German Shepherd Rescue of New England, Inc. |
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(GSRNE) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to serving German Shepherd Dogs in need. We rely on our fundraisers and donations to continue our work. |
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Greetings!
Happy September to each and every one of you! We hope everyone has been enjoying summer and continues to have fun with friends, family, and dogs finding enjoyable ways to be outdoors. The warm days mean fun for both you and your dog, so grab your dog (or a friend's) and take time to enjoy all the fun outdoor activities. Your dog is sure to appreciate any attention or exercise, no matter what, even if it's nose work at home, working on a treat puzzle or just a game of hide-and-go-seek in the house or outside! Remember to be sure their water bowl is full.
This issue includes the Tagging Party Wrap, Can You Help with the Auction, Annual Auction Save the Date, Happy Tails featuring Leroy, Adoption News of Remi, Bella, Captain, Titan and Brady, Take Me Home presenting Throttle, and Volunteer Make a Difference.
Fondly,
E-newsletter staff
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Tagging Party Wrap
by: GSRNE Staff
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With COVID-19 still looming, we made sure to do our best to follow CDC’s recommendations while having the Tagging Party this year. With the limited number of people attending (only 13 people!) and requiring vaccinations, we were able to safely and successfully complete all the Tagging Party tasks needed for our upcoming Auction!
Work begins well in advance of the Tagging Party with volunteers asking for donations, advertising the event and planning all logistics. A big thank you to all those unsung heroes who do mountains of work behind the scenes throughout the process! Since we had to cancel the Auction in 2020, we already had a bunch of donations, in addition to the amazing donations we got this year as well!
Though a bit hectic as we haven’t done a Tagging Party since March/April 2019, we managed to get all of the tasks we needed to do in one day! All day, our photographer was busy taking just the right shot of all of our Live Items to make sure each item sparkled. These items appear on our website ahead of time so the bidders get a chance to see the item prior to the Auction! As the photographer was taking pictures, volunteers organized and finished the two Blue and Yellow Silent Auction Rooms, all while typing up all the items into documents for our database. With our two Silent Auction Rooms finished, the Live Auction Room finished up with volunteers typing up items as they were getting photographed and placed in the order we wanted.
As much as we love sharing and doing a pot-luck-style meal, we had to opt-out of sharing this year, so volunteers brought individually packaged chips, drinks, and homemade custom sandwiches! Even though it wasn’t exactly the same, we still had a good time enjoying our lunch and chatting and seeing one another for the first time in 2 years. After the Tagging Party, more volunteers work together to prepare the auction catalog, load the photos onto our website, post on social media, and place flyers in local vet offices and public places to attract interested people. Items are checked against the catalog listings, and finally, it is all transported to the Springhill Suites by Marriott in Peabody, MA for the big event.
It is a lot of fun helping make this a successful event. It is also lots of fun attending the auction. The money raised goes to help pay our dog expenses.
Thank you with all of our hearts to the wonderful volunteers who wear many hats and did a great job to help make GSRNE's 21st Annual Live Auction the best one ever! Thank you to all who donated the incredible items to help our amazing dogs. Everyone who donates will receive a thank-you and tax receipt. This is our major fundraiser of the year; thanks to all who helped make this one great!
We hope to see you all at the AUCTION on October 3rd!!
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Can You Help Us With The Auction?
by: GSRNE Staff
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If you haven't already marked your calendar, our Annual Auction is almost here. It is open to the public and is being held Sunday, Oct 3rd, 11-4:30, at the Springhill Suites by Marriott, 43 Newbury Street Peabody, MA 01960. This is such a fun event and there are so many ways that you can help to make it a success!
Attend the Auction: Enjoy spirited bidding, great food, and the opportunity to catch up with GSRNE friends.
Solicit advertising: Did you know that you, your employer and/or the local businesses you frequent can also support the GSRNE Annual Auction by purchasing ad space in our Auction Catalog? You will find links to the forms on our website at gsrne.org (under “Auction Donations, Forms…”) for information and pricing.
Publicize this fun event: We need your help to spread the word so that we have a good crowd at the event! Tell your friends about the Auction using social media. Ask local businesses to post our Auction flyer. You can download it at https://gsrne.org/gsrne-live/2021-auction-poster/. This is also available on our website, gsrne.org
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Save the Date: GSRNE Annual Auction
by: GSRNE Staff
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AUCTION EXCITEMENT!
Our Annual Auction is being held on Sunday, October 3rd, 11 am to 4:30 pm at the Springhill Suites by Marriott, 43 Newbury Street, Peabody, MA 01960. Springhill Suites is close to I-95 and I-93 with a comfortable venue and fantastic staff.
The Auction is open to the public so please invite your family and friends and come enjoy the day with us. We have received so many great items for the Auction and there is sure to be something that catches your eye. The catalog and photos of items in the Live Auction and a listing of items in the Silent Blue and Silent Yellow Auctions will be available on our website prior to the Auction. We can't wait to share them with you!
Auction excitement is building, and we hope you will all come join in the fun! We can also use your help. We are looking for volunteers to come early on Auction Day to help us set up. We have three Auctions to prepare in a very short time. At 9:30am, we start unpacking the items and getting them displayed on the tables. If you want to help set up and/or clean up before/after the Auction, please contact Sam T at: auction@gsrne.org.
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GSRNE supporters come from all parts of New England to attend the Auction, so it is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and to meet new volunteers. People start arriving around 11:00 am, and the first step is the registration table where you sign up for a paddle and receive an Auction Catalog. Even if you are not sure you are bidding, it is nice to have a free catalog and paddle just in case! After registration, most people walk around to see the Auction items and check off their favorites. And of course, there are lots of homemade goodies at the food sales table to tempt you! |
The Silent Blue and Silent Yellow Auctions start bidding at 11:30 am. Bidders write down their paddle number and their bid on the sheet for each item they hope to take home with them. It is always fun.
At 12:00 noon, our Auctioneer Extraordinaire, Laurelee Davis, takes the podium to begin the Live Auction. You'll hear, "It's all for the dogs..." and "Just five dollars more..." as Lauralee whips the crowd into a bidding frenzy. At the end of the day, even if you didn't win the item you wanted, everyone is a winner for coming out to help support GSRNE. Your support makes a difference!
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Happy Tails: Leroy #522
by: GSRNE Staff
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Leroy #522 was adopted in 2019 when he was about four years old by Alexis and her family. He had lived in a home which was not right for him, so he had some adjusting to do to get comfortable in his forever home. And now we have a happy tale from his adopters!
Alexis writes: Leroy is doing great. He’s just a big ball of love and a big baby, and we just love him. He is so different from any other dog I have had; he is extremely loyal, gentle and so eager to show his love. His typical day starts off with a morning walk, and then I am in my office working for the day.
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He typically stays with me all morning, under my desk, though my office also has a back door that goes out into the backyard, so I tend to keep the door open, and he will go in and out when he wants. On my days off he likes to spend time in the yard with me while I garden, and he also absolutely loves walks around the river. His separation anxiety is still pretty much status quo, but he does not get as anxious as he did before, so there has been some progress made there. We still do introduce him slowly to other people. Leroy does not have play dates with other dogs as he does tend to get territorial, and he still has a pretty high prey drive. He does not seem bothered, however. As long as he is with his family, he is happy as a clam. Overall, he is the biggest mama’s boy and a loving and true companion! |
Adoption News: Remi #574, Bella #576, Captain #578, Titan #575 , and Brady #577!!
by: Karen McCall, President
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When Remi was one year old, her family realized she needed more time and attention than they could provide. We were able to place her in a foster home with a couple who were home most of the time and able to get her started with daily walks and some good manners training. When she had a chance to play in a supervised group of dogs, Remi showed us that she loves to play with other dogs and has lots of energy and enthusiasm.
Her adopters have a male GSD who is just a few months older than Remi, and the two dogs took to each other right away. We've loved seeing videos of them romping in the yard together and photos of them stretched out on their dog beds. Her adopters say she's a "little firecracker," and the better they get to know her the more awesome she is. If you'd like to see photos of this beautiful girl, she's on the Adopted Dogs page of our website; look for GSRNE # 574!
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Bella, at three years old, is a stunning all black German Shepherd female. Her original owners were not able to manage her high energy and zest for life and asked for help. We had a Repeat Adoption Application from a couple who had recently lost their GSRNE female and were ready to help another dog. They kindly agreed to become Bella's foster parents with the hope of adopting her and let us know, not long afterwards, that she was quickly becoming a beloved part of their family.
Bella was nervous at first and barked at visitors, but going for a short walk with them walking nearby would help put her at ease so they could all go back into the house together. It took some time before she could meet a visitor inside the house, but her foster parents were calm and patient while helping her adjust. Bella was reactive to other dogs they passed while out on walks, so they took her for training sessions with our Training Coordinator, once a week, which helped her learn to focus on her people rather than distractions out in the world.
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At home, Bella will nudge for attention and loves being stroked and having her back scratched; she is quite entertaining while playing with her stuffed toys. One in particular, Lamb Chop, always goes with her for rides in the car. She has a stuffed monkey that she will accept from her Dad, give it a good shake back and forth and then give it back to him. In the second Foster Home Report, we ask the parent to describe what would be the ideal home for their foster dog. The comment on Bella's report was, "Our home is the ideal home for her." We couldn't agree more and are happy to announce that Bella is GSRNE # 576! |
Captain is two years old and full of himself with lots of playful energy; he had belonged to a family that included two children and a 9-year-old female GSD. All was well until the family moved to a house with no fenced yard, and the husband started a new job and was working 60 hours a week. Neighborhood children would be in and out of the house, and one day Captain followed one out the door. He ran into the street, where someone was walking two small dogs, and the ensuing confusion caused an upset, although no dogs were injured. His owner realized that Captain was not getting the exercise and attention he needed and decided to ask for help from GSRNE.
We asked an approved adopter to foster him with the option to adopt, and she agreed. She works from home and shares the house with an elderly parent and his 13.5-year-old female GSD who mostly stayed in his room. Captain made the transition nicely and quickly showed how playful and affectionate he can be. The female GSD was found to have Lymphoma, and the family said it was a comfort to have Captain there when she passed. He has made friends with a neighbor's female Portuguese Water Dog who is around his age, and they often are together for daily walks. Captain is now GSRNE # 578, and his new family said they can't imagine life without him!
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Titan is a handsome 3-year-old who was well-loved by his original family. After they lost their home and moved in with extended family, there was too much tension between him and the male GSD already living there. Titan had to be crated much of the time, so his family looked for help in finding him a better situation.
With no foster home available, we turned to an approved adopter waiting for a young male with Titan's personality. They had lost their male GSD at the end of 2020, at age 13, and his name was Tyton; they said they had chills when we told them this boy's name.
After some initial hesitation, Titan made a good transition into his new home and bonded quickly with the two children, ages 10 and 7. There had been children in his original home, and Titan will now snuggle between these two when they are on the floor playing a game or just relaxing.
His adopters are impressed with how quickly he picks up new words and have taken to spelling some out so he doesn't get excited prematurely. They enjoy his energy level and keep him engaged with squeaky toys in the house, balls in the yard, long walks in the evenings and even going swimming.
Titan is GSRNE # 575, and we're grateful that we were able to be here for him and his original family when they needed help.
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Brady is a 2.5-year-old neutered male who has been described as a "bundle of energy and enthusiasm." At 92 pounds and solid build, he's a very impressive boy!
In his original home, Brady was living with a female GSD, just six months older than he was, and a 13-year-old Pitbull/Chihuahua mix. All was going well until the husband in the family died, leaving his wife to run the family business and take care of everyone. Brady was not doing well being home for 8 hours at a time with limited exercise, and the difficult decision was made to take him to a shelter in hopes that he would find a more active home environment.
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After a few weeks, the shelter workers could see that Brady was not doing well and called GSRNE. We were told that he was friendly with everyone there but showing stress in the kennel environment. We had an approved-adopter family who had recently lost their elderly male GSD, have a female English Setter, and were looking for a young male to adopt. We told them about Brady and asked if they would give him a chance by fostering to adopt, and they agreed. The big question was whether the female English Setter, Abby, would become comfortable with this new, big male in her home. It took some time and patience, but she has warmed up to Brady and is now starting to play with him. We are told that he also loves playing with a Frisbee, going for rides to the local state forest for hikes and is a sponge for attention.
We are delighted to know that Brady's new life is everything that was hoped for; he is our GSRNE # 577!
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Take Me Home: Throttle
by: GSRNE Staff
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Throttle’s owner obtained him as a puppy to be trained as a service dog to help with his post-military recovery. For years, he was a great help, assisting the owner in his recovery and helping his owner obtain his college degree and new engineering profession. As the owner progressed, Throttle no longer accompanied the owner to work. Now, with a baby, preparing for marriage and long hours away from home, the owner is no longer able to care for him.
This handsome boy has high energy which his former owner, a Veteran, said was a big help with his post-military recovery from PTSD, helping him to get up and move. Throttle has been trained to retrieve and pick up a dropped object such as the TV remote, keys, etc. He’ll try to pretend he doesn’t know what you mean when he’s more interested in a toy, but he can be redirected easily to the task at hand. There were numerous kids in the neighborhood where he lived, and Throttle was always friendly and playful with them. His former owner told us he seemed to love to play with kids.
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Because he was trained as a service dog, he hasn’t had a lot of interactions with other dogs and can tend to be protective of his person when seeing other dogs. Throttle was trained to warn/signal the owner if someone was walking up too closely behind the owner so he is a watchful dog. Anyone who adopts him will need to be mindful and understanding that Throttle will bark loudly at strangers – not to be aggressive but more of intimidation.
We are hoping to find Throttle a home that has GSD experience, and that can provide a high-energy, active dog like him with a loving home.
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Volunteer - And Make a Difference
GSRNE Staff
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"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." -Winston Churchill
-JOIN THE GSRNE FAMILY!-
We've always believed when you choose to dedicate your own time to help others, you feel capable and are rewarded with a sense of purpose. Becoming a GSRNE volunteer is a great way to meet other people who love helping dogs. Sure, we know that volunteering makes us feel good. Did you know that, when you volunteer, you are improving your life and maybe even your health? The truth is that volunteering will bring a world of rewards you might never have expected... Socially, the benefits of volunteering show up quickly and have long-term effects... So many of our volunteers have created wonderful friendships that have lasted a lifetime.
All dog rescue groups need volunteers to operate successfully, and German Shepherd Rescue of New England, Inc. (GSRNE) is no exception! Volunteering a little bit of your time goes a long way in helping a needy German Shepherd. If you would like to learn more about our volunteer programs, go to: https://gsrne.org/gsrne-live/volunteer/
Events are fun for our volunteers and get us out into the public to share our stories and information about the Shepherd breed. If you are interested in helping out or want more information, check out the link below.
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For more information, Please contact
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In This Issue
- Tagging Party Wrap
- Can You Help us with the auction?
- Save The Date: Auction
- Happy Tails: Leroy
- Adoption News: Remi, Bella, Captain, Titan & Brady
- Take Me Home: Throttle
- Volunteer and Make a Difference
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Love IS Adoptable!
Forever Homes Wanted!
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To see all the dogs available for adoption please check out Available Dogs
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2022 Calendars!!
Coming soon!!
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Our photography team has done an outstanding job getting gorgeous shots of our German Shepherds!
We can't wait to have you see them when they go on sale later this year!
If you have questions.
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We thank all Volunteers for being a part of our pack. |
Donations For Our
Foster Dogs
Thank you to so many of you for helping our foster dogs by sending us several of our requested supplies on our Wish List.
Most items provided to our foster homes for the dogs' care and training are generous donations from people like you. There are many items on the list that we need, but currently, we especially need toys for our foster dogs.
Our Wish List has a link that will bring you to our continuously updated list of items that you can order through Amazon.com. We have now updated the list to show which items we need more by being listed first and/or showing the priority level.
If you would like to help, please visit our Web site and go to our Wish List tab or click on this link: Wish List
to view the items.
The shipping address is included on the Amazon Web site when you "check out". You will see a shipping address to choose called GSRNE Foster Dogs Wish List. The shipping address will be automatically added to your order once selected.
For privacy reasons, Amazon will not share your address with us unless you add it to a "Gift Card" during the Checkout Process. We never share your information with other organizations and will only use it for the purpose of acknowledging your generosity and providing you with a receipt for tax purposes.
Thank you for all you do to help our GSDs in need!
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Foster Homes Needed!!
If you love the breed and want to help, consider fostering. GSRNE pays all the expenses. You provide the love and care. We receive several hundred calls for help every year from Shelters and Owners looking to place a dog with GSRNE. We cannot help them all but we need Foster Homes to help those that we can. Some of our Foster Homes become so attached to their Foster Dog that they become the dog's Forever Home. We love every happy ending but that also means we need a new Foster Home for the next dog in need. To learn more about fostering, please visit www.gsrne.org/foster/
When you look at the wonderful dogs available for adoption and you read the Happy Tails in our Newsletter and online, remember that GSRNE was able to help these dogs because of our Foster Homes.
Fostering Basics
A fence is required. Dogs are at the greatest risk of escape when they are first introduced to a new location. Children living in the home need to be age 10 or older.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.What does the foster home do?
You provide a safe and stable environment for the foster dog until he or she finds a forever home. You take care of your foster dog like you would your own dog - play, exercise, grooming and basic manners training. You also provide periodic reports to GSRNE about the dog's progress, personality, likes & dislikes so that GSRNE can find the right match for him or her.
2. How do I know if the foster dog will be a good fit for me and my family?
We work with you to determine what general type of dog will adapt to your household for a successful fostering experience for you & the rescue dog. We also provide strong support for you & help is only a phone call away.
3. How much does it cost to foster a GSD for GSRNE?
There is no cost to the foster home. GSRNE reimburses you for the foster dog's food and pays for all authorized vet care. In addition, GSRNE loans you a crate, feeding and water dishes, bedding, brushes, collars, leashes, & of course, toys!
You will find more information about our Foster Home Requirements at
If not you, who?
Please Foster
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If you can't adopt...FOSTER.
If you can't foster...DONATE,
VOLUNTEER, EDUCATE
& NETWORK. Tell your friends about GSRNE and fostering.
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FYI
Save The Date
GSRNE’s biggest fundraiser, our Auction, date set for
Sunday, Oct 3, 2021
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Upcoming
Events
Auction
is scheduled for
Sun, Oct 3.
Volunteers Needed!
We all need some fun times to look forward to!
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Looking for people to assist with Facebook posting. Assist our FB coordinator, Tina with timely posts and stories. Please send your name and email address to
volunteer@GSRNE.org. Also send a little about your involvement with GSRNE, experience in posting and why you are interested. Requires people dedicated and willing to work as a team member.
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Help Wanted for the Auction
Why come out,
you ask?
Because it is the Annual Auction and the gavel and the shouts of
"It's For the Dogs!"
It is a great day of fun, friends and good food; what a great combination!
Come join the fun!
With our Tagging Party preparations completed, GSRNE is now seeking volunteers to help with the Auction!
This year the Auction
will be held on
Sunday, Oct 3, 2021
from
11:00AM to 4:30PM
and will be held at the
Springhill Suites by Marriott
43 Newbury St
Peabody, MA 01960
If you'd like to help with setting up, cleaning up, or even manning the event, please let us know by emailing us
This event is a great way to meet a lot of other seasoned as well as new volunteers. We hope you can get involved!
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Future/Ongoing Events
GSRNE is always looking for people who want to help develop events. If you would like to participate in one of our future or ongoing events, just check out our events tab on our website. If interested, please contact us and let GSRNE or Jeannie know if you can help.
Information Tables
Whether for a certain holiday or event, local stores all want information tables. If you want to participate or be an organizer of events, when our communities are free to open up again, let us know at
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If you like to shop on AMAZON as much as we do please consider choosing GSRNE - German Shepherd Rescue of New England as your charity.
By choosing 'GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE OF NEW ENGLAND' as your AmazonSmile charity you can help our homeless dogs. It's easy to sign up and AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your purchase amount to the rescue.
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Amazon Smile Donations - Thank You!
GSRNE Staff
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We received this welcome email the other day: THANK YOU to everyone who designates GSRNE as your charity to receive donations when you shop at Amazonsmile.com! The donation of $558.42 is a great help for our dogs!
"Dear Karen McCall,
This is the quarterly notification to inform you that the charity you've selected, German Shepherd Rescue of New England, recently received a donation of $558.42 from AmazonSmile -- at no cost to you or other customers."
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German Shepherd Rescue of New England, Inc. (GSRNE) is an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to providing veterinary care, evaluation & adoptive homes for the countless numbers of German Shepherd Dogs who are left in pounds to await uncertain fate, are owner surrenders (divorce, death, etc.), or are from abuse or neglect situations. We help provide a safe harbor for German Shepherd Dogs that might otherwise be destroyed.
For more information contact us at:
GSRNE, Inc.
PO Box 299
Wayland, MA 01778
24-hour hotline (978) 443-2202
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"The Shepherd's Watch" E-Newsletter Staff
Gina Dantuono / Design
Gail Van Hoesen /Editor
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