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The 2013 Picnic was a smashing success!
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We had a wonderful picnic this year, with record crowds of humans (190 of them) and canines (140 of them), mostly Shelties, of course. We got our goodie bags and 2013 picnic bandanas, enjoyed lunch together, watched demos about grooming, therapy, massage, agility, had our photos taken at the PawPrints booth, bid on silent and live auction items, shopped at the Sheltie Shop, ate homemade goodies, petted the foster dogs, and marched proudly in the longer-than-ever adopter parade.
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Waiting their turn for a photo
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All together we brought in over $6,000 to help all our Shelties get healthy and find new homes. We also gave Karin Trice an award for "Above and Beyond" care of permanent foster, Cody. Cody enjoyed all the attention, too.
And most of all, we thank all our hard-working volunteers, not just for putting on this fabulous event, but also for all they do to find the perfect home for each of "our Shelties."There are lots more photos and videos on our website. Here's the adopter parade - turn up the volume! | |
2013 Adopter Parade
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Come and See Us
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Information about all our upcoming events is on our website "Events and News" page.  Sunday, October 27: Caring Hands Vet Clinic Open House, Arlington VA, 11am - 2pm. Join NVSR to help Caring Hands raise money for local animal welfare groups (including NVSR). CH's human and doggy and kitty clients and members of the community enjoy games, raffles, a silent auction, the Wheel of Fortune, a "Howlowe'en" costume contest, a fall-themed photo booth, and great food. Come join the fun. More info and directions ...
 Saturday, November 2: Home 4 the Holidays, Reston Town Center, Reston VA, 11am - 4pm. GoodDogz.org is sponsoring this 10th annual pet adoption event. There will be 40+ all-breed and purebred dog rescue groups, including NVSR - we never miss this event. Dogs everywhere! Lots of them will be going to new homes . Come say hello to our volunteers and foster dogs.
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Keep Your Sheltie Safe at Hallowe'en
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You've probably seen this funny photo many times, but we still love it. Be careful around Hallowe'en, though. Many Shelties just aren't into the costumes, funny looking people and strange noises, and the door opening and closing so often. Be aware that YOUR Sheltie may be frightened by all the strange action. Give him or her a comfortable, safe place to hide away. Here is more Hallowe'en advice.
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News and Notes
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Looking for one of our e-newsletter articles or links from past issues? You can find them in the e-Spin archives.
Here's the link.  We have one leftover item from the picnic silent auction, and it will go to the highest bidder whose bid we receive by e-mail before 5 pm, Friday, October 25. It is an $80 gift certificate to Compassionate Animal Communication. You can have an animal communicator find out your Sheltie's secrets. Send your bid to sheltiespin@nvsr.org by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 before 5pm.  The 2014 NVSR Calendar is on its way to being sold out, so get your copies soon! Purchasing is easy using our shop e-mail address ( shop@nvsr.org). The price is $18 each + $1.50 shipping. If you order four or more, shipping is a flat $5. We also have a new Sheltie blanket for sale - just in time for the holidays. Check it out on our website.Does your Sheltie have recurring ear trouble? Read all about the canine ear, its possible conditions and care on Dr. Kay's website. Lots of excellent information there.  Do you know how to give your dog an at-home health exam? There are five things to do before you call your veterinarian about your sick dog. 1. Take your dog's temperature 2. WRITE IT DOWN! 3. Check color and wetness of gums. 4. Check the capillary refill time.
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Dog Treat of the Month
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Crunchy Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits
 These are easy to make - only four ingredients you already have.
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 cup milk
1. Preheat oven to 375 and lightly grease baking sheets.
2. Mix flour and baking powder in a bowl, then add milk and peanut butter. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Roll out the dough until it's 1/4 inch thick, then cut into shapes with a cookie cutter - or just into squares with a pizza cutter.
4. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Tip: For crispier biscuits, turn off the oven after 20 minutes and let them cool in there overnight. Sit! Good Girl!
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New Arrivals!
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These beautiful Sheltie newcomers are on our website. Check there for updates about them and when they'll be available for adoption.  Doc, M, 7 yo  Dreamer, M, 6 yo  Jimmy, M, 3 yo  Sheena, F, 6 yo  Spencer, M, 10 yo
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Donate to NVSR through CFC
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It's time to sign up!
NVSR is a listed charity with the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). If you work for the Federal government, please consider signing up to give to NVSR through payroll deduction. Our designation number is on the logo above. Many thanks!
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Keep in Touch!
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We contact our adopters regularly for updates on how the NVSR alumni are doing. If you want to send us news and even photos, please do! Here's where to send them:
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Sign up for iGive and help NVSR at the same time!
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Each and every person who joins iGive and makes at least one purchase between October 18 and November 12 earns NVSR an extra $5 - in addition to the normal donation amount. Here's how you can help NVSR simply by shopping - at no extra cost to you!
- More than 1,350 stores participate. (Amazon purchases count for a donation, but not toward the new member bonus.)
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Use the special link to join: click here. You must use iGive to visit the store (the Button, the iPhone / iPad apps, or links on our site).
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| Quick Links | |
Check out The Whole Dog Journal for great tips on training, quality dog food, canine health and dog activities. No advertising, only solid, reliable information that really makes sense! The February issue includes their annual survey of dry dog foods. Don't miss it! WDJ has lots of excellent e-books, too.
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NVSR is on Facebook and LinkedIn!
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Check out our NVSR FB page and "Like" us, so that you'll receive the postings and news automatically.
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We're also on LinkedIn, so check in there, if you use that social network.  Thanks to our volunteers, Gregg Bender, Theresa Jackson, Kathy Hook, and John Winslow, for setting up and updating these sites.
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| Donate to Help NVSR |
NVSR is a 501(c)(3) organization, and your donation is fully deductible. Donate through PayPal or send a check (address below). We appreciate every dollar we receive - and every dollar goes to help our Shelties!
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