A Very Merry Christmas to all!!

I want to send a very special, heartfelt thanks to all our wonderful and caring supporters that have helped our dogs along their journey and into happy, healthy and safe homes where they will always be valued. Each of these dogs has a special place in our hearts, and we can't thank you enough! Especially our adopters! You make it all possible, and you know we only pick the BEST homes!
Whether you have fostered, adopted, financially supported or given your time - you have assisted us to take in  those that have no one and help them on to a bright future.
No matter how many years that I do this, I am forever in awe on how many people will come forward to help just one dog. And of the dogs themselves, that never seem to waiver in their belief in us humans - no matter what has happened in their past. They continue to believe in us...

I am so proud of all our volunteers and all we have accomplished over the years. Every single person in this organization comes from a place of true and pure love for the animals, and will simply do whatever it takes to help even one...

Thank you to all of you, from everyone here at GSRBC.
We wish you nothing but success and good fortune in 2012!!

From my house to yours - Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

Kelly Cook
GSRBC's President

AVON

All those goodies you ordered from AVON raised an unexpected $678
... eclipsing our goal of $500.

Thank you to all who made purchases
and
to Jenn Wagnor for the great idea and promotion!!

What a fabulous way to support the dogs AND get your shopping done.

Christmas 2011 Raffle Winners

Congratulations

1st prize winner: Janie Thistle of White Rock (#1113)

2nd prize: Alan Dench-Gibson of Victoria (#1201)
(sold by Deb Blosmanis)

3rd prize: Lois Allen of Pender Island
(sold by Tania Schissler)

A special congratulations to Deb Blosmanis who was our top ticket seller!!

Thank you to everyone that sold and bought tickets!

GSRBC's 2012 Fundraising Calendar

Calendars are being printed Thursday, Dec. 15, and picked up Friday, Dec. 16

Help support dogs in need

At $10 each they make fabulous stocking stuffers that last for the whole year

If you would like any extra copies with your calendar order
OR
If you would like a copy or 2 of this very special calendar

Please email gerry@gsrbc.com

We Say good-bye to Bella

We say good-bye to our Bella......

Many of you will remember Gypsy (renamed to Bella) that GSRBC took in from the MR SPCA after her owner was moved to a care facility. When we went to meet her, we were stunned to see her size. A whopping 140lbs!!! She could barely walk!
I had called my good friend Liz, who has already adopted from us in the past, and asked her if she would be open to fostering Bella and helping her to become healthy again.
Liz didn't bat an eye, she left immediately to meet us at the shelter. It took 4 of us to get Bella into her car, and the danger was her getting back out and not breaking her legs in the process....
They managed well, and within a few months, Liz knew that Bella was home to stay and adopted her into their family. She took on major expenses as we learned soon after that Bella had cancer in her front paw. They took the toe and all seemed clear, but she would have to be tested continuously for the next year.
Within that time, Bella lost a major 60lbs due to Liz's preservation. Bella was finally able to run and play :)
Bella remained clear of cancer until early this month. A new cancer, very aggressive in nature had spread through out her body.
Liz tried her best to keep Bella comfortable and pain free, but yesterday Bella could fight no more and was laid to rest with her heart broken family around her.

GSRBC sends our heartfelt condolences to Bella's family. Thank you so much for your great big hearts and loving Bella so well.

Santa's Little Helper ... our Christmas Raffle



1st Prize ~ A magical & musical porcelain centrepiece featuring Santa in his sleigh & reindeer (Villeroy & Boch) AND a beautiful & festive handmade quilted wall hanging
Value: $400.00



2nd Prize ~ Pamper Yourself ~ indulge yourself with these fabulous treats & goodies. This gift pack includes everything for a comfy, cozy evening on the sofa.
Value: $150.00

3rd Prize ~ Pamper Your Pooch ~ a gigantic dog gift basket including treats, chews, toys, grooming items, bowls and so much more.
Value: $80.00

Tickets: $5 each or 3 for $10

Draw date: December 15, 2011
BC Gaming Licence #39034

Contact gerry@gsrbc.com for tickets

Griffin moves on to his new home!

After more than a year in care, and a long journey to get ready for adoption, our little fireball has captured the hearts of two very special people.

Griffin's young life has been filled with a lot of loss so far... But Ted, Deb & Rascal are going to make that all up to him with all the love they have to offer!

We are so happy for Griffin to have found his match and we just know his future will be extra bright!

GSRBC has a chance to win 15 GRAND!!

GSRBC has been nominated to win 15,000.00 through Joey's community revival program!!
We need your vote to win! PLEASE take a second to visit their website and register your vote.

GSRBC is 100% volunteer run, and the only funding we get to help these guys is from our fund-raising efforts and donations from you, our supporters. In order to keep helping dogs like Raven, Sisko and treat puppies with Parvo like Heidi, we need money!
Winning a grant like the one Joey's is offering can carry us through for the winter.
Please spread the word to all you know, and help us to continue to help these very deserving dogs have another chance at life!

Click to vote!

Beautiful Handmade German Shepherd Bookends

GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE WILL RECEIVE ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THESE ORIGINAL SCULPTURES CREATED BY KATHLEEN DAWSON.THESE BOOKENDS ARE NEW AND ARE COLD CAST RESIN WITH BRONZE COLOURED PATINA.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/280745686266?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D%2B280745686266%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1#ht_500wt_903

AVON ... another way to help the puppies ..

Here's another way to help GSRBC ….

Jenn is selling AVON and all profits from today 'til the end of November will be donated to GSRBC. You can order online www.avon.ca and it will be couriered to your door. Just make sure to put in my phone number as your Rep :) 250-508-9211

She has just started this new idea so the profits available are between 30-40%! Every little purchase will help :) There is a small courier fee - so get together with family and friends and place an order together - more orders put together will be cheaper!

Avon has amazing products and best of all they don't test on animals! :) :)

Any questions you can email her wagnorpack@shaw.ca

Tisol Langley this Saturday, Sept. 24

Tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 24

Customer Appreciation Day

Tisol Langley

#103 20645 Langley By-Pass

* raffles and a Talent Contest with a prize for the dog with the best trick

to raise money for the German Shepherd Rescue of B.C.

Congratulations to our Summer Raffle Winners!

Congratulations to:

Mary Fuller of Westbank winning the 1st prize ~ iPad2 (ticket sold by Bev C)

Paul Simmons of North Vancouver takes 2nd prize ~ Spa Package from Elements Wellness Centre (ticket sold by Kelli T)

Sean Van Londersele of Surrey wins 3rd prize ~ Hand crafted Raised Pet Feeding Station (ticket sold by Melissa V)

Huge thank you to our prize donators: Doris Drake (iPad2), Elements Wellness Centre www.elementswellnesscentre.com (spa package) and Steve Neil (pet feeding station)

GSRBC raised $7700.00 through this raffle which will help with Sisko and Raven's vet bills.

Special congratulations to Bev Coello who was the top ticket seller!! She won a "barbeque package".

And to ALL our ticket sellers and those who bought tickets ... We appreciated your efforts and support.

Sisko has gone to his new home!

Congratulations to Sarah and Sisko on finding each other!
We wish you many years of happiness on your journey together!
Please keep us posted on how the big guy is doing...

Summer Raffle coming to a close

Did you get your tickets yet for the IPAD2?
If not, you better hurry!

This raffle is coming to a close with the draw date on August 31st.


Good luck to everyone and thank you for your support!

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