Issue 86 | May, 2025


Thank you for joining us for the latest edition of the GSRNC eNewsletter!

We hope you enjoy it!

RESCUE STORIES!

SILENT WORLD

LOVE STORIES

Sweet Davey was adopted and returned two times. Then he was diagnosed with anxiety, deafness and hemophilia. With so many strikes against him, would he ever find a home?


Click here to learn more...


Happy endings are our business. Finding the right home for every dog that comes into our care is the goal. We love when adopters reach out with their love stories. 🥰


Click here to read a love letter we received recently...

VOTE TODAY!

The race is on to pick the cover for our 2026 GSRNC alumni calendar! Cast your vote(s) today and help us pick the winner.



Several worthy candidates have thrown their collars into the ring but only one can win the top prize! 👑 Each donation on a dog's page counts as a vote. The one with the most votes wins the glory of being the 2026 Calendar Cover Dog! 🎉


You'll be in awwwwwwe ♥♥♥ of the gorgeous line-up of alumni each vying for the top spot. It's anyone's game at this point so make sure your voice is heard! Remember, no donation is too small because the real winners of this contest are the dogs of GSRNC. Place your votes now and help us save more dogs.


VOTE TODAY!!

🎉 SAVE THE DATE! 🎉


Wags to Riches is coming up on October 4th. We'll once again be back at the beautiful Shannon Community Center in Dublin!


Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring a fabulous dinner, K9 demonstrations, our live and silent auctions, and plenty of fun—all in support of GSRNC!


Want a taste of the fun? Check out our photo album from Wags 2024 here.


🎟️ Tickets on sale soon


🎁 We are in the process of curating items for our fabulous auction. Want to help? Let us know what you've got! Gift cards, pre-made baskets, vacation homes...we'd love to hear about it! Fill out our online donor form or contact us at wagstoriches@gsrnc.org.


Mark your calendars—we can’t wait to see you there!

TIPS AND TRICKS!

Karen Oliver of Bring Rover Over shares some dog training tips that can help build the bond with your dog.


Curious about agility? You can lay the foundation for it at home! The skills you teach your dog now may come in handy later--like learning to walk up a ramp!


Click here to learn more!

BOOK REVIEW!

It's nice to get recommendations, especially good shows and books about dogs! We asked one of our volunteers to write a review of a show she loves.


If you have any dog books or shows you love, let us know! Drop us an email at: newsletter@gsrnc.org


Doggie Language by Lili Chin is an illustrated book designed to help you understand what your dog is trying to tell you.



Click here to read the full review



Our reviewer gives this book a rating of five out of five bones!


What's in a Name?




Now, just for silly fun...do you have a "dog" name or a "human" name. The Washington Post has a tool to find out! Click here to give it a try.




NEWS FROM THE WORLD WIDE WOOF!
There's certainly no shortage of dog content online. In this segment we offer up news, information or maybe just silly fun!
We love to hear about happy GSRNC adoptions!
If you love your dog and want to share his or her story, please send it along to: newsletter@gsrnc.org.
German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
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