Dear Golden Lovers,

Summer is officially here, and with it comes

daily storms, intense heat, thunder and light-ning. Already the calls are pouring in re-

garding escaping golden retrievers due to

the storms. Many Goldens suffer from thun-

der phobia, and because of this, our website

offers a link to read and understand more

about how owners can help their pets man-

age this fear.

This is just one of the reasons our organiza-

tion has strict policies regarding keeping a

pet indoors while no one is home, or leaving

a dog outdoors at night. Goldens are at high

risk of being stolen—they are often used to

build confidence in training pit bulls to fight—so they are put at great risk when left

unattended in backyards. We have heard

stories of dogs doing unthinkable acts, caus-

ing great harm to themselves and even caus-

ing death in an attempt to escape from a

backyard during one of these storms. Please

don’t let your Golden be the next statistic!

I also wanted to touch upon the great need

there is to have your dog tested for heart-

worms each year and to keep them on pre-

ventative. In the last year, we have taken in

an alarming numbers of dogs who have con-

tracted heartworms. Having heartworms can cause a dog to become very sick and, if not

treated, can cause death. And the treatment

itself usually makes the dogs very sick. It is

such a preventable condition and yet we see

so many cases. Treating heartworm-positive

dogs has been one of our biggest expenses

at FHGRR this year.

A Letter from the President

Summer 2010 Volume 26

GOLDEN GUARDIANS Mission Statement: FHGRR is a full-service rescue dedicated to providing rescue and necessary veterinary care for unwanted, neglected, abused, homeless, and displaced Golden Retrievers. We strive to place our Goldens in forever homes where they will receive a lifetime of love and care.

Contact Info

P.O. Box 9077

Greenville, SC

29604

Voice mail:

864-234-9739

Fax:

1-800-660-8554

www.fhgrr.com

Inside this Issue:

Recent Donations 2

New Book Release 2

Canine Health News 3

Open Positions 3

Adoption Updates 4-5

Good Grooming 6

Stamps to the Rescue 6 Beat the Heat 7

Good Food Matters 7

Rainbow Bridge 8-10

FHGRR in the News 10

Upcoming Events 10

Special Recognition 11

Ways to Donate 11

A big ―Thank You !‖ goes out to all the

great volunteers who have answered our plea

to do home visits and phone interviews. and

the many who are willing to transport for us.

We are so pleased to have each and every one of you willing to give your time to help

our Goldens.

I would also like to thank our Newsletter

Editor, Linda Lee, for the countless hours

and effort she puts into our newsletter and

for her efforts over the last few months in

putting together Education Days at Whole

Foods.

FHGRR is very blessed to have all of our

volunteers!

Jeannie Herrmann

FHGRR Foster Coordinator

and President

Page 2 GOLDEN GUARDIANS

Recent Donations

A big paws-up to the following donors for

their generosity! FHGRR appreciates your

support!

Audrey Love Charitable Foundation

Benjamin Baker

Andrea Beeler, in memory of Jack Tomkins

Mona Brandon, in memory of Cooper

David & Kim Burdette, in honor of Biscuit,

Ragan, Truman, Jebb & Gabriel

Mr. and Mrs. William Butler

Julie Cooley, in memory of Pat Bishop and her

beloved Golden, Gabe

Maynard Davis, Jr.

R. Jack & Linda Dempsey, in memory of Murphy

Harold & Barbara Dilley

Kathryn A. Edwards

Steve Eggleston

Karla Goins-Welfare, in honor of Elaine Price

Michael K. Goode

Cathy & Bill Jacobson, for the White Face Fund

in memory of Grace

Wendy Kimbel and Richard Snider

Sara Kroening

Barney D. Lamar, in memory of Juliet Shell

Lamar

Joe and Jill Lawrence, in honor of Gemini &

Jordan

Linda Lee & Joe Augello, in memory of Lexie

Patricia & Ronald Mahler

Linda Marshall

Gayle McCallum

Therese McGlone

Susan McNamara

Ted & Hedy Okolichany

Carolyn and Michael Parichuk, in memory of

Jack Tomkins

Jim Saxon

Debra Shapiro, in memory of Jack Tomkins

Christy Stancil, in memory of Olen B. Garrison

Pamela Sullivan

United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County

Tom & Leslie Anne Washburn

Barbara R. Watkins, in memory of Jeter Emes

Stephanie Webb, in honor of Debbie Croft

Jane Weisner

Kent & Gail Wilcox

New Book Released by FHGRR Volunteer

One of our FHGRR volunteers has authored a book that

celebrates the work of all therapy dogs, and especially

our goldens. Just for the Moment: The Remarkable Gift

of the Therapy Dog, by Deanna K. Klingel will be

released in September. The author is a volunteer with

FHGRR and lives in Sapphire, NC.

This nonfiction book is a story about the magical

moments when the therapy dog touches the human soul

and healing happens. The book addresses the most

frequently asked questions about therapy dogs,

introduces some of the training, and stresses the innate

qualities of a good therapy dog.

Mostly, though, the book is a collection of stories that

show the dogs at work making a difference in human

lives. The stories will touch hearts in a memorable way.

The book is of special

interest to FHGRR

volunteers because a dog

in the story is one of our

own beautiful Golden

rescues who is living an

amazing second life as a

therapy dog.

You can get a signed

copy at the following bookstores in North Carolina:

Sept. 11 at the Highlands Civic Center at Celebration of

Books; Oct. 2 at Pure Pet in Brevard; Oct. 7 at Chapter

2 in Cashiers; Oct 16 at Moondoggies in Canton; Oct

23 at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville; Oct. 30 at

Whiskers in Highlands. Or you can order a copy online

at: www.therapydogstories.com.

Canine Health News

Page 3 Summer 2010

Golden Retriever Foundation

Partners with Morris Animal Foundation to

Help Dogs Live Longer Healthier Lives

June 2, 2010, Denver/Overland Park, Kansas.

The Golden Retriever Foundation and Morris Animal

Foundation have teamed up to announce a new major

canine cancer study titled Discovery and Characteri-

zation of Heritable and Somatic Cancer Mutations

in Golden Retrievers, or the MADGiC Project

(Making Advanced Discoveries in Golden Cancers).

This is a three-year, $1 million project slated to start in

the summer of 2010. This jointly funded project is part

of Morris Animal Foundation's Canine Cancer Cam-paign, a worldwide effort to prevent, treat and, ulti-

mately, cure this disease in dogs. Learn more at

CureCanineCancer.org.

The study will be led by premier canine cancer re-

searchers Jaime Modiano, VMD, PhD, at the Univer-

sity of Minnesota; Matthew Breen, PhD, at North

Carolina State University; and Kerstin Lindblad-Toh,

PhD, at the Broad Institute of MIT and Uppsala Uni-

versity, Sweden. They will work together to investi-

gate mutations that are involved in risk and progres-sion of the two most common cancers affecting Golden

Retrievers, hemangiosarcoma and lymphoma. This

research may also directly benefit humans too, because

the genes involved in cancer are sometimes the same

in dogs as in people. Therefore, identifying these genes

may also advance scientists' understanding of common

human cancers such as lymphoma.

In addition, researchers will seek to identify genes that

predispose cancer risk through breeding selection.

DNA tests may also be used for diagnosis and possibly to guide treatment choices in the future. The scientists

will also investigate mutations that occur in the tumors

themselves and will profile the susceptibility of spe-

cific tumor types to various chemotherapy compounds,

which may lead to improved therapy options.

Owners of Golden Retrievers diagnosed with lym-

phoma or hemangiosarcoma can support this research by donating a small tumor and/or blood sample; blood

samples from healthy Goldens over 12 years of age are

also needed. More information about sample donation

can be found at: www.breenlab.org;

www.modianolab.org; and www.dogdna.org. Contact

Rhonda Hovan at rhondahovan@aol.com; phone: 330-

668-0044.

FHGRR Board Positions Open

Do you have a creative streak, strong organizational

skills, like to talk to people, have some time to spare,

love Goldens? If you do, Foothills Golden Retriever

Rescue needs you on its Board of Directors (all

positions listed below are on a volunteer basis).

Public Relations Director is responsible for

networking in the community to generate press for

FHGRR, as well as circulating information about

upcoming events and the needs of the organization.

This person is also responsible for coordinating public

events for the rescue.

Secretary is responsible for keeping records of Board

actions, distributing copies of minutes and the agenda

to each Board member, and assuring that corporate records are maintained. This person also handles the

organization’s correspondence as needed.

Business Development Director leads fundraising activities, coordinates special events, and provides

resources to pursue grants and other means of

assistance as required by the organization.

If you are interested in any of these positions, please

email Andrea at:

rescue@fhgrr.com

Page 4 GOLDEN GUARDIANS

Adoption Updates: Success Stories

Ellie

In early March Jillian – now known as Ellie – was found

wandering on Highway 14. She happily jumped into a car

and the kind lady driver took her to Foothills Humane So-

ciety. Her microchip ID was traced to Spartanburg Hu-

mane Society, from where she had been adopted in June

2009, and ultimately to someone who knew that her own-ers had left the area. FHS then contacted FHGRR to see if

we could assist in finding this little girl a new home. We

immediately brought her as a foster to our house, where

she fit right in and made herself at home.

Within a week, Foothills Golden Retriever Rescue put us in touch with Melody in Spartanburg as a potential adop-

tor, so off we went to introduce Ellie to her prospective

new home. It was love at first sight. There were a couple

of canine and feline hurdles to overcome, but she jumped

over the smaller dogs if they were in her way. The kitties

took a while to get used to having an energetic puppy in

the house, but the most important question was how would

Ellie react to the grandchildren? That question was an-

swered when Ellie took over the granddaughter’s bed!

Here are quotes from Melody’s update e-mails to us:

―The grandchildren adore her – I mean adore her – and she

is all over them with delight. We are all happy together,

just one big family of people and dogs. Ellie is the best and

I am so thrilled to have her here with me. I wish you could

have seen her stretched out like a person on my bed last

night. It was as if she were in Heaven. She is truly a gift –

a long-awaited gift and much worth the wait.‖

It truly is wonderful to have been a part in finding this

wonderful little blonde girl her forever home. Thank you

to all who made it happen, and to Melody for opening her

heart and home to Ellie.

- Gary & Carol Ten Broek

Dollie

I have been so busy with life that I never wrote a note tell-

ing you how wonderful our adopted Dolly is. FHGRR did

the best job of matching her to our family! She is awe-

some. She and Buddy love each other and Taylor as if they

all grew up together! When anyone says anything about wanting to get a Golden, I tell them FHGRR is the way to

go! You guys do a great job. Thanks for all you do!

- Karen Boyd Fluharty

Libby’s Adoption Anniversary

It’s been exactly one year since we adopted Libby from

FHGRR. She is now 9 years old and has become a certi-fied therapy dog. She makes weekly visits to the Shriner’s

Hospital in Greenville and has made a huge difference for

us as well as others. She has been a perfect fit for our fam-

ily. In addition to her therapy work, Libby has been an

FHGRR ambassador on Your Carolina, appeared in the

Greenville Christmas Parade, and has attended many other

public events. She is a super dog and we are truly blessed

to have her in our family. Here’s a photo of Libby at Folly

Beach, where she had a great time and made friends every-

where she went.

Thank you to FHGRR for making the perfect match for us!

- Melinda & Bob Hoover

Summer 2010 Page 5

Gus

What a great dog!

Our little "boss cat,"

Henry, took to him

right away. Rusty has

become "Gus"— the

names sound alike

and it just fits him.

He is a little hard of

hearing and comes to Gus just as easily as

Rusty . . . so, Gus it

is! It all started with

seeing "Argus" on

the website. We are

all in heaven! Thank

you for this wonder-

ful boy.

- Betsy & Fred Hackett

Dudley

Dudley brings us a lot

of joy. We sure are happy with him! And

he's doing great with

our cats.

- Patty & Jack Cook

Mollie

Things are going very well. Mollie (formerly Amy) is a

really sweet dog! My daughters love her – my five year

old is even insisting on sleeping in a sleeping bag on the

floor in our room to be near her. Here is a picture of our

daughter, Peyton, and Molly swimming at our lake

house.

- Lee Gregory

Sela

Sela (formerly Maggie) is a gentle spirit who came into

my life by accident. Speak for Animals received a call

about stray puppies in a Greenville neighborhood, and I

responded. I found the puppies, but they would not let me get close enough to catch them. After an hour of

trying unsuccessfully to round up the five-month-old

pups, I felt a nudge behind me. There was a sweet little

golden face looking up at me, as if to say: ―Please take

me with you.‖ So, I put her in my car and off we went.

I noticed her backbone was showing from malnutrition,

but her stomach was bloated. When we took her to Foot-

hills Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Randall found that she had

peritonitis in her abdomen. He was not sure she was a

rescue candidate, but we contacted FHGRR and they

said, ―Let’s save her!‖

During the surgery, Dr. Randall found that Sela had

been shot through the spleen. She spent almost a week

at the hospital, and even though her prognosis was touch

and go, she came through like a trooper.

After I brought her home, I noticed that she was limping

one of her back legs. An x-ray at Dr. Randall’s office

found that someone had done hip surgery on her, but

hadn’t done a good job. To make matters even worse, the vet found buckshot all over her as well as another

bullet. Poor Sela – what terrible abuse she had seen!

I brought her home, and cared for her through her recu-

peration and heartworm treatment, and in the process, I

fell in love with this pup. There was something special about her, and I felt she needed to stay with me….the

rest is history, as she is lying by my side as I write this.

Thank you so much to FHGRR and Foothills Veterinary

Hospital for saving this sweet, sweet girl.

- Susan Bufano, Speak for Animals

Golden Guardians Page 6

Good Grooming By Gayle McCallum

Do you know what a dog’s largest organ is? That’s

right—the skin! Keeping your dog’s skin healthy

will produce a healthy coat too. While weekly brush-ing is recommended, paying extra attention to areas

that are prone to tangles is easily taken care of with a

good brush. These areas include behind the ears, tail, and feathers. This will also help with removing dead

undercoat and preventing mats from forming in your

Golden’s thick fur.

Not sure if you are brushing well enough? Take a

comb through the coat. A ―Greyhound‖ comb works best and is readily available at any pet store or

grooming salon. If the comb goes through, then your

Golden is tangle free. I can’t stress enough the im-portance of keeping your dog’s coat tangle-free. It’s

a good idea to bathe your long-haired dog once a

month; besides being a good hygiene practice, this

helps ward off fleas and ticks. Of course, if your pup has rolled in the mud—or something worse!—he

may need a bath more often. Also, make sure that

the hair under the pads is trimmed at least monthly. Neglecting to trim this hair makes it easy for all

kinds of foreign objects to get trapped in the pad

area. Trimming the toe nails should be done at least

monthly too.

These grooming tips are basic suggestions. While I always recommend that owners groom their Goldies

at home for an amazing bonding experience, some-

times professional grooming may be better suited for for your pup. Feel free to email me with any specific

questions you may have:

Gayle at Downtown Doggie – 864-616-3788; www.downtowndoggiebygayle.com. Email: down-

towndoggie@yahoo.com.

Stamps to the Rescue

In March 2010, the Postal Service debuted a new set of

commemorative stamps featuring photographs of five

cats and five dogs taken by veteran stamp photographer

Sally Andersen-Bruce. It is hoped that these stamps,

which were revealed on the Ellen DeGeneres Show as

part of a promotional campaign called Stamps to the

Rescue, will ―increase public awareness about shel-

tered pets, encourage pet adoption, and promote hu-

mane and responsible pet care,‖ according to Postmas-

ter General John E. Potter.

Help support your local rescue—order a set of these

special stamps today at:

www.stampstotherescue.com.

You Are What You Eat

Part 1 of a series by Joan Pauly

You’ve heard this saying countless times,

but did you ever stop to think that it applies to your pets too? ―Garbage in,

garbage out‖ goes for nutrition just as

well as computer programming.

First and foremost, the purpose of a good-

quality dog food is to provide valuable, efficient, appropriate and quality nutrition

to our dogs to establish and maintain a

healthy immune system. With a sound

immune system, they are able to fend off

potential health problems from allergies

to cancer. The dogs’ behavior, energy,

skin, coat, eye clarity, inflammation

response, reaction to insect bites,

longevity and overall welfare are dependant on what goes

―in,‖ and actually the reduction of what comes ―out.‖

To get your money’s worth when buying dog food, you need

to read carefully the ingredients listed on the package, not the

summary as defined by the manufacturer – but the actual list

of ingredients. This tells you what food stuffs and components

of fill are actually in the kibble. It is important to choose a

food that is appropriate for your dog’s specific needs and

requirements based on his current health and physical needs: puppy, adult, adult maintenance, high performance, active,

senior, reduced diet, allergies, arthritis, etc.

One thing to look for as you’re reading the dog-food bag or

can is the presence of ―meat by-products,‖ ingredients that

are not fit for human consumption. Animal by-products used in commercial pet food include such unappetizing items as

bone, fat, heads, hair, feet and condemned offal. You want to

make sure that the type of meat used is specified. Don’t buy

products that have generic ―meat‖ listed as an ingredient.

Instead, choose foods in which the source of the meat is

known, and listed as beef, poultry, chicken, turkey, etc.

The Whole Dog Journal has long advised its readers to avoid

dog food that contains artificial preservatives such as

butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), butylated hydroxytoluene

(BHT), tert-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ), propyl gallate, and

ethoxyquin, in favor of products made with natural

preservatives – such as tocopherols (vitamin E), citric acid

(vitamin C), and rosemary extract. Some of the foods they

recommend include (but are not limited to): Blue Buffalo,

Merrick, Canidae, Solid Gold, Timberwolf Organics,

Wellness, and Wysong.

Sure, these foods are more expensive than the grocery-store

brands, but isn’t your Golden’s health worth it? And the extra

money you spend now will likely save on expensive vet bills

in the long run.

Summer 2010

Page 7

Dog Days of Summer

Reprinted from Camp Bow Wow Newsletter July 2010

When the weather turns hot, we need to know how heat can

affect our pups. Dogs are much better at keeping themselves

warm in cold weather than they are at cooling themselves

when temperatures climb. Dogs cannot cool themselves by

sweating, like humans can. Panting is their primary method of

dispelling heat. However, if the outside temperature is the

same or higher than the dog’s normal body temperature

(101.5°F-102°F), panting is of little help in cooling him down.

Use caution during hot weather (90 degrees+), as heat stroke can overcome an animal in very little time. Too vigorous

exercise in hot weather, being left outside in the heat without

shade and plenty of fresh cool water, or being confined in a

poorly ventilated crate are just a few things to be aware of.

Signs of heat stroke include: body temperature of 104°F or above; skin that’s hot to the touch; rapid panting or difficulty

breathing; bright red tongue and gums; thick sticky saliva;

heavy drooling; pale gums (more advanced heat stroke);

increased heart rate; vomiting or diarrhea (may be bloody),

increased respiratory rate; weakness and dizziness; loss of

coordination; seizures; collapse and coma.

For car safety, even if you think the temperature is moderate

and the windows are open, the temperature in a car can quickly

rise to 120°F or higher. Within minutes your dog can suffer

heat stroke and even die. What looks like a shady spot one

minute can be in full sun the next. Your dog will be much

happier – and safer – staying at home.

Dogs at highest risk of heat stroke include: dogs that have

previously suffered from heat stroke, older dogs, overweight

dogs, sick dogs, such as those with heart or lung disease, dogs

with short snouts, and dogs – like Goldens – with thick coats.

Page 8 GOLDEN GUARDIANS

The Rainbow Bridge Every time I lose a dog, they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are.

- Author Unknown

Memorial to Julie

What can you say about a skinny tick- and flea-infested

golden that was sprayed by a skunk? If you ask us, we can

tell you lots about that girl, who we named Julie.

We are thankful that Carol and Larry Fultz were her very

kind, supportive and patient foster parents. For the first

year after we adopted her, not only was she terrified to get

into the car, but she was also afraid of women. It took her a

year before she would come over to me, but she bonded

quickly with my husband. She would lie down with her

feet under her, ready to make a run for it at any moment.

Her teeth were in terrible condition, and wood chips were

found imbedded in her gums. She developed a dental ab-

scess, and required a dental specialist to not only remove

the abscess and fistula that extended all the way up to the

sinus cavity, but to also extract several teeth and do a gin-

gival flap repair. The pre-op chest x-ray also revealed that

she had previously been shot. Once the dental problems

were healed, she finally began to gain weight and confi-

dence in her forever home.

Julie's mission in life seemed to be to keep track of and

catch every tennis ball that existed. She loved to play with

our younger golden (also a rescue) and was very gentle

with the cats. The

expressions on her

face were priceless,

and her eyes re-

flected her soul. If ever a dog could be

grateful, it was Julie,

and it was evident

every time she

looked at us. She

slowly learned to

enjoy being petted

and cuddled.

Julie ran and chased

those tennis balls almost to the very

end of her life. After

a normal morning,

she collapsed one

afternoon, and we took her immediately to the vet. The

next day, she saw an oncologist who confirmed that Julie

had pancreatic cancer that had spread to the lungs. We

brought her home to spend some loving time with her, and

the next day, had the vet help her to the Rainbow Bridge. Her collar is still in our bedroom, in the exact spot where

we took it off, telling her she didn't have to wear it any-

more. We were so blessed to have had her in our home for

five short years, and happy for her, that she had at least

five years of her life free of abuse. For us now though,

without Julie, the tears continue to flow.

- Linda and Ron Helm

Memorial to Murphy

My wife and I adopted Isaac (renamed Murphy) in Sep-

tember 2003 from your organization, and found ourselves

with the most wonderful Golden Boy there has ever been.

We lived in Charlotte, North Carolina. Taking Murphy on

our annual vacation to the beach was a special treat for us,

watching him chase the sea gulls and pelicans. We took

Murphy to California with us when we moved to Santa

Monica for a year, and Murphy had a blast at Huntingdon

dog beach most weekends. He even got to see the Grand

Canyon on a car trip with me to Virginia, where we now

live (he didn't like the plane ride out).

On April 6, he was diagnosed with a mass on his spleen,

and after much heart-wrenching deliberation, we decided

to send Murphy on his way on April 8, 2010. He passed

away peacefully in my arms, my constant companion

these six-and-a-half years, and his suffering is no more.

I have attached a picture of Murphy guarding the beach at

Nags Head, where we spent our last vacation together and

where his final resting place shall be.

Thank you for finding him and allowing him into our lives,

I shall never forget my "fur face."

- Rob & Aimee Worsley

Page 9 Summer 2010

The Rainbow Bridge continued

Memorial to Autumn

Amazingly, with all her health problems, Autumn made it

to her 12th birthday. Her health took a terrible turn for the

worse on March 26. We took her to the emergency vet the

next day and had her euthanized.

We miss her terribly.

- Jane & Tony Schiavone

Memorial to Mr. Magic

We recently lost our beloved Mr. Magic recently to can-

cer. Magic was 13 years old when he left us. We know he

will be waiting for us at the Rainbow Bridge with our other

best friends.

- Lee & Elaine Huntsberger

Gone Too Soon: A Memorial to Grace

Her name was Scarlet’s Grace, but we called her simply

Grace. She adopted us in 2001 in New Zealand, where we

lived and grew together with sister, Sydney, for a couple

years until we all came home to South Carolina. Her name

suited her well. Grace was dignified, kind, gentle and nur-turing to her furry housemates and a number of part-time

resident rescues who were only passing through. Everyone

simply knew she was Number One.

Most of all grace nurtured our souls. She reminded us to

relax and have some fun. We all depended on Grace to tell

us when it was time to get up, time to eat, time to go for

walks…and especially when it was time each day for that

special big Milk Bone treat. Somehow she knew it was her

job to keep us on schedule.

Always tuned in to our feelings, Grace knew when we were

happy and when we needed consoling. Resting her chin on

my leg and looking up with those wonderfully expressive

Golden Retriever eyebrows she would say, ―It’s all right. I

am with you.‖ And then the rolls would reverse during

thunderstorms and neighborhood fireworks when Grace

would come and with her eyes would say, ―OK, I need you

to protect me now.‖ And we did.

Cancer took our Grace in March this year. We know she is

in a good place free of pain and watching over us still. We had nine wonderful years, and all those memories will live

on forever in our hearts. But it will take a while to get over

the feeling that our loving Grace is gone too soon.

- Cathy & Bill Jacobson

Page 10 GOLDEN GUARDIANS

Rainbow Bridge, continued

Memorial to Copper

In May 2007, your wonderful organization allowed us the

privilege to adopt a fine young Golden Boy. FHGRR

named him Topper, and we changed his name to Copper.

Copper was fostered by Kent and Gail Wilcox. Copper

moved in with 4 other assorted dogs and 4 cats, and

adapted to his new home in just hours. Time is the most

precious thing we have with our pets – and, unfortunately, Copper's time with us ended December 15, 2009. He was

diagnosed with aggressive Canine lymphoma and he

cross0 crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge in our loving

arms. Our handsome boy will always be with us in our

fond memories. Thanks to all at FHGRR for allowing us

the privilege of spending a few years with the best dog that

ever walked this earth!

- Robert & Sheila Stine

Extra, Extra: FHGRR in the News!

Check out the rescue’s recent press in The

Greenville News at:

http://www.greenvilleonline.com/

article/20100616/

CITYPEOPLE/306160028/1062/Dog-lover-keeps

-finding-homes-for-beloved-golden-retrievers

And in the July/August issue of G Magazine,

page 20.

Got News?

Please send any photographs (attach photos as JPG or

IMG files) and news items—including memorials, updates, and adoption success stories—to the email

address below. The next issue of Golden Guardians

will be published in the fall.

fhgrrnews@gmail.com

A Rescuer’s Creed By Susan M. Pearson

I shall be a believer of all that is good in man and of all that is deserving in animals. I shall plead for their lives, campaign for

their safety and uphold their right to a natural death. I shall seek out the injured and the maimed, the unloved, and the abandoned and tend to them in their last days. I shall not forget their place in the hierarchy of life, nor that we walk in each other's paths. I shall bear witness to the wonder they bring into our lives and to the beauty they bestow upon our souls. I shall renew their spirits when they are waning, bind their wounds when they bleed, cradle them when they whimper, and comfort them when they mourn. I shall be near them in their hour of greatest need – a companion

and friend when the time has come. I shall watch over them and console them, and ask that the angels gather them in their arms. From the creatures of the earth I shall learn the fruits of compas-sion and undying love, and I shall be called the beloved of God. In their company I shall indeed be blessed.

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars for the following FHGRR events:

August 25 - Yappy Hour at Barkery Bistro

FHGRR is Barkery Bistro’s Charity of the Month in August, so our rescue will be advertised in the store. On

Wednesday, August 25, come end your work day with

some great Goldens at the Barkery’s Yappy Hour, from

5-7pm. Foster Goldens are especially needed at this event! Barkery Bistro, 118 N. Main St., Greenville; 864-236-

1503; www.thebarkerybistro.com.

Sept. 18 & Oct. 16 - Education Days at Whole Foods

In fall, we begin again with our Education Days at Whole

Foods Market in Greenville. Join us with your Golden

friends on these Saturdays, 9:30am to 12:30pm.

October 23 - 10th Annual FHGRR Reunion

FHGRR’s annual reunion and picnic will be held at Paris

Mountain State Park again this year. Please make a note of

the date, and watch the website for details:

www.fhgrr.com.

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Special Recognition

We send our heartfelt thanks to:

Dan and Susan McNamara and Metro Reprographics … for their generosity in printing the Golden Guardians newsletter!

Melinda and Bob Hoover and the staff at Camp Bow Wow … for providing a wonderful place for some of our Goldens to play.

All our volunteers—especially those who foster our Goldens … for their tireless efforts! We can only save as many dogs as we have foster homes.

FHGRR Board of Directors and Staff Director/Adoption Coordinator – Andrea Beeler President/Foster Coordinator – Jeannie Herrmann Intake Director – Cathy Lagerman Communications Coordinator – Barb Watkins

Volunteer Coordinator – Linda Lee Intake Team – David & Linda Brown; Carol Fultz; Brian Loomis; Cheryl Parker;

Chuck & Sharon Sitka

Web Master – Jennifer Workman

Newsletter Editor – Linda Lee

Simple Ways To Donate To Rescue

Heard the phrase ―Every penny counts‖? Well, it’s

true! Sign up and use the search engines:

www.goodsearch.com and www.iSearchiGive.com.

Each time you do, the search engine gives the rescue

a penny. Remember, it all adds up!

Sign up to use www.iGive.com. Each time you make

purchases through this site, the store will donate a

percentage of your sale to the rescue you choose.

You have to set up your account, but it is very quick

and easy:

www.iGive.com/thml/refer.cfm?

memberid=411199&causeid=28371

Speak for Animals has been providing Meals on

Wheels of Greenville, Fountain Inn and Simpsonville

with dog and cat food for their clients. It is an impor-

tant mission, as companion animals are essential to

assuring a good quality of life for these seniors.

Please contribute dog and/or cat food for Meals on

Wheels. Ask everyone you know to help. You can

drop off your donation at Camp Bow Wow (602 Air-

port Road in Greenville; (864) 220-1223) or contact

Cathy Jacobson: (864) 963-8778 or 420-7179 (cell);

email: cmjwej@aol.com.

FIRST CLASS MAIL

FOOTHILLS GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE DONATION FORM An acknowledgement will be sent for tax purposes

NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________

STREET ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________

CITY, STATE, ZIP: ______________________________________________________________________

AMOUNT DONATED: __________________________________________________________________

IN MEMORY/HONOR OF: _______________________________________________________________

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM WITH YOUR CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO:

FHGRR, P.O. BOX 9077, GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA 29604

Post Office Box 9077 Greenville, SC 29604

Phone: 864-234-9739 www.fhgrr.com