GRRoW functions entirely through the work of its volunteers and relies on donations and fundraising activities to cover the cost of each animal in its care. Following are some easy ways in which you can help raise money for GRRoW.
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Donations |
Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin, Inc. is a volunteer, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming Golden Retrievers who are surrendered to us from shelters, harmful situations or because their owners can no longer keep them.
Our organization is funded by private donations, fundraisers and the sale of merchandise on our website. We depend on the financial support in addition to volunteer help, from everyone who loves Golden Retrievers. With rising professional costs for medical/rehabilitative care, your tax deductible donation will help us to continue our mission to save these Goldens who deserve a long and fulfilling life.
GRRoW needs anything you can offer! Donations are welcome in any amount and can be made by mailing a check or by using your MasterCard/Visa.
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May 2008 Fund of the Month - Lyme Disease |
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Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the world and is transmitted by the deer tick. Deer Ticks and Brown Dog Ticks (aka Wood Ticks) are found in WI in abundance in Spring, Summer and Fall. They live in low bushes and tall grass, where, as your pet passes through, they can come in contact with their skin. Infection takes place within 24-48 hours after the initial attachment. Dogs commonly present with recurrent acute arthritis with lameness, sometimes fever, anorexia and depression. One or more joints may be swollen and warm and may be painful when manipulated. Dogs may walk stiffly with an arched back and may be sensitive to touch. Diagnosis is based on clinical signs and blood tests for the presence of antibodies. Treatment consists primarily of antibiotic therapy and restricted activity until the lameness resolves. Improvement is generally quite rapid, occurring in the first few days of treatment. Prevention against Lyme disease is best obtained by avoiding ticks and using a flea and tick preventative. Please consult your veterinarian for product recommendations.
Please donate to the Fund of the Month. Money in this fund is used to help dogs like Mack who are in need of treatment for Lyme Disease. |
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Special Needs Fund |
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The special needs fund covers all extraordinary medical expenses such as medication for seizure dogs, hip surgery, cancer biopsy and any and all expenses which are not part of routine vet care. |
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General Donations |
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Yes! I would like to donate to GRRoW!
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Bequests |
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Pick 'n Save We Care Program |
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iGive.com |
Check out the online mall at iGive.com. You can shop at more than 680 stores such as Land's End, Barnes & Noble, Doctors Foster & Smith, Target and so many other popular stores. Up to 25% of the cost of your online purchase is donated to GRRoW! Membership is free, and periodically, iGive offers great specials.
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Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Dog & Cat Food |
GRRoW receives a rebate from every redeemed Natural Balance UPC code and receipt. Mail UPC codes and receipts to:
GRRoW
c/o Jeanne Rufflo
4108 N. Morris Blvd.
Shorewood, WI 53211
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Purina Pro Plan Weight Circles |
GRRoW received free dog food and merchandise from every weight circle (not UPC symbol) from Purina Pro Plan dog products. Mail weight circles to:
Carol Gibbons
Purina Project Coordinator, WI
10090 Jacobsen Road
Camp Douglas, WI 54618
Goodsearch.com
Use goodsearch.com as your search engine (like Google or Yahoo), select Golden Retriever Rescue as your charity recipient and every time you search Web sites via Goodsearch, GRRoW receives a profit!
1-800 PetMeds Partner Program
GRRoW will receive 10% of the total amount of fee-qualifying products purchased by each new and unique customer (meaning a customer who does not currently exist in the 1-800-PetMeds database) referred by you who successfully purchases fee-qualifying products from 1-800-PetMeds using our code GRROW. Please check out their website http://www.1800petm eds.com/partner/
Fee-Qualifying Products:
The following products will be considered fee-qualifying products:
- Non-prescription (over-the-counter or OTC) products;
- Health and nutritional supplies;
- Toys and treats.
*This does not replace vet care for our foster dogs*
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Tennis Ball Canisters |
Tennis Ball Canisters featuring a special needs dog can be placed in various pet stores, vet offices, grocery stores, or any other participating establishment that will allow you to collect funds for GRRoW. Periodically collect the money from the canister and turn it into Kim Kreimann. We've raised over $1300 in 2007 from this awesome program! Please contact Kim Kreimann k9house1@juno.com for a tennis ball canister.
Recycling Soda Cans
Recycling soda cans is an easy way for GRRoW to make some $$$.
Here are some collecting tips:
- Collect them at work and church (set up a special spot of can collections and label it with a GRRoW sign)
- Collect them at home. Some people drink a lot of soda.
- Mention it to neighbors, family and friends and they can help out too.
Find a local recycling center near you to turn the cans into $ and send the money to our treasurer at:
GRRoW
Attention: Treasurer
310 N. 11th Street
Cornell, WI 54732
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GRRoW's Wish List |
Copy paper
Stainless steel dog bowls
Baby/dog gates
Crates
Grooming supplies
Printing services
New leashes/collars
Premium dog food
Items for raffle baskets
Business envelopes
Stamps
File folders
Dog toys, Kongs, Nylabones etc.
Do you have a service or item you wish to donate? If so, please contact GRRoW at contact@grrow.org.
In-kind donations help lower administrative expenses. Therefore, monetary contributions can be directed towards medical needs of the Goldens in GRRoW's care.