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 November to each and every one of you! We hope everyone has been enjoying the start of autumn and continue to have fun with friends, family, and dogs, finding enjoyable ways to be outdoors. The cooler 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 the Calendars for Sale, Cookbooks for Sale, Beanies for Sale, Candles for Sale, Happy Tails featuring Jasmin, Adoption News of Throttle, Take Me Home presenting Cosmos, and Volunteer Make a Difference.
Fondly,
E-newsletter staff
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The 2022 GSRNE Calendar
by: GSRNE Staff
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The 2022 GSRNE Calendar is filled with GORGEOUS shots of our GSRNE dogs! Buy one for you and all your friends too!
Keeping track of important dates on your calendar is easy when you can view 12 months of inspiring images that reflect your personal interests. Our high-quality calendar adds impact to any room.
Click on each thumbnail to see a larger picture (taken by our awesome photographers) then order one so you can help us help more dogs!
To order, please go to:
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GSRNE Christmas Cards For Sale
by: GSRNE Staff
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Cookbook For Sale
by: GSRNE Staff
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GSRNE Beanies!
by: GSRNE Staff
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Candles For Sale
by: GSRNE Staff
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Check out our exclusive collection of GSRNE candles. Try our amazing scents that are perfect for Fall as well as upcoming Holiday gift giving!
29 fragrances. Still 100% soy..... burns evenly (same product as before but new company and more scents). Candles are 16 oz and cost $19.99 plus shipping and handling.
CANDLES
* Our candle products are all 100% all natural soy, hand-poured in small batches, fused with natural blends of only the highest quality fragrances, and colored to match both mood and "eye" sense. A long burning and soot free candle. Choose from a variety of styles to decorate every room in your home. Indulge yourself with our Spa fragrance, be inspired with our Pure Soy line, create your own scents with our clamshells, evoke your memories with the Hometowne Illuminations and create any mood with our classic line.
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Happy Tails: Jasmine
by: GSRNE Staff
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Jasmine (#508) was called a project dog when she came into GSRNE in 2015. She was about three years old then and had led a sheltered life in her original home, with few experiences or rules that would help her adapt to a new family. After three years in a dedicated and experienced foster home, she was adopted by Alberta and Dan in 2018. They are repeat adopters and have the experience and willingness to continue the work of Jasmine’s foster parents in building a strong and positive relationship with Jasmine. Jasmine (or Jaz), now about nine years old, starts her day with an early morning two mile walk with her “best friend," Dan. They go early to avoid other dogs that she can still be reactive to.
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Then Dan gets her breakfast, and he and Alberta eat too. After breakfast, Jasmine plays with a ball that has a hole in it for a little extra kibble. She will roll it around on the floor to get the extra food. And Jaz will bring the ball to Alberta to shake out the remainder if she needs a little help. She also plays this fun game after dinner in the evenings. (It seems to be a favorite of hers, and she learned it in her foster home.) At about 10:00 in the morning, it is time to play fetch in the yard, weather permitting. She also has a brushing from Alberta every day, rain or shine, and is often found sitting by the bench waiting for this fun activity. Jaz follows Dan around in the morning and the afternoon when he fills the bird feeders. |
Jasmine waiting for a brushing |
She also assists Alberta in the kitchen when she is making dinner by patiently waiting for Alberta to drop a piece of cheese. Sometimes, Jasmine plays “Go find the cheese,” and Alberta hides cut up pieces of cheese in the living room for Jasmine to find. Alberta will use cheese for little training refreshers and also as rewards for when Jasmine has to have her nails trimmed. If Alberta and Dan go away for a few days, their nephew, whom Jasmine adores, comes to stay to take care of her. Alberta and Dan think Jasmine is a lot of fun, and they love her dearly. |
Adoption News: Throttle has been adopted!
by: Karen McCall, President
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We’re so happy to announce that this handsome boy has found his forever home! Throttle has adjusted nicely with his new family, is very affectionate, and when we asked how it was going —they told us they would never let him go now...he's in his forever home! They are enjoying teaching Throttle new things, including working on Tracking for fun. They hide an object and when they tell Throttle to "find it," he'll keep searching until he does.
As a puppy, he had been trained to become a companion to a veteran with PTSD and helped that young man to attend college all the way to earning his degree.
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From there, he went along to the first job, going to work with him every day until the veteran was able to go on his own. As work became more demanding and long days had Throttle staying alone and bored, his owner wanted to find him a home where he could be more active. While in foster care, Throttle showed us that he's a very energetic 7-year-old and loves to play fetch, go for long walks and knows a variety of tricks. We were delighted to introduce him to a couple who have always had German Shepherds, are newly retired and were looking for a faithful companion. They have certainly found that with Throttle and have sent us some beautiful photos of play sessions as well as lounging sessions, and we can see that this boy is already well-loved. |
Take Me Home: Cosmos
by: GSRNE Staff
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Hi, I’m Cosmos, a friendly 1-year-old German Shepherd. I’m waiting for my forever family.
Cosmos’ previous owners had him since he was a puppy. He was well-loved but, with a 7-year-old daughter, and a baby soon to be walking, the owners became concerned about the dog’s energy and anxiety around the young girl. This was especially true when the 7-year-old didn’t always give him his personal space as she wanted to be with him all the time. Concerned both for their children and keeping the dog safe, they made the heartbreaking decision to explore rehoming Cosmos.
The evaluation went very well, and Cosmos showed himself to have great promise. We placed him in a foster home with an experienced GSD person that has really brought this young boy along to his full potential. The foster home includes a young female GSD, and she and Cosmos have become best-friends and love playing together. We feel Cosmos would do best in a home with children in their teens, but not young children, a home that will continue with the obedience training a young dog needs.
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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
- Calendars for Sale
- Cookbooks for Sale
- Beanies for Sale
- Candles for Sale
- Happy Tails: Jasmine
- Adoption News: Throttle
- Take Me Home: Cosmos
- 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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We thank all Volunteers for being a part of our pack.
New Volunteers:
Maria A. Dracut, MA
Gracie B. Windsor, ME
Ann A, Yarmouth, ME
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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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FYI
Save The Date
GSRNE’s biggest fundraiser, our Auction, will be rescheduled to the spring of 2022 due to the fact that Covid is still hanging around!
Our new date is
April 24, 2022
Since the funds that we count on for the Auction are not available to us this year, we encourage anyone who has any new ideas for fundraisers to contact us so that we can keep on helping the loving dogs we take in!
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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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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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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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