Spirit Week Activities August 22-28
Join us for a fun-filled week of activity to support NRGRR. On Sunday, August 22nd we will kick off our festivities with our Golden Smiles event at Triangle Beer in Cary from 2-6 PM. We hope to see lots of smiling people and dogs at this event.
Spirit Week continues on social media through the week as we celebrate with some of our biggest supporters. There will be several theme day events where you can share stories about your adopted pets. More information will be forthcoming on our social media pages and via the hashtags listed below.
#NRGRRSpiritWeek
#rescuedogsrule
#completepetcare
#cpclovespets
Wednesday, August 25th - Beach Day - sponsored by ZoomyDogs!
#zoomydogsdurham
#zoomydogsdaycare
#graceparkanimalhospital
We will also have an online auction Monday through Sunday of next week with lots of great items including a week at Topsail Beach, Ippolita earrings from Bailey’s Jewelers, two tickets to a DPAC Broadway show, gift baskets, gift cards to local restaurants and businesses throughout the Triangle, and many other items. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to pick up a nice gift or even start your Christmas shopping early! Once all the gifts are finalized, the link to the aution will be posted to the NRGRR website and social media pages.
And on Saturday, August 28th we will hold our 20th Annual Golden on the Green Charity Golf Tournament at River Ridge Country Club. It’s not too late to sign up and play in the tournament as a few spaces remain.
Also, $100 sponsorship opportunities still remain for both Golden Smiles and Golden on the Green. What a great way to remember a loved one or beloved pet. We are also in need of volunteers for both of these events. More information about sponsorships and volunteer opportunities can be found in the stories below.
Save the date and mark your calendars for these exciting events!
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August 22nd - Golden Smiles - Triangle Beer, Cary
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August 23rd - Adoption Day - social media event sponsored by Complete Pet Care Animal Hospital
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August 25th - Beach Day - social media event sponsored by ZoomyDogs!
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August 27th - Flashback Friday - social media event sponsored by Grace Park Animal Hospital
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August 28th - Golden on the Green - River Ridge Country Club
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September 8th - Bark in the Park - Durham Bulls Athletic Park
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October 23rd - Rescue Reunion - Montague Lake
Meet and Greets are held on the first and third Saturday of the month at Zoomy Dogs!, located at 5420 NC-55, Durham, NC 27713. The schedule is subject to change and we will announce our plans, including expected dogs to attend, on our Meet and Greet webpage before the scheduled date.
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2021 Statistics
through July
119 Dogs Rescued
60 Dogs in Rehab
85 Dogs Adopted
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Congratulations to these dogs finding their furever home in July
- Turkey Toby 21
- Turkey Maya 21
- Elora 21
- Milan 21
- Chip 21
- Sheldon 21
- Rocko 21
- Turkey Daisy 21
- Turkey Eros 21
- China Jimmy 21
- Bladen 21
- Leonard 21
- Laurel 21
- Baloo 21
- Briar 21
- Meadow 21
- Turkey Brad 21
- Mee-Maw 21
- Turkey Loly 21
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Golden Smiles Brewery Event |
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Date: Sunday August 22, 2021
Time: 2 to 6 PM
Address: 320 E. Durham Rd, Cary, NC 27513
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Join us Sunday, August 22nd as we kick off a week of activities starting with our Golden Smiles event at Triangle Beer in Cary from 2-6 PM. We hope to see lots of smiling people and dogs at this event. There will be a raffle, 50/50 drawing, dog kissing booth, the opportunity to name a dog through NRGRR’s Golden Guardian program, and more. |
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Volunteers Needed - Our event would not be a success without our dedicated volunteers. Click here to see where help is needed and to sign up. Thanks to everyone who has signed up already!
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Support NRGRR through a Golden Smiles Sponsorship. For $100, your sponsorship includes your name listed on the website, exposure on our social media pages, and a sponsorship sign at Triangle Beer on the day of the event. Your sponsorship sign can honor your pet or loved one with "In Honor of" or "In Memory of" message.
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Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors for supporting NRGRR and our Golden Smiles Brewery Event. |
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Get a picture of you and your dog in our Doggie Kissing Booth, sponsored by:
North Carolina
Implants and Periodontics
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Ann Carmel
In Memory of Reggie
Alexandra Carmel Flynn
In Honor of Samuel Ford Flynn and Grammy Sammy
Jim and Karen McKenzie
In Honor of Mojoe, Tucker, and Annie
Nell Barnes
In Honor of Pender and Gracie and All Those Who Enriched Our Lives Before
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Don Namm
In Honor of Walker
Scott Kennedy
In Honor of Willie Nelson
Pamela and Bill Kiehl
In Memory of Holly Flynn
Kerry Ahrend
In Honor of Elijah, Keeghan, and Gabi
The Sport of Massage
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20th Annual Golden on the Green Charity Golf Tournament |
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Join us on August 28th for a great day of golf at the beautiful River Ridge Golf Club in Raleigh, NC and show your support for NRGRR. The Captain's Choice tournament will have a 1:30 pm shotgun start.
Your tournament fee includes lunch, dinner, cart, range balls, as well as several contests including hole in one, closest to the pin, and longest drive, giving you a chance of winning many exciting prizes. You will also have the opportunity to enter our $10,000 putting contest and other exciting par-3 contests, buy mulligans, and enter the 50-50 raffle.
Registration fees are $100 per player and team sponsor levels are available. You can register as a team, three-some, pair, or as an individual. As an individual, we will do our best to place you on a team. Click the button below for more information.
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Calling all Goldens! - or at least 20 of them. In honor of the 20th Anniversary, we will be having a photo shoot from 10:30 to 11:30 AM the morning of the event. If you would like to participate, please reach out to Kerry Ahrend at: nrgrrkerry@gmail.com
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Volunteers Needed - It takes many dedicated volunteers to make our golf tournament a success. We have spots still available throughout the day of the tournament. Click here to see where help is needed and to sign up. Thanks to everyone who has signed up already.
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There is still time to purchase a sponsorship! There are a number of ways to support this event and NRGRR through sponsorship, starting with a Tee Sponsorship at $100 where you can honor your pet or loved one with "In Honor of" or "In Memory of" tee sign on one of the tee boxes on the golf course.
Click the button below for more information and to purchase your sponsorship.
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Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors.
Our charity golf tournament would not be successful
without your support.
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Top Dog Sponsor
Big Dog Sponsor
In Memory of my Pretty Preaches and Sweet Daisy
Little Dog Sponsor
Elizabeth Gregory
In Honor of Shep
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Lunch Sponsor
Sue Williams
In Memory of Pat Duke
Hole in One Sponsor
Putting Contest Sponsor
Brenda Holden
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Kerry Ahrend
In Memory of Chuck Ahrend Love, Kerry, Molly, Cody, Juka, Tucker, CJ, Elijah, and Gabi
Terry and Barbara Emery
In Memory of Our Sweet Boy Sam
Nell Barnes
In Honor of Pender and Gracie
Donna Blackwell
In Honor of Griffen and Gracie Blackwell
Donna Blackwell
In Memory of the Rainbow Bridge Blackwells
Josh Vicini
In Honor of Quincey and Luke
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In Memory of Our Beloved Fur Babies
In Honor of Our NRGRR Alumni Luke (formerly Peter Frampton)
Joanne and Todd Kroesen
In Honor of Marley Kroesen
Erin Donovan
In Memory of Cooper, Milo & Cassie Young
Dianne and Brad White
In Honor of Bella and Bretagne
Scott Kennedy
In Memory of Nugget and Maggie
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2022 NRGRR Calendar Contest |
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Congratulations to Puck and Chance for winning the 2022 NRGRR Calendar Contest with a record breaking 1850 votes!
As always, it was an exciting finale with over $4800 raised on the last day. Thanks to everyone who entered and voted helping us raise $14,312 to rescue, rehab, and adopt dogs in need. Click the button below to see the final results.
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We had a lot of great pictures this year and will be sending them off to production later this month. The calendar will be available in mid to late October. We will be starting a pre-sale soon which will be announced on our home page when it's ready.
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Volunteer Spotlight
Brenda Holden
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August is a busy month for NRGRR with the 20th Anniversary of the “Golden on the Green” charity golf tournament. This month’s volunteer spotlights one of the people who has been very involved in the success of the tournament for many years, Brenda Holden.
Brenda has been a volunteer for NRGRR since around 1990 and she served on the Board of Directors for many years. Currently, Brenda is an Application Advisor, processing applications for potential adopters.
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Brenda, a realtor with Fonville Morisey, has sponsored the $10,000 putting contest for “Golden on the Green” since the tournament began 20 years ago, including this year. Brenda also arranged for Johnson Lexus to sponsor a Hole-in-One contest for a two year car lease and other prizes at the tournament. Additionally, she has been a long time sponsor for the Golden Gala traditionally held in the Spring. |
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Brenda and her husband Steve got their first Golden Retriever in 1987 when she had just started her real estate career. She began an advertising campaign featuring her Golden Sadie, which attracted the attention of some folks at NRGRR. They reached out to her and ask her to join the rescue, which was very new and small at the time, only consisting of ten people! She and the other volunteers worked diligently to build this organization to what it is today. Brenda has certainly seen some growth and changes over the years! |
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Working with NRGRR and the many volunteers, year after year, has given Brenda the opportunity to give back and to associate with so many kind-minded people. Her Goldens have brought so much joy into her life and so she wants to share their blessings with others. |
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When asked about her top 2-3 benefits from volunteering with NRGRR, Brenda stated:
1) As an Application Advisor, interaction with the potential adopters.
2) Knowing that the rescued Goldens and golden-mixes find their forever homes.
3) The excitement of adopters when they find their Golden or golden-hearted dog.
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Her advice to anyone considering volunteering for NRGRR, “Jump in with both feet. You will find volunteering so rewarding. If you can’t physically volunteer, you can sponsor some events. Any type of volunteering is so appreciated.”
Since her first Golden Daisy, Brenda and her husband have adopted from NRGRR several times, including Jake and Bella. Brenda wants others to know what a wonderful experience it is to bring a rescue into your home, show them that they are safe, and to watch them blossom as they gain the love, trust, and security that you can give them. “Wow! What a blessing!” says Brenda.
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Thank you Brenda Holden for all you do to support NRGRR’s mission to Rescue, Rehab, and Adopt. You have been a blessing to this organization and have helped shape it into the amazing rescue it is today. We appreciate you and are hoping someone will finally sink that third putt this year and walk away with the $10,000 prize! Thank you for sponsoring the putting contest once again.
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Golden Moments
Monthly Photo Contest
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Congratulations to Zeke for being selected for the best "dog day" photo. As a result of winning this month's Golden Moments contest, his owner will receive a 25% off coupon to the NRGRR online store. Next month we're looking for your football fever photos, so get your entries in by September 8th. Email your photos to nrgrr.rescueranger@gmail.com.
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Thanks to everyone that submitted photos this month. A select few are shown below. All photos entered can be seen on our Golden Moments web page.
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Lyndon, Duchess, Sam, and Friends |
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Golden Moments Entry Information |
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The Golden Moments photo contest is to share photos of NRGRR alumni and current fosters on our website, the Rescue Ranger newsletter, and on our social media pages. One photo will be selected monthly to win a 25% off coupon for the NRGRR online store. The winner will be selected based on alignment with the monthly theme as listed below, as well as composition and clarity.
Please ensure the photos are focused and clear and sent in the original size. Close ups are best as they will be displayed in thumbnails. Your photos can be horizontal or vertical and can include people with the NRGRR alum or foster dog. (We cannot accept any professional photos and by submitting your photo you acknowledge NRGRR’s right to use your photo.)
We hope you will participate and make us all smile with your “Golden Moments” photos. Let us know if you have any questions and we're looking forward to seeing your masterpieces!
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“Golden Moments of 2021” Themes |
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February: Most Heartfelt/romantic
March: Most mischievous dog
April: Spring fever
May: Most playful dog
June: Best swimming/water photo
July: Most patriotic dog
August: Best “dog day” photo
September: Football fever
October: Best Halloween costume
November: Most thankful face
December: Best holiday moment
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Please submit your football fever photos by September 8th.
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Alumni Updates
When a dog becomes an NRGRR dog, they are one for life. We are able to follow our dogs' transformation from rescue-to-adopt but some of the greatest stories are about how well they are thriving in their furever home.
If you have special pictures or stories that you would like to share with us, please send them to nrgrr-alumni-updates@googlegroups.com. Your updates may be shared in our publications or social media pages.
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NRGRR has just the items you need for those long walks. Just in, are handy dog poop bag holders, and to help ward off those smelly loads (as well as COVID-19) our masks for Mom and Dad are now half off! |
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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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Did you know you can support NRGRR by shopping on Amazon?
It's quite easy. All you need to do is go to smile.amazon.com and choose Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue as your charity. Click on Supporting: just below the search bar to add or update your charity.
When shopping online, make sure to navigate to smile.amazon.com first to ensure NRGRR receives the donation.
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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.
In 2020, we received almost $10,000 from Facebook fundraisers! Help us raise even more in 2021.
Thank you July Facebook Fundraisers:
Pamela's Birthday
Joyce's Birthday
Makenzie's Birthday
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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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