Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Volume 13 Issue 3
Homeward Bound
August, 2012
A safe haven for Goldens finding their way home again.
H O M E W A R D B O U N D G O L D E N R E T R I E V E R R E S C U E A N D S A N C T U A R Y , I N C .
T A X I D # 6 8 ‐ 0 4 4 2 7 0 2
Join Us for our 12th Annual Kibble & Bids™ “Vintage Gold”
Saturday, September 29, 2012 5:00 – 6:00 P.M.— Exclusive Sponsor Hour
6:00 – 9:30 P.M.—General Admission
K ibble & Bids™, Homeward Bound’s annual fundraiser, has become known as one of Sacramento’s premier social events. This year, we’re thrilled to announce that it will be held in an exci ng new venue, the fabulous California Automobile
Museum on Sacramento’s Front Street.
Kibble & Bids™ promises a fun‐filled evening of delicious food from some of our area’s best restaurants, outstanding wines, cra beers, silent and live auc ons, and an exci ng raffle. Expect to be welcomed by some of our Golden Greeters as you’re browsing the interes ng exhibits of classic and an que cars. As you’re enjoying the museum, a great band will enter‐tain you. “Rivergate” blends classic rock with country, folk, and pop. “Take Four” will enter‐
tain during our exclusive sponsor hour. “Take Four” has entertained at previous Homeward Bound events and received rave reviews from the a endees. We’ll also have knowledgeable museum docents on hand to answer ques ons and point out some of the more unique exhibits.
Following this year’s Tuscan theme, we’re showcasing a new feature called, “Il Grandi Muro di Vino” (The Great Wall of Wine). You’ll also be tempted by many wonderful live auc on items. One notable example is a week’s stay at a 7,000 square foot Balinese
(Con nued on page 9)
Feeding Volunteers Urgently Needed—Can YOU Help?
One of the most cri cal func ons at the Homeward Bound Adop on Center is feeding the
Goldens (the Goldens have been surveyed and unanimously agree). We are in desperate need
of more feeding volunteers. It takes a team of two or
three (three is ideal) people to feed the dogs. Feeding
me is also the me that they get out and play while their
kennels are being died up. The morning shi is 8:30—
10:30, the evening shi is 4:30‐6:30 pm. We need volun‐
teers for every shi except Saturday and Sunday evenings.
(Con nued on page 11)
In This Issue Page
Double the Gold Challenge Wrap Up 2 Rattlesnake Bite Danger 3 Help Urgently Needed 3 Happy Endings 4 Your Car is an Oven 5 The Calendar is Coming! 6 The Language of Love 7 Foster Follow Up 8 Dog Paw Pad Injuries in Summer 10
Balinese Villa
2
Homeward Bound Volume 13 Issue 3
T hank you again to our par cipa ng Fund of Love 2012 contributors for establishing a
generous matching fund ensuring that our 10th annual Double the Gold Challenge would be a wonderful success for all the dogs we rescue this year.
Fund of Love contributors not men oned in the previous newsle er are:
Timothy Kinsey, Orange Jim and Katherine Hrundas, Orangevale Anne Baker, Sacramento
Due to the generous par cipa on by these and all the previously men oned Fund of Love donors, this important matching fund gave Homeward Bound supporters a fabulous opportunity, for
the tenth year in a row, to double the good they do with their compassionate giving.
This year’s Double the Gold Challenge has been a wonderful success for the dogs. We are op ‐mis c that funds raised through our 2012 Fund of Love and Double the Gold Challenge will pro‐vide approximately 30% of our medical budget for the current year, covering everything from flea and heartworm protec on and tes ng to complex surgeries.
On behalf of the many Goldens who will benefit, thank you to everyone who gave generously and with compas‐sion for this highly worthwhile cause, and for suppor ng this ex‐traordinary organiza on in its mission.
Cosmo came to us with a badly fractured pelvis. His original family could not afford to have it treated. At Homeward Bound Cosmo’s pelvis was surgically repaired. He is recuperating at Homeward Bound and has an adoptive family waiting for him.
Lucy had surgery to repair her painful chronically infected ears. Happy girl!
Sedona’s painful eye condition was surgically repaired. Now she is happy and healthy and beloved by her new family.
Muffin will have surgery to remove a tumor from his foot.
Double the Gold Results In Double the Compassionate Giving
By Candy Courtney
Thanks to you. . .
Zander came to us with a se-verely injured front leg. He couldn’t use it; it was just in his way. After surgery to am-putate the useless leg, Zander can now run and play with the best of them! He is now a happy boy with a wonderful new family.
These are just a few...there are so many more that Homeward Bound was able to help because of your generous dona ons.
3
Volume 13 Issue 3
Homeward Bound
W arm summer weather means increased danger of ra le‐snake bites, as the snakes emerge from their hiding places
to seek water and food. The poten al for ra lesnake bites is not only dangerous for humans but for pets as well.
When ra lesnakes are not hiding in burrows, they prefer warm, sunny areas, such as rocks or even driveways. Neighborhoods adjacent to wilderness areas are vulnerable as snakes leave their habitat in search of water and food. Par cularly dangerous mes are in the late a ernoon, when snakes are enjoying the warmth from the ground and preparing to hunt. Though rodents are their main food source, they will strike at anything that moves, par cularly if they feel threatened. Because of their inquisi ve nature, dogs are bi en far more frequently than cats. A common scenario is that a dog s cks his nose into an inter‐es ng hole in the ground and gets bi en by the resident snake.
Signs of a ra lesnake bite: Usually severe swelling and pain. The bite o en occurs on the dog’s face or muzzle. The puncture wounds may not be seen if they are in an area of the body covered with fur. If the bite occurs on the dog’s limbs, severe lameness usually results. The dog also becomes extremely listless.
What to do if your dog is bi en: A ra lesnake bite is always an emergency! If le untreated, the dog can go into shock and may die. If your dog is bi en by a ra lesnake, don’t panic, but transport your dog immediately to a vet. You should not adminis‐ter any medica ons or apply a tourniquet. The dog will likely be in pain, so you should take great care when transpor ng him, since an injured dog is more likely to bite. It’s a good idea to call your vet’s office while you’re en route, because most vets do not stock an ‐venin (some people mistakenly think it’s called “an ‐venom,” but the correct term is an ‐venin) because it’s quite expensive (up to several hundred dollars per vial) and has a short shelf life. Your vet may instruct you to go to the nearest veterinary emergency hospital. At the hospital, the veterinarian will o en administer IV fluids, analgesics for pain, an bio cs due to the bacteria in the
snake’s mouth, medica on for shock, and some mes, an ‐venin to counteract the ra lesnake venom. The dog may need to be hospitalized and monitored.
How to minimize the chances of your dog being bi en by a ra le‐snake: When walking in or near dry areas, both dog and owner should stay on trails, preferably in the center of the trail. Keep
your dog on leash and don’t let him s ck his nose into poten al hiding places, such as bur‐row entrances. Fewer bites occur during the morning hours. Larger, older snakes may dry strike and they are able to control the amount of venom they deliver when they bite. Younger snakes cannot control the amount of venom they deliver. They may bite mul ple mes and may release all their venom with each bite.
Thus bites from younger snakes are far more dangerous. If you encounter a snake, freeze. Make sure there is only one snake, then back away out of striking distance. Keep your dog on a ght leash to keep him from a acking the snake.
Ra lesnake vaccina ons are available for some pets. Although the canine vaccine remains controversial, it has helped many dogs by crea ng protec ve an bodies so that when bi en, the vaccine starts neutralizing venom immediately. Although the dog s ll needs emergency veterinary treatment, they may experience less pain and a reduced risk of permanent injury from the ra lesnake bite. One of the points of controversy about the vaccina on is that there are many different species of ra lesnakes in America and their specific types of venom may affect the body differently. Thus one type of vaccine will not protect the body against all the various venoms. Homeward Bound’s vet, Dr. Jus na Codde, says, “I've used the vaccine and have had amazing success with it. I'm definitely in favor of it for dogs that are at risk. The vaccine does not prevent treatment, just buys me to get to the ER. It’s equiva‐lent to having a bo le of an ‐venin on board.”
Ra lesnake avoidance training for dogs is available in some areas. You can search the internet for training in your area.
Summer Brings Danger of Ra lesnake Bites to Humans and Pets! By Lea Kachler‐Leake
It takes a lot of volunteer power to keep Homeward Bound running smoothly and efficiently. We have an urgent im-mediate need for more volunteer help. In addition to needing more feeders (see front page article), we are looking for the following.
We need photographers to take pictures of the dogs. If you have a good digital camera and can come out at least once a week, we need you. No experience taking dog photos? We will train you.
We need volunteers to come out to walk the dogs. We need office help. If you’re able to work one day a week on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday any time from
11:oo AM– 4 PM filing, copying, answering the phone, let us know!
For more info on these volunteer opportunities, call us at 916-655-1410. Please help if you can.
4
Homeward Bound Volume 13 Issue 3
I n the early/mid 2000's, I was suffering from a
health impairment, and had a service dog. Not a golden...an American Staffordshire Terrier, actu‐ally. Roscoe was my bud‐dy, my right‐hand guy. Of course, we went every‐where together. He devel‐oped cancer in 2006, which progressed rapidly and led to his passing in early 2007. I was devas‐tated, as you can imag‐
ine—lost without my companion and service dog. What to do?
No longer in need of a service dog, I had no ced a flyer at the
vet's office for Homeward Bound. Would a Golden be able to fill the empty spot next to me? I decided to give HBGRR a call. A er being given more than enough informa on on the phone, a home interview was set up. Our family and home passed with flying colors, so a date was made to visit the sanctuary. We were off to meet our forever pal!
On a Saturday in April of 2007, our family, including our yellow lab, Sophie, took a field trip out to the sanctuary. We were for‐mally introduced to a half Lab/half Golden named Brownie (?????? he is blonde ??????). Such a sweet, darling! He was a "golden oldie", but acted like a pup. He and Sophie, bonded im‐mediately, playing out in the field and having a blast. We all had a group hug on the grass, went to the office and adopted Brownie, renamed him Charlie, and loaded into the van for the ride home. Charlie acted like he'd been part of the family for years, and the rest is history!
Charlie is 12 years old now, slowing down a bit, but is such a part of our family that we can't imagine a day without our Charlie Boy. One husband, 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 5 kids later...all is good!
Thank you, Homeward Bound, for comple ng our circle.
I admire my dog. She’s furry and free. Happy and truly loyal. She runs as fast as the wind, jumps high just for fun and swims
faster than me. She is always smiling and ready to play. She is smart, pa ent and wakes up every day revved with energy. She
has an awesome nose and eyes like a hawk. She likes to ride on a tube behind our boat and is my paddle board buddy.
She is Gracie. First unloved and misunderstood. We found her and it was almost as if she were wai ng just for us. Five months old and in a crate, with an
abscess on her shoulder and a skinny head. My mom saw her, called her Lurch and hurried home to get the rest of us to go see. She was rescued by Homeward Bound, seemingly just for us. Even though it was a sad thing for her to be there, we were so glad. She is our forever dog in her forever home.
A Complete Circle ‐ Charlie’s Story By Dana Gray
My Dog Gracie
5
Volume 13 Issue 3
Homeward Bound
H i, my name is Princess Grace, formerly known as Blanca. When I came to Homeward Bound, I was so scared and I wasn't sure about this big world. But the people at Homeward Bound were
so kind, they found me a home within a week! It didn't take me long to realize that there was no reason to be scared. Within days of being welcomed into my new home, I was ready to embrace life and the world!
Now, I am super happy! I know this big world is wonderful! I have a new family with a human best friend, Emma. She is an eight year old girl who lets me sleep in her room. She brushes me, plays with me and feeds me every day! I have another best friend too, but this is my canine best friend. Her name is Glory. She is a young German Shepherd with a lot to learn. I am teaching her how to be calm in the house and play nice with other dogs. We swim in the pool together and run around the yard too. I finally have a forever home and I couldn't be happier! Thank you Homeward Bound!!!
Love, Princess Grace
Princess Grace Finds Her Happy Ever A er By Princess Grace Johnson with help from Mom Jill Johnson
Snuggle Buddies Grace and Emma
Your Car Is an Oven Hot Cars Are a Deadly Danger to Pets
I t seems like common sense, doesn’t it? But every year countless dogs die in hot cars. On a warm day, cars heat up faster than we might expect Never leave your pet in a locked car on a warm day.
On a warm day, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly to dangerous levels. On a mild 73°F day, the temperature inside a car can reach 120°F in 30 minutes. On an 85 degree day, the temperature inside a car with the windows opened slightly can reach 102 degrees within 10 minutes. A er 30 minutes, the temperature will reach 120°. Dogs and cats le inside briefly can suffer from heat exhaus on, heat stroke, brain damage, liver damage, and death.
If you see a dog in a car and in distress, take down the car's color, model, make, and license plate number, and call local animal ser‐vices or police. Take a photo of the car/pet with your cell phone. If the car is parked outside a business, inform the manager and ask him/her to page the owner. Have someone keep an eye on the dog. Don’t hesitate to call 911 if the dog appears to be in distress. Stay with the dog un l help arrives.
For more informa on about how you can get involved in spreading the word about hot car dangers, visit www.mydogiscool.org.
Princess Grace
Grace and Glory
6
Homeward Bound Volume 13 Issue 3
2013 HBGRR Calendar Photo Spots Go on Sale Soon!
Your dog can be a star! Don’t get left out—limited photo spots will be available. Spots will be sold on a first-come-first served basis. Photo spots will go on sale September 1st on the Homeward Bound web-site.
Here’s how it works: Calendar photo spots will go on sale at 8:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 1, 2012. You can purchase photo spots on our website, www.hbgrr.org. There are a limited number of spots available and
they sell out FAST, so if you’re interested, please be ready to purchase by logging onto our website at 8:00 A.M. It will be first come, first served. We will shut down sales as each size sells out. You will pay for your spot at that time and submit your photo by the deadline provided. Photos MUST be high quality, clear, sharp photos. If your photo is not of sufficient quality or definition, we will be forced to request a higher quality photo or offer a refund.
Large Photos Small and Medium Photos
Medium photos are a half page.
Small photos are a quarter page.
There are a total of 6 medium photo spots available.
There are a total of 12 small photo spots available
OPEN TO ALL GOLDENS
Medium photos - $75
Small photos - $50
Medium and small photo pur-chases include one free calen-dar.
Date Photos. and Memorial
Available Options will be:
The photos will appear on the
blank squares at the beginning and end of each month.
OPEN TO ALL GOLDENS
Date photos: - $15
Memorial Messages—a wonder-ful way to honor someone special. Memorial messages will appear on the date specified by the buyer (first come, first served).
Memorial Messages - $10
There is a 75-character limit per message
Date photos and memorial mes-sage do NOT include a free cal-endar
The Large Photo will feature your Golden(s) on a page by him/herself along with a written message on the side (if de-sired). Full page photo spots are limited to the first 3 buyers, and photo resolution must be acceptable for large file print-ing.
FULL PAGE SPOTS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO HOMEWARD BOUND ALUM-NI GOLDENS!
Large Photo - $150
Large photo purchases include
one free Calendar.
7
Volume 13 Issue 3
Homeward Bound
The Language of Love By Judy Kent
T hey come to us with names we don't recognize like A‐Tong and Momo, GinDian and San Li. Their paperwork is green and in Chinese. When we talk to them they look
confused and don’t seem to understand us. But when we scratch their ears and tummies, and when their tails wag and they melt into our hands, these differences don't ma er because we are speaking the same language, the language of love.
In the past few years we have taken in over 30 dogs from Taiwan. Like other immigrants to America, these dogs travel thousands of miles in search of a be er life. Thanks to dedicated vol‐unteers of the Taichung Universal Animal Protec‐
on Agency (TUAPA) and Asians for Humans, Ani‐mals & Nature (AHAN) Golden Retrievers from Taiwan are ge ng a chance to live the doggie version of the American Dream.
Before these Goldens board their flights they have been examined by a vet, vaccinated, micro‐chipped and heartworm tested. If necessary, they have also had x‐rays, dentals, and treatment for any other iden fied medical issues. It takes
two days for a volunteer to prepare the dogs for their flights, ensuring that all their pa‐perwork is in order. They then get new collars with matching leashes, a new crate with a water bo le, and they are on their way to the USA. The cost to get these dogs to us is over $500 for the crate and the flight alone. Their medical expenses in Taiwan and all of their travel expenses are paid by the Taiwan groups.
Homeward Bound’s responsibility is ge ng a driver to the airport to meet the flight and then finding these Goldens the best possible home. Many do get a new name, one that’s more familiar to the Western tongue. Many volunteers have made the trek to SFO to meet the flights, and it is an amazing sight to see not only our Goldens come through cus‐toms, but other breeds that have been rescued by TUAPA and AHAN as well, as they all move on to their new lives.
Many of these dogs have been adopted by our volunteers and others, like Tristan, who are sanctuary dogs, have become favorites. Because Homeward Bound does not turn away a Golden in need, no local dogs are displaced by the arrival of the Taiwan dogs; all are welcomed at Homeward Bound. We are grateful that TUAPA, AHAN and Homeward Bound all speak the same language. It’s the language of rescue, the language of love.
Tristan
Treasure
Louie
Kip
Peter JinJin
For more informa on about AHAN and TUAPA, visit
their websites:
AHAN: www.ahan.org
TUAPA: h p://hibasenji.wordpress.com/2010/12/01/ tuapa‐taiwan‐animal‐rescue/
8
Homeward Bound
Volume 13 Issue 3
A Foster Follow‐Up: Chip Finds a Forever Home By Marlene Clarke and Gail Pomerantz
The “Before” Chip (by Marlene Clarke)
C hip—short for “Chipmunk”‐‐was our first second‐ me‐around foster. (We’d failed at fostering the first me around when we adopted the dog we were supposed to be fostering.) Having adopted our own very shy dog from Homeward Bound, we said we’d
like to try fostering a shy dog. Three‐year‐old Chip fit the bill. He and his brothers had been rescued by Homeward Bound from a Southern California shelter, and he was certainly shy! He didn’t want to be touched or approached. He was o en afraid of coming into the house from the backyard, and when he did come in, he made a beeline for his crate, his safe place where he knew he would be le alone. And he couldn’t eat with anyone (people or dogs) in the room, so for days we let him eat by himself. Gradually, he was willing to eat with someone in the room (but only if that someone sat on the floor far away from him.) He even began to take treats from our hands and offer li le kisses. He was s ll ski sh on walks and with unfamiliar people, but he began to come into the house without too much hesita on, and he learned to LOVE playing with our much bigger dogs. He was even happy to be pe ed and to do a li le cuddling.
Only a couple of weeks a er we took Chip home with us, he met his first poten al forever family, and he went home with them for a week. But he was s ll very shy and afraid of men, so the new family returned him to us; we con nued to foster, and he con nued to thrive as he became more and more comfortable with us, our dogs, and our house. By this point, he was doing some pre y elaborate play bows to get us and our dogs to play, pushing his face in to get his share of pe ng, and cuddling close to us and our dogs. But he was s ll too shy for most poten al adopters, one of whom came to meet Chip and pronounced him “unadoptable.”
So we waited a few more months. And then we got a phone call from Gail. We knew right away that she and her husband Michael were right for Chip. They were long‐ me dog owners and asked all the right ques‐
ons about what they could do for Chip. Chip s ll held back a bit when he met Gail and Michael, and he and their dog Speckles mostly ignored each other. But then something sparked, and the two dogs took off play‐ing. They were clearly a match. While Gail was filling out the paperwork, Chip decided on his own to jump
right into the car with Michael and Speckles. He was ready to go home.
The “A er” Chip (by Gail Pomerantz)
Speckles and Chip bonded in the four‐hour car ride home from Sacramento. Never a territorial dog, Speckles readily welcomed his new “brother” into the family. As soon as he entered our house, Chip sat on Speckles’ bed and it was theirs to share.
Chip made steady progress. While he was s ll very shy when we brought him home, we no ced advances on an almost daily basis (with some regressions). Having Speckles as a very confident big brother was a real help. On our daily walks, especially through the park where we were bound to meet lots of people and other dogs, Chip gradually lost his fears. His tail went from always being be‐tween his legs on walks, to being held up high. He had a happy grin on his face.
We no ced the greatest changes in his demeanor towards other people. He always loved every dog he met. But on the human scale, it took more me. He bonded first to me since I was his feeder and spent the most me with him because I worked from home. Then he warmed to Michael, who took him and Speckles on daily walks as well. He was definitely more comfortable with women than with men. But ini al‐ly people had to sit and let him come to them – when they offered a li le treat – before he would get friendly and accept a pat. We knew we had passed a major mark when he let a strange man pet him in the park. He always gravitated to people with dogs first (or people who smelled like they had dogs) and usually to smaller men. But when he allowed a very large man without a dog to pet him, we knew we had reached a milestone.
Chip now seems comfortable in his “doggie skin.” He likes dogs and people. He loves going on mul ple daily walks. He basically just enjoys his life. As for Michael and me, and our daughter, Hillary – he has added a tremendous amount of joy to our family. He is a total snuggler and likes nothing more than to sit on the couch next to us and put his head on our knee and cuddle. He has added years to Speckles’ life and they are s ll “best friends!” We are so thankful to Homeward Bound for rescuing Chip, and to Marlene and Arlene Clarke for the wonderful care they gave him as foster parents!
Speckles and Chip
9
Volume 13 Issue 3
Homeward Bound
villa in Indonesia ‐ which you may want to share with friends or family. This comes complete with staff and a driver. Other offerings will in‐clude fabulous California getaways, as well as interna onal choices. We’re also having a featured fundraiser within this year’s event called, “Going Green for Goldens”. Look for more details on these and other fun features and offerings on the Homeward Bound website in the next few weeks.
Best of all, by a ending you’ll be making a significant contribu on to the important work that Homeward Bound is commi ed to con nuing – rescuing, providing veterinary care, and finding forever‐homes for displaced Golden Retrievers.
See who’s coming to serve and pour: (so far!)
Since its incep on in 2000, Homeward Bound has rescued more than 6,500 Golden Retrievers and Golden mixes. We are unique in the world of rescue because we welcome dogs of any age or medical condi on and provide whatever care they need. Since we pay for both rou ne veterinary care (scores of spays and neuters, countless vaccina ons, etc.) and extraordinary medical care (e.g. tumor removal, repairing broken bones, replacing hips, eye and ear sur‐geries, heartworm treatment), our veterinary expenses now exceed $350,000 per year. The proceeds from this event go directly to help the dogs.
We need lots of help to make this year’s event a smash‐ing success for the Goldens. In addi on to a ending as a guest, here’s how you can help:
Sponsor! Sponsorships are the lifeblood of Kibble & Bids™. We have several sponsorship levels to fit your financial ability with corresponding benefits at each level, and there will be no lines this year with our new “concierge check‐in” process. We welcome both individual and corporate sponsorships.
Donate! We’re looking for high‐quality items of all types for our auc ons and raffle: vaca on property which can be do‐
(Con nued from page 1)
(Con nued on page 10)
Food:
Angus Mu on
Baja Burrito
Cracchiolo’s Market
Crystal Basin Bistro
Cupcake Craving
Dos Coyotes
Emma’s Tamales
Giovanni’s Pizzeria
Hoppy Brewing Co.
House Kitchen and Bar at Plaza 555
Ludy’s Main Street BBQ
Mel ng Pot
Opa! Opa!
Parker’s Hot Dogs
River City Brewing Co.
The Shack
Trader Joe’s
Tres Classique
Drink:
Bogle Winery
Carvalho Family Winery
Chatom Vineyards
Crystal Basin Cellars
D’Art Winery
Earth Friendly Dis lling
Hoppy Brewing Co.
Lava Cap Winery
Michael‐David Winery
Mu Lynch Winery
Nine Gables Winery/B&B
Oakstone Winery
Pedroncelli Winery
Peirano Estate Vineyards
Perry Creek Winery
Pyramid Alehouse
Raymond Merlo Estate Vineyards
River City Brewing Co.
Starbucks
Wente Family Estates
Zucca Winery
10
Homeward Bound
Volume 13 Issue 3
The Homeward Bound Goldens wish to thank Noah’s Bagels on Douglas Blvd. in Roseville for all the yummy ba‐gels. Noah’s has generously donated bagels to us each week since the beginning of 2005. These healthy treats are greatly appreciated. Golden thanks and four paws up to Noah’s Bagels!
Dog Paw Pad Injuries in Summer Heat By Kathryn Baines, HBGRR Training Director
H ot pavement can cause injury to paw pads. Dog pad injuries can occur on hot pavement or in hot sand. Most pet owners know that dogs can suffer heat stroke and sunburn, but many overlook paw pad injuries and burns. (For
other hot weather concerns see our training library, h p://www.homewardboundgoldens.org/training/pdfs/care/summersafety.pdf).
You could be exposing your dog to paw pad injury from hot pavement or sand on a daily basis without even realizing it! To make ma ers worse, a dog's paw pad injuries are hard to treat. Paw pad cuts, blisters and sores are prone to infec‐
on, and healing is slow due to the constant pressure placed on the dog's injured paw.
The signs that a dog has burned pads are limping, refusing to walk, darker than usual pads, blisters, redness, missing parts of the pad or licking and chewing the foot, according to h p://vetmedicine.about.com.
Preven ng paw injury during the summer heat
Avoid walking your dog during the heat of the day; instead, choose a cooler me such as the early morning or even‐ing to avoid paw pad burns.
Walk your dog on grass. Grass is cooler than the sidewalk; taking your dog to a shady park is a good op on for an a ernoon walk or play me.
Train your dog to wear protec ve paw boo es.
To maintain healthy pads, moisturize your dog's paws. Use Vaseline® or a special paw pad balm or cream, like Mush‐er's Secret®. Moisturizing the dog's paw pads will prevent cracking, peeling and minor pad cuts. These injuries will cause the dog's pads to become more sensi ve once healing is complete, so preven ng any injury is important.
Trea ng Paw Pad Injuries
Paw pad burns, sores and cuts are very prone to infec on, so visi ng the veterinarian is very important.
Golden Rule: if the pavement is too hot for you to walk bare‐footed, then it’s too hot for your dog’s paws too!
nated for a short getaway, gi cer ficates to restaurants or other retail companies, bo les of wine, golf, theater ckets, pet‐related items, services, etc.
Volunteer! This event can only happen with significant volunteer help. We have opportuni es not only on the day of the event, but during the weeks leading up to it.
For more informa on on purchasing ckets, sponsorships, dona ons, or volunteering, check out our website, www.hbgrr.org. You can also contact either of our Co‐Chairs, Candy Courtney at [email protected] or Dick Brothers at [email protected].
Kibble & Bids
(Con nued from page 9)
11
Volume 13 Issue 3
Homeward Bound
Jody Jones, President Dick Brothers, Vice President Jana Mauk, Secretary Judy Kent, Treasurer
Kathryn Baines Jus na Codde, DVM, MS Candice Courtney Don Fuller
Jim Greenhaw Deb Haggerty Mike Jones Lea Kachler‐Leake
Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. Board of Directors
H B 2012 S
Dogs rescued to date: 313
Vet expenses to date:
$120,141
We Want Your Newsletter Submissions and Adoption Stories
Each dog adopted from Homeward Bound is special; each has a unique story...and each happy end-ing is a joy to read. We would love to share YOUR adoption story with our readers. If you think your story is one our readers would enjoy, please submit it via email to [email protected]. Include a photo (as a separate attachment to your e-mail). Not a good writer? It doesn’t matter! Just tell us your story and we’ll edit it as needed. Help us share your dog’s story with the world!
We also welcome article submissions on other topics of interest. If you would like to contribute some-thing, we’d love to hear it! Submissions must be made via email (no US mail, please). Send your ideas and submissions to [email protected].
Without feeding volunteers, the responsibility falls on Jody and Mike. It’s too much for
them to do alone. Can you please help?
We need reliable, consistent, dedicated volunteers who can maintain their sched‐
ule and come to help at least once every other week (more if you wish) on the
same shi . You’ll have lots of support from the other members of the team. If
you can’t make it on your designated day, you’re free to ask one of the other
team members to subs tute for you.
This is a fast‐paced, somewhat physically demanding, highly rewarding job. It’s
PERFECT for a couple to do together. You’ll be filling a cri cally important need
for the Goldens, you’ll get a bit of a workout, and you’ll get to have lots of hands‐
on contact with these wonderful dogs. By the way, the dogs will think you’re the
most important person on the planet.
If you can help, please contact us at [email protected].
Please….the need is urgent and the rewards are huge!
Feeders Needed
(Con nued from page 1)
Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue Mission Statement
Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. is an all-volunteer organization which rescues and heals dis-placed, abandoned, and homeless Golden Retrievers and Golden mixes, regardless of their age or health. Homeward Bound secures safe, loving homes through a comprehensive adoption program and also provides lifetime sanctuary for Goldens that cannot be adopted.
Homeward Bound also provides education on proper animal care and on the benefits of, and need for, rescue and sanctuary.
In the event of a disaster, Homeward Bound will provide assistance to other rescue groups and the families of dogs impacted by the disaster.
Homeward Bound will continue to serve as a model rescue organization, addressing animal welfare needs throughout Califor-nia and neighboring states and strives to be a national leader in rescue, sanctuary, and education.
Your help and ideas are always welcome! Contact team leaders below if you’re
interested in helping in any of these areas.
Adop ons and Surrenders & Sanctuary Development
Mike and Jody Jones 7495 Natomas Road Elverta, CA 95626
916‐655‐1410 Fax: 916‐655‐3410
Foster Families Maryann Farmar
[email protected] 916‐429‐7931
Placement Team Lynn Pihera, 916‐428‐2718
Golden Taxi Judy Kent
[email protected] 916‐768‐3433
Events Planning Jana Mauk, 530‐346‐9913
Volunteer Coordinator Don Fuller
Newsle er Lea Kachler‐Leake, 916‐225‐2544
Training Kathryn Baines
[email protected] 916 300‐9415
Informa on Technology Jim Greenhaw
Website Management Lea Kachler‐Leake, 916‐225‐2544
12
NON‐PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
ROSEVILLE, CA
PERMIT NO. 98
Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc.
7495 Natomas Road
Elverta, CA 95626
Telephone: 916‐655‐1410
Fax: 916‐655‐3410
email: [email protected]
Visit our website at www.hbgrr.org
Office Supplies
Postage stamps
8 1/2 x 11 copy paper
For our Golden Guests Pill Pockets, small & large Dog cookies PETCO gi cards
PetSmart gi cards
If you’re interested in dona ng any of the items on our wish list, please contact us at
916‐655‐1410.
Save the Date! Kibble & Bids—September 29
Santa Pics at Homeward Bound—December 1, 2, 8, 9
www.facebook.com/HomewardBoundGoldens
An Easy Way to Help!
If you currently receive a paper copy of the newsle er and would like to help Homeward Bound save some money, you can print the newsle er yourself from our website instead of receiving a paper copy.
Each copy costs about $1 to produce, and the dollars add up! And if you print it yourself, you get to see it in color!
Each me a newsle er is posted to our website, you’ll receive an email with a link that will take you to the newsle er.
If you’d like help the Goldens by prin ng your own newsle er, contact us at newe [email protected].
We also welcome Lowes or Home
Depot gi cards
General Maintenance & Laundry Paper towels Garbage bags—heavy duty extra large
Our Golden Wish List
General Maintenance & Laundry Paper towels
If you’re interested in donating any of the items on our wish list, please contact us at 916-655-1410.
For Our Memorial Garden Bricks, pavers, stepping stones Trees and plants—We rescue plants too –all sizes and shapes!
For our Golden Guests Pill Pockets, small & large Dog cookies
Office Supplies Postage stamps 8 1/2 x 11 copy paper Professional printing services
We also welcome Lowes or Home Depot gift cards
