Thanks for attending GRRIN’s monthly Meet & Greet! For those of you who missed it, here are a couple of photos from the event:

Come visit GRRIN from noon-1pm on Sunday, January 3rd to meet Toby at The Bookworm’s location in Loveland Centre on 90th and Center. Thank you for supporting The Bookworm during 2015!

A small, cozy and quiet setting to meet a Golden that is in foster care. Visit The Bookworm on the first Sunday of the month, noon to one p.m.  This is an indoor event!  Click here for a map.

The Bookworm
Loveland Centre
90th and Center Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68114

How many 16-year-old Golden Retrievers have you met?  GRRIN dog Max is one of the few who has been blessed with the title “super senior”.

Meet Max…

It doesn’t matter why he was surrendered in January of 2015, what’s important is that GRRIN had a foster home ready to accommodate a dog that was possibly hard of hearing, with vision and mobility problems.

Max got along with his new canine brothers, Shiloh and Bo, also GRRIN dogs.

He got along with his new foster parents (Seth & Erika) and his daycare grandparents and their GRRIN dog, Daisy.  Max’s new family members and GRRIN decided that he would stay with them for the rest of his life.

In October, they celebrated his 16th birthday!

He just enjoyed his first Christmas with his new family.

On January 13th, his “gotcha” day, he will have been given the wonderful gift of a year-long second chance with an amazing family.  They would say that he has been the gift given to them.

You can read more about Max here.

THANK YOU for attending GRRIN’s Holiday Shopping & Social Hour at Julio’s! Sales of boutique items, donations, and the auction of the Southwest Airlines tickets brought in nearly $1200 to help GRRIN continue the mission of rescuing Golden Retrievers. Happy holidays to everyone and thank you for your support all year!

Golden Retriever Rescue in Nebraska is hosting the 3rd annual Holiday Shopping & Social Hour!

Sunday, December 6th, from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Julio’s, 123rd & West Center, Omaha
GRRIN members receive a 10% discount

You’re invited!  Bring a friend and join GRRIN as we open our store one more time before the holidays. You will have the opportunity to purchase new GRRIN logo merchandise and special items for your favorite canine while visiting with other dog lovers.  Southwest Airlines tickets will be available for silent auction during this event!

Julio’s is opening exclusively for this event – don’t miss it!

Bogie recently visited The Bookworm and we were able to get some video of him browsing the book stacks.  We even captured the magic of bladder expression – yes, we said it – and it’s surprisingly easy!  There are many rescue animals that need this type of care and GRRIN is trying to share the news that it is an easy procedure. The videos are also on GRRIN’s Facebook page and our Vimeo page (https://vimeo.com/grrin).  Please contact GRRIN at 402-330-6680 or info@grrin.org if you would like to learn more about Bogie!

Bogie before his diagnosis

Bogie during rehabilitation

Bogie today!

Bogie is ready to meet families and find a “furever” home. Even though he has been diagnosed with a condition and will have permanent partial paralysis and weakness in his hind end, he is still moving through life with the typical Golden smile. He charms everyone he meets and his foster mom would love to see him in a permanent home with a family that has the capacity to give continued care.

If you would like to learn more about Bogie, please contact GRRIN at 402-330-6680 or info@grrin.org, and one of our volunteers will get in touch with you.

Bogie has been featured on the Pets in Omaha website. Click below to read the story:

http://petsinomaha.com/meet-bogie-twoyearold-golden-retriever/4986

Visit Bogie’s UPDATED profile:

https://grrin.org/adopt/15-04-bogie/

We had so many photos from Gold Rush that we put them into a video!  You can watch it here or view a higher quality version on our Vimeo page. Hopefully we captured you and your dog on this special day!

Thanks to everyone who came out to meet and greet at Growl-O-Ween!  GRRIN volunteers saw some amazing canine costumes.  Foster dogs Dan and Leroy were able to attend along with adopted GRRIN dog Greta.

When: Saturday, October 24th, 10am-1pm
Where: Three Dog Bakery @ Midtown Crossing  –  30th and Farnam Streets

For more information, visit the website: http://threedogomaha.com/growl.html

On Sunday, September 27th, NHS held it’s annual Walk for the Animals and GRRIN was part of the festivities.  Thank you to everyone who stopped by to meet our ambassadors and foster dogs!

Thank you to everyone who came out to Pups on the Patio in memory of Rick Fox a few weeks ago.  The patio was packed with dogs and their humans, the weather was beautiful, and a great time was had by all.

GRRIN lost a dear friend and supporter with Rick’s passing.  Rick and his wife Shelly adopted Norman in 2008.  Norman was a dog that came from Kansas and had survived a tornado; he and Shelly loved that Norman and their sheepdog Stella were such good friends.  Stella passed away and a new Golden puppy Marge came in and is giving Norman a run for his money.

When volunteers were looking for a site to hold GRRIN’s fundraiser Kibble ‘n Bids in 2011, they reached out to Rick to see if he would help.  He didn’t hesitate to open up Julio’s and took great care of us that year and in 2012.  Many GRRIN meetings and social gatherings were held at Julio’s over the past few years.  Rick was always there to greet everyone, especially the Goldens.  Julio’s has every intention of continuing its involvement with GRRIN and hopes to see everyone there soon!

Here are some photos from the event

Sandy got adopted!

Also, a little insight into the process of trying to get 13 dogs to line up!

Someday we’ll get them into a perfect line! Until then, we’ll just love them for the wonderful animals and members of our families that they are.

Thank you GRRIN supporters for your outstanding participation in Omaha Gives! Preliminary numbers show that we met our goal and raised $5032 just before midnight with the help of several last-minute donors. Your donations will help us cover extraordinary medical care needed for GRRIN foster dogs.

Thanks also to the humans and canines who braved the cold and came out to Julio’s to celebrate Omaha’s biggest giving day!  Foster dog Goldie, and adopted dogs Ellie and Belle, thought the temperature was perfect – check out those smiles!

If you have fostered for GRRIN in the past, or thought about fostering, but would like more information, please contact us at volunteer@grrin.org.

Our current foster homes are filling up and we need to have more homes available as dogs come into rescue.

Click here for FAQs about fostering for GRRIN!

Check out this article about GRRIN on the Pets in Omaha website:

http://petsinomaha.com/meet-golden-retriever-rescue-nebraska/4131

Seeking Golden Retrievers Newly Diagnosed with Lymphoma

Veterinarians at the University of Missouri, Colorado State University, and Texas A&M University seek Golden Retrievers with a new diagnosis of lymphoma for an important research study. Goldens with lymphoma that has not yet been treated with chemotherapy or prednisone and who do not have elevated blood calcium may receive a diagnostic biopsy and flow cytometry analysis of their tumor at no cost for the procedures. Dogs must be evaluated at one of the participating Universities.

This study seeks to classify B cell lymphomas more thoroughly and will provide information to the owner that is valuable in making clinical decisions. It also seeks to determine the underlying alterations in the tumor cells to provide clues for cause and for new therapeutic approaches. Standard consultation fees apply, but eligible dogs will receive these two tests at no cost, and clients will learn within a week if their dog’s lymphoma is T or B cell.

For more information and to schedule an appointment, please contact the appropriate University at the number below and ask to speak to the clinical trials coordinator:

University of Missouri: 573-882-7821

Colorado State University: 970-297-5000

Texas A&M: 979-845-2351

This trial is jointly funded by the AKC Canine Health Foundation and the Golden Retriever Foundation.

From the GRCA Research Facilitator

rhondahovan@aol.com or 330-338-4236

THANK YOU for attending GRRIN’s Holiday Shopping & Social Hour!   Volunteers and friends of GRRIN were able to purchase new cold-weather logo merchandise in addition to fun toys for their favorite canines.

Special thanks to Rick Fox of Julio’s for opening early so we could have extra time to visit and enjoy the afternoon.

The Southwest ticket auction raised over $800 that will go to helping GRRIN dogs with medical needs.

              We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

GRRIN has lost a dear friend. Debra L Walz passed September 17th, 2014, and our hearts are with her husband Dan and loving family. Deb had many talents, but the one we know best is her passion for Golden Retrievers. She was a loyal volunteer, former member of the GRRIN Board of Directors, strong supporter, and fierce advocate for Goldens in need. Meeting Deb at the Rainbow Bridge were Woita, Shammy, Max, Sophie, and Selka. Gunner and Sasha remain with Dan.

Watch your pets during the busy holiday season.

According to the ASPCA, the following items are dangerous:

• Ice melt
• Salt dough ornaments
• Gifts of food (especially chocolate) that are wrapped under the tree
• Tinsel, mistletoe, lilies, and holly
• Tree needles and even the water in the tree stand
• Unattended party cocktails
• New Year’s fireworks
• Medications unsecured by out-of-town guests
• Wires from decorative lighting
• Fatty or spicy holiday foods and bones
• Wrapping paper and ribbons

Have a safe and quiet place to rest when guests are visiting – for you and your canines!  To read more tips from the ASPCA, click here.

.

Thanks for sharing your holiday photos with GRRIN.  We hope you had a wonderful 2014 and look forward to 2015 – Happy New Year!

Click on any photo to start the slide show.[ht_gallery id=”3945″ name=”Holiday Photos 2014″ columns=”3″]

Thank you to those of you who attended this year’s Gold Rush event!

Click here for photos and a recap from this year’s event.

GRRIN is looking to train a few new volunteers to man our phone line, also known as the Goldline. Our Goldline coordinator sets up a regular schedule and each volunteer checks the phone messages for a few days a month, returning calls and interviewing people who want to surrender a Golden or adopt one.

If you are able to fill out forms using your computer, have time to check messages during your volunteer days, and would like to be on the front lines of rescue, please consider being part of this very important team!

Contact us at volunteer@grrin.org for more information.

Read our Q2 2014 newsletter here. You’ll find donation results from  two online giving days, Omaha Gives! and Give to Lincoln, held in May.  Please send any corrections or comments to newsletter@grrin.org.

You can also read past issues of the newsletter on our Newsletter page under News & Events.

Keep your pets safe this summer! Check out 6 common summer dangers for dogs and find more safety tips from Petfinder and Life With Dogs.

View pictures of this event in the Gallery.  Many thanks to the Mart for inviting GRRIN to participate in their rescue rally!

Join GRRIN at the Nebraska Furniture Mart’s Doggy Rescue Rally on Saturday, June 7th, from 11a.m. to 2p.m.  Rescues will be located on the east side of the Appliance & Electronics Building, 700 S. 72nd Street, Omaha.  Please contact GRRIN if you have questions about this event.  GRRIN does not guarantee the availability of foster dogs that attend, but we encourage guests to meet them – we do not adopt until families have undergone an approval process.

A Golden Opportunity to Fight Cancer – Your dog might be eligible to participate in Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.  They are looking for 3000 Goldens to be part of this groundbreaking study! Visit them at http://www.caninelifetimehealth.org/ for more information.