The holiday season is a time when we receive a majority of our donations, and with operating costs increasing we need your help more than ever. We have two fundraising campaigns coming up on social media and we hope you will make a generous donation to help us rescue Goldens and golden-hearted dogs in need. |
The first is Giving Tuesday which falls on November 30th. Last year we raised an astonishing $20,000! Can we beat that amount this year? To get us started, members of the NRGRR Board of Directors are generously matching all donations up to $4500 on Giving Tuesday!
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We will also have our 12 Days of Christmas campaign beginning in mid-December and continuing up to Christmas. Be sure to follow us as we share our achievements throughout 2021.
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November 30th - Giving Tuesday - social media.
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December 5th - Hillsborough Light Up the Night Holiday Parade - Downtown Hillsborough
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 October
157 Dogs Rescued
60 Dogs in Rehab
125 Dogs Adopted
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Congratulations to these dogs finding their furever home in October
- Boomer 21
- Glory 21
- Crispin 21
- Freedom 21
- Waffles 21
- Pollyanna 21
- Kosovo Mango 21
- Honor 21
- Rigsby 21
- Meryl 21
- Precious 21
- Armstrong 21
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Light Up The Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade |
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You are invited to join us marching in the Light Up the Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade on December 5th. Join us in witnessing the faces of young and old filled with joy as our Goldens stroll by!
We will meet at the intersection of Highway 70 and Churton St by 3 pm. We would love to have many two- and four-legged volunteers as possible for this event. Click here to learn more about the parade, including the parade route.
Please dress in holiday attire and especially, in keeping with the parade theme, anything with lights!
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Thank you to everyone to participated in our Pop Art Paint Your Pet and Paint It Forward Holiday Crafts events earlier this month.
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Volunteer Spotlight
Julie Rigby
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Over the past year or so, we have spotlighted many volunteers within the NRGRR family. Some have been around a while, many are new volunteers, or folks who have assumed new roles within the Rescue in the past twelve months. Our volunteer spotlight this month is someone who has been an integral part of the NRGRR family for many years and has worn, and continues to wear, many hats – Julie Rigby.
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Foster Mom
Operations Manager
Dog Behavior Team Lead
International Team
Lost Dog Team
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From 2015-2020, Julie led the Operations Team, which is a very labor-intensive, essential position, requiring day-t0-day dedication to getting dogs into program, assigning them a dog coordinator, making sure medical needs are taken care of, coordinating issues with our various veterinarian partners, managing the bi-monthly Meet and Greets, and SO much more. Julie is a proven leader and was perfect in that role. However, Julie wanted to spend more time working with dogs with behavioral issues and help lead the effort to bring in dogs from places like China, Turkey, and Kosovo. In 2020, Julie changed hats and assumed new roles in NRGRR. Let’s look at some of the roles that Julie currently leads or plays a major role in; some of her Superpowers.
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Dog Behavior Team – Have you ever had a foster dog that you loved but you needed some guidance and support to help them adjust to your home? Many of our fosters have experienced dogs with behavioral issues. Fortunately, NRGRR has Julie Rigby! Julie often knows the exact training tip, behavior modification, or expert resource that can help a foster dog adjust and thrive in their new environment. In addition to helping our dogs adjust, Julie provides support for our 2-legged fosters! Julie has met with many fosters; in their home, at local parks, and training centers; to coach dog and human alike. Julie works her magic as she teaches both dog and human-handler new skills. For several years Julie did this work on her own, but now has put together an amazing Behavior Team to support her in this effort. The Behavior Team Julie leads helps our dogs and fosters find success!
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Just this month, Julie completed her work to become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT). We want to congratulate her on this major milestone; just one more example of her intense dedication to help rehab dogs and prepare them for their furever homes! CONGRATULATIONS Julie!
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Additionally, Julie is an integral part of the International Rescue Team. From helping to ensure compliance with medical records, to collaborating with our international rescue partners, to transporting dogs both by ground and air; there is no stopping Julie when it comes to saving dogs! Our China dogs need even more specialized attention to comply with North Carolina quarantine requirements as well as meeting with our state vets to ensure compliance. She is a constant positive force on the international team, helping to overcome any potential roadblocks with creative ideas like coordinating a foster team in Canada. Almost 100 dogs have been saved thanks to Julie's unwavering focus of fulfilling our mission – to Rescue, Rehab, and Adopt goldens in need. Love has no borders!
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Lost Dog Team – If you have been a part of the NRGRR family over the past year or so, you know that 2021 has been the year of “dogs on the lam,” (aka -runaway dogs!) Julie has led this team’s efforts to track, locate, capture, and get these scared and skittish pups back to a safe foster home to prepare them for ultimate adoption. Being part of the lost dog team requires infinite time and patience, a lot of communication, many dedicated volunteers, and more time and patience. Leading this team requires spurts of energy and motivation with many late nights, early mornings, and long days! Skills required: Critter cam set up and monitoring, trap set up and removal, outdoor grilling, willingness to recruit strangers for the use of their perfectly located fenced back yards, and endless stamina for the grueling work that can take days, weeks, or even months! Julie not only leads the Lost Dog Team for NRGRR, she also frequently jumps in to help other rescues with their searches, trap hauling, and critter cam set up.
NRGRR is a stronger, more heart-driven organization because of Julie’s hard work and dedication to our dogs and fosters! We are SO thankful for you – Julie Rigby! You are truly a blessing to the NRGRR family and the world of dog rescue!
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Golden Moments
Monthly Photo Contest
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Lucas Fredrick and Family |
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Congratulations to Lucas Fredrick for being selected for the most thankful face. 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 best holiday moment photos, so get your entries in by December 8th. Email your photos to nrgrr.rescueranger@gmail.com.
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Thanks to those who submitted photos this month. All photos entered this year can be seen on our Golden Moments web page.
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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 Howl-o-ween costume
November: Most thankful face
December: Best holiday moment
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Please submit your most best holiday moment photos by December 8th.
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2022 NRGRR Calendar and Planner |
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We are offering two types of calendars again this year, the traditional wall calendar and a monthly planning calendar. Our calendars will be sold at the December Meet and Greets at ZoomyDogs! in Durham and online through the NRGRR Store. The cost for the wall calendar is $20 each and for the planning calendar is $40 each, plus applicable tax and shipping fees.
Start your Christmas shopping early and stock up!
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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 October Facebook Fundraisers:
Marian's Birthday
Carol'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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