat could bring a bigger smile to any Golden lover than a year of beautiful golden faces? The 2011 Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue calendars are now available online. Once again this year, in addition to our regular calendar, full of more golden photos than ever, we are offering the “Best of 2011,” version, showing full page views of some of the most beautiful photos submitted by our sup‐
porters and adopters. Whichever calendar you chose, (why not both!) you’re sure to get a smile from every page. And what a perfect holiday gift for family and Golden‐
loving friends. Every photo was submitted by Homeward Bound adopters, supporters and their families and friends. Why not place your order today and get the jump on your holiday shopping? Homeward Bound earns $6 for every calendar sold. Calendars will also be available for purchase in person at the Homeward Bound Adop‐
tion Center To order your calendar today, visit the Homeward Bound website at www.hbgrr.org. Look for a link on the home page. Thank you on behalf of the Goldens! While you’re there, check out our other holiday items and great dog‐themed shirts and gift items. Save Our Seniors—Homeward Bound Reaches Out to Help Senior Goldens Across the Country A
cross the country senior goldens are landing in rescue in stagger‐
ing numbers. Golden rescue groups do have foster homes that welcome the beautiful white faced old gold, but then for many of those foster homes they have no room for other goldens in need. Bound is a perfect fit for this pro‐
gram. We have wonderful success in finding adoptive homes for the frosty
‐faced oldsters, and we have a beau‐
tiful sanctuary for them to live out their days in comfort and safety, if they are not adopted or they require hospice care. Recently, the seniors began to arrive. To date five seniors, All rescues are feeling the crunch of ranging from 8‐13 years old, have the economy and of families losing come to Homeward Bound from Ten‐
their homes and having to find new nessee, North Carolina, and New homes for their beloved dogs. The Mexico. Two were immediately adopted, two are in foster southern states are in crisis mode with so many dogs. On a care, and one is at the Homeward Bound Sanctuary await‐
small scale golden rescues have been working together and ing adoption. Four more seniors are set to arrive in the getting dogs to rescues that have potential adopters. next few weeks Golden rescues working with the Golden Retriever Club of This program, which is an outstanding example of individ‐
America’s National Rescue committee (GRCA‐NRC) came up ual rescue organizations working together to do the best with an idea. Let’s figure out a way to move our precious thing for the dogs, got a jump start thanks to a generous senior gold to rescue groups that can place them. Home‐
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week, he would need help getting up from a sitting position and would hardly eat. The next week, he’d be his old self. But I knew we were closer to making the toughest decision of our lives. The doctor explained that Zack’s prognosis was not good. Thus Steve and I knew it was time to end his suffering. The doctor lowered the glass of the oxygen tank so we could say our goodbyes. We hugged and held him while he passed peacefully. Steve wasn’t ready to let Zack go, and I realized how much In a poem called “In Memoriam: 27”, Alfred Lord Tennyson Zack meant to him when he told me and the wrote: girls in no uncertain terms that we would I hold it true, whate’er befall, I feel it when I not get another dog after Zack. He said he sorrow most, would never again go through the pain of ‘Tis better to have loved and lost than never losing a pet. Not one to express his feelings, to have loved at all. I knew how difficult it was for Steve to say I quoted this poem to Steve when we had that. I knew how painful it was for him to our first conversation about Zack’s quality of feel that. life, and he was so adamant that he would Before we made any decision, we met with never again go through the pain of losing a Dr. Grunder. After Zack’s blood work came pet. I asked if it was better to have loved back clean, he suggested a cortisone shot. It and lost Zack than to never have had him in did the trick; Zack was a different dog! He our lives. had control over his back legs and his bowels, and he was eating. More like a cat than a dog, Zack had gained another For me, as heart wrenching as it was to watch Zack’s de‐
cline and to have to let him go, I would do it all again. Zack life. was such a sweet and gentle dog, and he brought so much But it was short lived. On the evening of September 23rd, love and joy to our family. Zack began having trouble breathing. I took him to the emergency clinic and they immediately put him in an oxy‐ Steve didn’t respond to my question, but I got the answer gen tank. X‐rays showed severe pneumonia and the vet when I heard him tell my mom that Zack will be a tough dog didn’t know if he’d get through the night. With Steve on a to replace if we get another one. Of course, there will trip to Yosemite and not due back until the next day, I au‐ never be another Zack, but when the time is right, the thorized the doctor to do whatever necessary to keep Zack Fitzsimmons family will rescue another dog and give it all going. In the meantime, I prayed that he’d make it until the love that we gave to Zack. Steve could see him. October 4, 2010 marked seven years since Zack came into our lives. We celebrated him with a memorial service. We buried his leash and favorite toy. We said a prayer. We laughed and cried and shared our favorite memories of him. We planted a rose tree in our back yard to remind us of the beauty and sweetness he brought to our lives. My prayers were answered. The next day I went to visit Zack and spent time with him, petting him through a small hole in the window of the oxygen tank. Although he was still struggling to breathe, he looked at me with the love in his eyes that I’ve seen and felt all these years. I told him how much I loved him and stayed with him until Steve ar‐
rived. Steve did the same, stroking Zack’s ears as was their ritual and whispering his name. Thank you, Homeward Bound, for giving us Zack. We were so blessed to have him. Thank you to The California Academy, a Paul Mitchell Partner School and John Paul Pet A cut‐a‐thon benefitting Homeward Bound was held on October 24 at the Cali‐
fornia Academy. Haircuts and facials were performed The result was $330 raised for the Goldens. Thank you to the nice folks at The California Academy! The California Academy, a Paul Mitchell Partner School 2100 Arden Way, Ste 265, Sacramento, CA 95825
916.646.3523
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Come Play in the Dirt! Our Memorial Garden is coming along. Now what we need are gardeners to make it flour‐
ish! If you’d like to be a part of creating this beautiful garden which will honor our beloved golden angels, please contact Jody at jjsgold‐
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To learn more about SOS, or to see this gorgeous quilt, program is expected to grow, as more rescue groups purchase your tickets, or to make a donation to Save Our around the country see its success and begin to participate. Seniors, visit our website at www.saveourseniorgoldens.org. There is also a link on the Homeward Bound home page at To raise funds for this wonderful program, we are raffling www.hbgrr.org. off a beautiful hand‐made quilt. This quilt, called $5 “Rachael’s Kennel,” was lovingly made especially for Home‐ Quilt raffle ticket prices are: 1 5 $20 ward Bound by two well‐known quilters in Arizona and 14 $50 Michigan. It features four adorable goldens in the center, 30 $100 surrounded by various breeds, including Boxer, German Shepherd, Miniature Schnauzer, Standard Poodle, Labrador To mail a donation or to purchase your raffle tickets by Retriever, Beagle, English Springer Spaniel, Shih Tzu, York‐ mail, send a check, made payable to SOS Fund, to Deb shire Terrier, and a Dachshund. What a fabulous treasure Haggerty, 1718 Amherst Way, Woodland, CA 95695. this quilt will be for some lucky dog lover. The winning ticket will be drawn on December 15, 2010. (Continued from page 7)
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! Jamba Juice and Whole Foods are Teaming to Help the Goldens
Whole Food Markets Jamba Juice When you swipe your Jamba Juice card at any Jamba Juice loca‐ From now until the end of December, make your nickels count for tion, they will share 10% of your purchase with Homeward Bound. HBGRR while preserving our earth. When you bring in and shop using your reusable bags, 5 cents per bag will be credited to To get your card, email Sharon at [email protected] Homeward Bound if you mention our organization. The Golden Rule Training Program By Kathryn Baines We are new and improved! The Golden Rule Training Program now has a Training Pavilion to hold our obedience classes! Our training program is an extension of all the love and care our adoption counselors give when match‐
ing our dogs with the perfect family. We want to ensure all dogs can suc‐
cessfully acclimate to their new family life; so, if your golden is in need of manners, enroll in a class today! In addition to your Homeward Bound Golden, all dogs, all breeds are welcome. Our new training pavilion!
The basic obedience classes are available at Homeward Bound on Saturdays from 9:30‐10:30 a.m. and are four‐week sessions. Intermediate classes will be available shortly; look for the announcement on our website. We also offer private consultations if the scheduled classes do not meet your needs. If you would like to enroll please send an e‐mail to [email protected], telling us which class you would like to take. The cost for the group class is $90.00 and $45.00 for seniors and active volunteers and private consultations are $50.00. I would like to thank our Sanctuary Improvement Team for all their hard work in building this wonderful structure! 9
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More Fiesta Del Oro Images Instituto Mazatlan Bella Artes dancers kept everyone entertained
There were plenty of wines to taste
The delicious food and drink was plentiful
Doug Alcorn with new puppy Beamer
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 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.
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Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc.
Board of Directors
Jody Jones, President
Andrea Lewis, Vice President
Jana Mauk, Secretary
Judy Kent, Treasurer
Kathryn Baines
Teri Bennett
Dick Brothers
Justina Codde, DVM, MS
Candice Courtney
Don Fuller
Jim Greenhaw
Deb Haggerty
Steve Harlin
Mike Jones
Lea Kachler-Leake
Lynn Pihera
Update On Sanctuary Improvements By Dick Brothers T
he Homeward Bound Sanctuary Improvement team has been busy! We have installed an insulated acoustical ceiling in the office area of the barn and a double door sepa‐
rating this area from the laundry and bathing area. The acoustical ceiling, along with a new room air conditioner in the office area will make it much cooler and more pleasant for our volunteers during the “dog days” of summer, and, we hope, warmer in the winter. We’re excited about the new training pavilion near the back pond. Work continues on this large open‐air building which will be used for dog training classes and as a place to hold some events. (See photo on page 9) Homeward Bound purchased a used steel shipping container and situated it at one end of the shop building. This weather‐tight unit came with shelving and lights and is being used to store all our event supplies and equipment. The plans have been completed for a beautiful memorial garden and some planting has begun in this area. A “quiet room” is being added to the office area in the barn. This will provide a private space when there’s work to be done which requires focused time and when an uninter‐
rupted discussion needs to occur. Attention Wells Fargo Credit Card Holders! H
ere is an easy new way to contribute to Homeward Bound. If you have a Wells Fargo credit card, you can use your Wells Fargo credit card points to make a donation directly to Homeward Bound. As part of their rewards program, as you build points, you can go to the Wells Fargo site, click on the amount you wish to donate using the “Charity Choice” option. You will be sent a Char‐
ity Choice card (shown at right) in the mail. When you receive it, just log onto the Charity Choice website and use the redemption code, making your choice Homeward Bound. It is that simple! It’s a fast and easy away to help the Goldens! Thank You Volunteers!
Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped to make Kibble & Bids 2010 a huge success. We couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you! 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
Maryann Farmar
[email protected]
916-429-7931
Placement Team
Lynn Pihera, 916-428-2718
[email protected]
Golden Taxi
Judy Kent
[email protected]
916-652-8744
Events Planning
Jana Mauk, 530-346-9913
[email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator
Don Fuller
[email protected]
Newsletter
Lea Kachler-Leake, 916-225-2544
[email protected]
Information Technology
Jim Greenhaw
[email protected]
Website Management
Tim Taylor
[email protected]
Lea Kachler-Leake, 916-225-2544
[email protected]
Maketing/Grants
Teri Bennett 916-202-6608
[email protected]
HOMEWARD BOUND STATS
Dogs Rescued so far in 2010 :
692
Vet expenses to date:
$240,000
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NON-PROFIT ORG.
Homeward Bound Golden Retriever
Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc.
7495 Natomas Road
Elverta, CA 95626
Telephone: 916-655-1410
Fax: 916-655-3410
email:
[email protected]
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
ROSEVILLE, CA
PERMIT NO. 98
Visit our website at www.hbgrr.org Save the Date! December 11—Santa Parade in downtown Sacramento—stay tuned for more info 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
Pill Pockets, small & large
Pill Pockets (capsule size)
Dog cookies
PETCO gift cards
PetSmart gift cards
Office Supplies
Postage stamps
8 1/2 x 11 copy paper
General Maintenance & Laundry
Paper towels
Garbage bags—heavy duty extra
large
Powdered laundry detergent
Foster Homes!
Winter is our coming. We take in more
dogs during the winter...so we need foster
homes! If you can help, contact Maryann
at [email protected]
We also would welcome Lowes or Home Depot gift cards
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