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Greetings!
** News Flash** Just want to share some wonderful news with you -- we exceeded our Matching Fund Drive goal and raised over $26,000! Also we learned this week that OBG won a $1000 grant as the top Shelter Challenge vote-getter in the NATION last week! Both of these feats are a direct result of you, our dedicated supporters, who are so generous with both your money and time. Thanks so much!
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Lulu is one of our black
cockers looking for a new home.
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It's that time of year that brings about change. Daily routines are changing as kids head back to school and the days are getting a bit shorter.
Our list of cockers available for adoption is always changing too. We have many black wigglebutts
in our "inventory" right
now and thought you'd be interested to know this . . . did you know that black dogs are least likely to get adopted from animal shelters and rescues? That's right, for whatever reason, this is the case. Maybe it's because they're trickier to photograph and their cute mugs aren't as visible as lighter colored dogs? It's anyone's guess, but it's a little known fact we wanted to share.
Thebark.com has an article about this we found interesting, click here to read. We want to make sure you don't overlook your new best friend so be sure to check out all of our cute black cockers along with the buff, red, chocolate, parti-colored, etc!
Finally, we can't wait until our Cockers Uncorked! event which is just around the corner! Join us Saturday evening, Sept 29th for a fun-filled fundraiser. See below for more details!
 And we have an exciting wine-related announcement -- OBG's very own Wigglebutt Wines will be available in the next week or two for $20 a bottle, $6 of which will be donated to OBG! We have six of the cutest cocker labels you've ever seen on six varietals. Here's a sneak peak at one of the labels. Too cute! Stay tuned for more info.
As always, we thank you for supporting OBG!
- Beth
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OGB's 3rd Annual "Cockers Uncorked!"
 Back by popular demand, our biggest fundraiser of the year is almost here. This fun-filled evening features wine tasting, a silent auction, chocolate pairing, and great company! We hope to see you there on Saturday, September 29!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Click here to get your tickets. Don't delay, this event has sold out each year!
Join us from 7:00 pm-10:00 pm at our new DC venue!
Eastern Market - the North Hall
225 7th St SE
Washington, DC 20003
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Fosters Needed!
 Maximillion (or Max), is an adorable 7 year old looking for temporary digs! This petite fella is an absolute sweetheart. He enjoys the company of other dogs and he's housebroken. Can you spare some room in your home for this total lover? To help, please contact fosters@cockerspanielrescue.com! If Maximillion isn't right for your home, we always have other dogs ready to be sprung from the kennel. Click here to see who is patiently waiting for a foster home.
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Pepper & Sunny are a dynamic duo looking for you! This pair is in need of a Foster or Adoptive home!!
 Pepper and Sunny are 5 y  ear old littermates and best buds. They are bonded so we've assured them we'll find a family who will welcome two furry friends into their lives. These boys eat out of the same bowl, nap together and are housebroken. They both LOVE kids. We're told they are pretty much perfect. Don't wait to make this pair yours, you won't be sorry!
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August Adoptions: 26 Dogs including Pearl!  Our beautiful girl, Pearl, has found her forever home!! This 8 year old little gem was found as a stray and now her days of uncertainty are over.
Now she's busy spreading sunshine in her new home every day. We couldn't be happier for Pearl and her humans! Click here to check out our recently adopted dogs! Sadly, we had to say goodbye to foster dogs Rocky Red & Tommy Bahama who passed over to the Rainbow Bridge this month. |
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Happy Tail!
 Look at our girl Rosie with her
new best friend! We are so happy to see these two together. Rosie's new family loves her to pieces and it appears the feeling is mutual. Yay for Rosie!!! |
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 Don't miss this!!
On Saturday, Sept 23 from 11am-2pm, stop by to see some amazing images at Studio In-Sight at St. Luke's House (Bethesda, MD). Here, artists have been painting OBG foster dogs all year and will be auctioning off their work during this event. OBG will also have dogs available for adoption. Hope you can join us for this one-of-a-kind event. It will start at 11am with refreshments, doorprizes, and live entertainment and end with the charity auction at 1pm.
Listen for announcements about this event on WTOP this month!
Learn more here.
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OBG Launches Its First Flower Power Fundraiser
 Beginning September 17th, buy your Spring flower bulbs from OBG! There is a beautiful selection of bulbs to brighten up your garden! OBG will receive 50% profit on every order and they will be shipped directly to you for a flat $5 fee. Watch the OBG homepage and your inbox for an email with instructions and a link to place your orders online. If you have any questions, contact Arline Kerrigan at peteysplace@comcast.net.
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Help OBG Go Green!
To stop receiving paper mail from OBG, email gogreen@cockerspanielrescue.com Please include your name, address and email. You will still receive the same great information -- only electronically -- saving money and trees!
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Come see us at Adoption
Shows & Events!
Click here for show and event details.
Adoption Shows:
9/8 - Springfield, VA PetSmart
9/8 - Columbia, MD PetSmart
9/15 - Falls Church, VA Unleashed
by PETCO
9/22 - Rockville, MD Petsmart
9/22 - Vienna, VA PETCO
9/23 - Art Auction & Adoption Show, Bethesda, MD
Save the Date!
Sun, 10/21 - 2nd Annual Howl-o-ween Hayride & Fall Festival, Middleburg, VA
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 OBG's Cocker Angel:
Richard Harrison
There is so much Richard has done for OBG, it's hard to know where to begin!
We are thankful for his volunteer work and the many services he's provided to OBG. His outstanding photography and faithful attendance at many of our events have produced some priceless images of our furry friends at their best.
Richard has driven countless transports, which are vital to getting needy pups to us and also getting them to vet appointments. In addition to all of this, Richard has fostered some of our more challenging four-legged friends who just needed someone who cared. He's done an amazing job providing these pups with TLC, training and love.
We are forever grateful.
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Love dog-friendly jewelry and supporting OBG at the same time?!
If so, mark your calendar. For one day only, Friday, Sept 14th, you can do just that! There are two parts to this fun fundraiser:
First, there will be special custom designed jewelry up for auction on the Three Scoops of Vanilla facebook page on Sept 14th. The highest bidder when the auctions close at 5pm MDT is the only person allowed to buy each custom pieces AND OBG gets 50% of the winning bid!
Second, visit Three Scoops of Vanilla's website and check out the custom rescue-friendly jewelry -- especially the Rainbow Bridge and Foster Failure bracelets. If you see something you like, place an order! Be sure to wait until Sept 14th to order since OBG receives 25% of all online sales that day! Win, Win! Happy Shopping :)
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Take advantage of this FREE class!
Listening To Your Dog's Body Language
Saturday, Sep 29, 1:30pm-3:30pm
6030 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, MD
Register here!
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Help OBG when
you shop on-line!
Do you buy airline tickets online? How about books, CDs, toys, clothes, jewelry or anything from Amazon or any of the over 900 major retailers featured on iGive.com? If so, OBG
will get a portion of your purchase if
you click through our homepage when
you shop. You can find the icons in the left column.
What an easy way 
to help raise money for the dogs! You'd be surprised how quickly the money adds up for OBG and it doesn't cost you a cent!
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 Are you a facebook friend of OBG?
It's easy to become one of the OBG "in crowd" so you'll have the latest scoop on new arrivals, happy endings, adoption shows, fundraising events and more. Best of all you'll be among nearly 1800 cocker and OBG lovers! Click here to join the fun!
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Cocker Club Platinum Sponsors Thank you for your support!
- J.W. Windsor Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Mechanicsville, MD
- Capital City Cocker Club, Inc.
- Stephen L. Glasser, OD, PC, Washington, DC
- Linda Gentry, Main Street Antique Mall, Alpharetta, GA
- Lowelands Farm, Middleburg, VA
Click Here to see our other Sponsors and business partners and learn how to join the Cocker Club! |
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Wags & Wiggles,
Beth Bauer, President
OBG - Cocker Spaniel Rescue
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| Contact Us | | P.O. Box 361
Newington, Virginia 22122
703-533-2373
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