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Rescue Stats
2010: 75
2000-2009: 5,014

Helping Special Needs Goldens

The Animal Rescue Site Shelter Challenge
Once again, you have the opportunity to help Homeward Bound win a prize of up to $10,000 from the Animal Rescue Site.  In an ongoing effort to spread the word about rescue, the Animal Rescue Site, in cooperation with Petfinder.com, is awarding a total of $100,000 in prize money to shelters and rescue organizations around the world.  The organization with the most votes when the contest ends at midnight on April 18, 2010, will win the grand prize of $10,000.  In addition, two weekly prizes of $1,000 will be awarded to the organizations with the most votes in that week.

You can help us win!  Voting is easy!  It takes just 30 seconds or so. Simply log onto the Animal Rescue Site at www.AnimalRescueSite.com  EVERY DAY. In the Search And Vote For A Shelter form, enter Homeward Bound and Elverta CA in the appropriate boxes. Click on “vote.”  You’ll get a confirmation page and you’ll be asked to enter the name of an animal shown there.  That’s it.!  Ask your friends and everyone in your address book to vote daily too.  Spread the word and together we can earn $10,000 for the Goldens!
HBGRR extends a big golden thanks to Rachael Ray. Were awarded $3,000 in the recent Rachael Ray Mutt Madness contest. The contest conducted a nationwide search for charitable organizations who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to pet rescue, rehabilitation and/or adoption. Homeward Bound made it through round 3 of the voting, and was thus awarded a $3,000 prize. Thank you to all who voted, and on behalf of the Goldens, thank you Rachael Ray!
2010 CalendarsThe 2010 Homeward Bound calendars are available! 
We have two versions of the calendar for you to choose from this year.  Our normal collage calendar is filled with hundreds of adorable golden faces, most of which are Homeward Bound alumni.  The second version is The Best of 2010, with one or two photos per page, it contains some of the most beautiful photos submitted this year.  So whether you want to enjoy a page full of smiling Goldens or just one stunning photo each month, you’re sure to enjoy owning one (or more!) of these beautiful calendars.  Get a jump on your holiday shopping and order some for your dog loving friends and family.  Each calendar sold earns $5 for the Goldens.

Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary, Inc. is an authorized non-profit organization of the California State Employees Charitable Campaign (CSECC), and United Way campaigns for Sacramento County and private organizations.   You have the opportunity to donate to Homeward Bound through monthly payroll deduction by designating us on your personal pledge form. What a simple, yet effective way to help Homeward Bound!  We appreciate your support....and the positive contribution you can easily make to the lives of displaced and homeless golden retrievers... every little bit helps.

All you need to do is write in the following information to write-in on your pledge form:

Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue
7495 Natomas Road
Elverta, CA  95626
916-655-1410
Tax ID: 68-0442702
Our donation code is 12044

Vintage Golden PostersVintage Style Posters by Christine J. Head
Homeward Bound is proud to introduce Vintage Golden posters by noted artist Christine Head.  Every purchase earns money for Homeward Bound. 

Dog CollarThe Dangers of Dog Collar Strangulation

Thousands of dogs die each year by being strangled by their own collars.  For more info about how you can determine if your dog is danger and to learn how to prevent it, check out our article on dog collar strangulation.

Making a Difference - One by One - 2008 RecipientHomeward Bound Wins National Rescue Award!
Homeward Bound is proud to have been selected to receive the 2008 Starfish Award.  This award, presented by the Golden Retriever Club of America’s National Recue Committee, is awarded annually to the group and to the individual who have made the most consistent, significant contribution to Golden Retriever Rescue.  Homeward Bound is proud to be the 2008 group recipient and thanks the GRCA – NRC for this honor. 

Visit the GRCA-NRC website to read more about the Starfish Award, or download the Starfish story on our printable poster. (PDF ~195K)

Double-the-Gold 2009 – A WONDERFUL SUCCESS FOR THE DOGS
A huge thank you to all our golden supporters who contributed to both our matching “Fund of Love” and Double-the-Gold in 2009. More than $93,000. in much needed funds was raised enabling us to provide the vast array of medical needs for the hundreds of dogs we are helping this year.

Look for the opportunity to participate in “Fund of Love” in February. Our Double-the-Gold fund drive will begin on April 1st of 2010.

For information or to let us know that you would like to help establish our matching “Fund of Love” for 2010, please contact Candy Courtney (Double_Gold@Comcast.net).
Junior's Blog
Junior is Homeward Bound’s first blogger. Pay him a visit and browse for awhile and Junior will regale you with his many "tails." Be sure to post a comment if the mood strikes you!

Bella - Class of 2007Jody & Mike's Golden Alumni Club Yearbook
As a Homeward Bound adopter, you hold a very special place in our hearts! In honor of all the Golden Retrievers who’ve had the good fortune of being adopted by YOU....we present: Jody & Mike’s Golden Alumni Club Yearbook. Your contribution to Jody & Mike’s Golden Alumni Club will help us do the work that never ceases and will keep Homeward Bound’s doors wide open. Join the club....we’d love to honor your canine adoptee in HB's Golden Alumni Club Yearbook.

Join our Barking For Bucks Campaign for 2009!
Calling All Homeward Bound Volunteers and Supporters! For ONLY a buck, YOU can help give homeless Goldens a brighter future! Barking For Bucks is a fundraiser designed to recur monthly, with the donations earmarked specifically for non-routine veterinary care for our special needs Goldens. Can you spare a buck to help our special needs Goldens? Donations to Date, as of October 25, 2009 - $1,751.00

GoodShop logoSHOP, SHOP, SHOP!

What if every time you shopped online a percentage of the sale went to Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue? More than 100 great stores including Target, Macy's, The Gap, Best Buy, Nordstrom, PetSmart, Staples and Wal*Mart have teamed up with GoodSearch to do just that. The next time you're looking for a new book, computer, DVD, pair of shoes or clothing, go to GoodShop.com first. It's simple. No username or password is required. Just designate Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue as your non profit selection, click on the store's logo from the GoodShop site and then shop as you normally would. You'll get the same great prices, but every time you place an order, you'll be supporting your favorite cause with donations that average around 3% of the sale but can exceed 20%! 

Homeward Bound apparelHomeward Bound merchandiseGifts For The Golden Lover!
Looking for the something special for a golden lover? Homeward Bound logo merchandise and gifts for the "golden lover” is just a click away! Check out our custom designed Homeward Bound items at Cafepress.com in our Golden Mall! Every purchase helps support golden retriever rescue! 

Chelsea's Tales Book CoverChelsea's Tales, Memories Of A Rescued Golden Retriever  
A moving and inspiring book told from the perspective of a rescued golden. Mike Jones, co-founder of Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary, Inc., with the help of his golden girl Chelsea, has written a book that every golden lover and every supporter of rescue will want to read! All proceeds from the sale of Chelsea's Tales are donated to Homeward Bound!

   
   
 

7495 Natomas Road, Elverta CA  95626  |  TEL  916-655-1410  |  FAX  916-655-3410   |  501(c)(3) non-profit organization - Tax ID #68-0442702