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Join Us for a Tail-Wagging Good Time!



We hope to see you today for the PAWTY of the summer!

📅 Date: August 9th

📍 Location: Scheels Colorado Springs, 1226 Interquest Pkwy

🐶 Time: 9am - 12pm

Event Highlights:

🎩 Trick Contest

Show off your pup’s most unique skills (basic commands don’t count!) for a chance to win pawsome prizes.

🎭 Costume Contest

From superheroes to silly snacks, dress your dog in their most creative costume and let them shine!

📸 Photo Booth

Grab a professional photo with you and your pup!

🎁 Free Giveaways!

The first 200 attendees receive a FREE SCHEELS dog bandana and tennis ball!

🐶 Vendors

Enjoy training tips, treats, and samples from:

• Sit Means Sit Dog Training
• Kona Ice
• EarthWise Pet
• Go Team Therapy Dogs
• Mile High K9 Massage
• Walkewoo
• North Springs Veterinary Referral
• Carhartt
• K-9 Smiles
• National Mill Dog Rescue

🐕‍🦺 Plus: FREE Pup Cups!

Come learn about NMDR's mission and PAWTY with us! We can't wait to see you there!

We Need Your Help!



We’re getting ready for our Annual Gala on September 13, 2025, and we need your help to make our Silent Auction a success!

Do you or someone you know own a business, offer a service, or have access to a unique experience? 

 Great Silent Auction Donation Ideas:

• A weekend stay at a vacation home or cabin
• Spa packages or massage certificates
• Wine tastings or brewery tours
• Tickets to concerts, theater, or sports events
• Gift cards to restaurants or boutiques
• Art, pottery, or handmade goods
• Cooking or painting classes
• Fitness packages or personal training sessions
• House cleaning, landscaping, or handyman services
• Subscription boxes (wine, books, food, etc.)
• Themed Baskets (great for groups, clubs, or families to create!)
• Movie Night (popcorn, snacks, streaming gift card, cozy blanket)
• Coffee Lover’s (local beans, mugs, syrups, gift card)
• Colorado Adventure (hiking gear, trail snacks, state park pass)
• Self-Care Spa Night (lotions, candles, bath bombs, wine)
• Game Night (board games, snacks, soda or beer, cups)
• Bookworm’s Delight (bestsellers, journal, bookmark, tea)

Want to donate or have a lead?

Email joniw@nmdr.org — we’d love to hear from you!

Every contribution helps us give more dogs the second chance they deserve.

Have You Gotten Your Tickets Yet?



Our 2025 NMDR Gala is our biggest celebration of the year - an evening filled with gratitude, joy, and stories of transformation. Get your tickets today and join us!

🐾 Saturday, September 13, 2025

📍 Wedgewood Events | 12375 Black Forest Rd, Colorado Springs, CO

⏰ Doors open at 5:00 PM | Event from 6:00–9:00 PM

🍸 VIP Cocktail Hour: 5:00–6:00 PM

👗 Attire: Come As You Are – Whether it’s jeans or your favorite suit, we just want you with us.

Together, we’ve saved more than 24,000 dogs, and we’re not stopping! Every Gala ticket directly supports our rescue work, from urgent medical care to the love and rehabilitation each dog needs to begin again.

By aligning your brand with NMDR, you’re demonstrating a powerful commitment to compassion, community, and second chances.

Together, we’re not only providing hope and healing to this special population of dogs, but also showing the world what it means to turn kindness into action.

Your sponsorship amplifies our mission and helps us expand our impact nationwide—rescuing more dogs, strengthening our outreach, and building a future where every dog is loved and safe. We would be honored to have you by our side.