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Published by GRRCNY Inc. PO Box 735, Jamesville NY 13078

News and Information About Golden

Retrievers For Those Who Love Them

Summer 2016

In Memory of Carol Allen

2 The Barquer- Summer 2016- Golden Retriever Rescue of Central NY

The Barquer is published solely for the information and pleasure of members and supporters of Golden Retriever Rescue of Central New York, Inc. The opin-ions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of the Officers and members of the organization. Always check with your veterinarian before administering medications or treatments for your dog. Permission is granted to other publications to reprint any item herein, provided credit is given to the author, The Barquer

What’s Inside This Issue?In Memory of Carol Front

From Our President Pg 2Contributors Pg 3 Ask the Barquer Pg 5Rainbow Bridge Crossings Pg 6In Memory of Carol Pg 7Letters from our Friends Pg 10New Website Pg 12Rainbow Bridge Pg 13

GRRCNY Officers & Board Members2016

President: Janet Gray [email protected] President: Lori Coon [email protected]: Kristen Monroe [email protected]: Rosemary Lang Board Member: Sallie Lennox [email protected] Cindy Massicci [email protected] CoordinatorsIntake: Sallie LennoxFoster Homes: Lori Coon Adoption: Sallie Lennox [email protected] Up: RoseMary LangMembership: Janet GrayCommunity Relations: Webmaster: Gordon Holloway Mary McKellarNewsletter Editor: Janet GrayBarquer Committee: Janet Gray, Sallie Lennox

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From Our President!Dear Friends of Rescue,

It has been over three months since our dear friend and GRRCNY‘s presi-dent Carol Allen, suddenly passed away on May 30th while watering her flowers at the family camp on the St. Lawrence River.

There is a deep void in the golden community with Carol’s passing. She was very generous with her knowledge and experience, especially when it came to golden retrievers and rescue. She was my mentor, a leader, a col-league and most of all a dear friend. It seems at times she was preparing for the day when we would have to “go it alone.” As I told the rescue board, we can never walk in her shoes but we can strive to follow in her footsteps. This is not my first president’s message, in September 2005, I wrote about the National Rescue Committee (NRC) of the Golden Retriever Club of America led by Chairperson Carol Allen, working with 105 Golden Re-triever Rescues across the US, to care for goldens displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Last year Carol stepped down as chair of the NRC/GRCA, after serving nearly 14 years.

Carol was one of the founding members of the Golden Retriever Rescue of Central New York along with Marcia Martin, Deb Wood, Sallie Lennox and Janice Brown.

In 2009, Carol received GRCA’s Vern Bower Humanitarian Award for ex-emplary contributions to the Golden Retriever, with the prerequisite being a selfless devotion to our breed. In 2015 Carol was again recognized by the GRCA, receiving the Annual Service Award for extraordinary and meritorious service to the Golden Retriever Club of America, Inc. and the Starfish Award for outstanding contributions to the rescue of Golden Re-trievers and Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue recently awarded Carol the Golden Spirit Award.

I can imagine the joyous reunion at the Rainbow Bridge with Carol and all the goldens she rescued and those she called family. “Carol, throw a ball to Toby for me!”

Presdient’s Message Continued on page 4

3The Barquer Summer 2016 Golden Retriever Rescue of Central NY

We heartily thank the following donors for generously supporting the cause so dear to our hearts. With a Golden Bark, we gratefully Thank our most recent Contributors for 2016:

Thanks To Our Contributors!!!

Lifetime Members Permanent Memorials Carol AllenEdna AshmeadeDavid BrownVicki Bryerton in memory of Timothy BryertonBetsy ClevelandElinor DonovanBob GoverLynne MellingerRobert MillerJames Ryan in memory of Carol RyanBrian Scanlon in memory of Carol RyanEstate of Suzanne TortoriciCheri Tuxill in memory of Leonard and Hope TuxillEstate of Patricia SekataMarilyn Wholley

Carol AllenTacie Anderson/StokerJohn and Lisa AndrewsLisa BaerJon and Sue BirchDr. Paul and Sarah BookbinderTheresa BrooksJanice BrownMarcia Buckley & Mark LembkeRue ChagollCleve ClevelandTodd ClicknerRobert and Jelene CookLori CoonElizabeth DillonMichael and Lauren DrakeRobert and Carol FreemanPamela FullerTom and Janet GrayFloyd and Gayle HendersonPaul and Amy KnappDr. Carol KrehelRosemary LangSallie LennoxMartha LollisCindy MassicciTom and Jill MaligisiMatt McConvilleKristen Monroe &James ShattuckDale and Joanne MooneJohn and Elizabeth MoranBarry RodenKathy SalceJames SchermerhornDeb & Steve Siegert & familyMorley and Marjorie SmithDr. Daniel StackDaniel SwitkinDouglas and Karen ThierryIngrid Olsen-TjensvoldJudy WarrenRev. Frieda WebbHenry and Anne WoodRichard WillDebra WoodLaury Zicari

Tacie AndersonJohn and Lisa AndrewsAutumn Valley Golden Retriever ClubAutumn Valley Golden Retriever RescueJenn AyresBeth BeachJon & Suzanne BirchNaneese BonnellShirley BoydMark & Jan BramhallEvelyn BrenzelReed & Judith BrownJudith BrownJanice BrownTodd ClicknerBruce & Audrey ColemanRobert & Jelenne CookDavid & Diane CoonsElaine & Richard CzerwDeborah DevonaElizabeth DoleDr Bonnie Norton & Dr. Don PhykittJoan DulmageEarleen Foulk & E.A. MacPhersonSharon ElieffRo Arno & Elky EllingerDavid EmeryJulie FabrizioRaymond & Patricia FarringtonCarol Slagle & Felicia LombardiThomas & Odette FetznerKatherine FlackDonna FordDana & Mary FosterNancy FrakesLauren FrankPam Fuller

Golden Retriever Rescue Club of Charlotte Gail GoverLinda & Randall GuinnDeb HaggertyJohanna HannahDalva & Jo Ellen HedlundRose HeffernanDiane HunterSusan HyndsGary & Catherine IngallsSally Larkin & Janet ParkerJanice Dyball & Joanne SaroneyPatricia JohnCheri & Karl JohnsonLeslie KannusKaren KeastJack & Michele KlaraGreg KoryckiRaymond & Anita KrehelCarol Krehel Lake Pointe Homeowners AsscTimothy& Trina LennoxIrena Komor & Leo TohillNancy Morton & Linda MorlockMartha LollisJohn & Beth LytleLinda MacBainSheila & Daniel MasonCindy MassicciRuth MavisKathy McCloskeyDavid & Catherine MilbackScott & Maria MillerKaren MillsKristen MonroeJohn & Elizabeth MoranMary & David Morgan

Leanne & Steve MorphetCecilia MulveyMerle MyersonDeborah NicolleGloria and Peter O’BrienThom & Linda O’ConnellMichael O’ConnorGail OvertonMaureen Clark & Paul MaddenGail & Cesar PuzonMarqguerite Reynolds

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We heartily thank the following donors for generously supporting the cause so dear to our hearts. With a Golden Bark, we gratefully Thank our most recent Contributors for 2016:

Prudence York & Robert GoodFellowMaureen RomanoThomas & Deborah RudyKathleen SalcePatrick & Susan SallaruloVeronica Guiry & Sam NelsonAlfred & Janine SandySusan ScharounDonna Setrella

Jean ShirleyMorley & Marjorie SmithStack Veterinary HospitalRichard & Laurie StevensDaniel & Sandra StreblerRobert StrianoSyracuse Obedience Training ClubJeffrey & Anne TimmonsVirginia Institute of Pastoral Care

Mary WalkerDuane & Lynda WallaceJudy WarrenLawrence WholleyLarry & Donna WilliamsValerie & John Williams Henry & Anne WoodJoanne & Fred Wooley

Continued from page 3

Our condolences to Larry Wholley and the family of Marilyn Wholley who passed away May 3, 2016.The Wholley Family requested that in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to

Golden Retriever Rescue of Central New York

Well, here we are ……Sallie Lennox has been amazing, despite all she has been through, taking on both roles of intake and adop-tion coordination. Lori Coon has taken a more active role on our “Intake Team.” and was also elected as Vice President at the recent board meeting. Cindy Massicci, Kristen Monroe and Rose Lang have really stepped up as many of their tasks interacted with Carol and now we need to do things different. Mary McKellar, Carol and I were working on the new website and Mary was able to complete the website in August and we published. Take a look, I think it looks great!

This message ends with you……….If you have ever adopted a golden retriever from GRRCNY and whether your furry family crossed the rainbow bridge or is sitting next to you, you know the love and loyalty a golden brings. Making adoption possible, literally “takes a village”, from the intake, foster, and adoption coordination, to transportation, financial management , marketing/communication including websites and newsletters, managing events, data management, training and the list goes on. As with many organizations now days, these tasks are left to the few tireless folks that believe in GRRCNY’s vision “dedicated to rescu-ing and rehoming purebred Golden Retrievers in Central New York.” I’m sure you believe in the GRRCNY vision too. We need you. If you can help in any capacity and would like to know more, write me at grrcny@lightlink.

PAWS UP! Janet Gray

Presdient’s Message Continued from page 2

Foster Homes Are Needed! While our Intake numbers remain low, we need Foster Homes to be on stand-by and willing to take on the challenges of dogs in need of evaluation, training and the medical attention that GRRCNY regularly provides. While use of a particular foster home may not be frequent, often our ability to accept a dog depends on the quick availability of a foster home, and seasonal availability varies. With a “pool” of foster homes, our acceptance of a dog can be assured and quicker. For information on becoming a foster home, please contact Lori Coon, [email protected] or Janet Gray, [email protected]


Adopted !!!

Ask the Barquerby Cindy Massicci

Max Willow Cooper Nala Kinley Gigi

Mandy and Paul Clark Maxine Clark

David and Diane CoonsLohanne & Jeff Messenger

John & Lynn NeuburgerAlfred and Janine Sandy

Our Adopters!

Question: I’m so worried about ticks and lyme disease with my goldens, but don’t know where to turn for information.

Answer: There is a lot of information about Lyme Disease in Canines and here are some helpful informational resources.

According to the Companion Animal Parasitic Council, a higher than normal activ-ity of transmission of Lyme disease is predicted in a few states, one of them New York. For their website and a map of the “Lyme disease target areas”, go to:http://www.petsandparasites.org/expert-insights/risk-for-lyme-disease-in-dogs-continues-to-escalate-in-2016.Some factors contributing for the increase in incidents may be the less cold winters we’ve been experiencing and this could lead to higher survival rates of ticks. Another factor for an increase in dogs found positive for Lyme disease could be the result of on-going educational campaigns from veterinarians and consumer organizations.

A Synopsis of How Lyme Disease Spreads:Lyme disease, otherwise known as Borrelia burgdorferi, is spread by a few types of ticks. One of the most common ticks (carriers) is known as the black-legged tick (deer tick) and is prevalent in NYS. However, not all deer ticks are infected with the bacteria but can become infected when they feed on other infected small animals/rodents, particularly mice (key “res-ervoir hosts”): but only if they carry the pathogen in their blood. When a tick feeds on an infected key host, they can pass that infection on when they feed again. When the tick becomes an adult it commonly feeds on deer allowing it to obtain the nutrients necessary for reproduction. Thus, Deer are known as the “reproductive host” for ticks, providing the source for the ticks to produce eggs, which in turn produce more ticks. Here in Tompkins County we see an abundance of or, as some may say “an overpopulation” of deer. So, if you have deer or mice in your yard you may want to be especially vigilant for ticks.

Information on Prevention for Dogs and Humans.It’s important to protect your dogs and yourself from Lyme disease. Talk to your veterinarian about the type of prevention that’s right for your dog. The bullet points below are a “snippet” taken from the CDC website which offers a wealth of in-formation on Lyme disease and prevention in pets and humans:

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RAINBOW BRIDGE CROSSINGS

Jim and Bev Ellison wrote, we lost our wonderful rescue Golden, Prince, last year. He was getting feeble but would still have times when he was a goofy Golden. We are so glad to have had him in our lives for a long time. He had some issues and the worst was his fear of wheelchairs. We are fairly sure that his previous owner was not nice to him. He could sense when a thun-der storm was coming and would pull out every electric cord he could find in the house. Still can’t figure out how he did not get electrocuted. His fear of storms finally got the best of him. I found him on the floor next to my bed after a severe thunder storm. I think he had a heart attack. Thank you for allowing us to provide his forever home. He is truly missed by our family.

Jakc and Michele Klara let us know, it seems like only a short time ago and not ten plus years ago that Sallie and Carol came to Rome and brought us “Luke.” Luke thrived and evolved into the perfect golden in our new home in Montana. It is with a heavy heart that I tell you that Luke crossed the Rainbow Bridge on July 4th, 2016. While camping, in the Yellowstone area, Luke suddenly became ill and was diagnosed by his veterinarian with a fast growing malignant tumor. Earlier he had enjoyed what would be his last boat ride and kissed his last trout before it was released back into the lake. Whenever we shed tears over our loss, we remember all of the joy he gave us and the fact he had a great life with us.

Luke Klara

Bryce Baird writes: we moved from Rochester to Lockport in April. Millie had turned 16 in March, and was literally an inspiration to Mary and me. I foolishly thought that because she lived longer than any golden could hope to live, I would not be so devastated, but of course, we both were. Millie crossed the Rainbow Bridge on June 8th, 2016. She was sweet and sassy, and above all, a fighter who never complained. We miss her everyday.

Millie Baird


In Memory of Carol Allen

I am truly sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. She was a great lady and humanitarian. Todd Clickner She leaves a wonderful legacy of love and caring for people and goldens. Martha and Mike Lollis and Rosie Carol will be missed by all, especially all the wonderful goldens that have been blessed to have her involved in their lives. AVGRR What I have learned from Carol about people and dogs has been invaluable to me in so many aspects of my life and has made it possible for me to support the rescue programs in my assigned area, hopefully in the way Carol supported me. Barb Davis NRC/GRCA

I’m sure you already know how much Carol and her work meant to so many people and how much her gentle but firm influence has shaped our organization for the good. Her passing has been felt deeply by me, who considered her a mentor and friend, although I never had the good fortune to meet her in person. Barb Davis NRC/GRCA Know that Carol made a huge and indelible, but subtle and beautiful mark on the world that will continue on forever. Barb Davis NRC/GRCA Carol was an extraordinary woman who left a life time impression on all the humans who were blessed to know her and all the goldens she rescued. She has made this crazy world a better place by following her passions. We adopted our Gracie in 2003 and that was the beginning of a friendship we will treasure the rest of our lives. Cate and Gary Ingalls and family We all grieve with you....as we try to remember that heaven is a brighter place with Carol and our goldens. Robin Adams DVGRR We will forever remember the day Carol went down to Binghamton and brought our beloved Jake into our lives. Carol’s deep dedica-tion and compassion in rescuing goldens will never be forgotten. Callie and Tom Rogers Carol has brought so much golden love into our home and hearts, love that will live on as a tribute to her. Donna and Larry Williams She will always be remembered as she brought Dakota and then Harley into our lives. I feel so fortunate that our paths in life crossed. Her devotion to golden retrievers says so much about Carol’s humanity. And now when I look up at the stars each night and think of Dakota and Harley, I know Carol is with them and all is well. Veronica Guiry and Sam Nelson

I am so sorry to hear this. I am so grateful for my Abi that you both brought into my life. I have a wonderful picture of her holding Abi the first year we had her at the picnic. Prayers to all. Beth and Nolan Ruocco

True tragedy. She will be missed by so, so many. My love to all who loved her. All of our beloved Goldens gone before her will be waiting for her and will greet her smiling with wagging tails. Beth Shelmidine

What a terrible loss to the Golden Retriever Community, not only in NY, but nationally as well. Carol will be missed by so so many. She was a true champion for Rescue. Susan Campia

Carol Allen was one of those unique individuals one meets in life who gave her all to a cause she cared about - the welfare of our beloved Goldens. She united the Golden Rescue community through her chairmanship of the National Rescue Committee and I will never forget her 24/7 efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The Golden world has lost a giant in our community. I will miss her leadership but even more, I will miss her personal friendship which I have treasured for many years. Joy Viola, Friends of Guisachan.

I was just reading Carol’s “Letter from the President” yesterday in the most recent issue of the Barquer. I will so miss her wonder-ful words of wisdom, but will be forever grateful for the two beautiful Goldens she and Sallie brought to us so many years ago. My thoughts and prayers to everyone at GRRCNY. Luise Yacono

I am totally stunned and speechless on this news, and so very deeply saddened. I am honored to say Carol was a dear friend whom Tom and I will miss greatly. The Golden community has truly lost a very special person and I am sure her welcome at the Bridge was

In Memory of Carol continued on page 12


‘09 GRCA President Chris Miele presents the Vern Bower Humanitarian Award

Carol Allen and Bernadette Peters talk goldens and rescue at the Westminster Kennel Club Awards Dinner

Carol, Sassy and Jan Bramhall, breeder/handler at the 2009 Yankee Golden Retriever Club Specialty

Carol and “Lucky” Morphet

Carol and Sassy in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Kissing Contest


Savannah wins GRCA’s Gold Standard

Jim Bouderau (SPCA of Tompkins Co.), David Rosenfelt, Carol Allen and Heather and Thurman Soyring (Fingerlakes Adopt a Grey)

at Rescues and Rieslings

GRRCNY Founding MembersMarcia Martin, Deb Wood, Carol Allen,

Sallie Lennox and Janice Brown

Sallie and Carol at Golden Retriever Fun Days

Janice Brown and Carol at Golden ReunionCarol playing ball


Letters from our Friends

The Messengers report that their father was recently admitted to a skilled nursing facil-ity. It hasn’t been an easy transition. We took Willow to meet him today. You can see the results in this picture. She has that effect on everyone who meets her. She made several patients and nurses day today. Such a sweetie!!

Willow and her grand-dad

Ben MCCutcheon

Lisa MCCutcheon reports Ben loves his nightly lap time on the couch with mom. He is busy chasing squirrels, chipmunks, and the occasional rabbit in his new home in Ithaca. Loves a short swim in our pool and has become good friends with our two cats. He is often found napping with them.

He volunteered with GRWNY last summer at the SPCA camp and hopes to help again soon.

You are encouraged to attend theGRRCNY, Inc. Annual Meeting

Sunday, November 13, 20162:00 pm

Cortland Cty Office Bldg.60 Central Ave. Cortland, New York

Refreshments will be servedGive-aways


• Check your pets for ticks daily, especially after they spend time outdoors.• If you find a tick on your dog, remove it right away.• Ask your veterinarian to conduct a tick check at each exam.• Talk to your veterinarian about tick-borne diseases in your area.• Reduce tick habitat in your yard(http://www.cdc.gov/lyme/prev/in_the_yard.html).• Talk with your veterinarian about using tick preventives on your pet.

The New York State Department of Health has a lot of great data on their website on prevention, what to look for, links to repellents to use and a lot more: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/lyme/Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Animal Health Diagnostic Center publishes and offers a great on-line brochure called “Lyme Disease: Determine Your Animal’s Status.” Again, a lot of good information. You can find the brochure at: https://ahdc.vet.cornell.edu/sects/serol/lymedeterminestatus.cfm or https://ahdc.vet.cornell.edu/docs/Lyme-Disease-Brochure.pdfPer the brochure, these are the symptoms you should look for in your dog if you suspect Lyme disease: “Dogs can display several forms of Lyme disease, but the most common symptoms are: lameness, swollen lymph nodes, joint swelling, fatigue, and loss of appetite. In addition, serious kidney complications have been associated with the infection”.

Vaccines and Immunology:If you are interested in learning more about vaccines and immunology for canine Lyme disease: There are three vaccines on the market and each act a bit differently on your dog’s immune system. You may want to talk to your veterinarian about the vaccination they use and why. For more knowledge on vaccinations, the multiplex assay used for testing for Lyme disease, immunity and treatment for canines check out this great Q&A with Dr. Bettina Wagner, Director of Serology/Immunology, Animal Health Diagnostic Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University. Here is the link: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/news/lymefaq.cfm

Pet Insurance Companies and Benefits/Coverage for Lyme Disease Prevention and Treatment.In case you are shopping for pet insurance or already have a provider you may want to look further into what they offer regarding benefits/coverage for parasitic diseases. This writer went to the Consumer Affairs website where they listed the fourteen most re-viewed pet insurance providers. The writer contacted five of these companies and asked what type of coverage for parasite disease prevention (flea/tick) and treatment they provide and their answers were as follows: • One company does not cover treatment for any parasitic diseases but with an “add on” wellness policy coverage for an extra $65.00 a year, $40.00 is available towards a titer for any parasitic disease.• One company stated they do not cover preventatives at all but will cover some treatment for Lyme disease, but, only if owner and veterinary records can prove the dog was on a preventative while transmission of Lyme occurred. (they advise save your receipts for flea/tick preventative and make sure your vet has it on record you are administering this).• Another company offers an “add on” policy that will cover the vaccine for Lyme and preventative treatment for flea/tick, and Lyme is one of the few parasitic diseases they will provide some reimbursement for. But again, only if you can prove the dog contracted the disease while on a preventative.• And another company, under their “whole pet policy” states after you exhaust the $250.00 deductable within the year, then they will cover vaccination and treatment for Lyme and one other type of parasitic disease. • The last company, (the one writer has coverage with) told writer “I’m not sure”. “I’ll have to get back to you”.

Hopefully this article has provided some resources you may find valuable.

Spring Newsletter ApologizesNEWSLETTER READERS: the Spring 2016 Barquer went into the mail in May, but unfortunately, I (the newsletter edi-tor) made a huge mistake when giving the addresses to the mailing business we use. The addresses were correct, but the names were not. There was a mistake when I sorted the excel file.

Rest assure, your name and address is correct in our database!

If you missed the Spring 2016 copy of the newsletter, it can be found at http://grrcny.org/newsletter.html.. My humble apologies for the mix up! Janet Gray

Ask the Barquer continued from page 5


We are grateful to all of our contributors, through whose generous donations, we are able to provide medical care to all of our foster dogs. But this year, possibly because our economy is sluggish, donations are down, and we fear a day when we might have to forego a necessary operation because it might mean another foster dog wouldn’t get care he or she needs. Won’t you help? All contributions are tax deductible and will be gratefully acknowledged. As a supporter of GRRCNY, you’ll also receive quarterly issues of The Barquer! All contributions help fund our Rescue efforts and also help with medical costs for our foster Goldens! Use the form below or go to Paypal link at our website http://grrcny.org/donations.html.

How You Can Help!!!

Make Checks Payable to GRRCNY and Send to:Golden Retriever Rescue of Central New York, P.O. Box 735, Jamesville, NY 13078

Donation to Golden Retriever Rescue of Central New York, Amount: __ $25 __$50 __$100 __$_____

Dedication: __In Honor Of ______________________________________________________________

__ In Memory Of ____________________________________________________________

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Your Name(s) ______________________________________________________________________

Street _______________________________ City __________________________ State _____ Zip _________

Announcing our new website!!! If you haven’t seen the website, check us out at www.grrcny.org!!Many thanks to Mary McKellar for the design, the layout and all the hard work to make a great website!!!!

New GRRCNY Website

Absolutely amazing. She touched so many lives, both human and Golden. Judi Questel

Carol Allen was a driving force in the world of golden retriever rescue. She will be missed by all who knew her. This piece she wrote many years ago is worth reading. http://www.grca-nrc.org/pdfs/spotlight_9_10_03.pdf Julie Palais

The golden retriever world lost one it’s biggest advocates. Edna Gorby, GRREAT

We are saddened by the loss of such a magnificent woman Carol Allen of the NRC of the GRCA (Golden Retriever Club of America) and GRRCNY. May her family find peace and comfort. Golden Retrievals

On May 30th we lost a wonderful woman in the rescue world. I am so glad I got the chance to know her. You will be forever missed . Dorene Gilpatrick-Smith

In Memory of Carol continued from page 7


Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been espe-cially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times

gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they each miss someone very special, someone who was left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, faster and faster. You have been spot-ted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.

The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into those trusting eyes, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together. - Author Unknown

The Rainbow Bridge

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Scout Wood 2000Ben Beaux II Tice 2000Sam Forbes 2000Bear Nickol 2000Jersey Rogers 2000Sebastian Tice 2001Hunter Carter 2001Shadow Allen/Lennox 2001Sydney Wood/Chagoll 2001Arrow Birch 2001Molly Brown 2001Cassie Wink 2001Zac Beam 2001Gordie Jewell 2001Moxie Martin 2001Tucker Stoker 2001Bear Scott 2001Binkley Dowd 2001Sam Mehlenbacher 2001Sacha Grace 2001Baxter Henderson 2001Roscoe Wood/Chagoll 2001Hank Snow Benlevi 2001Molly De Vito 2001Tanner Gover 2001Shawnee Mellinger 2002Casey Clark 2002Baggins Smith-Hansen 2002Jesse Simon 2002Sammy Reynolds 2002Wooleybear Herlihy 2002Bucky Questel 2002Joshua Allen/Lennox 2002Sara Moran 2002Sox Stoker 2002Bruce Felch 2002 Missy Larkin/Parker 2002 Alexandra Moshier 2002 Sutter Rundle 2002Sundaze Massaro 2002Heidi Wood 2002Cato Donovan 2002Chelsea Sternlicht 2002Suki Coleman 2002Alexandria Moshier 2002Sox Anderson 2002Obie Brown 2003Lancer Mitchell 2003Ben Wood/Chagoll 2003

Baxter Wood/Chagoll 2003Jake Bathrick 2003 Riley Adams 2003Brandy II Eberley 2003Scarlet Knapp 2003Chloe McFarlane 2003Iris Clickner 2003Chaco Freeman 2003Nemo Sessler 2003Hoosier Cleveland 2003Casey Tice 2003Sara Puzon 2003Teddy Wattles 2003Nikki Williams 2003Ben Norton 2003Sam Biviano 2003Mickey Turczyn 2003Brandy Greenwood 2003Sammi Keast 2003Maggie Hunter 2003Cody Allen/Lennox 2004Topper Pelose 2004Luke Siegert 2004Parker Moran 2004Babe Gray 2004Lucky Dodd 2004Casey Gardner 2004Max 2004Charlie Wirshing 2004Cedar Shavalier 2004Lucas Gray 2004Candy Clark 2004Chelsea Donovan 2004Truman Kukowski 2004 Tanner Eckert Budis 2004 Bert Birch 2004 Rocket Drake 2004 Mulligan Comerford 2004 Cody Stoker 2004 George Getman 2004Mac Worth 2004Smash Coleman 2004Murray Case 2004Nelson Summers 2004Jack Ingalls 2004Lucy Martin 2004MacDuff Montgomery 2004Quincey Andrews 2005

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Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been es-pecially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they each miss some-one very special, someone who was left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.



The Rainbow Bridge

Haley Durand 2006Allie Scopelliti 2006Tanner Shelmidine 2006Breeze Wilson 2006Friar Tuck Wilson 2006Noah Beardsley 2006Chiquita Clark 2006KC MacBain 2006Clancey Monroe 2006Jake Johnson/Moynihan 2006Lance Smith 2006Mufasa Cohen 2006Bogey Miller 2006Cooper Zarriello 2006Kelsea Wilson 2006Molson Long 2006Sophie Yarbrough 2006Dusty Sessler/O’Brien 2006Seamus Ingalls 2007Oliver Brown 2007James Coon Brown 2007Howie Howard 2007Casey Buckley.Lembke 2007Zebulon Smith 2007 Spice Norton/Phykitt 2007Andy Warren 2007Bumper Warren 2007Goldie Zimmerman 2007Blue Howard 2007Delilah Drake 2007Buddy Leahy 2007Lacey Brown 2007Jake Reynolds 2007K.C. Williams 2007Daisey Gizzi 2007Chase Baker 2007Mugsy Smith 2007Katherine Hunter 2007Tugger Pangburn 2007Blue Howard 2007Duffy Gray 2008Randall Elrod 2008Lady Monroe 2008

Krystle Allen/Lennox 2008Bo Brown 2008 Holly Gray 2008K9 Alex Moone 2008Tasha Prevost 2008Lucy Lee Sherlock 2008Ben Veshosky 2008Emily Anderson/Law 2008Morgan Gray 2008Murphy Knapp 2008Ripley Underwood 2008Amanda Buckley/Lembke 2008Oliver Henderson 2008Molly Palmieri 2008Meghan Noonan 2008Aurbrey Drake 2008Molly Wing 2008Annie Cook 2008 Aggie McCarthy 2008Schooner Harding 2008Catcher Hilderbrandt 2008 Appu Simon 2008Cody Wengert 2008Folly Birch 2008Bo Myerson 2008Cam Myerson 2008Toby Gray 2009Jesse Moran 2009Kerry Georgia 2009Logan Eckert Budis 2009Polly Clark 2009Sadie Langford 2009Alex Altieri 2009Tyler Cherney 2009Lu Frank/Miller 2009Jackson Beam/Harris 2009Morgan Krehel 2009Hoot Burdick 2009Rocky Birch 2009Murphy Burke-Bowlby 2009Mickey Miller 2009Lily Reiley 2009

Maggie Scripa 2009Ditto Coleman 2009Sushi Forbes 2009Foxy Lantiegne 2009Stella Komar-Tohill 2009Ollie Murphy 2009Sassy Allen/Lennox 2010Tucker Fuller 2010Bailey Monroe/Shattuck 2010Cinnamon Allen/Lennox 2010Duffy Lytle 2010Tang Dunning 2010Liberty Burroughs/Bogel 2010Lizzie Dusza 2010Jack Riley 2010 Matilda Smith 2010Lucky Allen/Lennox 2010Maggie Underwood 2010Ozzie Birch 2010Tanner Andrews 2010Maggie Barker 2010Joshua Dawes 2010Duke Gnad 2010Jessie Gray 2010Taz Gray 2010Calvin Morgan 2010McKenzie McCloskey 2010Bailey McFarlane 2010Nordy Norton/Phykit 2010Echo Switkin 2010Dudley O’Connell 2010Marsha Rose Hunter 2010Pepsi Corcoran 2010Alice Tice 2010Sweet Boy Tice 2010Winston Montgomery 2010Julie Allen/Lennox 2011Lady Allen/Lennox 2011Savannah Allen/Lennox 2011Jilli Beam/Harris 2011Buddy Halloway/McKellar 2011Mozart O’Brien 2011

Maggie Puchyr 2011Buddy Donovan 2011Elliot Bourbon 2011Chance Ingalls 2011 Divot Miller 2011Hunter Allen/Lennox 2011Riley Brown/Georgia 2011Chester Gray 2011Ranger LaVoie 2011Maizey Stinson 2011Nala Andrews 2011Cooper Ballard 2011Betsy Cleveland 2011Gershwin Cleveland 2011Leo Coleman 2011Heida Gnad 2011Mickey Phillips 2011Tucker 2011 Bogie Wattles 2011Rexford Hunter 2011Little Bit Tice 2011Star Tice 2011Ditto Coleman 2011Tawney Bush 2011Scully Barry 2012 Brody Wholley 2012Scout Clickner 2012Tiger Bonczek 2012Rudy Coughlin 2012Diezel Andrews 2012Toby Baris 2012Amy Eberley 2012Sundance Georgia 2012Dakota Guiry 2012Gracie Ingalls 2012Leo Monroe 2012Ginger Savage 2012Phoebe Steinma 2012Dusty Wood 2012Toby Allen/Lennox 2012Buddy Pangburn 2012Jazz DeRado 2012



Brooke Chagoll 2012BJ Gray 2012Happy Wallin Schmitt 2012Violet Cook 2012Maggie Pelose 2012Abby Jurkiw 2012Storm Dunning 2013Ezra Allen/Lennox 2013Bosco Basta/Thornburgh 2013Ace Gray 2013Bonnie Norton/Phykitt 2013Skyla Sessler 2013 Bailey Laskowski 2013Cooper Krehel 2013Copper Monroe 2013Katie Scripa 2013Keystone Allen/Lennox 2013Shiloh Jones 2013Zeus Bathrick 2013Scooter Ellis 2013Ruby Moran 2013Kirbii Kukowski 2013Mahli Allen/Lennox 2014Murphy Brow 2014Aspen Cleveland 2014Snickers Lytle 2014Tiger Lily Herlihy/Congel 2014

Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days

and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they each miss someone very special, someone who was left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.


Alex Oechsle 2015Molly Vitek 2015Brody Wells 2015 Maxwell Nickol 2015Sadie Allen/Lennox 2015Rufus Farrington 2015Roxie Gosch 2015Spunky Larkin/Parker 2015Dodger Smith 2015Mickey Upwood 2015Elvis Cohen 2015Brandy Gnad 2015Cedar Shavalier 2015Scout Tice 2015Tasha Smith 2015Cleo Allen/Lennox 2016Blizzard Overton 2016Sadie Rose Overton 2016Rex Gleason 2016Basie Zawacki 2016 Millie Baird 2016Okita Miller 2016Luke Klara 2016Simba McIrwin 2016

The Rainbow Bridge

Duncan Dunning 2014Penny Higgins 2014Ellie Lang 2014Brinker Mitchell 2014Angel Monroe 2014Indi Savage 2014Allie Underwood 2014Lucille Hunter 2014Josh Jefferis 2014Trevor Jefferis 2014Buddy Johnson 2014Henry Mariano 2014Glory Puzon 2014Hannah Sternlicht/Hinton 2014Kelly Thierry 2014Roxie Siegert 2014Bentley Adams 2014Hannah Kanyuck/Zappia 2014Maggie May Schaff 2014Blue Voll 2014Radar Voll 2014Biskit Nickol 2014Brew Wallace 2014Archie Sumner 2015Elmo Lattimer 2015Daphne O’Connell 2015

Did you know we are now on Facebook? You can access us from your facebook page (just search for Golden Retriever Rescue of Central New York) or press the facebook link on our rescue website: WWW.GRRCNY.ORG. You don’t need to have a Facebook account to see our facebook page, but you will need a facebook account if you would want to “like” our page or post a picture of your pooch.



IF YOU MOVE……… please let us know if your postal address changes. The Post Office makes money with each returned piece of mail (and we have better uses for your donations).

Write to GRRCNY, PO Box 735, Jamesville, NY 13078 or Janet Gray, [email protected] are also interested in having your current email address. Janet would be happy to receive that, too.

Looking Ahead

Upcoming Meetings for 2016 - Cortland County Office Bldg. 60 Central Ave., Cortland NY

We meet three times a year. All are welcomed and encouraged to participate.

Annual Meeting--------Sunday, November 13, 2016@ 2 pm

Looking Behind Cornell Vet School Open House - April 2016

This is your chance to help rescue beyond fostering and financial help. Be a part of rescue and participate in these fun events with your golden!! Contact Janet Gray about these events

Golden Retriever Rescue of Central New York Inc.PO Box 735Jamesville, NY 13078

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