Congratulations to Our Winners

On Friday, during our Facebook Live, we drew the winners for the Puppy Naming Challenge. The first and last puppies born were already named ("Jeff" and "Pebbles"). Here are the ten winners, including biscuit # that was drawn, puppy collar color, and the name:

#11, black/boy: Vanessa Murray -- Darby

#41, blue/boy: Patti Myers -- Tugger

#13, orange/boy: Linda Zimmermann -- Sparky

#55, brown/boy: Cheryl Diviney -- Rocky

#26, lt. pink/girl: Laura Russ -- Lemon Grass

#20, lt.purple/girl: Robin Wenger -- Mary Pupkins

#7, green/girl: Laura Seitzinger -- Zoey

#48, yellow/girl: Deb Menet -- Stella

#53, hot pink/girl: Carol Rosser -- Honey

#19, dk. purple/girl: Lisa Kerns -- Ella

And the lucky gift basket winner was Andrea Hall (#34).

We sold a total of 55 biscuits, so that's $5,500 raised for the dogs. Thanks to everyone who entered!

A Very Special Thank You!

Over the years, DVGRR volunteer, Shelby Kramer shared many stories about the rescue and encouraged her dad to choose DVGRR as the recipient for a prestigious award from Carpenter Technology. Rick's team won and presented DVGRR with a check for $20,000!

Here's Rick's explanation of the award process:

Every year Carpenter Technology encourages teams of employees to showcase their accomplishments and impact to the company. Competition categories range from safety initiatives to production improvements to talent engagement. Entries are presented in short videos judged by a board of executives. We refer to them as Impact Awards, and competition is very tight. We have many talented, hard-working employees. Three winners are selected from each of the five categories. This year we had over 120 entries in all five categories.

A top winner is selected for each of the five categories with a grand champion selected as the overall winner. With each win, the teams are given more money to donate to their favorite charity. This year, my team entered a safety video based on our portable lockout station. The portable station was built and used for instructing employees on the rules and reasons behind our lockout program.

We not only won the safety category but took overall grand champion. We chose DVGRR because of all the wonderful stories and positive experiences my daughter, Shelby, has had while volunteering at the rescue. Winning overall champion was beyond our wildest dreams.

On behalf of the Portable Lockout Team, let me say thank you for all you do and the service you provide for our furry friends.

Sincerely,

Rick Kramer, Team Captain

Thanks to Everyone Who Celebrated with Us!

We had a wonderful time on Saturday, celebrating 30 years of rescue with everyone who returned for our Annual Reunion!

One more shout out to our sponsors:

Howdy PAWtner:

Kathy Kane – In memory of Madeline, Bailey, Sandra and Marty

Fran Burkhart – ROD Burkhart, Stanley, Stella

GIDDY UP:

Lucy & Zeke Xakellis

Marion Burns Tuck and Sweet Sally (DVGRR #23-021)

Shawn & Elise McCarthy

RODEO:

Kathi Bransfield & Alan DiBella – In honor of Colby & in memory of Darwin

Roe Lucey – In memory of Cinnamon

Jessica Morse – In celebration of our wonderful DVGRR pup Sally!

Rick & Kathy Kirchoff – In memory of Star

Jim, Chris & Danny Hagan - In memory of Lucky #29 (16-233)

Riley and Lara Kwetkauskie – Have a Howdy Reunion

SALOON:

Jay Bransfield – In honor of Colby

Patricia Fucci – For the love of Shelby

Jackie Connolly and Winnie

The Attix Family – Remembering the love and joy of our past pets

David Millet – For Saige, 2006 and Molly, 2019

The Kitner Family - In memory of our sweet Penny

Donna Baker – For all my DVGRR dogs, each one a treasure

Lesli and Chad Koller – In honor of our 2 beautiful DVGRR dogs sweet Jenny (8/2023) and crazy Finley (2/2024). Hope to see some other Golden/Elkhound mixes at the reunion.

Thanks to Lorah's Homemade Chocolates for adding a sweet touch

Congratulations to Greg Dries, 2024 Guardian Angel Award Recipient.

And to Linda Freije, also a Guardian Angel Award Recipeint.

See the bottom of this email for plenty more photos of the event or check them out on our Facebook page!

Get Ready for the ExtraGive: Right Now!

We're gearing up for the ExtraGive, and you can help us win a cash prize before the ExtraGive begins. Simply post "Why I give extra" on your social media page (Facebook or Instagram) between now and Nov. 22nd. Include our name (Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue) and use hashtag: #IGiveExtra and/or #ExtraGive. Prizes of $500 will be randomly awarded to 10 organization featured in a social media post!

November Fundraisers: Begin Friday

Charleston Wrap Fundraiser

This year's Charleston Wrap fundraiser begins on Friday (Nov. 1st). And there's so much more than gift wrap -- candles, gifts, decor, kitchen items, gourmet foods... and more!

Click here to check it out and begin shopping on Friday, either for gifts for the holiday season or for yourself.

Pampered Chef

Thanks to supporter Brenda Rutko, we'll also be holding a Pampered Chef fundraiser, with 25% of all sales donated to DVGRR. Free gift with orders of $90 or more, and free shipping on orders of $150 or more (contiguous U.S.)

Click here to explore and shop.

DVGRR Logo Wear

Items that were ordered through our Weikel Sportswear online fundraiser shipped out on Monday (10/21) to the individuals who chose shipping to their own addresses, and orders that are being picked up at DVGRR will be available for pick up starting today (Oct. 22nd) between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Plus, if you missed your chance to order now, there will be another fundraiser for DVGRR logo wear with Weikel in the new year!

2025 Calendars Available

Our beautiful 2025 calendars are now available! They are $24.00* each (including shipping), or if you purchase in-person at Pap's Place, they're $20.00* each.

*plus sales tax

Click here to purchase online.

Shop 4 Rescue

Our friends at Bag of Bones Barkery have launched a new initiative to help raise money for the DVGRR dogs. To start, you can purchase soy blend candles and plant-based hand soaps, and DVGRR will receive a portion of each sale ($5/candle and $2/soap). There are currently 8 different candle scents from which to choose and 12 hand soaps, all of which are dog- or cat-themed and make great gifts! Click here to shop (or if you already have their page book-marked, look for the "Shop 4 Rescue" in the top navigation bar). Free shipping for purchases of $59 or greater (all other orders ship for $9.99). Be sure to select Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue as the rescue you'd like to support.

Shopping online? Don't forget to use iGive.com, so a portion of your purchase will be donated to DVGRR. You can choose from over 1,700 stores!

New Bark on the Block

Kayla is a 6-year-old Golden Retriever that recently came to us from a backyard breeder. She is what we describe as a Velcro dog, as she desperately craves attention 24/7! She loves any type of attention and just adores people. While we have not had her with many other dogs, she did well with those we matched her with. She mostly ignores them as she just wants to be with people.

Kayla is an easy going girl with medium energy and mostly just enjoys being outside rather than playing fetch or with toys. Her leash skills could use some work, but we suspect with some work and time she will do very well. New things can be scary for her, but she warms up quickly. Medically her teeth needed some attention and she was recently spayed, but she will be available for adoption very soon.

Please be sure to visit our Available Dogs page and learn about each of these dogs that's waiting for a new home.

Not every dog that is available for adoption will be featured on our website. Sometimes, we can match dogs to prospective adopters very quickly, so you won't see those dogs on the site. If you are interested in adopting a dog, be sure to visit the Adoption section of our website and complete an Adoption Application to be considered.

Please consider a donation to help offset veterinary costs and other expenses. Click here to donate to help care for the dogs in our program.

PA Kennel License #2291

Canine Health: Trick or Treaters at the Door

First, do not leave your dog outside and unattended on Halloween. There are vicious people in the world who've been known to tease, injure, or steal pets during the Halloween season. Yes, it's unexcusable, but don't take a chance.

Indoors is the safest place for your dog on Halloween night, but remember that there will be a lot of door-bell ringing and doors opened continually. And those doors will be opened to strangers looking strange. Your dog may panic and try to bolt or may react with uncharacteristic aggression. The best solution is to keep your dog secured in another room or in a crate during the time trick or treaters will be canvassing your neighborhood.

Reunion Wild, Wild Fun

Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue

Quick Links: