Thanks to the Generous Sponsors

There are some really amazing things that guests, volunteers and friends of rescue encountered during the recent VGSR Golf Tournament and Auction.  Great dogs -  VGSR alumni, fosters and canine siblings abounded; wonderful volunteers - some 'working' the tournament and others just enjoying the beautiful day or playing golf; friends of rescue - who came out to show their support and, of course, the golfers who thoroughly enjoyed the event.  In addition, anyone who either walked or rode the golf course encountered Sponsor Signs - evidence of behind the scenes support provided by businesses and friends of rescue.    Quite a few of these Sponsors have supported the Golf Tournament for many years; for others, this was the beginning of what we hope will be a long relationship. 

Raven is looking so wonderful - check out her story in her August post

 

Please extend a HUGE Thank You to our sponsors and support these businesses whenever you can. 

 

Note that the stars after the Sponsor's Name indicates the number of years that they have helped sponsor this important VGSR fundraiser.

 

Business Sponsors

A1 Cooling & Refrigeration****

Aero Engines of Winchester *****

Andy Christian Roofing **

Bank of Clarke County ****

BB & T Bank; Scott Arthur *****

Bennett Financial Advisors *

Bush Neurological Services ***

C.O. Corporation - Umberto's *****

Clocktower Animal Hospital *****

Country Classics****

Culligan of Front Royal *

Dominion Self Storage LLC ***

Engineering Solutions *

F& F Properties *****

Fed Ex Express Winchester; Gregory J. Cassetta *

First Bank *

Grand Home Furnishings****

Helping Hands Veterinary Care, LLC *

House Spouse Home Repair/Jandor Homes, Inc. *

Infotech; Kevin Rogers *

KSR Pet Care, LLC ***

Lone Oak Tavern ***

MDI Imaging & Mail *****

Mosby Center ***

Mr. B's Bar-B-Q *****

Napa Auto Parts *****

PHYMD;  Phil Tremper *

Plaza Pet Clinic *

Powell's Plumbing Inc. *****

R. W. Franklin, Inc. **

Real Estate Results LLC;  Ashli Thompson *

Ridge Line Designs *

Ridgerunner Container, LLC *

Roseville Veterinary Clinic *

Shenandoah Ford *****

Spiker's Construction Management *****

Stoneburner-Carter Ins. Agency *****

TC Enterprises; Mike & Helene *****

The Animals' House ***

The LeMarr Group ***

The Luminescence Foundation ***

The Perfect Pita *****

Titan Moving & Storage ***

Tom Muse Service Co., Inc. **

Turning Point Public Relations, LLC *

U Haul Company #795 *****

United Bank *

Veterinary Surgical Centers *

Virginia Pistol, LLC;  Jim Johnson *

White Post Restorations **

Wiseman & Associates Financial Services, Inc. **

 

Friends of Rescue

Amy Gartner& Jeff Samson **

Annette Canizares *

Arch & Sharon Wells **

Bob Gartner ***

Brent Jacques **

Carmela & Sam Reynolds *

Christine M. Meade **

Darlene Costello **

David & Patty Tikkala *

David S. Dwornik ***

Erica Stoecker *****

Erin Pearson *

Gary Williams *****

H K Benham III *

Helga Davies *****

Jason & Mary Lavender ***

Jerry & Sue Abbott **

John & Gayle Gulley **

John & Kay Fiocca *****

Judith Kincannon ****

Judy Harsha *

Larisa Kirgan ***

Lea Spickler *****

Lisa & Vernon Welsted *

Lucy Spiker *****

Mark & Kim Engle ***

Mary Ann & Al Short ****

Mary F. and William Smith *

Melissa Nielson &  Edward R. Yawn ***

Michelle Gustafson *

Mike Mulkey **

Raymond & Vicky Viets *****

Rick &Terry Catlett *****

Rose Marie Bogley **

Sandal LaRose *

Sandy White *

Sarah T. Falatko *

Sharon Swan **

Soraya Moshiri *

Steve & Sandy Schwalb *****

Steve Clark *

Sue Huntt *****

Terri Kellenberger **

Ursula J. Landsrath & Kenneth C. Rietz *

William P & Antonette R Hottel ****

Willy Williams*****

 

 

Thanks for the generosity - AUCTION Donors

A HUGE THANK YOU!
 

WE SPEAK FOR THE DOGS when we express gratitude for the generosity of our Auction donors - Businesses and Friends of Rescue, alike, whose support made the Auction a big success.

Getting ready to work the course!

 Please stop by the businesses and say thank you - from all the VGSR volunteers and the many many dogs we hope to save in the next year.  We couldn't do it without you!

Business Donors

Advance Auto Parts

Back in the Pack

Bark 'n Bubbles

Blue Mountain Brewery

Blue Ridge Grill

Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club

Boyer Landscapes, Inc

Bradford Renaissance Portraits Corp

Bristles & Shears

Carly Bowden - Artist

Ed's Heads Salon

Elinor Coleman Vintage Mirage

Erica Shipley; Artist

Every Body Golf School

Five Star Golf

Foxfire Grill

Front Royal Canoe

Full Frame Photography; Laurie Bridgeforth

Grand Home Furnishings

Harvest Moon Natural Foods

Holiday Inn & Suites

Jackie Bourque; Artist

Janet Hitchen Photography

Jeanne Taylor  Photography

Kelly Walker Studios

Kilroys

Lantz Pharmacy

Lavender Moon Soap Company

Liberty Hill Pet Resort

Long Branch House & Farm

Luscious Valley Foods (formerly Wolfies)

Martins Food Store

Merrifield Garden Center

Newman's Own Organics

Newtown Antique & Pawn

Pampered Chef; Stephanie Radde

Petco, Front Royal

PetSmart

Posh Pets

Potomac Riverboat Company

Ridge Line Designs

Shear Elegance Pet Boutique

Shenandoah University

Sinking Creek Pottery; Zena Orndorff

Skyline Caverns

Southern States Coop

Starr Hill Brewery

Stoneleigh Golf Club

The Happy Woof

VA State Parks

Virginia Pistol LLC

Washington Capitals

Waterloo Service Center

Wegmans

Whimsical Whiskers; Susan Wagoner

Winchester Aquarium & Pet Center

Winchester Equipment Co. 
 

Friends of Rescue

Alicemary Leach

Bob Gartner

Bonnie Kayser

Brian & Christy Bradburn & Maia

Charlie & Alexis Kirgan

Colin Daniels

Evelyn Braunfield

Herbert & Sylvia Tate

Jo Heil

Jonathan Kiell

Joy & John Bullock

Judith Kincannon

Karlane Kosjer

Kay Fiocca

Lyn Laparan & David Upp

Marc de Angelis

Mary Ann Short

Mike Clark

Mike DeLuca

Nicole Regele

Pam Lackland

Risa Lapidow

Rose Marie Bogley

Sandal McDonald

Sandra Patterson

Sharla Ashby

Sharon Meagher

Sharon Swan

Sherri Holliday-Sklar
Sherrie Morimoto

Sonia Sakovich

Sue Garrison

Susan Farrell

 

4 DAYS & COUNTING!!

MAKING A LIST, CHECKING IT TWICE....nothing is naughty.......
 it's all so nice!!

Check out the dogs on our website and you will realize the amazing part you play in helping us to place good dogs in good homes  when you  "TEE OFF FOR RESCUE".

The fantastic plus to our tournament is that you don't even have to be a golfer to participate in the event!  

Many thanks to all our sponsors, many  are with us for the 5th consecutive year, loyal to supporting our mission.  

Much gratitude to all those who donated goods, services, gift cards, vacation stays, and collectibles for our auction.  Our unique auction catalog gives everyone the opportunity to take part in the bidding.   Just fill out the absentee bid sheet scan in and email to golf4dogs@gmail.com

We would also like to applaud the staff of Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Course, named by Virginia German Shepherd Rescue as  the #1 Golf Course in Virginia for Charity Events for
2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012!!  

 

Counting Down ....

The 5^th Annual VGSR Golf Tournament and Auction is almost here.  While we don’t have any more openings for golfers, we would LOVE to have more people join us for dinner and the Auctions (Chinese and Silent).  So, get your reservations in ASAP - contact golf4dogs@gmail.com.  This is a great opportunity to support rescue, meet some of the dogs that will be working the event as well as make some new friends or renew old friendships. 

Remember - BE GENEROUS -  your support funds our foster dogs and allows us to continue to support our mission.

If you can’t join us, you can still participate in the Silent Auction by submitting an absentee bid.  We have many many wonderful items including some great vacations, wonderful Art and related gift certificates, lovely fine china from the Czech Republic, rare Thomas Kinkade Christmas houses and ornaments, pet related goodies as well as services, sports items and memorabilia, collectibles and items that just shouldn’t be missed items.  The Auction Catalog is being updated as last minute donations come in, so keep checking and get those Absentee Bid sheets submitted!

Also, please remember to thank the many businesses who support VGSR -  through sponsorhips and/or Auction donations.  The support from the many Friends of VGSR is instrumental to the success of the upcoming event.  Now, it's your turn to come out and  be generous!

If you have any questions, please email golf4dogs@gmail.com.

Sponsors & Teams Joining In!

"Amelia" & "Joey"

 Sponsoring & Fielding a Team for the 5th Year!

Great Friends of VGSR!

"Thunder4Paws Pack!"

Fielding a Team and Supporting Rescue
Joining Us with a Team for 2nd Year!

5 Star Sponsor!!

5 Star Sponsor - 5 Star Team!

With Us for 2nd Year!

Earning a 4th Star!

Fielding a Team This Year - Welcome!
3 Star Sponsor!!

Honoring  "Sahand"

"Jake"  & "Bear"

We are very excited to share information about a new Auction donor.  Bradford Portraits in Palm Beach, Florida has made the following very generous donation to VGSR:

Family Portrait
by world renowned photographer Bradford
with Overnight Stay at the Ritz-Carlton Resort in Palm Beach, FL http://www.bradfordportraits.com/palmbeach.html

This package has an estimated value of $5500.  Bids will start at $500, with bid increments of $50.  Absentee bids are being accepted for this and all Silent Auction Items.

A detailed description which provides more information on this exciting auction item can be found by following this link.  The Absentee Bidder’s Authorization form can be found under Important Documents to the right of this post.  Completed absentee bid forms should be emailed to golf4dogs@gmail.com.  Email: golf4dogs@gmail.com for more information or to make bidding arrangements.

Please share the Auction Catalog with friends and family to help ensure the success of our Auction.  We have some really great items and we can assure you that there is something for everybody!  The catalog is updated as new items come in!

Meet Zim

Zim came to us from the Baltimore City Animal Shelter. While he's not exactly a GSD, he's cute and personable and we're happy to have him.  When he first arrived, Zim had the worst case of kennel cough his foster's vet had ever seen. It took almost a month of different antibiotics to clear it up. After that, he was neutered and microchipped. Now he's 100% healthy and ready for his fur-ever home.
 
We can't tell you exactly what mix of breeds Zim is...some GSD, maybe some Manchester Terrier, a touch of Shar-Pei, and probably other things as well. At approximately one year old, what we can tell you is that he's friendly, active and playful. He hasn't yet met anyone, human or canine, whom he dislikes. He would love a running buddy or someone to romp around the yard with him.

Zim is housetrained and crate-trained and could probably learn to live with a cat. He would excel at obedience and agility. We call him Zim-Zam-Zoom as he goes flying around the house, leaping over footstools in a single bound.  He will eat almost anything, adores his squeeky toys and loves to chew on rawhides.

Could Zim be the boy for you?

More Businesses Support VGSR

We’ve been so busy updating the Auction catalog, adding some really exciting items for your bidding pleasure that we’ve been remiss in posting new information on the wonderful businesses that have donated items to our upcoming Auction.  We’d like to take this opportunity to thank:

Front Royal Canoe (Front Royal) donated two gift certificates for $65. each for Outfitting Services.  This is a fun way to spend a day.

Bark n Bubbles (Leesburg) has given us a free “You Wash” with a blueberry facial!  Imagine how great your dog will smell after this bath!

Virginia Pistol LLC (Linden) donated a gift certificate for $100.  They specialize in Handgun and Citizen Awareness Training.

Yummy eating from:

Kilroys (Springfield) – 3 $25. Gift certificates
Foxfire Grill (Alexandria) – 2 $25. Gift Certificates
Blue Ridge Grill (Leesburg) - $25 Gift Certificate

Shear Elegance Pet Boutique (Front Royal) supports our dogs and donated a gift certificate valued up to $40 for grooming.

Kelly Walker, local artist (Front Royal) and dog lover extraordinaire, gave us a variety of items including various pet related items, a Gift Certificate for a Pet Portrait of one pet in Acrylic, as well as a gift certificate for two art classes and a hand painted tray.

Historic Long Branch has offered us 12 passes for a museum tour as well as some unique Long Branch gift items. 

Erica Shipley, local artist (Linden) has donated two pet portraits.  What a great way to honor your four legged friend!

Elinor Coleman’s Vintage Mirage (Alexandria) continues her support of VGSR as she donated a very unique vintage cigar box purse with a leopard embellishment.

Advance Auto Parts (Stephens City) donated a DIY Oil Change. 

We’ve added many other items from “Friends of VGSR.”  This year’s Auction is filled with something for everyone.  Take the time to go through the Catalog and we are sure you will find several “GOT TO HAVE” items.  If you can’t join us, remember you can bid absentee on Silent Auction items or ask a friend who will be attending to buy raffle tickets for the Chinese Auction for you.  Bid to WIN! Don’t miss this opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping while supporting VGSR’s important mission.

Breweries Support VGSR!

Lady's seal of approval!

Two local breweries, Blue Mountain Brewery and Starr Hill Brewery, made donations to the upcoming Auction.  One of our volunteers offered to pick up the baskets and, as many of our German Shepherds love to ride in the car, he took one of his fosters, Lady, along for the trip.  He reports that Lady, a senior GSD, is such a good passenger!  She can't stand in a moving vehicle as she's too wobbly for that, so she just lies quietly in the back and enjoys the sites.

Both of the gift baskets from the breweries are similar- an (empty) growler, a couple glasses, and a variety of other items presented in a galvanized ice bucket with the brewery's logo.  Both are very nice and the generosity of both breweries is greatly appreciated.  

Lady epitomizes the goals of the rescue and the need for the fundraising effort.  She's a senior dog, which are often more costly in terms of vet care, and this one has a number of known medical problems.  We probably won't recoup any of the cost through an adoption fee because she's pretty much unadoptable.  Financially speaking, she will be a drain on the rescue even though we aren't going to do anything heroic for her medically.  But we aren't in this to make a buck, the goal is to save dogs. She needs and deserves the best care we can give her even if it's only to keep her well fed, pain-free, happy and comfortable in a loving home for as long as possible.

Starr Hill is in Crozet, Blue Mountain is out in Nelson County.  Stop by the breweries for some great beer and to let them know you appreciate their support of VGSR.  Come to the Auction and bid generously on these and the other wonderful items we are offering.