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ell, well, hard to believe it's been about 7 weeks since the GRRR pups were born. Pretty amazing at how fast they grow. Sunday morning was a fun experience. Carole McMurry (Peebody Dog Training) had a

few of us involved with holding the pups (yeah, twist my arm-lol) and started puppy testing. It was a brief series of tests to see how comfortable they are being held, their focus and attention while seeing a toy tossed in front of them and reaction to strange noises.

They were great fun to hold and watch their reaction to all this flurry of activity. With each spoken for, their new families will appreciate the great care and lessons mom (Hope) has taught them.

BTW, to see some amazing well trained pups, the big dog show is quickly approaching us. Our own, Carole McMurry will be showing 4 of her dogs at the National Western Complex. February 14-17 Rocky Mountain Cluster.

No wonder Hope is pooped, that's a lot of puppies!

One Day Old

Two Weeks Old

One Week Old

Hope was found wandering in a Home Depot parking lot. She

was taken to Foothills Animal Shelter and they suspected she

was pregnant so they contacted GRRR. She had 11 puppies on

Friday, December 6th. From the very beginning she was a wonderful

mom, very attentive and patient. The adorable puppies were formally

evaluated by Carole McMurray and they all had very distinct

personalities—all the way from the big saucy girl who rules the

roost and saunters around like a precocious child, to one little boy,

who during one of the testing promptly fell asleep, he was so

relaxed. All puppies are going to their lucky new homes

this weekend.

Six Weeks Old

Three Weeks

Old

Five Weeks

Old

Almost Eight Weeks Old

Seven Weeks Old

ell, at long last we are finishing repairs and updates so we can make the September floods a distant memory.

Several house items are underway: basement shelving, front-yard repair, and the roof and gutter repairs should all be

completed by the end of February. In addition, we have a few improvements going on as well. The interior of the garage is being finished and re-purposed for dog food and other frequently used dry storage items. We’re also adding

a wellness area for our pups that have regular treatments of various kinds.

The kenneling area is seeing some tweaks as well. Some of these projects include: covering the outdoor runs with chain-

link and corrugated plastic, so snow and water runs away from the run instead of into the run; safety and security improvements

to the indoor kennels; as well as improvements to the grooming area.

We are underway (as weather allows) putting in the walking trail in the back acreage in addition to creating a useful space for events we may want to have. We are also improving the trail down to the back acreage by flattening the slope and installing steps and a railing.

We are really excited to have all these projects completed by the spring so all of us can more fully enjoy the beautiful property we have here. Thank you for your incredible support. We have so many wonderful volunteers that roll their sleeves up and dive in. You are greatly appreciated.

e are off to another great year full of walking and playing with the dogs at Phoebe's Place.

The dogs are getting out every day—sometimes more than once! They are always happy to see us and full of tail wags and wiggles. On average, the VIP Team spends 170 hours per month with the dogs! Thank you to all the dedicated volunteers who come out in all types of weather to spend time with our wonderful dogs.

Hope's 10 adorable puppies will be making their debut in the kennel this month. We will also hold another training session with Carole McMurry at the end of the month.

ell, at long last we are finishing repairs and updates so we can ell, at long last we are finishing repairs and updates so we can make the September floods a distant memory. make the September floods a distant memory.

Several house items are underway: basement shelving, front-Several house items are underway: basement shelving, front-yard repair, and the roof and gutter repairs should all be yard repair, and the roof and gutter repairs should all be

a wellness area for our pups that have regular treatments of a wellness area for our pups that have regular treatments of various kinds. various kinds.

The kenneling area is seeing some tweaks as well. Some of The kenneling area is seeing some tweaks as well. Some of these projects include: covering the outdoor runs with chain-these projects include: covering the outdoor runs with chain-

link and corrugated plastic, so snow and water runs away from link and corrugated plastic, so snow and water runs away from the run instead of into the run; safety and security improvements the run instead of into the run; safety and security improvements

• Our adoption (Placement) team is looking for someone to enter adoptions into an Excel spreadsheet and register microchips. Attention to detail is a must, along with weekly visit to Phoebe’s Place. It should amount to about 1–3 hours weekly, some of which could possibly be done from home, but the adoption info would need to be picked up at Phoebe’s Place. If interested please contact: darla.henderson@goldenrescue.comThanks!

• We’re also looking for some light administrative help in the office at GRRR. Flexible hours and days. For more info please contact: kevin.shipley@goldenrescue.com

Volunteer Needs

Civic Organizations Can Play a Big RoleI've had the pleasure of belonging to and working with various civic organizations. Rotary, Kiwanis, Optimists, and others have done so much to improve communities and provide support to local organizations like ours.

If you belong to one of these organizations, we (GRRR) would love an opportunity to be involved with one of your weekly programs. We have a terrific story and have touched so many furry and human lives that I would be proud to let everyone know about the great work we (together) are doing. Please feel free to e-mail me directly if you know of an opportunity: kevin.shipley@goldenrescue.com

Thanks…to everyone who came to the annual volunteer holiday party. We had so many people we might have to get a larger place next year! Everyone enjoyed good food and good company, and getting a chance to know other volunteers. Thanks to all who donated items for the dogs at Phoebe's Place!

Linda and Jory

Nancy, Deb and Pete

Kevin Shipley

Pat, Susan, Ellie and Debbie

Cindi, Wanda, Nancette, Jean and Nancy

Judi and Pat, tellin' secrets?

Alan, aka Santa, Davidson

Gloria, Wendy, Melissa, Shanna, Mary and Doug (what a lucky guy!)

Yep, our gala is coming up faster

than you think. This year’s gala will be

held on Saturday, June 28th at Tivoli.

We are having a blast preparing for

you to have the best time ever.

That's all we’re willing to leak out for

now. More news coming soon, so

mark the date on your calendar.

If you have items that you believe

would be great silent- or live-auction

items, please shoot me an e-mail

(kevin.shipley@goldenrescue.com ) or

call to discuss. Thank you!

The Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies’ 10th Annual Photo Contest is now open! Your Golden could be featured in the 2015 calendar! The Grand Prize Winner will have their photo on the cover. Last year’s calendar was a huge success—we received over 500 entries and sold almost 1,500 calendars!Submission Guidelines:

• $5 per photo entry fee; no limit to number of photos you can submit! 12 Monthly and 12 Honorable Mention winners all receive a free calendar.

• Golden Retrievers only; doesn’t have to be a GRRR or Rescue dog.

• Horizontal (landscape) shots only, not vertical (portrait)!

• You can submit the same photos as previous years (previous Monthly and Honorable Mention winning photos excluded).

• The photo must have been taken by you or someone in your family; you can’t submit photos taken by someone else.

• Fordigitalimages, set your camera at the HIGHEST resolution (photoswillbeenlargedto8.5”x11”).Pleasesendoriginaldigitalfiles(.jpgor.tiffiles)eitheronCDorviae-mailasattachments,andincludeyourname,phonenumber,address,anddog’sname.Pleasedon’tmakethefilesmallertoe-mail—sendtheoriginal,largestfile.E-maildigitalphotosto: grrr.contest@gmail.com*IMPORTANT:Youwillreceiveane-mailconfirmationofyourdigitalentrywithin48hours;ifyoudon’treceiveconfirmation,assumefilesdidn’tgothroughandre-send.

Forsnapshots, please put a label on the back with your name, dog’s name, address, and phone number (please don’t write directly on the print!). 4x6 minimum size please (8x10s would be great!). And please don’t scan in snapshots yourself—mail in the prints. If you would like your photo returned, pleaseincludeaself-addressedstampedenvelope.

• Forallentries: Mail entry form (available at www.goldenrescue.com), payment (unlesspayingon-line),andsnapshotsorCD(unlesse-mailingphotos)to:

GRRRPhotoContestAttn:JeaniePeebles8095HollandCtArvada,CO80005

PleasemakecheckspayabletoGRRR.

• Onlinepaymentoption is available for entry fee (www.goldenrescue.com), but you still need to mail in your entry form or fax it to 303-940-1559

DeadlineforentryisMay5,2014, so start snapping!

WinnerswillbenotifiedbyJune15.

Calendars will be available at all GRRR events starting with the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, on our website, and at many stores throughout Colorado.

ThanksandGoodLuck!

GRRR 2015 CalendarPhoto Contest!

GRRR 2015 Calendar Photo Contest Entry Form

Name ______________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________

Phone Number _______________________________________________________________

E-Mail ______________________________________________________________________

Dog(s) names ________________________________________________________________

Number of Entries __________________

Amount Enclosed ($5 each photo) ___________ or q I paid on-line (www.goldenrescue.com)

PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO GRRR.

Photos: q Enclosed or q Sent via e-mail to grrr.contest@gmail.com

Do you want your snapshots returned? q Yes q No(Please enclose self-addressed stamped envelope if you want your photos returned.)

Release FormI grant GRRR permission to use the attached photo(s) for GRRR’s 2015 calendar, and all related sales and marketing materials that GRRR may utilize in connection with its non-profit operation. I acknowledge and agree that GRRR will sell copies of the calendar and will not be responsible for making any payments to me or any one else in connection with this permitted use. I also agree that I own the copyright to these photos (these photos were not taken by someone else).

Date: _______________________

Signature of Photo Owner _______________________________________________________

Parent’s signature for a minor _____________________________________________________

All entries, entry form, and payment must be received by May 5, 2014.

Please send this form and payment to:GRRR Photo ContestAttn: Jeanie Peebles 8095 Holland Ct Arvada, CO 80005

OR, if paying on-line by credit card, fax this form to 303-940-1712 or scan it in and email to grrr.contest@gmail.com

Questions? E-mail Debbie Davis at grrr.contest@gmail.com

THANK YOU!

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Digital q Snapshot q

Date photos received ______________

Date paid ___________

Check number __________ CC q

Log in Date _____________

Event Coordinator Pat Rogers: wintersetranch@q.com

Animal Care Mary Kenton: mkenton25@gmail.com

Golden Growl Quarterly Newsletter Debbie Davis: grrr.volunteer@gmail.com

Volunteer Newsletter Leigh Gannan: leighlumse@yahoo.com

Adoption Follow-up Mary Fishback: mfischbeck@outdrs.net

Placement Darla Henderson: darlasbb@aol.com

Transport Coordinator Ron Sommer: rsommer1512@comcast.net

Application Advocate Gloria LeFree: glefree@comcast.net

Grant Writing Judi Servoss: jaservoss@gmail.com

Volunteer Coordinator Margi Corpron: margisellsdenver@gmail.com

VIP - Volunteer Interaction Program CoordinatorSukie McMaster: sukie.mcmaster@gmail.com303-530-1655

Team Leaders

Kathryn Duff • Debora BrownLaura Stehle • Keely Gates

Laura Nachbur • Stacy RhodesHarmina Mulder

Steve LinnenbergerJudy Wodell • Colette Wilson

Harma DrenthJill Gesquiere

Calvin and Kathryn BellMatthew Magill

Megan O'Brien • Lucy Schroeder

Bite  hold  @  GRRR

 

 

Bite  hold  @  GRRR

 

Peebody  Dog  Training  

Teaching  you  to  teach  your  dog  

Carole  McMurry  720/979-­‐4535  

 

www.peebodydogtraining.com  

Bite  Hold  Dogs  at  Phoebe’s  Place  

From  time  to  time  you’ll  visit  Phoebe’s  Place  and  see  a  “Bite  Hold”  on  a  run  gate.  I  felt  this  was  the  appropriate  time  to  elaborate  on  this  topic  as  we  have  a  dog  right  now  with  a  bite  hold  on  him.  

Depending  on  the  bite  circumstances  and  the  local  animal  control  policies,  a  biting  animal  may  be  confined  at  the  local  animal  shelter,  a  private  kennel,  veterinary  clinic,  or  the  owner’s  home.  A  GRRR-­‐dog  owner  would  likely  call  Mary  Kenton  directly  for  guidance  and  to  discuss  the  circumstances.  Either  way,  Mary  would  make  the  decision  to  quarantine  the  dog  at  Phoebe’s  Place  (although  not  a  common  occurrence,  she  does  prefer  to  do  this  for  GRRR  dogs).  

Mandatory  Post-­‐Bite  Quarantine    Domestic  dogs,  cats,  or  ferrets  involved  in  a  human  bite  must  be  quarantined  for  a  10-­‐day  observation  period  to  eliminate  the  risk  of  rabies  virus  transmission.  This  period  is  determined  from  studies  demonstrating  that  rabies  virus  appears  in  the  animal’s  saliva  as  clinical  symptoms  of  rabies  appear.  Animals  that  remain  alive  and  healthy  10  days  post-­‐bite  would  not  have  been  shedding  rabies  virus  in  their  salvia,  and  therefore  would  not  have  been  infectious  at  the  time  of  the  bite.  

Not  only  is  the  dog  observed  for  the  above  signs  of  rabies,  I  am  also  observing  the  dog  behaviorally.  Both  Mary  and  I  will  get  the  dog  out  to  exercise  and  work  with  him.  This  is  done  when  no  one  else  is  around  to  reduce  the  risk  factor.  It  is  a  matter  of  public  safety  and  health  and  is  taken  very  seriously.  It  doesn’t  mean  that  after  10  days  the  dog  can  be  taken  out—what  it  means  is  that  he  is  still  being  worked  with.  

I  want  you  all  to  know  that,  although  a  dog  has  bitten,  it  doesn’t  make  him  a  “bad  dog.”  You  cannot  cure  a  biting  dog,  but  you  can  prevent  it  from  happening  again.  

Please  feel  free  to  speak  to  the  dog  when  you  are  over  at  Phoebe’s  Place  and  give  him  a  biscuit.  Should  there  be  any  growling  (which  he  hasn’t  exhibited  thus  far);  I  ask  that  you  don’t  look  him  in  the  eye.  No  one  should  be  going  into  a  run  that  is  marked  “Bite  Hold.”  

Carole  McMurry  Peebody  Dog  Training