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ell, well, hard to believe it's been about 7 weeks since the GRRR pups were born. Pretty amazing at how fast they grow. Sunday morning was a fun experience. Carole McMurry (Peebody Dog Training) had a
few of us involved with holding the pups (yeah, twist my arm-lol) and started puppy testing. It was a brief series of tests to see how comfortable they are being held, their focus and attention while seeing a toy tossed in front of them and reaction to strange noises.
They were great fun to hold and watch their reaction to all this flurry of activity. With each spoken for, their new families will appreciate the great care and lessons mom (Hope) has taught them.
BTW, to see some amazing well trained pups, the big dog show is quickly approaching us. Our own, Carole McMurry will be showing 4 of her dogs at the National Western Complex. February 14-17 Rocky Mountain Cluster.
No wonder Hope is pooped, that's a lot of puppies!
One Day Old
Two Weeks Old
One Week Old
Hope was found wandering in a Home Depot parking lot. She
was taken to Foothills Animal Shelter and they suspected she
was pregnant so they contacted GRRR. She had 11 puppies on
Friday, December 6th. From the very beginning she was a wonderful
mom, very attentive and patient. The adorable puppies were formally
evaluated by Carole McMurray and they all had very distinct
personalities—all the way from the big saucy girl who rules the
roost and saunters around like a precocious child, to one little boy,
who during one of the testing promptly fell asleep, he was so
relaxed. All puppies are going to their lucky new homes
this weekend.
ell, at long last we are finishing repairs and updates so we can make the September floods a distant memory.
Several house items are underway: basement shelving, front-yard repair, and the roof and gutter repairs should all be
completed by the end of February. In addition, we have a few improvements going on as well. The interior of the garage is being finished and re-purposed for dog food and other frequently used dry storage items. We’re also adding
a wellness area for our pups that have regular treatments of various kinds.
The kenneling area is seeing some tweaks as well. Some of these projects include: covering the outdoor runs with chain-
link and corrugated plastic, so snow and water runs away from the run instead of into the run; safety and security improvements
to the indoor kennels; as well as improvements to the grooming area.
We are underway (as weather allows) putting in the walking trail in the back acreage in addition to creating a useful space for events we may want to have. We are also improving the trail down to the back acreage by flattening the slope and installing steps and a railing.
We are really excited to have all these projects completed by the spring so all of us can more fully enjoy the beautiful property we have here. Thank you for your incredible support. We have so many wonderful volunteers that roll their sleeves up and dive in. You are greatly appreciated.
e are off to another great year full of walking and playing with the dogs at Phoebe's Place.
The dogs are getting out every day—sometimes more than once! They are always happy to see us and full of tail wags and wiggles. On average, the VIP Team spends 170 hours per month with the dogs! Thank you to all the dedicated volunteers who come out in all types of weather to spend time with our wonderful dogs.
Hope's 10 adorable puppies will be making their debut in the kennel this month. We will also hold another training session with Carole McMurry at the end of the month.
ell, at long last we are finishing repairs and updates so we can ell, at long last we are finishing repairs and updates so we can make the September floods a distant memory. make the September floods a distant memory.
Several house items are underway: basement shelving, front-Several house items are underway: basement shelving, front-yard repair, and the roof and gutter repairs should all be yard repair, and the roof and gutter repairs should all be
a wellness area for our pups that have regular treatments of a wellness area for our pups that have regular treatments of various kinds. various kinds.
The kenneling area is seeing some tweaks as well. Some of The kenneling area is seeing some tweaks as well. Some of these projects include: covering the outdoor runs with chain-these projects include: covering the outdoor runs with chain-
link and corrugated plastic, so snow and water runs away from link and corrugated plastic, so snow and water runs away from the run instead of into the run; safety and security improvements the run instead of into the run; safety and security improvements
• Our adoption (Placement) team is looking for someone to enter adoptions into an Excel spreadsheet and register microchips. Attention to detail is a must, along with weekly visit to Phoebe’s Place. It should amount to about 1–3 hours weekly, some of which could possibly be done from home, but the adoption info would need to be picked up at Phoebe’s Place. If interested please contact: [email protected]!
• We’re also looking for some light administrative help in the office at GRRR. Flexible hours and days. For more info please contact: [email protected]
Volunteer Needs
Civic Organizations Can Play a Big RoleI've had the pleasure of belonging to and working with various civic organizations. Rotary, Kiwanis, Optimists, and others have done so much to improve communities and provide support to local organizations like ours.
If you belong to one of these organizations, we (GRRR) would love an opportunity to be involved with one of your weekly programs. We have a terrific story and have touched so many furry and human lives that I would be proud to let everyone know about the great work we (together) are doing. Please feel free to e-mail me directly if you know of an opportunity: [email protected]
Thanks…to everyone who came to the annual volunteer holiday party. We had so many people we might have to get a larger place next year! Everyone enjoyed good food and good company, and getting a chance to know other volunteers. Thanks to all who donated items for the dogs at Phoebe's Place!
Linda and Jory
Nancy, Deb and Pete
Kevin Shipley
Pat, Susan, Ellie and Debbie
Cindi, Wanda, Nancette, Jean and Nancy
Judi and Pat, tellin' secrets?
Alan, aka Santa, Davidson
Gloria, Wendy, Melissa, Shanna, Mary and Doug (what a lucky guy!)
Yep, our gala is coming up faster
than you think. This year’s gala will be
held on Saturday, June 28th at Tivoli.
We are having a blast preparing for
you to have the best time ever.
That's all we’re willing to leak out for
now. More news coming soon, so
mark the date on your calendar.
If you have items that you believe
would be great silent- or live-auction
items, please shoot me an e-mail
([email protected] ) or
call to discuss. Thank you!
The Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies’ 10th Annual Photo Contest is now open! Your Golden could be featured in the 2015 calendar! The Grand Prize Winner will have their photo on the cover. Last year’s calendar was a huge success—we received over 500 entries and sold almost 1,500 calendars!Submission Guidelines:
• $5 per photo entry fee; no limit to number of photos you can submit! 12 Monthly and 12 Honorable Mention winners all receive a free calendar.
• Golden Retrievers only; doesn’t have to be a GRRR or Rescue dog.
• Horizontal (landscape) shots only, not vertical (portrait)!
• You can submit the same photos as previous years (previous Monthly and Honorable Mention winning photos excluded).
• The photo must have been taken by you or someone in your family; you can’t submit photos taken by someone else.
• Fordigitalimages, set your camera at the HIGHEST resolution (photoswillbeenlargedto8.5”x11”).Pleasesendoriginaldigitalfiles(.jpgor.tiffiles)eitheronCDorviae-mailasattachments,andincludeyourname,phonenumber,address,anddog’sname.Pleasedon’tmakethefilesmallertoe-mail—sendtheoriginal,largestfile.E-maildigitalphotosto: [email protected]*IMPORTANT:Youwillreceiveane-mailconfirmationofyourdigitalentrywithin48hours;ifyoudon’treceiveconfirmation,assumefilesdidn’tgothroughandre-send.
Forsnapshots, please put a label on the back with your name, dog’s name, address, and phone number (please don’t write directly on the print!). 4x6 minimum size please (8x10s would be great!). And please don’t scan in snapshots yourself—mail in the prints. If you would like your photo returned, pleaseincludeaself-addressedstampedenvelope.
• Forallentries: Mail entry form (available at www.goldenrescue.com), payment (unlesspayingon-line),andsnapshotsorCD(unlesse-mailingphotos)to:
GRRRPhotoContestAttn:JeaniePeebles8095HollandCtArvada,CO80005
PleasemakecheckspayabletoGRRR.
• Onlinepaymentoption is available for entry fee (www.goldenrescue.com), but you still need to mail in your entry form or fax it to 303-940-1559
DeadlineforentryisMay5,2014, so start snapping!
WinnerswillbenotifiedbyJune15.
Calendars will be available at all GRRR events starting with the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, on our website, and at many stores throughout Colorado.
ThanksandGoodLuck!
GRRR 2015 CalendarPhoto Contest!
GRRR 2015 Calendar Photo Contest Entry Form
Name ______________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
Phone Number _______________________________________________________________
E-Mail ______________________________________________________________________
Dog(s) names ________________________________________________________________
Number of Entries __________________
Amount Enclosed ($5 each photo) ___________ or q I paid on-line (www.goldenrescue.com)
PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO GRRR.
Photos: q Enclosed or q Sent via e-mail to [email protected]
Do you want your snapshots returned? q Yes q No(Please enclose self-addressed stamped envelope if you want your photos returned.)
Release FormI grant GRRR permission to use the attached photo(s) for GRRR’s 2015 calendar, and all related sales and marketing materials that GRRR may utilize in connection with its non-profit operation. I acknowledge and agree that GRRR will sell copies of the calendar and will not be responsible for making any payments to me or any one else in connection with this permitted use. I also agree that I own the copyright to these photos (these photos were not taken by someone else).
Date: _______________________
Signature of Photo Owner _______________________________________________________
Parent’s signature for a minor _____________________________________________________
All entries, entry form, and payment must be received by May 5, 2014.
Please send this form and payment to:GRRR Photo ContestAttn: Jeanie Peebles 8095 Holland Ct Arvada, CO 80005
OR, if paying on-line by credit card, fax this form to 303-940-1712 or scan it in and email to [email protected]
Questions? E-mail Debbie Davis at [email protected]
THANK YOU!
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Digital q Snapshot q
Date photos received ______________
Date paid ___________
Check number __________ CC q
Log in Date _____________
Event Coordinator Pat Rogers: [email protected]
Animal Care Mary Kenton: [email protected]
Golden Growl Quarterly Newsletter Debbie Davis: [email protected]
Volunteer Newsletter Leigh Gannan: [email protected]
Adoption Follow-up Mary Fishback: [email protected]
Placement Darla Henderson: [email protected]
Transport Coordinator Ron Sommer: [email protected]
Application Advocate Gloria LeFree: [email protected]
Grant Writing Judi Servoss: [email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator Margi Corpron: [email protected]
VIP - Volunteer Interaction Program CoordinatorSukie McMaster: [email protected]
Team Leaders
Kathryn Duff • Debora BrownLaura Stehle • Keely Gates
Laura Nachbur • Stacy RhodesHarmina Mulder
Steve LinnenbergerJudy Wodell • Colette Wilson
Harma DrenthJill Gesquiere
Calvin and Kathryn BellMatthew Magill
Megan O'Brien • Lucy Schroeder
Bite hold @ GRRR
Bite hold @ GRRR
Peebody Dog Training
Teaching you to teach your dog
Carole McMurry 720/979-‐4535
www.peebodydogtraining.com
Bite Hold Dogs at Phoebe’s Place
From time to time you’ll visit Phoebe’s Place and see a “Bite Hold” on a run gate. I felt this was the appropriate time to elaborate on this topic as we have a dog right now with a bite hold on him.
Depending on the bite circumstances and the local animal control policies, a biting animal may be confined at the local animal shelter, a private kennel, veterinary clinic, or the owner’s home. A GRRR-‐dog owner would likely call Mary Kenton directly for guidance and to discuss the circumstances. Either way, Mary would make the decision to quarantine the dog at Phoebe’s Place (although not a common occurrence, she does prefer to do this for GRRR dogs).
Mandatory Post-‐Bite Quarantine Domestic dogs, cats, or ferrets involved in a human bite must be quarantined for a 10-‐day observation period to eliminate the risk of rabies virus transmission. This period is determined from studies demonstrating that rabies virus appears in the animal’s saliva as clinical symptoms of rabies appear. Animals that remain alive and healthy 10 days post-‐bite would not have been shedding rabies virus in their salvia, and therefore would not have been infectious at the time of the bite.
Not only is the dog observed for the above signs of rabies, I am also observing the dog behaviorally. Both Mary and I will get the dog out to exercise and work with him. This is done when no one else is around to reduce the risk factor. It is a matter of public safety and health and is taken very seriously. It doesn’t mean that after 10 days the dog can be taken out—what it means is that he is still being worked with.
I want you all to know that, although a dog has bitten, it doesn’t make him a “bad dog.” You cannot cure a biting dog, but you can prevent it from happening again.
Please feel free to speak to the dog when you are over at Phoebe’s Place and give him a biscuit. Should there be any growling (which he hasn’t exhibited thus far); I ask that you don’t look him in the eye. No one should be going into a run that is marked “Bite Hold.”
Carole McMurry Peebody Dog Training