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 March to each and everyone of you! We hope everyone is enjoying the winter and continues to have fun with friends, family, and dogs, finding enjoyable ways to be outdoors. The colder 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.
This issue includes Auction Excitement, Birthday Cards for Sale, Valentine's 50-50 Raffle Results, Cookbooks for Sale, Happy Tails featuring Lex and Phoenix, Adoption News x3 Milo, Noah and Coco. Help Us With The Auction, Take Me Home presenting Koda, Volunteer Spotlight featuring Remy C., Membership Drive, Volunteer & Make a Difference.
All of our sales items can be ordered on our website at www.GSRNE.org!
Fondly,
E-newsletter staff
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Auction Excitement!
by: GSRNE Staff
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Our Annual Auction is being held on Sunday, April 24, 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 the 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.
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, Lauralee 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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Coming soon - GSRNE Birthday Cards!
by: GSRNE Staff
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COMING SOON IN MARCH!
GSRNE Birthday Greeting Cards will be available to purchase in March
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50-50 Raffle Without Further Ado
by: GSRNE Staff
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So, without further ado, the winner of the first ever GSRNE Valentine’s Day 50/50 Raffle is…..
NANCY M
from Mirror Lake, NH
Thank you all for making this such a successful event. We 50/50 raffle team members are thrilled to have such a great group of people who continue to support our rescue. This fundraiser (after a generous donation of a portion of the winnings) brought in a net of $1,363 for the rescue!
We hope to make this an annual event, so we look forward to seeing you again next year!
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Cookbook For Sale
by: GSRNE Staff
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Happy Tails: Lex
by: GSRNE Staff
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Lex, #524, was adopted by Debi in 2019 when he was about three years old. He entered her life at just the right time: Debi had just finished the fence around her yard when GSRNE called with a potential companion to her female shepherd, Phoenix. Phoenix was (and is) a bossy, high-energy, two-year-old, so Debi decided to try a foster-to-adopt situation first. Lex had begun life as a potential protection dog; when that didn’t work out, he was sold as a companion dog, with some significant health challenges, to a family whose daughter then outgrew the need for a companion dog. Rather than return him to the kennel, the family made the loving and difficult choice to turn him over to GSRNE. GSRNE discovered he needed a forever home with a lot of patience and experience, so he could learn how to be a pet dog. He seemed to be a dog who only knew how to follow commands; he didn’t really even know how to play. Debi gradually introduced Lex to doggie day care as well as life with Phoenix, and he really came out of his shell. |
He has learned to use his size when Phoenix gets too bossy. Debi has seen Lex just lie down right on top of Phoenix when he’s tired of her antics. He also has learned how to play fetch and will play for hours if there is someone to throw the ball for him. He likes the game so much that he basically always has a ball in his mouth, even when they go to the vet, just in case there is someone there who will throw it for him. Though he is relatively calm, Debi sees his personality come out in his tail. When the tip is waving furiously fast like a Jack Russell’s might, she knows he is excited and happy. Debi really loves to see how smart he is as well. He has figured out how to outsmart Phoenix, taking her toys to another room, leaving, and then waiting for her to go get them, at which time he pounces to get the toy back! He is also attuned to Debi’s and other human emotions and feelings so that he truly is a wonderful companion dog. So many German shepherds have that potential to be a loving companion if just given the chance. Debi is grateful to the family who made the loving decision to surrender Lex to GSRNE, so the right home could be found for him. She also tells us that Lex is just a delightful dog! |
Adoption News x3! Milo, Noah & Coco
by: The Adoption Team
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We hope you saw Milo's photos and write-up while he was on our Available Dogs’ page of the Website because he's available no longer... he's been adopted and is GSRNE # 598!
We first heard about Milo from a shelter ACO, who said his owners had left him there because they were moving to an apartment and couldn't take him with them. They had gotten him as a puppy, and he was just over 3.5 years old when they surrendered him. We did not have a foster home available, but the people at the shelter were able to work with Milo and help him cope with the shelter environment until we were able to bring him into GSRNE in November. His foster Dad is also a professional dog trainer and gave Milo some much-needed socialization and training during their time together. Life got better and better for this active young boy.
When he was ready to be adopted, we introduced him to a couple who don't have another dog but do have a rescue cat; Milo had lived with two cats in his original home and got along well with them. The couple has adult children who often visit, and one daughter has a female GSD just a year old who will probably become a frequent playmate for Milo. On a daily basis, there is playtime in the fenced yard, and we've been told that Milo never tires of playing ball. His adopters believe that training is ongoing during their daily life and keep treats handy when a reward has been earned by doing a "sit," "down" or "paw" on request. We're very happy for Milo and for his forever family!
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GSRNE’S Noah has found his FOREVER home!!
It’s hard to believe this sweet, and very affectionate boy was picked up as a stray and no one came for him. We were told he was found wandering the streets, underweight, and in need of medical attention. Fortunately, Noah was brought to the shelter, where he received the care he needed. Although affectionate and loving with everyone he came in contact with, the noisy and crowded shelter environment started to take a toll on the big guy. The shelter staff reached out to GSRNE and told us Noah was suffering from kennel stress and separation anxiety.
Noah just loves being with his people, whether he’s being groomed, getting belly rubs, going on walks, enjoying a ride in the car or just lying quietly at home. And at the end of the day, he’s a dog who’s just so happy to belong to his new family. Just in the few weeks that Noah has been with his forever family, he has made great progress and has been a superstar in his obedience classes. His trainer told Noah’s Mom that she’s got one super smart (affectionate) boy! Welcome, Noah, now GSRNE #599!
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An energetic female, named Coco, gets the distinction of having the GSRNE number 600! Her date of birth is 6/1/20, and she was almost a year and a half old when we were contacted and asked for help. Coco's owners were a young couple with two toddlers, and both the parents worked full-time jobs. Their yard was fenced on two sides, not secure, and they would leave Coco on a long chain in good weather or crated in the house in bad weather. They knew she was not getting enough exercise or attention and asked if we could find her a more suitable home.
Coco was moved to a foster home after being spayed, so she was able to recover with someone who is retired and home most of the time. Having to keep her activity level restricted during the healing time was a challenge because she wanted so much to run and play. Coco invented ways to entertain herself by picking up a shoe or a glove and trying to play keep-away. Her foster Mom kept a leash on her in the house and started teaching a recall and "leave it." Once healed from the surgery, Coco delighted in running and playing in the fenced yard and revealed her entertaining personality.
She is now in her forever home with a couple and their White GSD male, named Otis, who is middle-aged and a very good role model for Coco. Otis had been missing his previous companion, another male GSD named Link, and he's been responding well to his new friend. The two of them make quite a pair with her happy-go-lucky personality and his calm and patient demeanor. We're looking forward to hearing more about their blossoming friendship and to seeing some photos!
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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, April 24, 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 or go to: our Donations & Forms Link: https://gsrne.org/gsrne-live/auction-donations-forms/
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/auction-poster/
This is also available on our website, gsrne.org
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Take Me Home: Koda
by: GSRNE Staff
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Koda is a beautiful 4-year-old boy who has lots of energy! Koda came into GSRNE because his lack of exposure to new situations had led to his being nervous and dog-reactive. He had lived with another dog though, so we gave him a chance to get comfortable with the GSD in his foster home. By taking the introduction gradually and walking the dogs together, it has been working out nicely. He still will react when he sees another dog while he’s out for a walk, but he’s learning to look to his person for direction.
Koda enjoys any adventure, whether it is a walk, a car ride, playing fetch in the fenced yard or being chased by the female German Shepherd in his foster home. After a gradual introduction to new people, Koda has become a real cuddler, loves to be petted, and his tail starts to wag any time his foster Mom or Dad walk by him.
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The ideal home for Koda will be with people who have experience with the breed, have the time, knowledge and patience to continue working with him in the ways we’ve found to be successful. Koda would be happy as an only dog, but would also enjoy the company of a friendly, playful female dog to play the chase games he really enjoys in the yard, and help burn off some of his energy. |
Volunteer Spotlight: Remy C.
by Marie O.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Remy C.
Hometown: Sterling, Mass.
How long have you been a GSRNE volunteer?
12 years
What do you do for GSRNE?
I am the membership coordinator. I keep the membership and volunteer databases up to date, send out membership kits and renewal acknowledgements. I also help with the annual calendar raffle, staff events & do anything else the group needs me to do. Since the type and amount of work varies from month to month, I don't really have a set schedule or certain number of hours to work.
Do you have a GSRNE dog?
Unfortunately, no.
How did you get interested in GSRNE?
I've been an animal lover all my life. My brother-in-law introduced me to Jeannie M., who has been involved with GSRNE for many years, and she easily recruited me.
What is it about the organization that interests you?
GSRNE does an outstanding job of matching dogs and adopters to ensure a good fit. Everyone really cares about the dogs, and it's obvious they have nothing but the dogs' best interests at heart. GSRNE is more than a rescue; it's a family of animal-loving volunteers who do everything possible to save as many dogs as possible.
What would you say to prospective volunteers?
Don't think you can't help if you don't have any experience with dogs or rescues. No matter where your talents lie, you can make a difference in the life of a dog in need.
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GSRNE Membership Renewal
by: GSRNE Staff
With another challenging year because of the ongoing pandemic, we are extremely grateful that we were able to adopt out 34 dogs this past year. We think that’s pretty remarkable considering all the challenges we have all been through. Unfortunately, GSRNE took another hit financially, since we were unable to host the Annual GSRNE Live Auction again due to safety concerns. We are grateful that so many of you were so generous in donating to our virtual events, such as the Calendar Raffle, Trim-A-Tree Fundraiser and our newest 50/50 Raffle.
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Since 1997, we have helped almost 600 GSDs find new and loving homes. In that time, there have been countless vet visits ranging from routine preventive care and spaying/neutering to more extensive medical care and life-saving surgeries. We do what we need to help each dog in our care be the best GSD they can be. For some that means additional training, for others it means several months in foster care gaining the confidence they need. We work tirelessly to make the right match between GSD and the adopter. We couldn’t do this without your help and your support. We can’t share every story in this email but take a look at a small sample of their beautiful faces (young and old) and know that you help to make a new life possible for each of them by the support you provide. |
If you have already renewed your membership with GSRNE for 2022,
we thank you! If you have not done so in the past 12 months, we would
appreciate it if you would take just a few moments to renew now.
Renewing is as easy as 1-2-3 and can be done online or by mail.
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Our members and volunteers are very important to us. If now isn't a good time for you to renew, we understand. We still consider you a member, and we hope you will continue to support us through participation in our events, following us on Facebook, visiting our website and keeping up-to-date on all things GSRNE through our newsletter and the GSRNE Google group.
Sincerely,
GSRNE Membership Team
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In This Issue
- Auction Excitement
- Birthday Cards for Sale
- 50-50 Raffle Results
- Cookbooks for Sale
- Happy Tails: Lex & Phoenix
- Adoption News x3 Milo, Noah and Coco
- Help Us With The Auction
- Take Me Home: Koda
- Volunteer Spotlight: Remy
- Membership Drive
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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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We thank all Volunteers for being a part of our pack.
Volunteer News:
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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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Bringing Back an Oldie but Goodie! |
There is a new volunteer ….Maria O, who is working with Gail VH on the newsletter team. She will be highlighting volunteers in each edition.
Since I’m Volunteer Coordinator, I get to suggest people I think would be interesting and have been with GSRNE a long time!! When you hear from her you won’t be surprised!! It’s a good thing!!
Thanks!
Jeannie M
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Save The Date
GSRNE’s biggest fundraiser, our Auction,
is coming soon!!
Our new date is
April 24, 2022
Why come out, you ask? Because it's the Annual Auction and the gavel and the shouts of
"It's For The Dogs!"
It's a great day of fun, friends and good food: what a great combination!
Come join the fun!!
The AUCTION, Sunday, April 24, 2022, from 11am-4:30pm will again 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 at
auction@gsrne.org.
This event is a great way to meet a lot of other seasoned and new volunteers. We hope you can get involved!
More details are on our website
at gsrne.org.
Also Upcoming:
Our Appreciation Picnic & Reunion,
scheduled
Sat, June 25
will be held at our
usual spot,
Middlesex County 4-H Fairgrounds,
55 S. Chelmsford Rd,
Westford, MA 018886
More info to come!
AND THIS!!
Our July Calendar Raffle
tickets will be on sale in June!
If you want to sponsor a square, please contact Lauralee D. at
Squares are still available!!
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Volunteer Help Needed
We always need lots of Volunteers for our
Annual Auction
Sunday, April 24
If interested, contact us at
auction@gsrne.org.
More details at gsrne.org
See more in-depth information on opposite column.
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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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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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