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Coming Up:   Author David Rosenfelt returns to Houston for GB benefit August 28th! Please join us and the Greater Houston Golden Retriever Club on Saturday evening, August 28th, to welcome our special friend, mystery author and dog rescuer David Rosenfelt as he presents Dog Tags, the latest novel in his Andy Carpenter series, featuring the smart-mouthed attorney and his beloved rescued golden retriever Tara.  David is passionate about goldens and rescue, and he and his wife, who have adopted two GB seniors,  share their California home with around 30 senior and special needs dogs (See the YouTube video.)   He's a great speaker, and the evening will also feature a delicious buffet, a fun raffle and a silent auction.  Saturday evening 6-9 pm at the French Alliance, historic residence at 425 Lovett Blvd. 77006 (one block south of Westheimer at Whitney)  Suggested donation of $10.  Thanks to sponsors Murder by the Book,  Chris Mannery of Bayou City Seafood and Pasta, Chef's Buddiez, and Diego Montoya of Subaru of America.     "Dock Dogs 101" GB Goes to Meadowlake Pet Resort Join us on Saturday morning, September 11 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Meadowlake Pet Resort for Dock Dogs 101.  Meadowlake will open their regulation Dock Dog pool to GB, and Director of Pet Services Deborah Smith will give us a demonstration and show us how to start our dogs in this popular new sport. Even if your dog doesn't want to catch any air, he can enjoy a swim! No charge, and a poolside brunch will be provided!  Visit Meadowlake's boarding and day care facilities while you're there.  Click for directions.       Meet & Greet Join us Saturday Sept 11th from 12:00 to 3:30 pm. GB is holding an Adoption Day/Meet and Greet at Petco, 5450 Weslayan, Houston 77005.  Petco offers a Discount Program to encourage adoptions and adopters can sign up for this.     "Dog Days of Summer" Photo Contest GB wants to know what your golden is doing this summer, so we're having a summer photo contest!  Whether it be running on the beach, swimming in a lake or lounging by the pool, show us how your dogs spend their summer.  The winner will appear in GB's upcoming calendar. Submit your photo by August 20, 2010 to goldensgoldens@sbcglobal.net. A distinguished panel of long-time GB supporters will vote for the winner, thanks to to participation of author David Rosenfelt, photographer Danny Clark, Kathleen Connaughton of Hollywood Frame Gallery, and Michelle Mantor of Houston PetTalk Magazine!  The winning photo will be announced at the August 28th David Rosenfelt book signing.    October 17:  Save the date!!  GB's 11th Annual Reunion Picnic will take place on Sunday, October 17 from noon-4 pm at George Bush Park.   Join our Golden Beginnings Facebook group!

 

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News  - Cil GRCA National Rescue Committee honors GB President Cil Henson with the Starfish Award The National Rescue Committee of the Golden Retriever Club of America has announced that our own Cil Henson is the recipient of the 2009 Starfish Award. The presentation of the Awards will occur in September 2010 at Goldstock in Pennsylvania and then again at the GRCA National Specialty Show in Greeley, Colorado and GB representatives will be present for both. Cil Henson isn't one to "pull rank". Cil handles a great deal of the intake and takes calls night and day, 7 days a week. GB volunteers wonder when she sleeps, and say of Cil " she embodies trust, integrity, sincerity, commitment and stamina" and she leads by example....gently wrapping her arms around each intake and whispering "It's going to be okay". The award is given for work in the past year, and Cil is recognized for her sustained and enduring work to rescue Golden Retrievers on the 10th anniversary of Golden Beginnings. Congratulations and thank you Cil!

News - A Letter From Iraq This is to the wonderful people of Golden Beginnings. I cannot thank you enough for all the cards and care packages that you have sent to Iraq. For soldiers it really hits home when we get mail from strangers. It lets us all know that someone truly cares about our efforts. and makes us even more proud to serve in the Army fighting for freedom. It may just be a card or a box of goodies, books or toothpaste but it comes from the heart and makes us feel appreciated. From having foster dogs at our house for many years, and presently being owned by Bevo, I personally know, understand, and appreciate the purpose of Golden Beginnings, however now I am also aware of the golden hearts way beyond all the dog hair of the organization. While I sincerely wanted to reply to every card and package from GB, during our last move some addresses got lost, so if you did not receive a personal reply from me, please except this as my heartfelt thank you from the bottom of my heart. I attached two pictures of welcome home hugs, it was late at night when we finally got back to Houston and Bevo’s bones were aching so I got down to his level , but it did not last for long, he sprang to his feet, and if wagging tails could speak, he would also be thanking Golden Beginnings.

News - "GB in the News" Golden Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue was recently the subject of a wonderful article by Jennifer Moody in the local magazine "Houston Lifestyles and Homes" and all of its area publications (which have a combined circulation of 200,000! Talk about community outreach!) Jennifer wrote the article on our group and its 10th anniversary celebration and picnic at Geroge Bush Park last November, and included lots of great photos and information on rescue. GB has already received an increased number of inquiries as a result. Thank you Jennifer!