Rescue Ranger

January 2022

President's Message Wow, it's 2022 and who would have thought that two years later we'd still be working from home with our dogs, covering our faces, and walking apart from each other, not because the dogs need space, but the people still do. It’s been a long road, but I believe there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Hopefully we'll soon be able to join together again at the Gala, for golf, and other fun community events. We continue to seek ways to bring international goldens into North Carolina, even if they have to spend some time in a non-rabies-identified country. We will continue to find ways to reunite as a community and celebrate our love of goldens.   Despite the challenges of 2021, we managed to continue to thrive as an organization, rescuing 171 dogs and successfully finding furever homes for 158 dogs. We saved 37 international dogs, with 33 of those coming within three weeks of each other before the CDC ban took effect. It is the unwavering dedication of all of our volunteers, operations team, fosters, transporters, donors, and board members that made it happen.    As we enter 2022, we continue to adapt our practices with one goal in mind - saving as many dogs as we can. This year will be my last year serving as the board president, but is an important milestone for NRGRR - our 25th year anniversary of being a rescue organization. Thinking about this milestone, I reflect on all of the lives saved, the families made complete, the countless number of volunteers who made this possible. My wish is to step out of the role as president of NRGRR poised for even more success in the next twenty five years. I know with us all coming together, this will be a reality, for Together We Are Golden!   We are so appreciative of our Golden community and know the best is yet to come. Here’s to a great year!   Tami Radzai NRGRR Board President NRGRR 2022 Events May 7th - Spring Swim - Montague Lake July 23th - Summer Splash - Montague Lake August 27th - Golden on the Green Charity Golf Tournament - River Ridge Country Club October 22nd - Rescue Reunion/Spooky Splash - Montague Lake Stay tuned as more events are being planned for 2022! Meet and Greets - We are currently looking for new locations to host our Meet and Greet events and will make an announcement on our home page when more is known.

2021 Statistics through December 171 Dogs Rescued 39 Dogs in Rehab 158 Dogs Adopted Congratulations to these dogs finding their furever home in December Prince Charming 20 Dion 21 Uncle Fester 21 Jock 21 Socrates 21 Morticia 21 Magenta 21 Zoom 21 Monty 21 Greg 21 Marshall 21 Cindy 21 Bobby 21 Gusto 21 Twyla 21 Jan 21 Jingle 21 Petera 21 Sign Up For Rescue Ranger

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We enjoy bringing news to you each month through the Rescue Ranger, but we could really use some help and fresh ideas to ensure the content is relevant and interesting to our readers.  Would you like to be part of the NRGRR Communication Team to develop content for the Rescue Ranger? We are looking for motivated volunteers to help us gather information and write articles, assemble the newsletter using digital marketing tools (we currently use Constant Contact), and to explore new avenues to bring information about NRGRR to our supporters and volunteers. If you would like to volunteer or have comments or feedback on how we can better serve you, the reader(s), please contact us at nrgrr.rescueranger@gmail.com. Scott Kennedy and Kerry Ahrend Rescue Ranger Editors

Celebrating 25 Years in Rescue!

This year, 2022 is the 25th anniversary of NRGRR becoming a non-profit 501 (c)(3). I started volunteering with NRGRR early 2005, and over the past sixteen years I have seen many drastic changes.  One of my first roles with NRGRR was dog intake and then finding a foster for the dog. I had a list of 20 people to call as possible fosters. When a dog was brought into the rescue, if it was my week, I then began calling, one-by-one, everyone on the list until I could find someone to foster our latest intake. It was not an easy process, and it was very time-consuming making calls and waiting for call backs! Fast forward to 2022, we now have over 300 people on our foster list and can send out an email to everyone requesting help, in a matter of seconds. It still can take some time to get a committed foster, but it is SO much easier than in 2005. So much has changed over the past 25 years for the better. As someone who volunteers, and even fosters with multiple rescues, I have yet to come across another rescue as well managed and organized as NRGRR. I am so proud to be a part of the NRGRR family and to watch the progress this amazing rescue continues to make!

So why do I share some of my story with you? If you have been with NRGRR for a number of years and would like to share your memories and how far we have come, we would love to hear from you and to share your experiences in the Rescue Ranger during this, our 25th anniversary year. Please reach out to me directly if you have a story to share at nrgrrkerry@gmail.com. Kerry Ahrend NRGRR Communications Team

RIP Monty

Just this past week, NRGRR lost one of our distinguished alumni, Monty21. He was part of our program as a foster for five months. In December he was adopted by a wonderful family who absolutely adored him; he hit the jackpot! Monty was a senior with mobility issues, but we all hoped he would have a number of years left in him. Sadly, it was not to be. His departure was sudden and unexpected; his vet thinks he had a brain tumor.

Monty’s journey with NRGRR and his adoptive family is what rescue is all about. Some dogs are with us for a long time, and some not so long. But as Monty’s foster mom, I know he had good quality of life as a NRGRR boy. Monty touched many hearts in the rescue in the short time he was with us; that sweet, sugar-faced Golden boy!  Imagine if NRGRR had not agreed to pull Monty from the animal shelter where he was surrendered. NRGRR does not turn down any dog based on age or medical needs. But we do need fosters so dogs like Monty have a safe and comfortable place to land. Committed fosters allow us to save dogs young and old; healthy and in need of medical care. And of course, our wonderful adopters then to provide forever homes for soulful dogs like Monty!

When I needed a hand, I found a paw!  NRGRR Monty

Note: If you would like to make a donation to NRGRR “In Memory Of” or “In Honor Of” a dog or person, this option is available to you on the Memorial Page of our website. What a wonderful way to remember a favorite pet or loved one.

Support NRGRR

Facebook Fundraisers Betty White Challenge Thank you to everyone who supported NRGRR by memorializing the late Betty White, and her lifetime legacy to help animals. Together, we raised nearly $6000, which includes several personal Facebook fundraisers for NRGRR during the #BettyWhiteChallenge.  We raised an additional $1400 with Facebook birthday fundraisers this month. Facebook has become a major source of donations for NRGRR and and we can't do it without your help. Did you know that Facebook absorbs the credit card fees? 100% of your donation comes to NRGRR! Thank you January Facebook Fundraisers

Michelle's Birthday Fundraiser Christine's Birthday Fundraiser Patricia's Birthday Fundraiser Nell's Betty White Challenge Kerry's Betty White Challenge Laura's Betty White Challenge

Creating a fundraiser for NRGRR is super easy. Just click the link below and adjust a few details and you're all set. Share it with your friends and encourage them to help you raise money on Facebook. Create Facebook Fundraiser

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50% OFF - 2022 NRGRR Calendar and Planner

NRGRR calendars and planners are still available. Get them while they last! The cost for the wall calendar is NOW $10 each and for the planning calendar is $20 each, plus applicable tax and shipping fees.

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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.