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ECONOMY IMPACTS
COMPANION DOGS |
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August 19, 2010.
As California continues to
endure tough economic times,
local animal rescuers are
experiencing a greater
number of intakes. According
to German Shepherd Rescue of
Orange County, an
all-volunteer 501(c)3
charity that rescues
purebred shepherds
throughout Southern
California, the onslaught of
foreclosures has left more
than just humans homeless.
The group has seen a
staggering number of
once-loved dogs abandoned in
local shelters due to their
owners’ experiences with
financial hardship, job loss
and home loss. Historically,
the group receives an
average of 40 calls a week
asking for assistance in
finding homes for shepherds,
but this year that number
has doubled. This, coupled
with a downturn in donations
from supporters — themselves
experiencing tough times —
has left the group
struggling to provide
veterinary care for dogs in
need. GSROC receives no
public funding and has no
paid staff.
One such hardship case is
4-year-old Caressa,
abandoned in Los Angeles.
Caressa is bald on
two-thirds of her body and
her skin is leathery and
inflamed. Caressa arrived
rail-thin with raging
infections in both ears. She
was diagnosed with a deep
bacterial infection in her
skin and mange that has
overtaken her entire body.
The financial support of
donors can make a world of
difference for dogs like
Caressa that rely on GSROC
to make them feel better.
Donations for Caressa can be
made at
www.gsroc.org.
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PRELIMINARY HEARING FOR
COURAGE THE STARVED
GERMAN SHEPHERD STARTS
THEN STALLS IN
BELLFLOWER |
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July 13, 2010.
www.PressTelegram.com
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COURAGE: VETS
RECOUNT DOG’S
CONDITION
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July 12, 2010.
http://ocpets.freedomblogging.com
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SAVING DOGS WITH SOCIAL
NETWORKING |
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June 15, 2010.
Read the full story!
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BELLFLOWER WOMAN PLEADS
NOT GUILTY TO ANIMAL
CRUELTY CHARGES |
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May 11, 2010.
www.PressTelegram.com
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May 3, 2010.
 Schultz is a gorgeous 2 yr old, male, German Shepherd who was found
running the streets by a police officer.
He's very friendly and knows some basic commands.
He loves people and kids, but prefers to be the only dog in the house.
He would make a great jogging companion. If you live an active lifestyle, Schultz is the dog for you! |
KIMBERLY NIZATO
POSTS BAIL WHILE
COURAGE CONTINUES TO
HEAL
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April 21, 2010.
See the whole story at
www.Examiner.com.
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UPDATE: COURAGE THE
ABUSED DOG IS MAKING
PROGRESS AND GAINING
STRENGTH
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April 20, 2010.
See the whole story at
www.Examiner.com.
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IRVINE VET TECH
ARRESTED IN CASE OF
ABUSED DOG
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April 2010.
http://ocpets.freedomblogging.com
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STARVED GERMAN
SHEPHERD MAKES
REMARKABLE RECOVERY:
ARREST 'IMMINENT'
FOR SUSPECT IN CASE
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April 15, 2010.
See the whole story at
www.Examiner.com.
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COURAGE UPDATE:
OFFICIALS HAVE
SUSPECT IN SIGHT
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April 14, 2010.
http://ocpets.freedomblogging.com
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NEGLECTED GERMAN
SHEPHERD EATS DIRT
TO SURVIVE
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April 2010.
http://ocpets.freedomblogging.com
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KTLA.COM's COVERAGE
OF COURAGE
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April 2010.
See
his story on
KTLA.com.
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COURAGE'S PLIGHT
COVERED IN EXAMINER
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April 11, 2010.
Shock, horror, disbelief,
and resounding dismay over
the condition of a 3 yr-old
German shepherd recently
named Courage...See the rest of
his story
Examiner.com.
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Help Me Find A Home!
ADOPTABLE PET OF THE
MONTH
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April 2010.
 Red-head
Foxy is more than a
beauty, she's also a
recipient of
German Shepherd Rescue of
Orange County's hero
badge for donating blood to
police K9!
At 50 lbs, this 2-year-old
girl is on the small side,
making her the perfect size
for condo- or townhome
living. Named for her exotic
good looks, GSROC caretakers
said she is often passed
over for adoption because
she is not a purebred German
Shepherd.
Foxy is a loving personality
who enjoys playing ball. Any
affection she is given by a
human friend makes her beam
with joy. She walks very
nicely on a leash and gets
along with other dogs her
size, though she doesn't
wish to live with cats.
To learn more about Foxy and
GSROC's other adoptable
pets, visit their
adoption directory.
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PET OF THE WEEK - ARTICLE
- MARCH 2010
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March 2010.
 Tiger
Gets A Second Chance...German
Shepherd Rescue of Orange
County received a phone call
from an elementary school in
Pacoima asking for help. A
dog had been dumped in a
parking lot near the school
and had been coming to the
school, where children had
kept him alive by for three
weeks by feeding him their
lunches.
See the rest of his story in
the
OC Register.
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OCTOBERFEST ISN’T JUST
FOR PEOPLE: SHEPHERDS
WILL PLAY, TOO |
The OC Register
posted by Samantha Gowen,
Pet Tales editor
October 12th, 2009, 12:57
p.m.
 On
Sunday (Oct. 18) more than
100 German Shepherd dogs
accompanied by their
well-behaved owners, will
gather at Huntington Beach’s
Central Park to celebrate
their collective good
fortune.
The dogs share a common
bond: They have all been
rescued, rehabilitated and
re-homed by the rescue group
German Shepherd Rescue of
Orange County.
The reunion event will bring
dogs from Orange, Los
Angeles, San Diego, San
Bernardino and Riverside
counties, where the group
has placed over 1,500 dogs
with new families since its
origin in 2005.
In addition to vendor
booths, pet portrait
sittings, health conscious
dog treats, and raffle
prizes, a two-hour training
instruction customized
specifically to the German
shepherd breed will be
conducted by Vladae Roytapel,
the “Russian Dog Wizard”,
renowned for his fluency in
the “doglish” language.
Vladae will provide
attendees with unique
insight into the shepherd
character to allow them to
better understand their
dogs, maximize their
training efforts, and get
the most out of their
relationship with their
canine companions.
Coupling
good information with good
humor in his training
approach, Vladae has helped
thousands of dog owners
throughout the world achieve
success. He has been
featured on CNN, NBC, ABC,
and Fox News, as well as in
hundreds of local and
national publications.
Contests will include:
“Tallest Ears,” “Longest
Tail,” “Longest Snout,” and
“Best German Shepherd
Wannabe.”
The event runs from noon
through 4:00 p.m., and
advance reservations are
required.
For more information about
GSROC-toberfest or German
Shepherd Rescue of Orange
County, visit
www.gsroc.org or contact
Mary Franz at
maryfranz@charter.net.
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FIREFIGHTER'S FUN
MUSTER AND CHILI
COOK-OFF HELPS THOSE
IN NEED
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As seen in the Inland Empire
Daily Bulletin
Jannise Johnson, Staff
Writer
Created: 09/27/2009 06:17:13
PM PDT
CHINO - The sounds of a Van
Halen tribute band drifted
over the Chino Valley
Fairgrounds on Sunday
afternoon during the 15th
Annual Firefighter's Fun
Muster and Chili Cook-Off.
The event is organized by
the Chino Valley Fire
Foundation as a fundraiser
for its community programs.
The proceeds will benefit
programs such as "Make a
Child Smile" and others,
said Mark Bozek, muster
chairman.
"We use it for families in
need," Bozek said. "For
gifts at Christmas and
trees."
The funds also allow
firefighters to buy smoke
detectors for needy
families, he said.
The muster's main features
are the chili cook-off and
the Fireman's Muster. The
Muster pits fire explorers
from Los Angeles, Riverside
and San Bernardino counties
against each other in three
different events - the Make
and Break, Bucket Brigade
and Water Ball- said Massiel
Ladr n De Guevara, fire
department spokeswoman.
Despite the economy's
sluggishness, the event was
well attended Sunday
afternoon.
Every year approximately
5,000 people attend the
muster, according to
information from the fire
department.
Vendors hawking everything
from collectible miniatures
to specialized baby clothing
dotted the fairgrounds, as
fire explorers competed in
an area off the parking lot.
"Every year the community
feels the interest to come
out here, De Guevara said.
"And it's not an event
that's very expensive."
Different this year was the
addition of "Fan Halen," a
Van Halen tribute band, said
Sarah Evinger, vice
president of the Chino
Valley Fire Foundation.
Evinger arranged for the
band to donate one hour of
its time to entertain the
crowds.
Another first was the
appearance of German
Shepherd Rescue of Orange
County.
Lead volunteer Kim Wachowski
said the group made the trip
to Chino because many
residents own houses with
yards.
By 3 p.m., two dogs had been
placed in permanent homes,
Wachowski said.
More information on the
adoption organization can be
found on its Web site
www.GSROC.org.
Information on the muster
can be found at
www.chinovalleyfire.org.
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September 2009.
German Shepherd Rescue
Orange County gets a helping
hand from an Eagle Scout.
Petsguide Magazine Online
Sept. 29, 2009
NEWPORT BEACH - It seemed
only natural that Drew
Grendell’s Eagle Scout
project would lead him back
to German Shepherd Rescue of
Orange County.
After all, the Grendells
already have several ties
with the nonprofit rescue
group – it’s where they
adopted family pooch, Klaus,
and mother Sandy joined the
nonprofit’s volunteer force
last year. So, what did the
17-year-old give back? A
good night’s rest in the
form of eight elevated beds
for several resident
adoptees, who had been
sleeping on the concrete
floor of their kennels.
Drew, an Escondido resident
and member of Boy Scout
Troop #668, began his
project in April. Since one
of the requirements involved
independently raising money
to fund the project, Drew
found his capital by
collecting and redeeming
recyclable cans and plastic
bottles.
The beds were a hit with the
dogs, according to GSROC
officials. Adoptees Beauty,
Sammi and Gypsy instantly
made themselves at home in
the beds – nesting, lounging
and at one point even using
a bed as a trampoline to
peek into a neighbor dog’s
kennel, said GSROC volunteer
Althea Smith.
“We are incredibly proud of
Drew, not only for how
professionally built the
beds are, but for choosing
to help homeless dogs as his
special project,” she said.
“This young man is going to
go far in the world!”
Interested in volunteering
or adopting? Learn more
about German Shepherd Rescue
of Orange County when you
visit
www.GSROC.org.
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RESCUE GROUP IS TOP
DOG AT
FUNDRAISING
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May 2009.
German Shepherd Rescue of
Orange County held a doggone
good event, "Wine, Woofs and
Wishes," to support
abandoned and injured German
shepherds.
Don't let the name lead you
astray, this organization is
for all German shepherds
wherever they may be, and
occasionally for other
canines as well.
L'Opera controller and Long
Beach resident Donna Hamel
adopted her 110-pound German
shepherd, Samson, from the
group in 2008.
Samson went from languishing
unwanted in a cold cement
public animal shelter to
snoring on Donna's bed. Her
love for Samson and her
delight with the adoption
experience with GSROC
sparked her desire to give
back to the organization by
hosting the fundraiser - the
first of its kind for the
group.
It was not only a beautiful
event, but very successful.
Approximately $20,000 was
raised for man's best friend
at the March 29 event.
More than 150 guests sampled
wines from 14 wineries as
they were serenaded by
beautiful young harpist
Laurelann Trinidad. GSROC
founder and president Maria
Dales praised the entire
staff at L'Opera for their
devotion and attention to
detail. Many employees came
in to work on their day off
just to lend support to the
cause, proving devotion
works both ways.
A high point of the event
was a silent auction basket
called "What's Under the
Kilt?" It was a collection
of Irish beers,
collectibles, etc., that
included a real live
bagpiper to play for a
special occasion. The
bagpiper was on hand in full
regalia, and his piping
resonated all around the
room to the delight of all
of the guests. Maria
remarked, "It was a great
special feature and everyone
applauded and thought it was
neat." The lucky winner of
the basket, Jennifer Lee
Pryor, was delighted to have
the preview.
Another fun auction item was
called the "Guy's Easter
Basket," which was the
subject of feverish bidding.
It had Angels tickets,
cigars, a huge Maglite
flashlight, imported beers,
a football-shaped remote
control, a pizza gift card
and assorted beer nuts and
beef jerky, among other
things.
Another unusual item was a
PetTrac GPS Tracking System
for dogs, designed for
hikers. Another hotly bid on
item was a signed piece of
music by composer John
Williams of "Star Wars"
fame. Magnums of high-end
wine were in "The Big
Italians" basket, with a
Pavarotti DVD, an Andrea
Bocelli CD, Chianti, sambuca,
a "Sopranos" trivia game,
wine decanter and more.
There was an original work
of art by Tony DeLap (who
had the winning bid on a
vintage soda water bottle,
circa 1920s, for the
bartender who has
everything; a panini press
(an Italian sandwich maker)
and private cooking lessons
for two; a "Take Mom Out to
the Ball Game" package of
six Angels tickets for
Mother's Day, a bobblehead
and autographed photo; a
Disney sericel of "101
Dalmatians" and "Arabian
Nights"; an adorable canopy
pet bed; a delicate
needlepoint portrait of a
shepherd; a
rhinestone-studded cowgirl
jacket; and a getaway to
Resort at Squaw Creek.
FYI: German Shepherd Rescue
of Orange County is a
nonprofit organization
dedicated to rescuing,
rehabilitating and finding
homes for purebred German
shepherds. It is a volunteer
organization with no paid
staff, funded entirely by
private donations. Dogs for
adoption are housed in
foster home situations and
in private boarding
facilities. Approximately
half of the dogs rescued
come directly from owners
who are no longer able to
care for them because of
moving, an owner's illness
or death, families losing
their homes or because of
lifestyle changes. The other
half of the dogs in care are
plucked from public animal
shelters throughout Southern
California when no owner
comes to claim them or when
they are no longer wanted.
To help, call 714-773-5915
or visit
www.gsroc.org.
Seen at the scene: Terry
Antonelli, the owner of
L'Opera, was seen mingling
with guests. Although he
does not own a shepherd, he
is a lover of all dogs and
attended to support the
event. Also there were Dr.
Bill Grant, president of the
California Veterinary
Medical Association; Dr.
Dana Wiedenkellar, president
of the Southern California
Veterinary Medical
Association; Dr. Barbara
Moyer; Laura Chaboya; Steve
Everett; Jean and Scott Law;
Uzi Daniel; Mary Franz and
Dennis Thackerey; Jeannie
Klimkowski of Park City,
Utah; and Melissa and Bill
Warren of Newport Beach.
News of social events with
charitable purposes may be
sent to Shirley Wild at
spwild@verizon.net or by
fax to 562-594-9668. Please
include a brief FYI about
your organization, including
a contact phone number. Send
high-resolution jpeg photos
to
spwild@verizon.net and
include group name and
identification of
individuals from left. Call
Shirley at 562-594-9468 for
more information.
http://www.presstelegram.com/lifestyle/ci_12310254
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FEBRUARY
PET OF THE WEEK -
ARTICLE
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February 2009.
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article. |
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January 2009.
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November 2008.
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NEIGHBORS PROBABLY DON'T WANT BARKING DOGS |
June 13, 2008.
Reprinted from the OC Register. Article by Marie
Hulett.
Q. Our neighbors
have two German shepherds that are tied up
in the back yard most of the day and night.
They have long leashes, plenty of shade, a
large doghouse, food and water, but they get
little to no attention. This breaks my heart
because I am a dog lover and my dogs stay
inside with me unless they need to go out to
go potty. I tried to talk to these people
but they assume I'm coming over to complain
about their dogs' barking – and they do bark
pretty much nonstop – but that's not the
issue. Long story short, the people have no
interest in hearing anything I have to say.
Can anything be done about this?
A. Sadly, many
people get dogs for the wrong reasons. I
Schultz is a gorgeous 2 yr old, male, German Shephe
Schultz is a gorgeous 2 yr old, male, German Shepherd who was found
running the streets by a police officer.
He's very friendly and knows some basic commands.
He loves people and kids, but prefers to be the only dog in the house.
He would make a great jogging companion. If you live an active lifestyle, Schultz is the dog for you!
To contact
GSROC today, visit their website and complete an online application. for you!
To contact
GSROC today, visit their website and complete an online application.ple can treat animals as your
neighbors do, and not be subject to any type
of consequence. In this area, our humane
laws show obvious insufficiencies.
It is
frustrating, I know, when you try to explain
your point of view in a reasonable manner
and are met with a "mind your own business"
attitude. Some people are too set in their
ways to accept any kind of advice or feel
that a conversation, like the one you
probably had, is a personal attack. Once
someone is on the defensive, it is very
difficult to find the reset button to start
fresh.
Though you
made it clear that the barking is not an
issue for you, this may be one way to
address the situation. If you file a
complaint with your local animal control,
the owners will receive information that
will help them control the barking. No
doubt, part of that information will include
bringing the dogs indoors.
In the
best-case scenario, these dog owners will
take the complaint to heart and follow the
official advice to avoid legal consequences
relating to their dogs' barking. But, quite
honestly, I doubt they would bring the dogs
in the house. Instead, they will probably
want to get rid of the dogs.
This is where
you can come in. You can offer to find a
home for the dogs. Believe it or not, a lot
of dog owners who receive noise complaints
will jump at the chance of having someone
take the dogs off their hands rather than
deal with doing anything themselves. It will
require that you do a lot of phone calling
and legwork to place the dogs in a suitable
environment elsewhere. But chances are, as a
dog lover, you know lots of like-minded
individuals who can help you out with this.
I would
strongly advise that you find an adopter who
is familiar with the breed and understands
the needs of German shepherds. These dogs
have not been properly socialized and must
go to someone who knows what he or she is
doing.
I would
suggest contacting some of the local German
shepherd rescue volunteers for advice and
assistance. They can probably give you some
great information if you do end up in the
position of having to find a new home for
this pair of dogs.
German Shepherd Rescue Orange County has a
wonderful Web site with lots of information,
gsroc.org.
Thanks for
caring about these dogs. I am sure you will
be able to make a difference in their lives.
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MICROCHIP EVENT - ARTICLE
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May 14, 2007.
Click
here to read the article.
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IN GOOD HANDS
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May 10, 2008.
Noreen Furubayashi, a volunteer with German Shepherd
Rescue of Orange County, made the rounds of the K-9 Car Show
on Saturday, May 10, with Zackary. The show took place at
the Long Beach Police Officers Association Park and
benefited the LBPD K-9 dog unit.
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APRIL
PET OF THE WEEK - ARTICLE
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April 9, 2007.
Nero's story: Nero
is an extra-handsome black and red shepherd who wants
someone to call his own. He's active and playful and enjoys
the company of large dogs and people of all sizes and ages.
He doesn't care so much for small dogs and cats, however.
He's playful and walks nicely on a leash and has the
endearing habit of leaning into his handlers for
reassurance. Nero will be a devoted companion for someone
who appreciates the sensitive, intelligent nature of this
breed.
Click here to read the full article.
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NOVEMBER PET OF THE WEEK - ARTICLE
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November 24, 2007.
Byron's story:
Black and silver Byron was rescued from the streets with an
injury to his leg. German Shepherd Rescue has fixed the
injury, and he's ready for his new home. Byron's a very
loyal and loving guy who will bond quickly to his special
person. He needs some work on his skills around other dogs,
and he should be in a home without cats. He would do best in
an adults-only home with someone who understands the complex
nature of shepherds. He loves to go for walks, and...
Click here to read the full article.
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COURAGE UPDATE: DOG
STARS IN CALENDAR |
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Sept. 1, 2010.
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DOGS GET DUNKED AT
BATH'STILLE DAY |
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Aug. 22, 2010.
Read the
article and see all the
pictures here...
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GARDEN GROVE ELKS HONOR
NATION’S MILITARY
VETERANS |
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Aug. 22, 2010.
Read the article here...
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KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY’S
ROBIN AUWERDA PASSIONATE
ABOUT HELPING OUT WITH
PET PROJECT |
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July 7, 2010.
Although Keller Williams
Realty Los Alamitos is known
for the variety of events it
uses to help out in the
local community, individual
agents still have pet
projects that they are very
passionate about.
Robin Auwerda is one such
agent.
Auwerda is active with the
office's Toys For Tots
collection drive, the annual
shredding day and the yearly
canned food drive sponsored
by the office, but he also
works very hard to help with
the
German Shepherd Rescue of
Orange County (GSROC)
a non-profit 501c(3) charity
organization....read
more. |
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WINSTON'S WORDS - THE
COST AND JOYS OF DOG
RESCUE |
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June 15, 2010.
Some commentators have
suggested that rescue
organizations make a profit
on adoption fees and
donations. From our
experience, nothing could be
further from the truth. From
the minute
GSROC commits to a
dog rescue, we know that at
the very least we will
probably spend between
$400-$1000 per dog without
taking into consideration
the time, concern, and high
stakes anxiety that
accompanies many rescues.
For example, when a dog
comes into
GSROC, funds are
spent...read
more. |
COURAGE UPDATE -
SCALE KEEPS TIPPING
UPWARD
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June 10, 2010.
http://ocpets.freedomblogging.com
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STARVED DOG’S FORMER
OWNER PLEADS NOT
GUILTY
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May 11, 2010.
http://ocpets.freedomblogging.com
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May 8, 2010.
Read entire article...
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COMMUNITY RALLIES AS
COURAGE CONTINUES TO
SHINE
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May 3, 2010.
http://ocpets.freedomblogging.com
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STARVED GERMAN SHEPHERD
DOING MUCH BETTER |
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April 2010.
www.PressTelegram.com
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STARVED GERMAN SHEPHERD
PUTTING ON WEIGHT, BUT
NOT OUT OF THE WOODS |
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April 27, 2010.
www.PressTelegram.com
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ELIZABETH IN THE NEWS |
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April 23, 2010.
Elizabeth's story:
Elizabeth knows she's
beautiful, which makes her a
bit of a diva. She would
prefer to be the only
princess in her palace...See the rest of
her story in
the
OC Register.
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RECORD NUMBER OF
HOMELESS DOGS FIND NEW
HOMES IN 2009 |
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April 14, 2010.
 This
lucky Chino puppy and nearly
400 other dogs found new,
permanent homes in 2009,
thanks to the dedicated
efforts of the volunteers of
GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE OF
ORANGE COUNTY. Based in
Newport Beach, the rescue
serves all of Orange County,
as well as San Bernardino
and Riverside counties.
Dogs become homeless for a
variety of reasons. Some are
victims of the economy,
surrendered to shelters when
their owners move or lose
their homes. Others are
abandoned for reasons
unknown, and some are left
with no one to care for them
when their owners die or
become unable to provide for
them. Saddest of all are the
victims of abuse and
neglect. The fortunate ones
wind up in the care of the
GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE OF
OC, a no-kill
organization devoted to the
care and re-homing of German
Shepherd dogs. Whenever
possible, they are placed in
foster homes, living with
families. There are never
enough foster homes so
others must be kept in
boarding facilities. All are
cared for until a new,
permanent home can be found.
The GERMAN SHEPHERD
RESCUE OF OC is an all
volunteer organization,
existing entirely on
donations and the time and
resources of its volunteers.
The dogs are well cared for.
They are evaluated for
temperament, provided any
needed medical care and all
vaccinations, and are spayed
or neutered and microchipped
before being placed for
adoption. Individuals
wishing to adopt complete an
application that helps an
adoption counselor match the
adopter to a prospective
dog.
To learn more about GSROC
and its efforts to help
homeless and abandoned dogs,
visit the web-site at
www.gsroc.org.
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April 4, 2010.
Dave and Joyce Seversen, of
Corona, lost their beloved
Cavalier King Charles
Spaniel, Samantha, after
enjoying her for 15½ years.
They decided their next dog
would be a rescue dog but
because of their grief,
they'd have to wait awhile.
That was until Simcha came
along. The Seversen's
daughter-in-law, Michele,
volunteers with the German
Shepherd Rescue of Orange
and told them about a little
German shepherd mix that was
abandoned along with two
siblings in a field. See the rest of
her story
www.InlandSocal.com.
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DOG ADOPTION OF THE
DAY: HOPE
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April 2, 2010.
 Hope
was kept in a kennel overly
long and bred continually.
When the German Shepherd
Rescue of Orange County
first recovered her they
thought she was a couple
years shy of middle-age
because her body sustained
signs of an older dog;
fatigued and frail. She had
an upper respiratory
condition so severe she was
named Hope in an act of
willful defiance. This dog
required a lot of attention
and care. See the rest of
her story
Examiner.com.
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PET OF THE WEEK - ARTICLE
- FEBRARY 2010
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February 2010.
 Dash's
story: This middle-aged
gentleman is looking for a
serious love connection.
He's a bit stiff in the
joints so is looking for a
quieter home where he can
relax and spend time with
you. He has no trouble
getting around; he's just
old enough to know that
marathon running isn't his
thing! He has had his heart
broken in the past, so he's
looking for a serious
commitment.
See the rest of his story in
the
OC Register.
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PET OF THE WEEK - ARTICLE
- JANUARY 2010
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January 2010.
 See
Tucker in the
OC Register
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January 16, 2010.
 Article
in the OC Register on our
cell phone recycling program
Read
more...
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$500 REWARD
OFFERED FOR GERMAN
SHEPHERD LOST IN
PALM SPRINGS
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January 2010.
Please help find Gretyl...read
more...
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GSROC
DOGS ARE
MEDIA
HOGS!
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June 2008.
Our dogs have a nose for
news!
Check out our shepherds
sneaking into the spotlight!
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BEAR PERSONIFIED THE
HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND
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October 27, 2008.
BEAR: The "gentle giant" of
a German shepherd brought
much love and joy to
Silverado Assisted Living
residents and visitors.
Read Entire Article
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WINE LABEL MAKES DOG A STAR
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August 9, 2007.
LAKE FOREST - The
guests arrived at 2 p.m. and were greeted with
white-Stilton-with-apricot cheese, relish trays of stuffed
olives and grilled portobello mushrooms.
Liz Hueg was pinching herself with excitement because
the
nation's latest wine celebrity was in her house.
Sitting in
the corner!
Oh.
My.
God.
“I was jumping up and down,” Hueg says of the rush she felt
on learning she could host this party. “I was crying. We had
a little (pre-party) party at my office.”
Hueg's no wine snob, but suddenly she found her nose tilting
in the direction of a national trend – sipping celebrity
wine.
Director Francis Ford Coppola has long sold his own Napa
Valley varietals. But now you can buy Mario Andretti's
chardonnay; Joe Montana's cabernet; and Dan Aykroyd's
merlot. Sting and Madonna own vineyards. KISS and Pink Floyd
adorn labels. And TV stars from such diverse series as "The
Sopranos" and "Daniel Boone" regularly pitch their own
labels.
Hueg's guest of honor wasn't in that league. Not yet. But
there was her face, on the $24 bottle of cabernet sauvignon
being poured for a toast.
As glasses clinked, the guest of honor sat back,
good-natured but quiet. She sampled the barbecued steak, a
spot of wine (to be polite), then simply watched. Only
later, as the crowd dispersed, did she get vocal. Only then
did she get up and trot around – and bark.
Like a good German shepherd.
SHOWERING WITH STRAYS
Celebrity wines have crossed a new threshold. They're no
longer just about rock stars, movie stars and pro athletes.
They've gone, quite literally, to the dogs.
“We wanted to create a personal wine experience,” says Matt
Hahn, 47, co-founder of the Buellton-based Dog Lovers Wine
Club, which features a different member's dog on the label
each month. “It's not just about the wine – it's about the
labels and the stories.”
One month, it's Petunia, the 65-pound German shepherd who
had shriveled to just 33 pounds on the street before Hueg
rescued her. Another month, it's Ripley, a golden retriever
who had to be wheeled around by her owners when she got old.
Then it's Brooklyn, a rescued papillon mutt with a marble in
place of one eye.
Members submit photos and stories of their dogs at
www.dogloverswineclub.com. Each month, Hahn creates a
new label while co-founder Fleet Hamilton creates a premium
wine from guest winemakers, like Santa Rosa's Deloach
Vineyards (named “Winery of the Year” nine times by Wine &
Spirits Magazine).
 Ten
percent of the proceeds go to the Humane Society or
nonprofit dog rescue group of your choice, provided it's
registered with the club.
The “everydog” concept escalates a recent trend in the $9
billion-a-year U.S. wine industry toward folksier labels for
those who don't take their wine too seriously.
Kangaroos, penguins and crocodiles started hopping, waddling
and crawling onto wine labels about four years ago, says
Danny Brager, vice president of AC Nielsen's Beverage
Alcohol team in Mission Viejo – creating a $600 million
market known collectively as critter labels.
“It's about making wine labels less pretentious, less
snooty,” says Brager. “You should be able to pronounce the
label and have some idea what it means without being a
linguist.”
The doggie wine club takes it a step further, personalizing
those critters. They're real. They've often been rescued.
And they come with a good story. Like the time Liz Hueg's
husband walked in on her and a stray dog in the shower –
naked.
THE UNTHINKABLE
Sometimes you have to act crazy to give a dog a normal life.
That's how Hueg sees it. That's why this otherwise-normal
business owner is willing to be called the Crazy Dog Lady by
neighbors who see her walking three rescues and a foster
dog. Why she's willing to spend 20 hours a week
volunteering
with the German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County. And why
she's willing to admit being in the shower – yes, naked –
with Petunia.
But first know this....
Click
here to read the full article as it appeared in the OC Register.
Click here to sign up with the Dog Lovers Wine Club.
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BRINGING
JUSTICE FOR "JUSTICE" - SEE VIDEO HERE
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June
27, 2006.
Recently,
GSROC was called upon to assist a dog that had endured tremendous
cruelty at the hands of an abuser. Mrs. Richard Pryor, wife
of the beloved actor Richard Pryor, made a personal plea
to German Shepherd Rescue of OC to save a dog that was being
held as "evidence" in an animal abuse investigation.
A beautiful, proud, noble shepherd had been intentionally
doused with battery acid, leaving 2/3 of his body badly
burned. With Mrs. Pryor's help, we were able to have the
dog released into our custody while the investigation continues.
The dog, whom we have named Justice, is currently undergoing
treatment at our vet's office. Although his body is ravaged
with wounds, some of which are so deep that they might require
skin grafts, Justice is expected to make a full recovery
with time and loving care. Please
click here to view a small news clip about this noble and
deserving dog.
Please
note that while the news segment does not make it clear,
this dog was originally adopted to a member of the public
from the South Los Angeles Animal Shelter, and NOT by German
Shepherd Rescue.
We
learned of this dog's plight from Mrs. Pryor and knew immediately
that we had to help. To learn more about Jennifer and Richard
Pryor's history of humane work, please visit Pryor's Planet
at www.pryorsplanet.com.
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JUSTICE IS STILL LOOKING FOR LOVE
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December 22, 2007.
Our special guy, Justice, made the news once again, this time because he is still homeless despite all of our best efforts. Justice is looking for a home that can provide him with stability, leadership and of course unconditional love. Here's a peek at his recent TV appearance:
Justice Video
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DOGS DISPLACED BY FIRES NEED YOUR HELP!
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Oct 23, 2007.
We're desperate for foster homes! Dogs displaced by fires need your help!:
The fires raging through Southern California are causing homeowners and animal shelters to evacuate their animals to keep them safe. GSROC has been asked to help alleviate the pressure on the animal shelters by bringing in as many shepherds as we can. We are also getting many calls about dogs founds stray, displaced by the fires. In a crisis like this, we want to be able to help as many dogs as possible but we need
your help too.
Foster homes are desperately needed to take in dogs that are waiting for their forever homes so that we can make room for more of the "fire dogs." German Shepherd Rescue of OC pays for food, toys and approved veterinary care. You provide a safe haven, love and leadership. Fostering is a wonderful way for you to make a difference for a dog, for our rescue, and right now, for the local community. Please contact Debbie at Berrysheetmetal@aol.com to learn how you can be a part of our dedicated team, or click here to complete the Foster Home Application.
The dogs need you now more than ever!
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WHEN DUTY CALLS,
DEPEND ON A
SHEPHERD!
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April 22, 2008.
Taking his
duty very seriously, a local
German Shepherd Dog refused
to abandon a wayward
sheep---even when the sheep
was headed on to a freeway
on-ramp! Thankfully, a kind
animal lover intervened and
both were hustled to
safety. Take a peek at what
this dedicated dog did!
Read Article #2
Read Article #1
See the video
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PET OF THE WEEK - ARTICLE
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May 30, 2006.
Duchess was rescued from a shelter after people kept passing her by. She's a well-bred girl with calendar-dog looks. She would be equally happy being your walking partner or curling up at your feet watching TV. She is a big-boned girl longing for someone to adore. She will make a fantastic companion.
Click here to read the article.
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MAY PET
OF THE WEEK - ARTICLE
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May 8, 2007.
Bill's story: Bill loves, loves,
loves kids. He should be in a home with no small animals,
but he would enjoy a large, female canine companion. Bill
is a soulful and sensitive guy whose eyes say it all. He's
house-trained and loves to retire to his doggie crate at
night – in fact,
Click
here to read the full article.
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THE STORY OF THE HEARTBROKEN PUPPY "PEPPER" - SEE VIDEOS HERE
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February 14, 2006.
We sorted through dozens and dozens of applicants, and fielded hundreds of phone calls and faxes to find Pepper the home of his dreams! Pepper will have an adult shepherd to shadow, and a little boy to protect. Pepper stole all of our hearts, but his new family has promised to provide regular updates!
Single-Black-Furry In Search Of A Special Human - Original story
"Family Chosen For Puppy With Broken Heart" segment. - Follow-up story
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JANUARY
PET OF THE WEEK - ARTICLE
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January 23, 2007.
Rescued from the streets of Los Angeles
with third-degree acid burns on his head and body, Justice
is a survivor. Thanks to the support and devotion of hundreds
of animal lovers, he received the medical treatment that
he needed to pull through. His wounds have closed, but fur
will not grow on several areas of his body. Despite his
abuse, Justice is a happy and comical guy who trusts people.
Click
here to read the full article.
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SHEPHERD
RESCUERS TURN JUNK INTO GOLD
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Money raised at a Chino garage sale will help a dog rescue organization pay the surgeon's bills for Snow, a white German Shepherd. Snow recently had surgery ro remove mammary tumors. Kim Wachowski, a volunteer with German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County, stated in an email that the group raised more than $700 during its garage sale this month. Click here to download the rest of the article..
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German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County is a
no-kill organization dedicated to saving and
finding homes for purebred German Shepherd
Dogs. We are a non-profit 501c(3) charity run by
volunteers and funded entirely by donations and
adoption fees.
Our rescue group houses about 25 to 30 dogs
while they are waiting to be adopted. We get a
wide variety of purebred German Shepherds,
including white, long-haired, AKC registered,
shepherds of all different sizes and markings,,
and all different ages.
Most of our dogs are between the ages of one
and five years old. While the dogs are at the
rescue, volunteers get to know them and evaluate
each one individually. This enables the rescue to
match each dog with the best possible home.
Any known medical problems are also
addressed at this time.
The dogs are well taken care of while they are
with GSROC, but they long to have homes of
their own..
Click here to download our brochure.
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THE
ADOPTION OPTION - GSROC
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GERMAN SHEPHERDS MAGAZINE, volume 3, 2nd Edition, 2006. Article by Kyra Kirkwood.
Abused, dirty and scared, Mama Dog and her pack of puppies lived in a junkyard. German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County (California) whisked them away from their life-threatening squalor and soon discovered how sick they were. Aside from the dirt, the dogs had a variety of parasites, and Mama Dog also suffered from parasite-traumatized intestines and an infected esophagus, thanks to a lodged bone. Yet, this was only the physical effect of her life. Mama Dog also suffered at the hands of humans, making her timid, unhappy and unsure. Fast forward one month, Vet care, foster homes and lots of love later, Mama Dog, renamed Amber, was living a fairly-tale existence in Lake Arrowhead, California with her new family, Eric and Inge Johnson.
Download article here.
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