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 

Do you love beautiful things?

We have had some very lovely and unique items which have been donated to the upcoming auction.  There is something for everyone and you don’t have to be present to bid and win in the Silent Auction.  We are trying hard to keep the Auction Catalog updated as new items come in.  If you have any questions about a particular item, please send an email to golf4dogs@gmail.com. 

Among some of the unique items which we want to make sure you are aware of are:

Epiag D.F. 1804 Porcelaine Fine DE BOHEME Fine China from the Czech Republic.  Serving for six plus many serving dishes.  The set is beautiful and unique - just waiting for someone who likes to entertain.  Note:  If the price is right - there is another Service for 6, available.  Pictures of the set can be seen in the catalog. 

One of many!

Thomas Kinkade’s Hawthorne Village Christmas Collection issued through the Bradbury Exchange.  These enchanting Christmas Village Collectibles are new with certificates of authenticity.  They are very hard to find – except through the VGSR Silent Auction.  Start of expand your collection!  

Vacation home rental in Kill Devil Hills, NC.  One week’s rental in Kill Devil Hills, NC, non season, between September 1 and May 15 (non season).  This lovely 4 bedroom home is in centrally located and in close proximity to area shopping, dining and beach. Subject to availability.

 Thomas Kinkade Icicle Village Collection from the Ashton - Drake Galleries.  These are Original Issue Ornaments.  Each Set has 3 Ornaments.  Most sets with Certificates of Authenticity.    Very unique and extremely hard to find, now - these ornaments will be great additions to your Christmas tree.

Check out the Auction Catalog to see these items and the other great merchandise and services that are available.  Support our dogs through your generous bids and purchases.  Each of the beautiful items in the catalog will help us continue our support of the beautiful dogs that are and will become members of the VGSR family.

The Auction Catalog can be found under "Important Documents" to the right of this post.
 

Announcing More Sponsors

Looking for services .... check out our sponsors first and let's support those who support rescue!!!

Home of the Valley's Original Same Day Computer Service
Front Royal, Va.     540-636-4111

Small Enough to Know You, Large Enough to Offer You
Full Financial Solutions
Winchester, Va.     540-722-6403

Culligan of Front Royal, Va.
540-635-4915

Fed Ex Express of Winchester, Va.

Roseville Veterinary Clinic, Boyce, Va. 540-837-1334
Plaza Pet Clinic, Winchester, Va.  540-722-3200

TEAMS ANNOUNCED FOR 2012!!

We proudly announce the following teams for the 5th Annual

Virginia German Shepherd Rescue Golf Tournament & Auction.

Bennett Financial

Bighorn

Bush Veterinary

Christian Roofing

Costello

Emmart

Engineering Solutions

First Bank

Garrison

Helping Hands Veterinary

Hunt

Kousha

Lackland

Mulkey

NAPA

Parker

Payne

RAC

Smith

Sperling

Stevens-Siminitz

Stoneburner-Carter

Streeter

Team Donkeys!!

United Bank

Upp

Waterloo

Williams

Wolford (Dominion)

We still have room for a few more players - register NOW  to be part of the best charity tournament of the year.......The dogs are waiting!!

RAINBOW BRIDGE

Many Thanks to a wonderful friend of rescue
We continue to honor many great dogs
Whose spirits will live with us forever.
The greatest tribute we can pay to our friends lost
is serving the many dogs in need of good homes.

Sponsors Continue to Join Us for 2012

DOGS SUPPORTING DOGS:

"Pfeffer and Camryn in loving Memory of Schatzi"

"Shasha & Blitz Viets"

"Thor #1568"

"Lars - Forever in My Heart"

Businesses Supporting Rescue

Real Estate Results, LLC

Volunteers for Rescue

Helene & Michael 

 Darlene & Brian 

Greg and Terri 

Lea 

Introducing Raven, a new member of the VGSR Family

Wonder why we do what we do?  This little girl's story may help you understand why the upcoming Golf Tournament and Auction fundraiser is so important as it provides funds to help us care for dogs similar to Raven. 

This sweet beautiful girl is Raven.  Raven's story is not unique but even after years rescuing and fostering it still breaks my heart to see neglect and/or abuse of these wonderful dogs.  Raven's previous owner of 6 years, bred her and shortly after her puppies were old enough to be taken from her, dumped her in an overcrowded shelter.  Raven arrived in the shelter severely underweight with an eye infection and mange.  The shelter felt Raven needed a second chance at a good life and contacted VGSR.  In the couple weeks at the shelter, Raven put on a few pounds, and in her very short time with us, is eating very well and should be putting on more weight in no time.  We are also working to get rid of her infection, mange, and hopefully grow some of her missing hair back.  Through all the recent change she has gone through, and even with the pain and discomfort she has been in, Raven has remained so incredibly sweet and loving.  She hasn't had much training but she wants nothing more than to please her humans.  She is a typical velcro GSD and follows her humans everywhere.  Since she has been in some pain and discomfort we think her true personality is still coming out but from what we've seen so far, she is a great dog.  She rides well in a car, is very well behaved at the vet, is calm and patient when being bathed, and just really wants to be loved.  In her foster home, she's living with 3 other GSDs. We understand that she lived with children between the ages of 7-9 and did wonderfully with them. 

For more information on Raven or any of our foster dogs, please go to our website

at www. shepherdrescue.org.

GOODY BAG ITEMS ARRIVING!!!

A HUGE thank you to NAPA for providing some really great items for the goody bags!! 

We have the good fortune of working with Terry Mann, Director - AutoCare and Wholesale Marketing, NAPA  Headquarters; Emily Beetler, Sales Coordinator, NAPA Headquarters in Atlanta, Ga.

Pat Livingston with Helm Promotions has been instrumental in putting together a variety of  "keepers" for every golfer!!!

"CO-SPONSOR OF THE $50,000 HOLE-IN-ONE"

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Thanking More Sponsors!

A-1 Cooling & Refrigeration, Inc.
Front Royal, Va.

Brian Koerner, PE - Harrisonburg, Va.

Winchester, Va.

"Helping Business Achieve More"
Front Royal, Va.
Robert Sperling, CEO/Founder

Trooper Surveying His Kingdom!!

Honoring A Volunteer

BENNETT FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Mark Keen, CFP

Fairfax, Va. 

PLEASE SUPPORT THE  BUSINESSES & INDIVIDUALS WHO SUPPORT RESCUE!

JOIN THESE FINE FOLKS  - SEND IN YOUR SPONSORSHIP TODAY!

Can you believe these great donations?

Happy Will Greet You!

What a wonderful donation from Harvest Moon Natural Foods in Winchester - a gift certificate for 50% off your next total purchase!  Getting ready to stock up on Supplements, Organic Produce, Dairy Free Foods, Wheat Free and Gluten Free Products, Health and Beauty Products, Organic Cleaning products and/or Organic Pet Supplies?  Harvest Moon, located in Creekside Station, is the place to go and winning this gift certificate, in our Auction, is the way to get your shopping done.  Check out their website at http://www.shophealthy.com or stop by and meet Happy.  Let them know you appreciate their generosity as well as their love of dogs!

In the same shopping center, is another “Moon.”  Lavender Moon Soap Company donated a lovely gift bag with soap and washcloth.  Their luxurious vegetable glycerin soaps are hand poured, hand wrapped and tied. Vegetable glycerin is a natural humectant which attracts and retains moisture in your skin.  This is a great gift bag and we’re sure that once you try Lavender Moon’s soaps, you’ll keep going back for more.  Check out their products at http://www.lavendermoonsoap.com.

We are very pleased to welcome a new donor to the VGSR Auction.  Bristles & Shears in Sterling has given us a wonderful gift bag.  Not only does it include a Gift Certificate for a Color, Haircut and Blowdry (valued at $130) but the bag includes products to help you keep your awesome look after you leave the shop.  In the August 2005 issue of the WASHINGTONIAN, Bristles & Shears was named as both a "Top Salon" and also "Top Colorist".  One of our very beloved VGSR volunteers, a regular at Bristles & Shears, can vouch for their talented stylists.  Don’t miss your chance to bid and win on this great prize! Check them out at http://www.bristles-shears.com