Help EGRR Help Corey and Cody!

Unfortunately, EGRR is used to getting dogs that desperately need our help. Most times we are able to help them without having to ask our generous members for additional support in order to get our Goldens the medical attention they require. Whether it’s routine veterinary care, surgery to repair minor issues, expensive heartworm treatment or just some TLC from a caring person….EGRR is here to help.

However, sometimes circumstances are such that we have to ask our members to dig deep. This is one of those times. Last November, we received a call from another rescue group to come help Cody, a 7 month old, who was hit by a car, suffering a shattered pelvis and a break in the growth plate of the right femoral head.  He had been left at Hollywood Animal Hospital by his owners, who could not afford the expensive surgery to repair his injuries.  We stepped forward and took him into our program and are covering his expenses. Cody is now living in a wonderful foster home while he undergoes extensive and expensive therapy.  You can read more about Cody, who is the featured dog in our Winter Newsletter.

Then, two weeks ago, we heard about Corey, a 1 year old, who was also hit by a car. Here’s his story:

Corey’s “owner” got him from a friend who found him wandering the streets. She had him for a month, but couldn’t afford to feed him or take him to the vet. Her mother stepped forward to help out. She bought him a leash and collar, and brought them to her daughter while they were playing in a park. The daughter wouldn’t put the leash on him, and….the inevitable happened…….he was hit by a car.

Corey suffered a devastating injury called “brachial plexus”, which means the nerves and muscle in the armpit area were torn away from his spinal column, resulting in paralysis of the limb. He has no feeling in his left front leg, which drags on the ground.

Ninety percent of the dogs that have brachial plexus do not recover and must have the affected limb amputated. However, the Neurologist and our vets felt it was best to give the injury two weeks to see if, by some miracle, he improves.

Unfortunately, the two weeks are up and there has been no improvement. Now, decisions have to be made. Our vets are consulting with other experts to determine whether Corey should have the entire leg amputated or whether he’d benefit from a procedure that would require partial amputation and a prosthetic device be made for him. Either way, we’re looking at expensive surgery and a very long course of therapy so Corey will be able to enjoy a normal life.

Corey will  need a foster-to-adopt home while he recovers from his surgery and learns to walk again on either 3 legs or with a prosthetic device.   If you are interested in helping Corey as a foster-to-adopt home please call EGRR and let us know.

EGRR needs your financial help to help Corey and Cody. 

PayPal is a great way to make a direct donation to EGRR using your credit card.

You can also donate by mailing a check to EGRR Treasurer, 10729 Royal Caribbean Circle, Boynton Beach, FL 33437.

Dues Statements

Dues statements have been sent out and must people have renewed their membership in a timely fashion, but there are a few who forgot to put the check in the mail.  Reminders are being sent out this week. Remember EGRR dues help to pay administrative expenses so all  other income can be used for the care of the dogs.  In addition, the IRS considers dues paid to a non-profit organization, such as EGRR, to be a tax deductible donation.  This is because you do not receive anything but a good feeling for paying your dues.

If you adopted a dog in either 2010 or 2011, a questionaire was included with your dues statement.  Please complete this and send it back with your dues.  We really want to know how your dog is doing.

Save The Date

The next EGRR open Board Meeting will be held in Broward County on Wednesday, February 8th, at Jane’s home.  The meeting will begin promptly at 7 pm. We will be planning for Expo which is just around the corner.  We hope to see you there.  A light supper will be served.  For directions and to RSVP, email Jane at jlipson@bellsouth.net.

EGRR Wraps Holiday Gifts at Barnes & Noble

On Saturday, December 17th, EGRR volunteers wrapped gifts at Barnes & Noble, on Glades Rd, in Boca Raton.  In addition to the human volunteers who did the wrapping, we had four canine volunteers to help attract the crowds. The weather cooperated this year, and so did the crowds.  We collected some wonderful donations were also able to spread the word about EGRR, and the work we do, to many members of the community.  Those of us who participated, enjoyed this fun day, and look forward to doing it again next year

Fall 2011 Newsletter Is Here!

For the Fall Edition of Recycled Gold, click here

Join EGRR at Clint Moore Animal Hospital, on Sunday, September 18th,  from 2 pm to 6 pm as we join hundreds of dog organizations around the country participating in AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day.  This is the first time that Clint Moore and EGRR have participated in this national event.

There will  demonstrations in Agility, Flyball, Obedience and Rally. In addition an AKC Canine Good Citizen and STAR Puppy test will be offered. Information on basic dog and puppy training classes will be available. Groomers and vets will be on hand to answer questions.

EGRR Wraps Holiday Gifts at Barnes & Nobles

On Saturday, December 18th, EGRR volunteers wrapped gifts at Barnes & Nobles, on Glades Rd, in Boca Raton.  In addition to the human volunteers who did the wrapping, we had five canine volunteers to help attract the crowds. In spite of the rain, it was a busy day, and we collected a tidy sum for our efforts.  We were also able to spread the word about EGRR and the work we do, to many members of the community.  Those of us who participated, enjoyed this fun day, and look forward to doing it again next year!

Report on Morris Animal Foundation K-9 Cancer Walk

The Everglades Golden Retriever Rescue & Club team, pictured above, had a very successful walk.  We finished in 6th place, for donations earned, with a total of $1180.  We finished in first place, for being the team with the largest number of members.  We all had a great time, and hope we have done something to help stamp out this horrible disease that is killing our beautiful dogs.

To see more pictures, courtesy of Barb, click on PICTURES. To see a video of the event, which includes an interview with EGRR President, Hermine, and Mollie, EGRR #120, click on VIDEO.

The Golden Retriever Foundation has partnered with the Morris Animal Foundation in a new cancer study.  This 3-year, $1 million project will focus on hemangiosarcoma and lymphoma, 2 of the most prevalent cancers affecting Goldens.  To learn more about this project, and to see how you might be able to help, click here!

Expo 2010 Is History!!!

It is hard to believe that after all the planning, Expo has come and gone!  The weather was just perfect, the raffle table was beautiful, and the demos were fun. We honored all our foster families, two special volunteers, Dave Hendrix and the Graf Family, and all the dogs who have gone to the Rainbow Bridge, but the highlight was the Parade of Rescues. There were beautiful Goldens, in every size, shape and color; young ones, old ones, fat ones, skinny ones, red ones, and almost white ones.  There were several photographers working the event and some of the pictures are now available for viewing. What you see here is a mere sample of what was taken.  To see more, click on pictures and more pictures.  If you recognize your dog or someone else’s, please identify them with a comment.  EGRR would also like to extend their since thanks to everyone who donated time, raffle items, and anything else to help make our Expo a success.

We all had a great time on Sunday, October 25, 2009 when the Great Pumpkin paid a visit to the grounds of Clint Moore Animal Hospital.  To view more pictures of this fun event, click here.

Our puppies are now 5 months old.  Four of the six, and their Mom, had their first reunion since they all went to their “forever” homes.  This picture of the pups, their “parents’ and their fur siblings, does not show all the fun they had romping and playing in yard of their “foster” home, but it was the only way we could get to see them all, instead of a blur of activity.