NRGRR continues to operate virtually as much as possible as we adhere to state and local restrictions due to COVID-19. As long as the state is in Phase 2, we will not be hosting Meet and Greets. Once NC proceeds to Phase 3, we will re-evaluate our options and decide when to resume our Meet and Greets. Once we resume, we will be at a new location, Zoomy Dogs off NC-55 in Durham. Our Operations team will be working closely with them to make sure we adhere to necessary protocols to keep everyone as safe as possible.
Unfortunately, our largest fundraising activities have been affected and we are in need of donations more than ever. It was exciting to see the 2021 NRGRR Calendar Contest was a resounding success and exceeded our goal by $3000! We cannot thank you enough for your support.
This month we are highlighting our Golden Guardian program where you get to name a foster dog and will be updated on the dog’s progress throughout the foster program. Sponsorships are only $100 and is a fun way to honor a loved one or pet while staying connected with NRGRR.
We continue to plan additional fundraising events through the end of the year, including a virtual golf fundraiser in September and October. More details will be released in the next couple of weeks.
We appreciate your patience and continued support as we navigate this uncertain time together. While we are pausing our fundraising and community events, we are not “pawsing” our commitment to rescue, rehab, and adopt dogs in need.
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2020 Statistics
through July
82 Dogs Rescued
39 Dogs in Rehab
92 Dogs Adopted
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Congratulations to these dogs finding their furever home in July
- Jim Morrison 20
- Lola 20
- Saffron 20
- Coconut 20
- Krystal 20
- Usher 20
- Curry 20
- Clifford 20
- Adele 20
- Justin Bieber 20
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2021 NRGRR Calendar Contest |
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WOW! What an exciting finish to the NRGRR 2021 Calendar Contest. All together the calendar contest brought in $18,205! Not only did we meet our goal but we exceeded it by over $3,000. Amazing and THANK YOU!
The winner of this years contest are Puck and Maggie bringing in a whopping $1467! That’s a new record for the calendar contest. Congratulations to their mom, Allison Serafin, from Ocracoke on the Outer Banks.
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Here are a few of the fun facts about this year's contest:
- On the final day, with your help, we raised $5,280!
- The final hour $1910 came in!
- The final 5 minutes $932 in votes raised!
- The top 5 dogs this year all brought in over $1000 (never happened before!)
- The dog in 12th position brought in $875 (previously the 12th position dog was at $360…quite an increase!)
- The top 12 dogs brought in a total of $12,425!
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It was fun to watch the dogs jockey back and forth for a top 12 spot right up to the final seconds of the contest. A true dog race to the end, as it usually is.
We want to thank everyone who supported the 34 contestants in this year’s contest by donating to NRGRR. And special thanks to the 34 people/families who submitted photos and solicited votes from your friends and family. Now we hope you will support NRGRR by purchasing copies of the calendar, which should be ready by mid-October.
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A fun way to support NRGRR is to become a Golden Guardian Sponsor. With a $100 donation you get to name a foster dog and we will keep you updated on their progress while they are in our program.
All of our rescue dogs have unique names as their identifiers, so you may have to get creative. You will be asked to submit 3 name choices to ensure the name has not been used before. You are encouraged to use a special name to honor a loved one, or a funny or silly name to reflect the golden's personality.
A new option this year is to have your sponsorship listed on our Golden Guardian web page. There we will include a photo of your foster dog and a short reason for their special name. Click the button below for more information.
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To give you some inspiration, we are starting the What's in a Name segment with stories from previous Golden Guardians. If you are a Golden Guardian and would like to share your story in a future Rescue Ranger, send an email to NRGRRGoldenGuardian@gmail.com.
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What's in a Name...
Sadie Mae and Hannah Rose
My husband and I followed our hearts when we brought home our first Golden Retriever puppy, Sadie Mae, over 20 years ago. The only dogs we had were family pets many years before so we literally had no experience raising a dog. I remember the day our wonderful vet, Dr Mike, said to me after Sadie’s six month visit... “Okay, make an appointment for her 1 year old visit and I’ll see you then.” I just sat there and stared at him. Who was going to answer my questions and encourage me? Sadie looked so innocent and really how hard could it be? Well, you know that answer to that question.
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After figuring out how to keep Sadie Mae alive for two years, we brought home a sweet little girl we named Hannah Rose. Sadie taught her all the command responses, let Hannah boss her around until enough was enough, and protected her from squirrels. They were inseparable through many remodeling projects, a move to a new state, visitors in and out of their home. Sadie Mae lived life out loud for 14 wonderful years and Hannah Rose stayed two years after always missing her sister.
It was such fun naming these two! They had many odd nicknames but Sadie Mae and Hannah Rose fit them perfectly. For years, we continued to put their names on everything... the little hearts you fill when you make a donation at stores, passwords (not anymore!), and on and on.
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We learned about the Golden Guardian program at our first Golden Gala five years ago and thought what a great idea! We knew it was the right way to pass on these names we loved to dogs getting their forever homes! When the Golden Guardian team sent pictures of the pups who were then Sadie Mae and Hannah Rose... it was pure golden happiness! - The Malecs
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Blue-Green Algae
It's that time of year again when the weather has been very warm and the water in lakes and ponds follows suit. That temperature paired with stagnation gives rise to a lot of algal blooms and some can be very harmful and even toxic to your pets and kids.
In this month's medical blog post, our Medical Coordinator Katie McKay talks about Blue-Green Algae. Learn more about this dangerous bacteria and tips to avoid Blue-Green Algae poisoning in this month's blog.
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If you are looking for a good resource for dog behavior, check out the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. These are 400 or more vets and doctoral level researchers on animal behavior contributing their knowledge and expertise through this resource. Browse and bookmark the site for positive, science-based dog training information. They offer position statements on a number of topics related to the field of animal behavior and a blog!
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To access behavior help for your foster dog, reach out to your dog coordinator. For adopted dogs and others, reach out to Julie Rigby.
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FOSTERS NEEDED...the “life-blood” of most rescues are their fosters. You simply CANNOT save lives without fosters. After being pulled from a shelter, or an owner surrenders their family pet, the dog needs a place to land for medical care (if needed), training perhaps, and a safe environment where they can build confidence and prepare to meet their forever family. Fostering saves lives, and you can be part of our rewarding mission to Rescue.Rehab.Adopt.
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Foster Spotlight: Terry and Barbara Emery |
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Several years ago, the Emery’s were asked to foster and emphatically replied, “NO we can't.” Barbara did not want another dog in the house, it was Sam's house! They weren’t ready to have another dog even if only for a short while. They did not think they could show another dog love; they felt guilty and afraid of the hurt.
Since fostering was out of the question, they were then asked to consider transporting dogs from shelters and other locations to bring them into the NRGRR family. They thought about it overnight and decided this was a way they could contribute. Picking up a dog, dropping off a dog at the vet’s office—done! They could handle that. “Sign us up,” they replied.
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Terry and Barbara Emery
with Beau
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They raised their hands several times for local transports but those were all covered quickly by other volunteers. So when the request went out for a transport from LaGuardia airport in New York, to pick up two dogs from China and their flight volunteer, they jumped at the opportunity and raised their hands. Since then they have made several other international transports and have found the experience extremely rewarding. “The emotional high you experience is inspiring, you want to do more,” says Barbara. |
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When the international dogs arrive in North Carolina it is typically in the middle of the night and they need a place to stay for several hours until they can be transported to our vet partners for intake. Since the Emery’s had lost their beloved Sam, adopted from NRGRR in 2009, they decided to became temp-fosters for the incoming international dogs. Their first temp-fosters were three dogs from Turkey named Niki, Bo, and Bambi. (International dogs require a “no dog” home so they can be temporarily quarantined until their vet visit and examination.) |
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After their first experience as temp-fosters, they knew they wanted to be a part of this experience for longer than just a few hours. Not long after that, they temp-fostered a North Carolina boy. This temp foster turned into a permanent foster and ultimately into their “failed foster.” Yes, they adopted him on January 18th of this year.
Their newly adopted boy came with some issues which they are currently working on. He is on his way to becoming a “success story” and they are beginning to think about fostering again. They hope they can foster without failing this time but make no promises!
Terry and Barbara love the fact that when you foster there is a great team in place to offer help. NRGRR gives you the resources, training, and support to prepare the dogs for their forever homes and to help the (human) foster select the best family/person for the dog. “Meeting so many people who have the same passion about these dogs has been amazing.”
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Barbara and Terry say, “Foster, of course. Put your heart out there to show these precious souls that there is a better place for them.” The reward is knowing that you changed the life of that dog, and the human(s) who is/are fortunate enough to adopt the dog into their family. “There are simply no words.” Knowing that you were the one to make the difference in that dog's life and helped them on their journey to a new loving home, that’s a reason to foster!
Barbara and Terry say begin somewhere to volunteer—stay in your comfort zone, stretch out of your comfort zone—but say “Yes” to helping these dogs experience the good life they deserve. Through their volunteer work with NRGRR, the Emery’s have learned how rewarding it is to give back and help dogs learn to love and trust again to be the dog they were born to be!
THANK YOU Barbara and Terry for all you do to support NRGRR…as transporters and fosters!
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If you or your family are interested in fostering please see our foster page to read the steps to foster and complete the application. If you have any questions about fostering, please reach out to our foster coordinator, Mimi Suddath.
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NRGRR Golden Retriever Mask |
Let people know you're serious about social distancing. These cloth masks with the NRGRR logo tell everyone to "stay one golden retriever length away." Click here to purchase your masks today.
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We have just a few NRGRR 2020 T-shirts remaining in sizes M, L, and XL. Get them while they last. This will be the only opportunity for you to get this design.
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We are always looking for new ideas for store items. If there are any items you would like us to carry, email our store manager, Nikki D'Ambrose, and we will see if it's feasible for us to provide it to you.
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We hope you enjoy this new platform for the Rescue Ranger! You may receive this edition more than once as we strive to not leave anyone out. You can always email questions or concerns to us at: nrgrr.rescueranger@gmail.com.
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NRGRR is a 501(c)(3) organization in North Carolina that is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of golden retrievers in need. The organization advocates responsible pet ownership, community education and protection of all dogs. |
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