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 May to each and every one of you! We hope everyone is enjoying the beginnings of spring and continues to have fun with friends, family, and dogs, finding enjoyable ways to be outdoors. The cooler and warmer 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 Wrap Up, Calendar Raffle News, Volunteer Update about Mary F., Birthday Cards for Sale, Cookbooks for Sale, Pampered Chef Fundraiser, Happy Tails featuring Sasha, Take Me Home presenting Lexi, Volunteer Spotlight featuring Loueen, and 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 Wrap Up!
by: Auction Committee
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Auction 2022 was an especially exciting event as we had a 2-year absence due to Covid. I'm sure some people couldn't come yet, but we are very glad we did the event! It takes legions of volunteers to pull it off, but April 24th, pull it off, we did!! The hotel facility, at the Springhill Suites by Marriott at 43 Newbury Street, Peabody, MA, was excellent, and the staff was very friendly and willing to accommodate our needs.
Our volunteers rose to the occasion, doing a tremendous job. We were able to load and transport all our items to the hotel on Saturday evening, so set up could begin early Sunday morning. Most stayed all day, also helping to clean and pack up!
We had door prizes: a 50/50 raffle, a food table and sales table, along with the silent and live auctions. Lauralee D. and Jim H. shared the load this year in getting us all to bid and spend "just $5 more" and reminding and reminding us "it's all for the dogs!”
Our president, Tina R., welcomed everyone and emphasized the importance of this fundraiser was to provide the best care for our dogs! A two-year absence from being able to get together allowed us to see people again! Fred D. came from South Dakota and Danny T., from Florida. Many "veteran” volunteers from the New England States and NY were there to help and bid high and often. We had a lot of supporters who donated items, came to help, or supported us in other ways to make this day a success.
During the break, we got to see our dogs: Tova #481 is now 12 years young. She's a certified therapy dog and has really mellowed from her reactive days! Elsa #510, now 8 years old, was there, and her owner shared her story of EPI. Elsa is strong and healthy as long as she gets her enzymes. Promise #512, now 4 years old, used to be so afraid and reactive to people and animals alike, but through patience and training, she can now walk with people and is a non-reactive evaluation team member! Guinness, GSRNE foster, was there and enjoyed the socialization! Pax, a newly rescued Jack Russell, popped in to say "Hello".
Registration was hectic at check-in and check-out, but Tomas, Sam and Chris kept things running smoothly. Our 50/50 raffle sold a lot of tickets, and Remy was busy counting tickets for everyone! Our sales table was hopping with our jackets, shirts, cards, cookbooks and lots of goodies to sell; Tina and Paula and their team were kept very busy! We all worked up an appetite, and thanks to our food table, we were well satisfied, buying a lot of delicious sandwiches, chips, drinks, noodles and yummy desserts. All food was individually wrapped, keeping our safety in mind! Carol and Mark, and Kathy, kept that humming. The silent auctions did well too, offering more items than ever before!
Thank you to MANY individuals who donated and participated in lots of ways to make this such a success! Behind the scenes, Briana and Tomas worked their magic to input all the items from the tagging party and make our auction catalog.
Hours of work and time went into the success of our auction... beginning months in advance with Annette and others soliciting donations. It all came to a conclusion yesterday. We raised over $9000 gross which is a super job in these uncertain times! Soon we will start working on next year!!
Sincere thanks also to the many, many volunteers who worked so hard!!
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Calendar Raffle Time
by: Lauralee D
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It’s that time of year again, friends! It’s GSRNE Calendar Raffle time (personally my favorite)!!!
This year will Not disappoint!! Did someone say money?? Lots of it too!! A whole week of money and much more! Gosh, I hope You win it! Plus, the best date of all to win cold hard cash?? July 4th! You will be celebrating More than our Independence when you win this spot!!
As Always, this dedication Raffle includes tributes to our friends, family & The best pups at the Rainbow Bridge. We thank our sponsors for being a wonderful part of this Raffle.
Now we Need YOU! To sell & buy tickets as much as you can! Remember, this is “All for our dogs”!!
The dogs in our care need you more, now than ever. We appreciate all you do for them!
The GSRNE Calendar Raffle 2022 will be here very soon, and we truly hope you will be part of it!
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Volunteer Update: Mary F.
by GSRNE Staff
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We wanted to announce, after many years of helping our dogs, Mary F. has decided to step down as the GSRNE Training Director. We want to thank Mary for her willingness to donate so much of her time and talent over the years. With her knowledge and training expertise, Mary has helped and trained many dogs for our rescue and adopters, and helped transition them to their forever homes. |
Mary is now training full time at her own business, “what a nice dog”. We wish her the very best and appreciate all that she’s done for our dogs! |
GSRNE Birthday Cards!
by: GSRNE Staff
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The GSRNE Birthday Cards are ready for ordering. I’d like to give a HUGE shout-out, and BIG thank you to Loueen L. who was the talented lady that created these adorable cards, ♥️🐾 and another BIG thank you to Rob P. who is always working hard behind the scenes for us and is responsible for getting the link-up on the website for ordering. |
Now you can send your German Shepherd, or dog lover, a birthday wish to remember with one of our adorable GSRNE birthday greeting cards.
There are 6 assorted designs (2 of each) with some of your favorite GSRNE dogs’ photos that are sure to make an impression and a perfect way to brighten someone’s special day! $20 + shipping and the best part, all proceeds go directly to our GSRNE foster dogs!
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Cookbook For Sale
by: GSRNE Staff
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Pampered Chef Fundraiser
by: GSRNE Staff
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Calling all chefs! We are excited to announce a new event for GSRNE, and you are all invited to join in on the fun. Susan Alden, an independent consultant with Pampered Chef, is teaming up with GSRNE in May for a week-long event! Pampered Chef offers solutions for cooking with small appliances, kitchen tools, stoneware, and pantry items. Susan will be posting different products, recipes, and games to play during the week. You’ll be cooking up a storm in no time, maybe even whipping up some treats for your 4-legged friends from the GSRNE cookbook! The party will officially run for one week, from May 15 through the 22nd on Facebook, but the link will be open for purchases starting May 1st. Below are some links for the party:
Tour the Pampered Chef Virtual catalog:
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Happy Tails: Sasha
by: GSRNE Staff
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Sasha (GSRNE #497) was adopted by Don and Christine in 2018 when she was almost two years old. Christine tells us she is doing really well. She is great around people – everyone that she meets loves her. She is still a little dog-reactive on leash but has a couple of neighbor dogs she will play with – Milo, a yellow lab, and Stella, a mix, will each visit and Sasha is a good host, playing nicely with them for the most part. Sasha likes to play tug with stuffed toys, and she also chews them up. Once they are torn up, they become outside toys. She has quite a collection outside (Lamby is one of her favorites), and when she is outside she keeps track of them. She doesn’t play much fetch, but does enjoy two walks a day with Christine and Don. |
Her favorite human in the family seems to be their son, Michael. Sasha first came to Don and Christine as a foster dog, and they were planning to let her be adopted. However, while she was in their home she became totally attached to Michael and he to her, so they decided to adopt Sasha themselves. Sasha follows Michael around, sleeps in his room, and in general hangs out with him all day. She likes nothing more than to be around her people and really is a part of their family. |
Take Me Home: Lexi
by: GSRNE Staff
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Lexi is a beautiful 4-year-old bicolor female who is easy to have around the house. She is well-behaved and comfortable when left alone in the home for a few hours, and welcomes you back home with a happy wagging tail.
Lexi loves to play fetch and enjoys her daily walks with her foster Mom. She will delicately nose through her box of toys to find just the right one, then will prance around with the toy trying to entice you to chase her. She’s a sweet girl who likes to be active, but easily settles down for quiet time.
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Lexi also is a special girl, who will need a family that is careful to maintain her health. Lexi has a condition called pannus that was not treated regularly, which has resulted in her vision being impaired. This causes her to be uncertain about stairs, but she does go up and down with her foster Mom. Please take a look at the video on her page; you will see that Lexi can run and play like any other dog. She is getting her eye drops daily now, and therefore she should maintain the vision she currently has.
With her sweet nature and playful personality, Lexi will make someone a very nice companion. Could she be the newest addition to your family?
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Volunteer Spotlight: Loueen L.
by: GSRNE Staff
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Name & Hometown: Loueen L, Shirley, Mass.
How long have you been a GSRNE volunteer?
Since January 2006. The first photoshoot I did for GSRNE was Lexis, GSRNE #185.
What do you do for GSRNE? What does the job entail? How many hours per week/month?
My primary job is photography coordinator. I either take photos of foster dogs ready to post for adoption, or work with other team members who take them.
In addition, I am the Smugmug administrator, where we store and share photos of our dogs; I post dogs for adoption on our website and the other websites we use; I also have been active in fundraising by creating and sourcing masks and greeting cards.
My husband and I have done a lot of jobs through the years. The most important job we've done is fostering. We have been an active foster home since 2008, and have had the pleasure of helping many wonderful dogs along their way. We also have been foster support for other foster homes and have done transport, evaluations and home visits for potential foster homes and adopters. The most important, rewarding and educational part of volunteering for GSRNE to us has been fostering.
I spend about 10-15 hours a month on my photography-related responsibilities.
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How did you get interested in GSRNE?
I got my first GSD in 1978, and fell in love with the breed. After I became interested in photography, I thought I could use that hobby and what I had learned to help these wonderful dogs find homes by taking photos that would grab a potential adopter's attention.
What is it about the organization that interests you?
I enjoy being a hands-on volunteer, and meeting and interacting with the dogs and the people who foster them. I enjoy photography, and using the photos to create fundraising items is a great creative outlet, which also helps raise needed funds to care for the foster dogs. It's also great to work with other volunteers who share the same interest and goals.
Do you have a GSRNE dog? If so, who is it, and how long have you had them?
Yes, we have two GSRNE dogs. Ava, GSRNE #437, has been with us for 7 years; and Koda, GSRNE #604, has been with us 1.5 years.
What would you say to prospective volunteers?
Find that special skill or interest you enjoy, which will help the GSRNE mission. Or, just pitch in where you can. All are welcome!
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In This Issue
- Auction Wrap Up
- Calendar Raffle News
- Volunteer Update: Mary
- Birthday Cards for Sale
- Cookbooks for Sale
- Pampered Chef Fundraiser
- Happy Tails: Sasha
- Take Me Home: Lexi
- Volunteer Spotlight: Loueen
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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.
Welcome to the Pack:
Michelle S, Methuen, MA
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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
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
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
Picnic
Saturday, June 25
If interested,
contact us 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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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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