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Dear Golden Lovers,
Summer is officially here, and with it comes
daily storms, intense heat, thunder and light-ning. Already the calls are pouring in re-
garding escaping golden retrievers due to
the storms. Many Goldens suffer from thun-
der phobia, and because of this, our website
offers a link to read and understand more
about how owners can help their pets man-
age this fear.
This is just one of the reasons our organiza-
tion has strict policies regarding keeping a
pet indoors while no one is home, or leaving
a dog outdoors at night. Goldens are at high
risk of being stolen—they are often used to
build confidence in training pit bulls to fight—so they are put at great risk when left
unattended in backyards. We have heard
stories of dogs doing unthinkable acts, caus-
ing great harm to themselves and even caus-
ing death in an attempt to escape from a
backyard during one of these storms. Please
don’t let your Golden be the next statistic!
I also wanted to touch upon the great need
there is to have your dog tested for heart-
worms each year and to keep them on pre-
ventative. In the last year, we have taken in
an alarming numbers of dogs who have con-
tracted heartworms. Having heartworms can cause a dog to become very sick and, if not
treated, can cause death. And the treatment
itself usually makes the dogs very sick. It is
such a preventable condition and yet we see
so many cases. Treating heartworm-positive
dogs has been one of our biggest expenses
at FHGRR this year.
A Letter from the President
Summer 2010 Volume 26
GOLDEN GUARDIANS Mission Statement: FHGRR is a full-service rescue dedicated to providing rescue and necessary veterinary care for unwanted, neglected, abused, homeless, and displaced Golden Retrievers. We strive to place our Goldens in forever homes where they will receive a lifetime of love and care.
Contact Info
P.O. Box 9077
Greenville, SC
29604
Voice mail:
864-234-9739
Fax:
1-800-660-8554
www.fhgrr.com
Inside this Issue:
Recent Donations 2
New Book Release 2
Canine Health News 3
Open Positions 3
Adoption Updates 4-5
Good Grooming 6
Stamps to the Rescue 6 Beat the Heat 7
Good Food Matters 7
Rainbow Bridge 8-10
FHGRR in the News 10
Upcoming Events 10
Special Recognition 11
Ways to Donate 11
A big ―Thank You !‖ goes out to all the
great volunteers who have answered our plea
to do home visits and phone interviews. and
the many who are willing to transport for us.
We are so pleased to have each and every one of you willing to give your time to help
our Goldens.
I would also like to thank our Newsletter
Editor, Linda Lee, for the countless hours
and effort she puts into our newsletter and
for her efforts over the last few months in
putting together Education Days at Whole
Foods.
FHGRR is very blessed to have all of our
volunteers!
Jeannie Herrmann
FHGRR Foster Coordinator
and President
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Recent Donations
A big paws-up to the following donors for
their generosity! FHGRR appreciates your
support!
Audrey Love Charitable Foundation
Benjamin Baker
Andrea Beeler, in memory of Jack Tomkins
Mona Brandon, in memory of Cooper
David & Kim Burdette, in honor of Biscuit,
Ragan, Truman, Jebb & Gabriel
Mr. and Mrs. William Butler
Julie Cooley, in memory of Pat Bishop and her
beloved Golden, Gabe
Maynard Davis, Jr.
R. Jack & Linda Dempsey, in memory of Murphy
Harold & Barbara Dilley
Kathryn A. Edwards
Steve Eggleston
Karla Goins-Welfare, in honor of Elaine Price
Michael K. Goode
Cathy & Bill Jacobson, for the White Face Fund
in memory of Grace
Wendy Kimbel and Richard Snider
Sara Kroening
Barney D. Lamar, in memory of Juliet Shell
Lamar
Joe and Jill Lawrence, in honor of Gemini &
Jordan
Linda Lee & Joe Augello, in memory of Lexie
Patricia & Ronald Mahler
Linda Marshall
Gayle McCallum
Therese McGlone
Susan McNamara
Ted & Hedy Okolichany
Carolyn and Michael Parichuk, in memory of
Jack Tomkins
Jim Saxon
Debra Shapiro, in memory of Jack Tomkins
Christy Stancil, in memory of Olen B. Garrison
Pamela Sullivan
United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County
Tom & Leslie Anne Washburn
Barbara R. Watkins, in memory of Jeter Emes
Stephanie Webb, in honor of Debbie Croft
Jane Weisner
Kent & Gail Wilcox
New Book Released by FHGRR Volunteer
One of our FHGRR volunteers has authored a book that
celebrates the work of all therapy dogs, and especially
our goldens. Just for the Moment: The Remarkable Gift
of the Therapy Dog, by Deanna K. Klingel will be
released in September. The author is a volunteer with
FHGRR and lives in Sapphire, NC.
This nonfiction book is a story about the magical
moments when the therapy dog touches the human soul
and healing happens. The book addresses the most
frequently asked questions about therapy dogs,
introduces some of the training, and stresses the innate
qualities of a good therapy dog.
Mostly, though, the book is a collection of stories that
show the dogs at work making a difference in human
lives. The stories will touch hearts in a memorable way.
The book is of special
interest to FHGRR
volunteers because a dog
in the story is one of our
own beautiful Golden
rescues who is living an
amazing second life as a
therapy dog.
You can get a signed
copy at the following bookstores in North Carolina:
Sept. 11 at the Highlands Civic Center at Celebration of
Books; Oct. 2 at Pure Pet in Brevard; Oct. 7 at Chapter
2 in Cashiers; Oct 16 at Moondoggies in Canton; Oct
23 at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville; Oct. 30 at
Whiskers in Highlands. Or you can order a copy online
at: www.therapydogstories.com.
Canine Health News
Page 3 Summer 2010
Golden Retriever Foundation
Partners with Morris Animal Foundation to
Help Dogs Live Longer Healthier Lives
June 2, 2010, Denver/Overland Park, Kansas.
The Golden Retriever Foundation and Morris Animal
Foundation have teamed up to announce a new major
canine cancer study titled Discovery and Characteri-
zation of Heritable and Somatic Cancer Mutations
in Golden Retrievers, or the MADGiC Project
(Making Advanced Discoveries in Golden Cancers).
This is a three-year, $1 million project slated to start in
the summer of 2010. This jointly funded project is part
of Morris Animal Foundation's Canine Cancer Cam-paign, a worldwide effort to prevent, treat and, ulti-
mately, cure this disease in dogs. Learn more at
CureCanineCancer.org.
The study will be led by premier canine cancer re-
searchers Jaime Modiano, VMD, PhD, at the Univer-
sity of Minnesota; Matthew Breen, PhD, at North
Carolina State University; and Kerstin Lindblad-Toh,
PhD, at the Broad Institute of MIT and Uppsala Uni-
versity, Sweden. They will work together to investi-
gate mutations that are involved in risk and progres-sion of the two most common cancers affecting Golden
Retrievers, hemangiosarcoma and lymphoma. This
research may also directly benefit humans too, because
the genes involved in cancer are sometimes the same
in dogs as in people. Therefore, identifying these genes
may also advance scientists' understanding of common
human cancers such as lymphoma.
In addition, researchers will seek to identify genes that
predispose cancer risk through breeding selection.
DNA tests may also be used for diagnosis and possibly to guide treatment choices in the future. The scientists
will also investigate mutations that occur in the tumors
themselves and will profile the susceptibility of spe-
cific tumor types to various chemotherapy compounds,
which may lead to improved therapy options.
Owners of Golden Retrievers diagnosed with lym-
phoma or hemangiosarcoma can support this research by donating a small tumor and/or blood sample; blood
samples from healthy Goldens over 12 years of age are
also needed. More information about sample donation
can be found at: www.breenlab.org;
www.modianolab.org; and www.dogdna.org. Contact
Rhonda Hovan at [email protected]; phone: 330-
668-0044.
FHGRR Board Positions Open
Do you have a creative streak, strong organizational
skills, like to talk to people, have some time to spare,
love Goldens? If you do, Foothills Golden Retriever
Rescue needs you on its Board of Directors (all
positions listed below are on a volunteer basis).
Public Relations Director is responsible for
networking in the community to generate press for
FHGRR, as well as circulating information about
upcoming events and the needs of the organization.
This person is also responsible for coordinating public
events for the rescue.
Secretary is responsible for keeping records of Board
actions, distributing copies of minutes and the agenda
to each Board member, and assuring that corporate records are maintained. This person also handles the
organization’s correspondence as needed.
Business Development Director leads fundraising activities, coordinates special events, and provides
resources to pursue grants and other means of
assistance as required by the organization.
If you are interested in any of these positions, please
email Andrea at:
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Adoption Updates: Success Stories
Ellie
In early March Jillian – now known as Ellie – was found
wandering on Highway 14. She happily jumped into a car
and the kind lady driver took her to Foothills Humane So-
ciety. Her microchip ID was traced to Spartanburg Hu-
mane Society, from where she had been adopted in June
2009, and ultimately to someone who knew that her own-ers had left the area. FHS then contacted FHGRR to see if
we could assist in finding this little girl a new home. We
immediately brought her as a foster to our house, where
she fit right in and made herself at home.
Within a week, Foothills Golden Retriever Rescue put us in touch with Melody in Spartanburg as a potential adop-
tor, so off we went to introduce Ellie to her prospective
new home. It was love at first sight. There were a couple
of canine and feline hurdles to overcome, but she jumped
over the smaller dogs if they were in her way. The kitties
took a while to get used to having an energetic puppy in
the house, but the most important question was how would
Ellie react to the grandchildren? That question was an-
swered when Ellie took over the granddaughter’s bed!
Here are quotes from Melody’s update e-mails to us:
―The grandchildren adore her – I mean adore her – and she
is all over them with delight. We are all happy together,
just one big family of people and dogs. Ellie is the best and
I am so thrilled to have her here with me. I wish you could
have seen her stretched out like a person on my bed last
night. It was as if she were in Heaven. She is truly a gift –
a long-awaited gift and much worth the wait.‖
It truly is wonderful to have been a part in finding this
wonderful little blonde girl her forever home. Thank you
to all who made it happen, and to Melody for opening her
heart and home to Ellie.
- Gary & Carol Ten Broek
Dollie
I have been so busy with life that I never wrote a note tell-
ing you how wonderful our adopted Dolly is. FHGRR did
the best job of matching her to our family! She is awe-
some. She and Buddy love each other and Taylor as if they
all grew up together! When anyone says anything about wanting to get a Golden, I tell them FHGRR is the way to
go! You guys do a great job. Thanks for all you do!
- Karen Boyd Fluharty
Libby’s Adoption Anniversary
It’s been exactly one year since we adopted Libby from
FHGRR. She is now 9 years old and has become a certi-fied therapy dog. She makes weekly visits to the Shriner’s
Hospital in Greenville and has made a huge difference for
us as well as others. She has been a perfect fit for our fam-
ily. In addition to her therapy work, Libby has been an
FHGRR ambassador on Your Carolina, appeared in the
Greenville Christmas Parade, and has attended many other
public events. She is a super dog and we are truly blessed
to have her in our family. Here’s a photo of Libby at Folly
Beach, where she had a great time and made friends every-
where she went.
Thank you to FHGRR for making the perfect match for us!
- Melinda & Bob Hoover
Summer 2010 Page 5
Gus
What a great dog!
Our little "boss cat,"
Henry, took to him
right away. Rusty has
become "Gus"— the
names sound alike
and it just fits him.
He is a little hard of
hearing and comes to Gus just as easily as
Rusty . . . so, Gus it
is! It all started with
seeing "Argus" on
the website. We are
all in heaven! Thank
you for this wonder-
ful boy.
- Betsy & Fred Hackett
Dudley
Dudley brings us a lot
of joy. We sure are happy with him! And
he's doing great with
our cats.
- Patty & Jack Cook
Mollie
Things are going very well. Mollie (formerly Amy) is a
really sweet dog! My daughters love her – my five year
old is even insisting on sleeping in a sleeping bag on the
floor in our room to be near her. Here is a picture of our
daughter, Peyton, and Molly swimming at our lake
house.
- Lee Gregory
Sela
Sela (formerly Maggie) is a gentle spirit who came into
my life by accident. Speak for Animals received a call
about stray puppies in a Greenville neighborhood, and I
responded. I found the puppies, but they would not let me get close enough to catch them. After an hour of
trying unsuccessfully to round up the five-month-old
pups, I felt a nudge behind me. There was a sweet little
golden face looking up at me, as if to say: ―Please take
me with you.‖ So, I put her in my car and off we went.
I noticed her backbone was showing from malnutrition,
but her stomach was bloated. When we took her to Foot-
hills Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Randall found that she had
peritonitis in her abdomen. He was not sure she was a
rescue candidate, but we contacted FHGRR and they
said, ―Let’s save her!‖
During the surgery, Dr. Randall found that Sela had
been shot through the spleen. She spent almost a week
at the hospital, and even though her prognosis was touch
and go, she came through like a trooper.
After I brought her home, I noticed that she was limping
one of her back legs. An x-ray at Dr. Randall’s office
found that someone had done hip surgery on her, but
hadn’t done a good job. To make matters even worse, the vet found buckshot all over her as well as another
bullet. Poor Sela – what terrible abuse she had seen!
I brought her home, and cared for her through her recu-
peration and heartworm treatment, and in the process, I
fell in love with this pup. There was something special about her, and I felt she needed to stay with me….the
rest is history, as she is lying by my side as I write this.
Thank you so much to FHGRR and Foothills Veterinary
Hospital for saving this sweet, sweet girl.
- Susan Bufano, Speak for Animals
Golden Guardians Page 6
Good Grooming By Gayle McCallum
Do you know what a dog’s largest organ is? That’s
right—the skin! Keeping your dog’s skin healthy
will produce a healthy coat too. While weekly brush-ing is recommended, paying extra attention to areas
that are prone to tangles is easily taken care of with a
good brush. These areas include behind the ears, tail, and feathers. This will also help with removing dead
undercoat and preventing mats from forming in your
Golden’s thick fur.
Not sure if you are brushing well enough? Take a
comb through the coat. A ―Greyhound‖ comb works best and is readily available at any pet store or
grooming salon. If the comb goes through, then your
Golden is tangle free. I can’t stress enough the im-portance of keeping your dog’s coat tangle-free. It’s
a good idea to bathe your long-haired dog once a
month; besides being a good hygiene practice, this
helps ward off fleas and ticks. Of course, if your pup has rolled in the mud—or something worse!—he
may need a bath more often. Also, make sure that
the hair under the pads is trimmed at least monthly. Neglecting to trim this hair makes it easy for all
kinds of foreign objects to get trapped in the pad
area. Trimming the toe nails should be done at least
monthly too.
These grooming tips are basic suggestions. While I always recommend that owners groom their Goldies
at home for an amazing bonding experience, some-
times professional grooming may be better suited for for your pup. Feel free to email me with any specific
questions you may have:
Gayle at Downtown Doggie – 864-616-3788; www.downtowndoggiebygayle.com. Email: down-
Stamps to the Rescue
In March 2010, the Postal Service debuted a new set of
commemorative stamps featuring photographs of five
cats and five dogs taken by veteran stamp photographer
Sally Andersen-Bruce. It is hoped that these stamps,
which were revealed on the Ellen DeGeneres Show as
part of a promotional campaign called Stamps to the
Rescue, will ―increase public awareness about shel-
tered pets, encourage pet adoption, and promote hu-
mane and responsible pet care,‖ according to Postmas-
ter General John E. Potter.
Help support your local rescue—order a set of these
special stamps today at:
www.stampstotherescue.com.
You Are What You Eat
Part 1 of a series by Joan Pauly
You’ve heard this saying countless times,
but did you ever stop to think that it applies to your pets too? ―Garbage in,
garbage out‖ goes for nutrition just as
well as computer programming.
First and foremost, the purpose of a good-
quality dog food is to provide valuable, efficient, appropriate and quality nutrition
to our dogs to establish and maintain a
healthy immune system. With a sound
immune system, they are able to fend off
potential health problems from allergies
to cancer. The dogs’ behavior, energy,
skin, coat, eye clarity, inflammation
response, reaction to insect bites,
longevity and overall welfare are dependant on what goes
―in,‖ and actually the reduction of what comes ―out.‖
To get your money’s worth when buying dog food, you need
to read carefully the ingredients listed on the package, not the
summary as defined by the manufacturer – but the actual list
of ingredients. This tells you what food stuffs and components
of fill are actually in the kibble. It is important to choose a
food that is appropriate for your dog’s specific needs and
requirements based on his current health and physical needs: puppy, adult, adult maintenance, high performance, active,
senior, reduced diet, allergies, arthritis, etc.
One thing to look for as you’re reading the dog-food bag or
can is the presence of ―meat by-products,‖ ingredients that
are not fit for human consumption. Animal by-products used in commercial pet food include such unappetizing items as
bone, fat, heads, hair, feet and condemned offal. You want to
make sure that the type of meat used is specified. Don’t buy
products that have generic ―meat‖ listed as an ingredient.
Instead, choose foods in which the source of the meat is
known, and listed as beef, poultry, chicken, turkey, etc.
The Whole Dog Journal has long advised its readers to avoid
dog food that contains artificial preservatives such as
butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), butylated hydroxytoluene
(BHT), tert-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ), propyl gallate, and
ethoxyquin, in favor of products made with natural
preservatives – such as tocopherols (vitamin E), citric acid
(vitamin C), and rosemary extract. Some of the foods they
recommend include (but are not limited to): Blue Buffalo,
Merrick, Canidae, Solid Gold, Timberwolf Organics,
Wellness, and Wysong.
Sure, these foods are more expensive than the grocery-store
brands, but isn’t your Golden’s health worth it? And the extra
money you spend now will likely save on expensive vet bills
in the long run.
Summer 2010
Page 7
Dog Days of Summer
Reprinted from Camp Bow Wow Newsletter July 2010
When the weather turns hot, we need to know how heat can
affect our pups. Dogs are much better at keeping themselves
warm in cold weather than they are at cooling themselves
when temperatures climb. Dogs cannot cool themselves by
sweating, like humans can. Panting is their primary method of
dispelling heat. However, if the outside temperature is the
same or higher than the dog’s normal body temperature
(101.5°F-102°F), panting is of little help in cooling him down.
Use caution during hot weather (90 degrees+), as heat stroke can overcome an animal in very little time. Too vigorous
exercise in hot weather, being left outside in the heat without
shade and plenty of fresh cool water, or being confined in a
poorly ventilated crate are just a few things to be aware of.
Signs of heat stroke include: body temperature of 104°F or above; skin that’s hot to the touch; rapid panting or difficulty
breathing; bright red tongue and gums; thick sticky saliva;
heavy drooling; pale gums (more advanced heat stroke);
increased heart rate; vomiting or diarrhea (may be bloody),
increased respiratory rate; weakness and dizziness; loss of
coordination; seizures; collapse and coma.
For car safety, even if you think the temperature is moderate
and the windows are open, the temperature in a car can quickly
rise to 120°F or higher. Within minutes your dog can suffer
heat stroke and even die. What looks like a shady spot one
minute can be in full sun the next. Your dog will be much
happier – and safer – staying at home.
Dogs at highest risk of heat stroke include: dogs that have
previously suffered from heat stroke, older dogs, overweight
dogs, sick dogs, such as those with heart or lung disease, dogs
with short snouts, and dogs – like Goldens – with thick coats.
Page 8 GOLDEN GUARDIANS
The Rainbow Bridge Every time I lose a dog, they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are.
- Author Unknown
Memorial to Julie
What can you say about a skinny tick- and flea-infested
golden that was sprayed by a skunk? If you ask us, we can
tell you lots about that girl, who we named Julie.
We are thankful that Carol and Larry Fultz were her very
kind, supportive and patient foster parents. For the first
year after we adopted her, not only was she terrified to get
into the car, but she was also afraid of women. It took her a
year before she would come over to me, but she bonded
quickly with my husband. She would lie down with her
feet under her, ready to make a run for it at any moment.
Her teeth were in terrible condition, and wood chips were
found imbedded in her gums. She developed a dental ab-
scess, and required a dental specialist to not only remove
the abscess and fistula that extended all the way up to the
sinus cavity, but to also extract several teeth and do a gin-
gival flap repair. The pre-op chest x-ray also revealed that
she had previously been shot. Once the dental problems
were healed, she finally began to gain weight and confi-
dence in her forever home.
Julie's mission in life seemed to be to keep track of and
catch every tennis ball that existed. She loved to play with
our younger golden (also a rescue) and was very gentle
with the cats. The
expressions on her
face were priceless,
and her eyes re-
flected her soul. If ever a dog could be
grateful, it was Julie,
and it was evident
every time she
looked at us. She
slowly learned to
enjoy being petted
and cuddled.
Julie ran and chased
those tennis balls almost to the very
end of her life. After
a normal morning,
she collapsed one
afternoon, and we took her immediately to the vet. The
next day, she saw an oncologist who confirmed that Julie
had pancreatic cancer that had spread to the lungs. We
brought her home to spend some loving time with her, and
the next day, had the vet help her to the Rainbow Bridge. Her collar is still in our bedroom, in the exact spot where
we took it off, telling her she didn't have to wear it any-
more. We were so blessed to have had her in our home for
five short years, and happy for her, that she had at least
five years of her life free of abuse. For us now though,
without Julie, the tears continue to flow.
- Linda and Ron Helm
Memorial to Murphy
My wife and I adopted Isaac (renamed Murphy) in Sep-
tember 2003 from your organization, and found ourselves
with the most wonderful Golden Boy there has ever been.
We lived in Charlotte, North Carolina. Taking Murphy on
our annual vacation to the beach was a special treat for us,
watching him chase the sea gulls and pelicans. We took
Murphy to California with us when we moved to Santa
Monica for a year, and Murphy had a blast at Huntingdon
dog beach most weekends. He even got to see the Grand
Canyon on a car trip with me to Virginia, where we now
live (he didn't like the plane ride out).
On April 6, he was diagnosed with a mass on his spleen,
and after much heart-wrenching deliberation, we decided
to send Murphy on his way on April 8, 2010. He passed
away peacefully in my arms, my constant companion
these six-and-a-half years, and his suffering is no more.
I have attached a picture of Murphy guarding the beach at
Nags Head, where we spent our last vacation together and
where his final resting place shall be.
Thank you for finding him and allowing him into our lives,
I shall never forget my "fur face."
- Rob & Aimee Worsley
Page 9 Summer 2010
The Rainbow Bridge continued
Memorial to Autumn
Amazingly, with all her health problems, Autumn made it
to her 12th birthday. Her health took a terrible turn for the
worse on March 26. We took her to the emergency vet the
next day and had her euthanized.
We miss her terribly.
- Jane & Tony Schiavone
Memorial to Mr. Magic
We recently lost our beloved Mr. Magic recently to can-
cer. Magic was 13 years old when he left us. We know he
will be waiting for us at the Rainbow Bridge with our other
best friends.
- Lee & Elaine Huntsberger
Gone Too Soon: A Memorial to Grace
Her name was Scarlet’s Grace, but we called her simply
Grace. She adopted us in 2001 in New Zealand, where we
lived and grew together with sister, Sydney, for a couple
years until we all came home to South Carolina. Her name
suited her well. Grace was dignified, kind, gentle and nur-turing to her furry housemates and a number of part-time
resident rescues who were only passing through. Everyone
simply knew she was Number One.
Most of all grace nurtured our souls. She reminded us to
relax and have some fun. We all depended on Grace to tell
us when it was time to get up, time to eat, time to go for
walks…and especially when it was time each day for that
special big Milk Bone treat. Somehow she knew it was her
job to keep us on schedule.
Always tuned in to our feelings, Grace knew when we were
happy and when we needed consoling. Resting her chin on
my leg and looking up with those wonderfully expressive
Golden Retriever eyebrows she would say, ―It’s all right. I
am with you.‖ And then the rolls would reverse during
thunderstorms and neighborhood fireworks when Grace
would come and with her eyes would say, ―OK, I need you
to protect me now.‖ And we did.
Cancer took our Grace in March this year. We know she is
in a good place free of pain and watching over us still. We had nine wonderful years, and all those memories will live
on forever in our hearts. But it will take a while to get over
the feeling that our loving Grace is gone too soon.
- Cathy & Bill Jacobson
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Rainbow Bridge, continued
Memorial to Copper
In May 2007, your wonderful organization allowed us the
privilege to adopt a fine young Golden Boy. FHGRR
named him Topper, and we changed his name to Copper.
Copper was fostered by Kent and Gail Wilcox. Copper
moved in with 4 other assorted dogs and 4 cats, and
adapted to his new home in just hours. Time is the most
precious thing we have with our pets – and, unfortunately, Copper's time with us ended December 15, 2009. He was
diagnosed with aggressive Canine lymphoma and he
cross0 crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge in our loving
arms. Our handsome boy will always be with us in our
fond memories. Thanks to all at FHGRR for allowing us
the privilege of spending a few years with the best dog that
ever walked this earth!
- Robert & Sheila Stine
Extra, Extra: FHGRR in the News!
Check out the rescue’s recent press in The
Greenville News at:
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/
article/20100616/
CITYPEOPLE/306160028/1062/Dog-lover-keeps
-finding-homes-for-beloved-golden-retrievers
And in the July/August issue of G Magazine,
page 20.
Got News?
Please send any photographs (attach photos as JPG or
IMG files) and news items—including memorials, updates, and adoption success stories—to the email
address below. The next issue of Golden Guardians
will be published in the fall.
A Rescuer’s Creed By Susan M. Pearson
I shall be a believer of all that is good in man and of all that is deserving in animals. I shall plead for their lives, campaign for
their safety and uphold their right to a natural death. I shall seek out the injured and the maimed, the unloved, and the abandoned and tend to them in their last days. I shall not forget their place in the hierarchy of life, nor that we walk in each other's paths. I shall bear witness to the wonder they bring into our lives and to the beauty they bestow upon our souls. I shall renew their spirits when they are waning, bind their wounds when they bleed, cradle them when they whimper, and comfort them when they mourn. I shall be near them in their hour of greatest need – a companion
and friend when the time has come. I shall watch over them and console them, and ask that the angels gather them in their arms. From the creatures of the earth I shall learn the fruits of compas-sion and undying love, and I shall be called the beloved of God. In their company I shall indeed be blessed.
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars for the following FHGRR events:
August 25 - Yappy Hour at Barkery Bistro
FHGRR is Barkery Bistro’s Charity of the Month in August, so our rescue will be advertised in the store. On
Wednesday, August 25, come end your work day with
some great Goldens at the Barkery’s Yappy Hour, from
5-7pm. Foster Goldens are especially needed at this event! Barkery Bistro, 118 N. Main St., Greenville; 864-236-
1503; www.thebarkerybistro.com.
Sept. 18 & Oct. 16 - Education Days at Whole Foods
In fall, we begin again with our Education Days at Whole
Foods Market in Greenville. Join us with your Golden
friends on these Saturdays, 9:30am to 12:30pm.
October 23 - 10th Annual FHGRR Reunion
FHGRR’s annual reunion and picnic will be held at Paris
Mountain State Park again this year. Please make a note of
the date, and watch the website for details:
www.fhgrr.com.
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Special Recognition
We send our heartfelt thanks to:
Dan and Susan McNamara and Metro Reprographics … for their generosity in printing the Golden Guardians newsletter!
Melinda and Bob Hoover and the staff at Camp Bow Wow … for providing a wonderful place for some of our Goldens to play.
All our volunteers—especially those who foster our Goldens … for their tireless efforts! We can only save as many dogs as we have foster homes.
FHGRR Board of Directors and Staff Director/Adoption Coordinator – Andrea Beeler President/Foster Coordinator – Jeannie Herrmann Intake Director – Cathy Lagerman Communications Coordinator – Barb Watkins
Volunteer Coordinator – Linda Lee Intake Team – David & Linda Brown; Carol Fultz; Brian Loomis; Cheryl Parker;
Chuck & Sharon Sitka
Web Master – Jennifer Workman
Newsletter Editor – Linda Lee
Simple Ways To Donate To Rescue
Heard the phrase ―Every penny counts‖? Well, it’s
true! Sign up and use the search engines:
www.goodsearch.com and www.iSearchiGive.com.
Each time you do, the search engine gives the rescue
a penny. Remember, it all adds up!
Sign up to use www.iGive.com. Each time you make
purchases through this site, the store will donate a
percentage of your sale to the rescue you choose.
You have to set up your account, but it is very quick
and easy:
www.iGive.com/thml/refer.cfm?
memberid=411199&causeid=28371
Speak for Animals has been providing Meals on
Wheels of Greenville, Fountain Inn and Simpsonville
with dog and cat food for their clients. It is an impor-
tant mission, as companion animals are essential to
assuring a good quality of life for these seniors.
Please contribute dog and/or cat food for Meals on
Wheels. Ask everyone you know to help. You can
drop off your donation at Camp Bow Wow (602 Air-
port Road in Greenville; (864) 220-1223) or contact
Cathy Jacobson: (864) 963-8778 or 420-7179 (cell);
email: [email protected].
FIRST CLASS MAIL
FOOTHILLS GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE DONATION FORM An acknowledgement will be sent for tax purposes
NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________
STREET ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP: ______________________________________________________________________
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PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM WITH YOUR CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO:
FHGRR, P.O. BOX 9077, GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA 29604
Post Office Box 9077 Greenville, SC 29604
Phone: 864-234-9739 www.fhgrr.com