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.

A Tale for Golfers!

At a golf course, four men approached the sixteenth tee.  The straight fairway ran along a road and bike path fenced off on the left.  The first golfer teed off and hooked the ball in that direction.  But the ball went over the fence and bounced off the bike path onto the road, where it hit the tire of a moving bus and was knocked back on to the fairway.  As they all stood in silent amazement, one man finally asked him, "How on earth did you do that?"  He shrugged his shoulders and said, "You have to know the bus schedule."

From Pat in Virginia Beach