Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue is proud to be an all-volunteer organization and without your dedication we would not be able to rescue nearly 200 dogs in need annually.
In this issue, we recognize many of you who have sacrificed hours of your time to make 2021 a successful year in rescue. But just as important, we have a real need for more volunteers to fill important roles in the organization, including several positions on the B0ard of Directors. We need you!
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October 23rd - Rescue Reunion - Montague Lake.
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November 7th - Pop Art Paint Your Pet - Wine and Design - Durham.
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November 14th - Paint it Forward Holiday Crafts - Wine and Design - Cary.
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November 2oth - Raleigh Christmas Parade - Downtown Raleigh.
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November 30th - Giving Tuesday - social media.
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December 5th - Hillsborough Light Up the Night Holiday Parade - Downtown Hillsborough
Meet and Greets are held on the first and third Saturday of the month at Zoomy Dogs!, located at 5420 NC-55, Durham, NC 27713. The schedule is subject to change and we will announce our plans, including expected dogs to attend, on our Meet and Greet webpage before the scheduled date.
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2021 Statistics
through September
134 Dogs Rescued
48 Dogs in Rehab
114 Dogs Adopted
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Congratulations to these dogs finding their furever home in September
- Bernadette 21
- Turkey Nicky 21
- Turkey Dexter 21
- Zander 17
- Turkey Toffee 21
- Turkey Zibidi 21
- Lyndon21
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NRGRR Rescue Reunion Swim |
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All human and furry friends are welcome to come to Montague Lake this Saturday, October 23rd, from noon to 3 p.m. for our Rescue Reunion and Spooky Splash.
There will be an open swim for all dogs and festivities for everyone. Dogs and people are encouraged to attend in costume.
Our events rely on volunteers to run smoothly. Please consider signing up to help out at our Rescue Reunion. The swim is fast approaching and we still have several volunteer spots open. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you to those who have already signed up!
Click here for more information about the NRGRR Reunion Swim.
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Paint a portrait of your pet with us at Wine & Design. It's easy, Wine & Design's professional staff guide you through the steps to create your masterpiece.
25% of the proceeds will be donated to NRGRR! Click the button below for more information.
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Paint It Forward
Holiday Crafts
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Stain a "Welcome to our Home" wood pallet sign, which comes with 6 interchangeable wood cut-out seasons. Choose your colors, stain, and paint.
25% of the proceeds will be donated to NRGRR! Click the button below for more information.
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2021 Raleigh Christmas Parade |
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You are invited to march with us in this year's Raleigh Christmas Parade on November 2oth!
Meet us at the intersection of Hillsborough and St. Mary's St by 8:30 AM. Both two- and four-legged volunteers dressed in festive attire are needed. Please wear a red or green top.
*** Our participation in the parade has not yet been confirmed by parade organizers. Please watch our webpage for the status of the Raleigh Christmas Parade. If you have any questions, please contact Ellen at: yuellen2002@yahoo.com
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Light Up The Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade |
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You are invited to join us marching in the Light up the Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade on December 5th. Join us in witnessing the faces of young and old filled with joy as our Goldens walk by!
We meet at the intersection of Highway 70 and Churton St by 3 pm. We would love to have many two- and four-legged volunteers as possible for this event. Click here to learn more about the parade, including the parade route.
Please dress in holiday attire and especially, in keeping with the parade theme, anything with lights!
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NRGRR Board - Apply Within! |
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The NRGRR Board of Directors is currently in the process of interviewing candidates for the 2022 Board. Several positions are open due to transitions, with varied levels of experience needed. If you would like to be considered for one of the positions listed below, please send a copy of your resume and interest letter to Tami Radzai at tamiradzai@gmail.com.
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- Secretary
- At-Large Member
- Marketing/Communications Expertise
- Fundraising Expertise
- Veterinary Medicine Expertise
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The role of the Board of Directors is to establish policies, program goals, and sufficient infrastructure to fulfill the mission of NRGRR as well as to develop and oversee the annual budget, including fundraising.
If you are not able to commit to being part of NRGRR’s leadership team, maybe you know the perfect person to fill one of the roles above? We are open to dog loving NRGRR friends of friends; so please feel free to share this information with others and ask them to reach out to Tami Radzai at the email listed above if interested.
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Volunteers are the life-blood of any non-profit organization, including NRGRR. We have had a number of new volunteers join the “ranks” this year and we would like to formally introduce them to you.
Please join us as we introduce and welcome our 2021 volunteers in leadership roles and take time to thank those who have served this organization with their time and talents.
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Bonnie Banerjee - Application Advisor
Robin Parente - Application Advisor
Mahala Henke - Hard to Place Dog Coordinator
Andrea Loper - Matchmaker
Maryalice Nocera - Matchmaker
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Andrea Walens - Facebook/Social Media
Lauren Walens - Facebook/Social Media
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Andrea Walens
Courtney Weeter
Don Gelo
Ellen Yu
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AJ Pfander - Dog Coordinator
Deb Yeazle - Dog Coordinator
Gail DiPreta - Dog Coordinator
Lori Sirotek - Dog Coordinator/Intake Assistance
Molly Dohm - Dog Coordinator
Lotta Peltola - Keeper of “Stuff”
Laura Sullivan - Packet Replenishment
Erin Donovan - Prevention Disbursement
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Kerry Ahrend- Golden on the Green Charity Golf Tournament
Samantha Flynn - Golden Smiles Brewery Event
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Outgoing we would like to thank Wilma Herrera for coordinating our social media Facebook posts as well as contributing her time and talents as a graphic designer for NRGRR. And a big shout out to Jennifer Edwards who created and led Golden on the Green for eighteen years! This year Golden on the Green celebrated its 20th Anniversary (Year 19 was a virtual golf tournament).
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Additionally, we want to thank each and every one of you who have shown up for an NRGRR event to volunteer your time, talents, and enthusiasm. This includes our annual dog swims, bi-monthly Meet and Greets, Bark in the Park, Golden Smiles, and Golden on the Green. Also thank you to those who contribute to the Rescue Ranger, create the annual NRGRR calendar, our Medical Team, Dog Behavior Team, Community Outreach Team, Communications Team, Transportation Team, and Board of Directors. |
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Last but not least, a HUGE thank you to all of you who have worked so hard this year tracking and trapping runaway dogs including Hartman, Dozy, and Lewis! Your dedication to finding these lost souls, your loss of sleep, and mastering “grilling” skills, goes above and beyond!
Julie Rigby, Don Gelo, Lesa Babbs, Deb Yeazle, Maribeth Howlett, Samantha Flynn, A.J. Pfander, Brad Miller, Steve Mayberry, Andrea Loper, Rosemary Ford, Debby Givens, Tracey Canterbury – you guys ROCK!
(We apologize if we missed someone; so many folks have pitched in to help. We appreciate ALL of you!) Also thank you everyone who has made, hung, and taken down flyers to help find our dogs.
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There is also an entire community of “dog rescuers” outside of the NRGRR family who have joined in to help us find our missing dogs. Although we do not have all of their names to include, we are so grateful for their help in these rescue missions! A special thanks to Jim Sliwa and BRATT (Beagle Rescue and Trapping Team). It is so wonderful to see various rescue groups come along side to support each other. |
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NRGRR cannot exist without the many volunteers it takes to plan, execute, and lead special events and manage day-to-day operations. THANK YOU for all you do!
If you would like to be a part of what makes NRGRR such a great organization, please visit the website and fill out a volunteer interest form.
Note: If you stepped into a new role with NRGRR this year and we did not mention your name, we apologize. We appreciate each and every one of you and your contributions to the NRGRR family.
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Golden Moments
Monthly Photo Contest
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Congratulations to Katie for being selected for the best Halloween costume. As a result of winning this month's Golden Moments contest, her owner will receive a 25% off coupon to the NRGRR online store. Next month we're looking for your most thankful face photos, so get your entries in by November 8th. Email your photos to nrgrr.rescueranger@gmail.com.
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Thanks to those who submitted photos this month. All photos entered this year can be seen on our Golden Moments web page.
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Golden Moments Entry Information |
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The Golden Moments photo contest is to share photos of NRGRR alumni and current fosters on our website, the Rescue Ranger newsletter, and on our social media pages. One photo will be selected monthly to win a 25% off coupon for the NRGRR online store. The winner will be selected based on alignment with the monthly theme as listed below, as well as composition and clarity.
Please ensure the photos are focused and clear and sent in the original size. Close ups are best as they will be displayed in thumbnails. Your photos can be horizontal or vertical and can include people with the NRGRR alum or foster dog. (We cannot accept any professional photos and by submitting your photo you acknowledge NRGRR’s right to use your photo.)
We hope you will participate and make us all smile with your “Golden Moments” photos. Let us know if you have any questions and we're looking forward to seeing your masterpieces!
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“Golden Moments of 2021” Themes |
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February: Most Heartfelt/romantic
March: Most mischievous dog
April: Spring fever
May: Most playful dog
June: Best swimming/water photo
July: Most patriotic dog
August: Best “dog day” photo
September: Football fever
October: Best Howl-o-ween costume
November: Most thankful face
December: Best holiday moment
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Please submit your most thankful face photos by November 8th.
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2022 NRGRR Calendar and Planner |
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We are offering two types of calendars again this year, the traditional wall calendar and a monthly planning calendar. Our calendars will be sold at the Meet and Greets at ZoomyDogs! in Durham and online through the NRGRR Store. The cost for the wall calendar is $20 each and for the planning calendar is $40 each, plus applicable tax and shipping fees.
Start your Christmas shopping early and stock up!
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2022 NRGRR Calendars are in and will be mailed to you in short order. Save on shipping and purchase them at our Meet and Greets. |
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Pre-order your 2022 Planner today! They are currently in production and will be shipped in early November. (2021 Planner shown above as an example)
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We are always looking for new ideas for store items. If there are any items you would like us to carry, email our store manager, Nikki D'Ambrose, and we will see if it's feasible for us to provide it to you.
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Did you know you can support NRGRR by shopping on Amazon?
It's quite easy. All you need to do is go to smile.amazon.com and choose Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue as your charity. Click on Supporting: just below the search bar to add or update your charity.
When shopping online, make sure to navigate to smile.amazon.com first to ensure NRGRR receives the donation.
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Creating a fundraiser for NRGRR is super easy. Just click the link below and adjust a few details and you're all set. Share it with your friends and encourage them to help you raise money on Facebook.
In 2020, we received almost $10,000 from Facebook fundraisers! Help us raise even more in 2021.
Thank you September Facebook Fundraisers:
Donna's Birthday
Stephanie's Birthday
Ashley's Birthday
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We hope you enjoy this new platform for the Rescue Ranger! You may receive this edition more than once as we strive to not leave anyone out. You can always email questions or concerns to us at: nrgrr.rescueranger@gmail.com.
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NRGRR is a 501(c)(3) organization in North Carolina that is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption of Golden Retrievers in need. The organization advocates responsible pet ownership, community education and protection of all dogs. |
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