Fundraising Raffle ― Drawing Sunday
night, July
1, 2012
For
over 12 years we have been supporting and promoting holistically healthy and responsible dog care and ownership as well as respectful
and consistent training practices—the love shared between mankind and dogs so
engendering a mutual strength and healing power.
Since 2005 we have been supporting and disseminating information on
canine cancers
and
educating and promoting interest in research of those
cancers in companion animals that share a similarity to
the cancers that afflict children.
Imagine being disabled. Maybe blind, maybe deaf,
maybe in a wheelchair. Maybe with uncontrolled seizures or life-threatening
blood sugar drops due to brittle diabetes. Imagine the struggles that come with
that. Now imagine, THAT person having a working dog (which is really a fifth
limb) and that dog getting cancer. We cannot imagine it. As much as we have
loved on our Goldens, it is simply not the same. It is the reason that we only
fund cancer treatment for working dogs. It is just that important. Please help
us to continue to help these most deserving working teams.
Fabulous
$1,600 Prize Package
for 27 Lucky Winners
We are
incredibly fortunate for the generosity of so many fine people who share our vision.
Thank you Victoria, Suzi, Ted, Julie, Ron (& Ken), Fred, Michael,
Charon, Kim,
Joellen, Melanie,
Ge'Lena, and Nancy.
The folks below are our
prize
winners, yet, the 240+ folks who participated are ALL winners for paying
it forward in helping to keep the foundation going. We put in extra time and effort so that
many folks were able to get their most desired items. We did
not utilize pre-determined prize assignments, i.e., the
first ticket drawn getting prize #1, the second ticket drawn
prize #2, and so on. Rather, we designed a form that allowed
us to query each winner about their personal prize
preferences. And, while those persons with our earliest
drawn tickets certainly had the best chance of getting their
most desired items, we had folks whose tickets were selected
near the end of the lot who still managed to get top
choices! So cool that 91% of our winners got a prize identified as one of
their top 10 desired items. And, 65% of our winners got a
prize identified as one of their top 5 desired items.
Four
winners declined their prizes as their intent was merely to support
the foundation. This star indicates an alternate winner.
Tickets are $5 each. Not too
much to spend for a marvelous opportunity to get a great prize and help fund
cancer treatment at the same time. To purchase tickets,
just click on the "BUY TICKETS NOW" button.
To save on costs, ticket stubs
will not be mailed
out to buyers. Your name is written on a ticket and placed within our drum, for each ticket you purchase.
NOTE: Tax-deductible donations are not allowed due to merchandise being
attached to the purchase.
We raised enough to
fund cancer treatment grants for 6 dogs.
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We owe thanks to these
fabulous supporters: Anita M., Bonnie S., Susan Taniguchi. (Grandma to
Cancer Treatment Grant recipient
Pebbles), Jody
M., Debi I., Theresa W., Gaye S., Ellen F., Carol N., Kathy S., Jeri
H., Cheryl H., Veda G., Leslie L., East Tennessee Gayle Knitwear,
Albert B., Gerri W., Sara B., Kate M., Robin G., James H., Leslie
R., Shannon F., T & I Computers, Jill V., Monica B., Deana H.,
Marie S., Karen V., Carolyn K., Evelyn B., Barbara P., Shari W., Tamara R., Darcy G., Martha C., Ge'Lena V., Jackie B., Lynn H.,
Tania K., Mary MacQueen. (Mom to Cancer Treatment Grant recipient
Robin), Lynn S., Valerie R., Michelle P., Kelly S., Donna B.,
Susannah C., Eileen B., Cindy T., Cynthia F., Melissa E., Linda B.,
Diana O., Katharyn J., Juliann C., Star Crowned Goldens, Theresa F.,
Robin B., Dorothy D., Dynessa N., Jennifer C., Lisa R., Barry D.,
Rita M., Denise M., Alice J., Joellen B., Paula P., Rebecca O.,
Kathryn N., Laurie W., Margot E., Erica F., Melinda D., Carol M.,
Danielle B., Caroline K., Susan M., Kimberly T., Renee R., Michelle
K., Joseph G., Marguerite G., Gamage U., Patricia R., Candace Z.,
Vickie C., Katherine G., Melinda K., Sheila T., John O., Sandra D.,
Greg K., Dale J., Gretchen O., Barbara G., Martha W., Dena F.,
Jacqueline M., Kathleen T., Pam S., Denise O., Michele Z., Janet W.,
Carol R., Elena S., Mary D., Shirley K., Donald L., Sheila S.,
Gomathi R., Animal Gifts & Graphics, Candace V., Jeanne D., Gladys
M., Kerry M.. Georgie B., Karen N., Shoshana B., Lynn K., Janet P.,
Sandra R., Calvada Design, Cheryl O., Sandra H., Debra B., Victoria
L., Joseph A., Valerie D., Suzan M., Chandler R., John D., Sandy C.,
Laura S., Jennifer D., Charlene B., Christine C., Melissa B.,
Christina D., Sharon C., Susan M., Pawsome Dogz, Edith R., Elizabeth
U., Esia A., Fonda F., Jill J., Catherine M., Leann P., Carol S.,
Lee D., Margaret T., Ann S., Marylou M., Hilda W., Lora H., Suzanne
K., Rob K., Karen F;, Kim L., Donna B., Kathleen S., Kay P., Mary
T., Janice S., Kenneth T., Corinne M., Anita B., Photocraft, Fran G., Laurie G., Yvette P., Liz W., Michael J., Helen
M., James S., Leslie F', Christina Y., Susan W., Shanna M., Yolanda
G., Janice D., Joanne P., Roxanne S., Suzsanne B., Kathy G., Susan
S., Reina S., Leslie P., Deborah C., Brian L., Nancy S., Teresa P.,
ProAdmin, Inc., Michelle O., Michelle B., Sally B., Kimberly H.,
Linda L., Deborah Catherine P., Sharon M, Kurt L., Jennifer D.,
Laura B., Colleen K., Paw Prints Photography, Jeanie N., Robin K.,
Joanne S., Lori F., Jane D., Amy W., Sherri O., Vickie B., Lianne
M., Kathy D., Sherry B., Caitlin R., Deborah S., Kirsten G., Joyce
D., Sabrina R., Michelle K., Ruth W., Ashley S., Elaine W., Gooddogz
Training, Jill W., Jill E., Annette M., Barbara S., Jacqui G.,
Nicole T., Patricia C., Global Trade Corporation, Darrell T., Martha
C.
Commissioned
Art Portrait by Victoria Peterson Laird
Victoria Peterson Laird
is a life long dog,
horse and cat owner, and the love she feels for her animals is reflected in the
paintings and drawings. Portrait art is rendered primarily in pastels, but also
includes watercolor, graphite and colored pencils.
Victoria's commissioned portraits of
dogs, cats, horses, and people are drawn or painted in 1 to 2
weeks time. If you would like a special memorial of a beloved family member or
pet, that can be done from any combination of photographs that you might have.
You can combine any number of photographs to create a one-of-a-kind composite
painting or drawing!
The winner of this prize will be able to call Victoria and speak to her
personally about their commission, then mailing her photos to create
their piece.
Victoria has been doing commissioned portraits since 1970, and has had her work
exhibited all over the United States as well as in Japan, Australia and New
Zealand. She has been teaching art since 1979 and is the Director of Visual Art
at William Penn University in Iowa, where she has been teaching since 1991.
These images represent just a few of her incredible completed commissions.
Sheila Shreve, our 2nd place winner (2nd
ticket drawn), has selected this as her #1 top desired prize. The
completed portrait is below. Here is what Sheila had to say:
"Victoria has finished
the portrait already. It is gorgeous! Thank you again for the
opportunity to win this amazing portrait. The portrait is of my girl
Melody swimming. I love, love, love it!"
cert Land of PureGold Foundation Store $100 Gift Certificate
Our Foundation Store Gift Certificate is a wonderful way to provide the
perfect gift. Your gift recipient can choose from hundreds of items for
friends, family, or companion animals. Our products provide for one's
health, home, happiness, and healing.
We have handmade organic
healing honey treats, organic toys, positive dog training aids, and
more. And, our collection of inspirational
jewelry, art, sculptures, and ceramics is exceptional.
A certificate from our Foundation Store is the perfect
gift for:
Persons recovering from an illness
Birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays
A parent of a new puppy
Dog lovers
Cat lovers
A dog breeder, groomer, pet sitter, or
veterinarian
A parent of a problem dog
Our Gift Certificates are just
lovely, printed on fine creme-colored linen card stock. They can be
snail mailed, enabling you to present the gift directly to your friend or family member. We can also deliver the certificate via email
to your recipient.
So that folks choose the best options given their available certificate
funds, personal shopper
services are provided. The certificate notes that the recipient is to
contact us via email and we will do all the rest.
Rob Kessel, our 5th place winner
(5th ticket drawn), has selected this fabulous prize as his #2
desired prize.
Let us tell you about Rob Kessel.
Not only does he volunteer and do fabulous work with CA's Homeward Bound Golden
Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, but he
bought many, many raffle tickets and just donated back some of
his winnings. You see he won the $100 store gift certificate and
decided on getting one of our FABULOUS
MUST-HAVE bull-hide
leashes. That left him $26 to spend but he just wanted the
foundation to have it back.
Here are his comments about his
prize: "Here is Maddy with her new lead. It's very
comfortable. I walk a lot of the dogs that pull hard and this
lead almost feels padded."
ruff Joellen
Burton's Diamonds in the Ruff Dog Training & Consulting $100 Certificate
Diamonds
in the Ruff, located in Sebastopol, Sonoma County, California, is run by Joellen
Burton. Successfully training dogs for 38 years, Joellen is a Certified Trainer/Behavior Consultant and an AKC
certified CGC (Canine Good Citizen) evaluator. She offers a
wide array of classes: Puppy, Obedience, Agility, Reactive Rover,
Reactive Rover Hits the Road, It's the Real (Dog's) World, Sniffers, and
Kids Can Train Too. Joellen also
offers behavior consulting for: Puppy Issues, Aggression, Anxiety,
Shyness/Fearfulness, or Excessive Barking, as well as Temperament
Evaluations and Telephone Consultations.
Joellen offered this special prize in her desire to
pay it forward. Folks local to Sonoma County will be able to take
advantage of Joellen's many services. Even those who reside in the rest
of the country may want to consider a telephone consultation. Telephone
consults are offered when distance, time, or travel makes an in person
appointment too difficult. Advice options are given based on Diamonds In
The Ruff's understanding and interpretation of the owners perception of
an issue.
This $100 prize will get the lucky winner:
2 hours phone consult time, or
1 six lesson class, or
75 minute in home consult/training, or
90 minute on-site consult/training
Local to Diamonds in the Ruff would be Sebastopol,
Cotati, Rohnert Park, Petaluma, and Santa Rosa. If you live
beyond these areas, there will be an additional travel fee of a
minimum of $15.
MORE ABOUT JOELLEN BURTON: From 2000 to 2005, Joellen worked in the nationally
acclaimed Marin Humane Society's Behavior and Training Department. She
worked as a trainer, instructor, and behavior consultant. She taught
classes for puppies through advanced levels, including Agility and
Animal Assisted Therapy. She did behavior consultations with issues from
puppy challenges through severe aggression. She also did temperament
evaluations on hundreds of shelter dogs. In addition, Joellen took home
and fostered puppies and young dogs deemed unadoptable due to behavior
issues who, when returned, went on to be adopted into loving homes. In
2002 she graduated from the Marin Humane Society's Canine Academy 1 and
2, at the top of her class.
Joellen has worked with and trained many breeds, large and small. S has
also worked as a veterinary nurse where she gained a great deal of
insight into the hows and whys of pain and disease related behavior
issues. She has been a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers
since 2003, and is currently active with her dogs in herding, scent
work, and agility. Joellen lives on 5 acres with her understanding
husband and daughter, along with 6 indoor dogs; 5 working Border Collies
(1 belongs to her daughter), and a Rottweiler (BD 2/14/2010), 8 indoor
cats, 22 sheep, 1 horse, ducks, chickens, and geese.
Kenneth Told, our 20th place
winner (20th ticket drawn), has selected this telephone
consult as his #9 desired prize. We will be looking forward
to his comments after getting to discuss some behavioral
issues with Joellen.
Suzi
Beber is one of our foundation's board members. We
rely on her for more guidance than we could write about here. Just know
that we could not be providing the help we do today without her
assistance.
Suzi is additionally the creator of the amazing
Smiling
Blue Skies Cancer Fund, through the University of Guelph's Veterinary College and
Teaching Hospital's Pet Trust.
This organization is an important educational resource in the areas of canine
cancer treatment options, nutrition, and complementary therapies. Suzi was the 2004
recipient of the Golden Retriever Club of Canada's Silmaril Kennel Trophy, for the
human-animal bond.
Suzi has kindly donated 2 unique necklaces, one
SoulCircles Necklace and one WearWear Necklace. They are one-of-a-kind creations
she has personally crafted in .999 pure fine silver.
Suzi's SoulCircles Necklaces celebrate the special
moments in our lives, words to live by and think about. SoulCircles
include a beautiful .999 pure fine silver circle of words, and special
embellishments that include .999 pure fine silver paw prints, seed pearl
and crystal charms, Sterling silver charms, and limited edition
multi-faceted Swarovski crystal wings. A Sterling silver chain
accompanies the SoulCircle.
Speak from the heart with Smiling Blue Skies WordWear.
The front of each piece, features a special saying, and the back
features an excerpt from one of Suzi's pen and ink renderings, including
her "Cancer Breaks." Some pieces are embellished with a beautiful Cubic Zirconia, captured in
a special bezel setting.
Each piece of WordWear is one of a kind, made by hand, from start to
finish, in .999 pure fine silver. Sometimes, one word says it all!
This creative piece includes a 24 inch chain.
Learn more about Suzi's
jewelry line here, and her
art line here. She is fabulous and 100% of the profits from her
wares fund canine cancer research and treatment.
Jody Mazur, our 7th place
winner (7th ticket drawn), has selected Suzi's SoulCircle
Necklace as her #3 desired prize. We will be looking forward
to her comments and photo once she receives this wonderful
handmade wonder.
Susan
Taniguchi, our 8th place winner (8th ticket drawn), has
selected Suzi's WordWear Necklace as her #3 desired prize.
We will be looking forward to her comments and photo once
she receives this wonderful handmade item.
live Esquivel & Fees SOLID
Sterling Silver Live Love Laugh
w/Golden Retriever Necklace Pendant
It
is always the perfect time to treat
yourself or the dog lovers in your life.
And, you cannot go wrong with Dog
jewelry for People by artists Julian
Esquivel and Ted Fees. We should know as
a beautiful custom bracelet was created
for us several years ago, fashioned
after a photo that we provided of our
Golden Darcy girl. It is a most
treasured piece that surely celebrates
the love that we shared.
This talented pair have created thousands of
pieces, their work among the finest that we have seen. No other
online vendors showcase this line, and it is only due to our
long relationship with the company―and
the nature of our nonprofit mission―that
we have been granted this wonderful opportunity.
Julian
Esquivel and Ted Fees have been creating quality jewelry designs
for over 22 years. Their work is known for being substantial in
weight, with much detail and dimensionality. All of their
original designs are hand carved from wax, utilizing the lost
wax casting process. After assembling your order, each piece is
hand finished and hand buffed to a perfect surface finish.
Unlike most jewelry companies, Ted and Julian pride themselves
in the fact that they hand make orders when they are received.
Making quality jewelry takes time (4-6 weeks) and when you
receive your order you will be able to see from the first look
that pride has been taken in each and every order created.
Click here to see this
process from start to finish.
Ted Fees has been busy crafting some exclusive
jewelry for the foundation, capturing our logo perfectly, as you
can see a rendering on the right.
LIVE LOVE LAUGH &
LEARN is what the foundation is all about and we love this
new piece thatis now
available for sale at our site. He has donated one
necklace pendant in SOLID Sterling Silver and it measures 1.25 inches
wide.
Ted has also crafted special jewelry for our
Gotta Dance Film, to help with our funding a greater
distribution.
Robin Graham, our top winner
(1st ticket drawn), has selected
this as her #1 top desired
prize. We will be looking
forward to her comments once she
receives this gorgeous pendant.
socks Pair of Hand-knitted Socks from East Tennessee Gayle Knitwear
Charon Coonfield purchased a couple of raffle tickets
and then wanted to offer some of her handmade wares. She is a
knitting wiz.
Charon began knitting wool socks when her beloved
Gayle was first diagnosed with canine cancer in January 2010.
Sadly, Gayle left her side in December 2011. Charon
is still knitting socks, and she believes they are still full of
Gayle's spirit, if not her hair.
The lucky winner of this prize will receive two pairs
of hand-knitted socks.
The purple/green stripe socks are 80% merino and 20%
nylon. The brown/grey socks are 75% wool and 25% nylon.
Both pairs are about 9" from the back of heal to tip
of toe, fitting a woman's size 8 - 9 shoe or a man's size 8 shoe.
They are very stretchy and very warm.
Btw, if you want to know more about Gayle, her blog on tripawds is
located here:
www.etgayle.tripawds.com. She is surely Charon's hero, the
bravest girl any one would ever know.
Jennifer Devereaux, our 14th place winner
(14th ticket drawn), has selected this as her #9 top desired prize. We
will be looking forward to her comments once she receives this fabulous
product.
twisted Luxuriously Soft
Bull-hide Fully Twisted
& Mellow Tanned Leather Leads We
are dedicated to providing handcrafted
quality braided leather products for your dogs.
These are handmade in Pennsylvania, which we love as well. There is no stitching or rivets used as these tend to pop or
break long before your lead is worn out. All of the products are individually crafted with simple hand
tools, with no mass production or machinery. We love the bull-hides as they are more stretchy and springy than the
latigos. They are also wonderfully soft and supple right from the beginning. That means there is no working in of the leather, that can takes
years of use. It is just immediately luxurious in your hands.
Our favorite leashes are leather ones that have been used from
training classes to walks to whatever. And, the braided ones are the best. But,
we never had a bull-hide lead before and cannot believe the difference.
Our Alfie (12½ years of age in this
photo) is sporting one of these gems. This particular lead is 3/4" wide
in the colors of Sand and Tobacco. It is the perfect width for larger
dogs. Be sure to click on Alfie to see a supersized view.
Bull-hide leads are simply stunning. They look good. They smell good. And, they
feel good. They are also strong and long lasting. So long lasting that you will
probably never need another lead again for your dog.
We will have 3 winners here, the winners able to select a choice of a Bull-Hide
or Mellow Tanned Leather Lead (depending on the dog's size). They will able to
get the color combination of their choice (two separate colors or same color
twisted together), in the width and length of their choice. Just look below at
some of the color choices Pretty cool, huh?
Black
Chocolate
Redwood
Tobacco
Sand
Cream
Gold
Avocado
Teal
Turquoise
Purple
Red
Barbara Peterson, our 9th place
winner (9th ticket drawn), has selected this as her #2 top
desired prize. We will be looking forward to her comments
and photo once she receives her gorgeous lead. She has opted
for a Chocolate/Chocolate Bull-Hide Twist, 6 ft long and
3/4" wide.
Kay Parr, our 11th place winner (11th ticket drawn), has
selected this as her #5 top desired prize. We will be
looking forward to her comments and photo once she receives
her gorgeous lead. She has opted for a Chocolate/Chocolate
Bull-Hide Twist, 6 ft long and 3/4" wide. And, get this, she
wants the same lead colors and size as Barbara.
Debi Ivie, our 15th place winner
(15th ticket drawn), has selected this as her #5 top desired
prize. We will be looking forward to her comments and photo
once she receives her gorgeous lead.
hevener Ron Hevener Dog or Cat Collectible Figurine
Ron Hevener specializes in animals and the people who love them. Growing up in the
farmlands of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he was
surrounded by horses, dogs and county fairs.
Mr. Hevener owns Lochranza Kennels, which has specialized in Collies
since 1945, also breeding Arabian horses.
An accomplished artist who started by selling handmade
souvenirs to tourists at farmers' markets, Ron Hevener's
Limited Edition collectible figurines are now bought and
traded throughout the world. He creates every piece as
if it were his first, his pieces treasured by everyone
who owns them. A
Ron Hevener makes his figurines by hand in
his Lancaster studio. The larger Studio Collection
pieces are all Limited Edition, limited to editions of
100 or 1000, depending on the type of figurine. They
also include small protective felt pads on the base. The
smaller Blue Ribbon Collection pieces are neither numbered or
limited in edition, and their lesser weights do not
require padding.
All of the Hevener figurines are
hand-cast from Hydro stone and finished with a durable
high-gloss glaze. Individual pieces may vary slightly in
color and decoration.
Our winner will be able to select the cat or dog breed
piece of their choice from the listing below. Is that fabulous or what?
Gaye Scharingson, our 12th
place winner (12th ticket drawn), has selected a figurine as
her #5 top desired prize. We will be looking forward to her
comments once she receives this wonderful item. We have the
Golden (2 of them in different shades, in fact) and it is
our favorite figurine.
In
1987 Master
Woodcarver, Michael Park, opened his own
studio in Pennsylvania—instilling his love of dogs in all of
his work. And, there, he carves among the company of his four dogs
and a team of craftspeople to create
beautiful renditions of countless breeds.
Each piece from Michael Park's studio line is hand-crafted one at a time from
original woodcarvings. With painstaking care and detail, the finished products
have a charm all their own. Hand painted and finished, they truly make
one-of-a-kind collectibles.
We
carry Michael's wood-carved gifts in a HUGE 139 breeds. He has fabulous Bird
Feeders &
Houses, Bookends, Business
Card Holders, Clocks
for Mantle or Wall, Desk
Sets & Letter Openers, Door
Toppers, Garden
& Welcome Stakes, Hiking
Staffs, Leash
Holders, Lamps, Mirrors, Musical Snow
Globes, Walking Sticks, Wall
Art, Weathervanes, Welcome
Signs, and Wine
Racks. Whether obtained as a gift, functional art form, or striking conversation
piece, a Michael Park carving will bring warmth to one's home,
office or outdoor activities, for generations to come.
Michael has donated a Garden Stake (Golden
illustrated above), available in the 79 breeds
listed below.
Golden folks have a special treat as the
Garden Stake is available in the regular trotting stance as well as a tracking
one.
Lee Daudelin, our 3rd place winner (3rd
ticket drawn), has selected this garden stake in the Bernese Mountain
Dog breed as her #1 top desired prize. We will be looking forward to her
comments once she receives this wonderful item.
julie Julie Houseman Caruthers Breed Wreath and Necklace
Julie Houseman Caruthers is the editor and
owner of
EverythingGolden Online Magazine and the author of the Everything
Puppy Book which is great for puppy packets. She loves to craft wares
for folks, able to provide irresistible creations for any breed someone
desires. Julie saw our raffle on Facebook and just could not resist becoming
a part of all the fun. She has donated unique one-of-a-kind Christmas wreath
and necklace creations. The two winners of these items will be able to speak
with Julie about what is desired as to breed, color, medium choice, and
more. She will provide them with further photos to help them in coming up
with a design that they simply love. The necklace pendants are 1.5 to 2
inches in width.
Please note: these samples feature Goldens
but the products can feature any breed desired.
Jill Simmons, our 4th place winner (4th
ticket drawn), has selected Julie's wreath as her #2 desired prize.
We will be looking forward to her comments and photo at Christmas
once she receives this wonderful handmade wonder.
Hilda Wood, our 6th place winner (6th ticket
drawn), has selected Julie's breed necklace as her #3 desired prize.
We will be looking forward to her comments and photo once she
receives this wonderful handmade piece.
ball Limited Edition Golden with Red Ball
Pastel Print by Victoria Peterson Laird
Is this not the perfect Golden Retriever image? We are
so much in love with this creation. It represents the joy that only our
gentle furry souls can muster. This pastel print is 11" x 17" in size
and was only produced in a Limited Edition of 50. We have possession of the few remaining printsand are thrilled
to share it here as part of our fabulous prize package.
Jill Van Vlack, our 10th place
winner (10th ticket drawn), has selected this as her #4 top
desired prize. We will be looking forward to her comments
once she receives her gorgeous print.
cards
Land of PureGold Foundation Art Illustration Cards and Alfie Christmas or
Hanukkah Cards (with stickers too!)
These
cards feature an original illustration by
artist, Paulina Stuckey, of the
Restless
Moon Gallery, Paulina's images display an innocence that draws one into her magical
whimsy. There are actually 5 separate cards in Paulina's series. You can check them out here.
Our artist illustration cards are printed on oversized 5¼" x 7¼" quality classic ivory
linen
cards, which are a hefty 80-pound weight. They include matching 70-pound ivory linen envelopes.
The cards are blank inside to allow for your own
message. On the back of the card you will find the story
behind the illustration.
One of our adorable sleeping puppy stickers will be
enclosed with each card as a free gift! They are great
to affix to card envelopes as an embellishment or as a type
of seal.
The 2 winners will each receive a package of
10 cards along with 10 of our adorable sleeping puppy
stickers. So unique, these vivid cards can be used for every occasion, in happy times and
in sad, for they truly express the joy that only our special Golden souls can
convey.
Golden Mom Rochelle created this art card based on an
early puppy photo of her
English boy, Alfie.
Is that inside message not the cutest? Well, maybe we are a
bit biased when it comes to our little baby-faced guy (and
he still has this same face 13 years later, mind you).
These cards are printed on oversized 5¼" x 7¼" quality classic ivory
linen
cards, which are a hefty 80-pound weight. They include matching 70-pound ivory linen envelopes.
The inside messages are simply adorable,
don't you think?
On the back of the cards you will find the
story behind the illustration.
One of our adorable sleeping puppy stickers will be
enclosed with each card as a free gift! They are great
to affix to card envelopes as an embellishment or as a type
of seal.
The winner will receive a package of 10 cards
along with 10 of our adorable sleeping puppy stickers.
And, the winner can choose between the Xmas
or Chanukah version!
Anita Bills, our 19th place
winner (19th ticket drawn), has selected Christmas Cards and
stickers as her #6 top desired prize. We will be looking
forward to her comments once she receives this item.
Lee Daudelin, our 23rd place
winner (23rd ticket drawn), has selected the Wizard Cards and
stickers as her #17 top desired prize. We will be looking
forward to her comments once she receives this item.
Erica Ferland is an alternate winner for this prize.
Here is one of her sweeties holding the Congratulations card
that we sent with her prize.
Erica loved her prize,
saying this: "Thank you! One of those cards
(the three dogs as court jesters) looks like my
trio! They are
absolutely lovely!"
cuff Vavra's Made in Italy Grey Enamel Paw Print Cufflinks
For
the men participating in our contest, Vavra's Made in Italy selects only
the finest in quality men's clothing and accessories at exceptional
value. Vavra's Made in Italy was founded in 2001 by owner Ge'Lena Vavra
(pronounced: JEE-lena VAH-VRAH). Ge'Lena somehow found out about our
raffle on Facebook and bought some tickets herself. But, then she wanted
to donate a prize as well. Isn't that wonderful?
These cufflinks would be a fabulous gift for
the dog-loving man in your life. They measure approximately 17.5 mm x
18.5 mm. They are Silver-Plated Setting in Silver Tone, Gift Boxed, and
Imported.
Valerie Robson, our 13th place
winner (13th ticket drawn), has selected this as her #9 top
desired prize. We will be looking forward to her comments
once she receives this unique gift.
YardPup & Paw
... a pooper scooper with truly cool innovations.
It starts out just like other products using two tools, one for shoveling or sweeping the waste and the other for
holding the waste. But, this product can scoop from several kinds
of surfaces. And, the triangular rim can hold any type bag or even multiple bags,
having the perfect shape to rest on the ground, but still stay open enough to
scoop the poop in.
WE LOVE
ours and know it will be the last one we ever need.
What a perfect gift it is for every
dog person with a patio, garden or lawn.
Melanie Romero, formed the She-Edison Company, taking her idea for
the ultimate pooper scooper from concept to market. She has donated
3 units for 3 lucky raffle winners. We are thrilled with her
continued generosity.
Sandra Rolling, our 18th place winner (18th
ticket drawn), has selected this as her #8 top desired prize as well. We
can't wait to hear her comments.
Michelle Boytim, our 21st place winner (21st
ticket drawn), has selected this as her #5 top desired prize as well. We
can't wait to hear her comments. We love ours!
Joyce Dowd is an alternate winner for this prize. Here is
Joyce's sweet Venture trying to use the Yardpup herself. What a good
girl.
doog Denim DOOG Walkie Belt
from Land of PureGold Foundation
The
DOOG Walkie Belt is an award winning, innovative new product for dog
owners. It contains everything you need when out walking your dog, all
in one handy, lightweight belt.
It comes from down under and is quite an interesting
concept in outdoor wear. Btw, in all but the US, dog walks are referred
to as walkies.
The belt is designed to free up your hands and your pockets
when taking your dog for a walk. No longer will you need plastic bags stuffed in
one hand and keys, money and dog lead in the other. And… no more bulky, laden
filled pants or coat pockets!
DOOG Walkie Features:
Clip for iPod or mobile phone
Biodegradable tidy bags are included
Two pockets for holding house keys, phone,
money, treats
Antibacterial, scented Hand Wipes are
included
Tennis Ball holder
Carabineer for attaching lead or
hanging keys
Sizing: Regular size fits up to an amazing
55 inch waist
Imported from Australia
Great Denim material
Barbara Green, our 16th place
winner (16th ticket drawn), has selected this as her #1 top
desired prize. We will be looking forward to her comments
once she receives this unique item.
puzzle Fred Stone Fine Art Partners Puzzle
from Land of PureGold Foundation
This
1000 piece puzzle is fabulous. A wonderful item for kids and adults
alike.
Fred Stone
is the best known painter of horses in the world today.
The Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune have
called him the most famous painter of horses in the
world. His work is in the homes of some of the world’s
most notable people including Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II and in the office of the president in the
White House.
And, more people own
a Fred Stone print than that of any other horse
artist in history, making him the most sought
after equine artist in the world.
Partners has raised over a half million dollars for charities such as the ASPCA,
canine search & rescue, and the families of New York City Firefighters who died
on 9/11.
Partners now hangs in The White House, Fred Stone having received a letter of
thanks from the President of The United States.
This image features ASPEN, a
member of the Canine Search and Rescue Unit for
approximately five years. During that time she responded to
numerous requests for assistance. ASPEN responded to
federal requests to assist in search and rescue
operations to include, the aftermath of the bombing of
the Alfred P. Murrah building in Oklahoma City,
earthquakes in Armenia Columbia, and the collapse of a
six story building in Puerto Rico. She has responded to
local building collapses in the Miami area. Aspen responded to numerous natural disasters to include
Hurricane "Opal" in Florida's panhandle, and tornadoes
in northern Florida. She participated in the search
for victims of the American Airlines crash of flight 965
in Buga, Columbia and the Fine Air crash in Miami,
Florida. ASPEN also assisted numerous federal, state
and local law enforcement agencies involving missing
persons, homicides and body recovery operations. She
performed thousands of hours of community service to
include visiting children in children's hospitals. ASPEN
was qualified in live victim and body recovery.
In 1997, the state of Florida pasted a state law that
protects SAR canines. When enacted, it was called the
"Aspen Search and Rescue Dog Protection Act".
Kathleen Thomsen, our 17th
place winner (17th ticket drawn), has selected this as her
#9 top desired prize. We will be looking forward to her
comments once she receives this wonderful gift.
chips Nancy
M. West Book, Chips the War Dog (for young readers)
Chips The War Dog: Based on the True-Life
Adventures of the World War II K-9 Herois a fabulous book for young
readers ages 9 and up. Chips is a curious and carefree
dog until news arrives that Japanese warplanes have bombed Pearl Harbor.
Suddenly Chips’ comfortable life, and the lives of everyone he knows in
his peaceful little village are changed forever. Follow Chips as he is
enlisted in “Dogs for Defense” and joins the first war dog detachment to
be shipped overseas into some of the fiercest fighting of the Second
World War.
Reviews "I imagine it must be difficult to bring history to life for school
children. What better way to introduce an important time in our nation's
past than to capture a child's attention with a unique, but almost true
story? In Nancy West's book, Chips a Hometown Hero, readers will come to
adore a rambunctious and lovable pup, and cheer him on as he becomes the
most highly decorated K9 hero of World War II." -- Heather Froeschl,
Reviewer, Book Ideas
“Chips” isn’t just a children’s book, it’s a book for all ages. Ms. West
really captures what it feels like for a soldier returning home after
being away at war, and she does it through the eyes of a dog. Chips
makes the reader want to laugh and cry.” — Ron Aiello, President, United
States War Dog Association
“This is a great story. It is both wholesome and educational. This is
one of those books that become lop-eared from use. Read it and see why.”
— The Reading Tub Review
"I liked the whole concept of the story and what I learned about how
dogs helped out in the War. I would like to read more books on this
subject. The book will turn any dog HATER into a dog LOVER. What I
especially liked was how I was somewhat let in on Chips' feelings, like
how he could "sense war meant something bad." Little Kid Reaction — The
Reading Tub Review
Teacher's Guide Discuss reasons why World War II occurred. Why did
America fight in World War II? Who did America fight against
and why?
QUESTIONS
Why did Mother and Father give Chips
to "Dogs For Defense"? Do you agree with their decision?
Discuss the way that war impacts the
lives of people in Chips' life.
Who are the Vichy and the Fascists?
Gail and Nan feel that both Chips and
Mr. Green act differently when they return home from the
war. Explain how and why the war may have changed them.
Chips is greeted home as a war hero,
but his welcome quickly fades. Why do the villagers turn
against Chips?
How does Mr. Green solve Chips'
problem? By helping Chips, how does Mr. Green help
himself too?
ACTIVITIES
Writing or Class Debate: Chips had
his medals taken away from him because these medals are
for humans--not dogs. Write a paper explaining why you
believe this is or is not fair.
Writing: How do you think soldiers
should be treated when they return home from fighting
wars? What are some things you
or your class could do for these soldiers?
Writing: Dogs currently serve in the
military in places such as Afghanistan and Iraq. Write a
paper explaining how and why dogs are helpful to
soldiers--even today.
Art Activity: Design a Medal of Honor
for United States Military Dogs
Geography Activity: Map out Chips'
journey from his home in Pleasantville, New York to war
and back home again.
Music Activity: Write a song that
celebrates the brave military dogs
Kerry Malak, our top winner
(22nd ticket drawn), has selected
this as her #12 top desired
prize. We will be looking
forward to her comments once she
receives this special book.
Marylou Meersman, an alternate
winner, has selected
this as her #8 top desired
prize. We will be looking
forward to her comments once she
receives this wonderful book.
Katherine Girouard, an alternate
winner, has selected
this book as her most desired
prize (for her grandkids!). We will be looking
forward to her comments about
how they like this great story.
Fabulous
$1,600 Prize Package
for 27 Lucky Winners
Four
winners declined their prizes as their intent was merely to support
the foundation. This star indicates an alternate winner.
It
is always the perfect time to treat
yourself or the dog lovers in your life.
And, you cannot go wrong with Dog
jewelry for People by artists
Julian
Esquivel and Ted Fees have been creating quality jewelry designs
for over 22 years. Their work is known for being substantial in
weight, with much detail and dimensionality. All of their
original designs are hand carved from wax, utilizing the lost
wax casting process. After assembling your order, each piece is
hand finished and hand buffed to a perfect surface finish.
Unlike most jewelry companies, Ted and Julian pride themselves
in the fact that they hand make orders when they are received.
Making quality jewelry takes time (4-6 weeks) and when you
receive your order you will be able to see from the first look
that pride has been taken in each and every order created.
We
carry Michael's wood-carved gifts in a HUGE 139 breeds. He has fabulous Bird
Feeders &
Houses, Bookends, Business
Card Holders, Clocks
for Mantle or Wall, Desk
Sets & Letter Openers, Door
Toppers, Garden
& Welcome Stakes, Hiking
Staffs, Leash
Holders, Lamps, Mirrors, Musical Snow
Globes, Walking Sticks, Wall
Art, Weathervanes, Welcome
Signs, and Wine
Racks. Whether obtained as a gift, functional art form, or striking conversation
piece, a Michael Park carving will bring warmth to one's home,
office or outdoor activities, for generations to come.
Erica Ferland is an alternate winner for this prize.
Here is one of her sweeties holding the Congratulations card
that we sent with her prize.
For
the men participating in our contest, Vavra's Made in Italy selects only
the finest in quality men's clothing and accessories at exceptional
value. Vavra's Made in Italy was founded in 2001 by owner Ge'Lena Vavra
(pronounced: JEE-lena VAH-VRAH). Ge'Lena somehow found out about our
raffle on Facebook and bought some tickets herself. But, then she wanted
to donate a prize as well. Isn't that wonderful? 
The
DOOG Walkie Belt is an award winning, innovative new product for dog
owners. It contains everything you need when out walking your dog, all
in one handy, lightweight belt. 
This
1000 piece puzzle is fabulous. A wonderful item for kids and adults
alike. 
