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PWCCRR Rescue Issue #20, Spring 2015

Second Chance Corgis

Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of the Rockies

Rescue Newsletter

Summer 2015, Issue 17

PWCCRR Rescue Issue #17, Summer 2015

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Any person who breeds or owns a Pembroke Welsh Corgi may advertise herein. Dog related

advertisements are also accepted. The issues will highlight our Rescues.

On the Cover

Corgi butts showing off at the 2015 Picnic at Jim & Marynette Rinhaneks.

Directors: Barb Allen, Pat Bayne, Lynn Kaemmerer, Shelley Voorhees, Julie Yamane

Treasurer…………………………………………………. Pat Bayne/Barbara Allen

Recording Secretary…………………………………….. Sr. Mary Ellen Roach`

PWCCR-Rescue Newsletter Committee:

Lynn Kaemmerer [email protected], 1 Glenridge Drive, Littleton, CO 80123

The PWCCR RESCUE NEWSLETTER is published 4-5 times a year if we have enough news of

interest. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of Rescue. We accept no

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review all articles and ads prior to their publication and reserves the right to refuse any articles or

ads they consider inappropriate. In addition, the Committee reserves the right to edit any

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PWCCR Rescue Inc. is a tax exempt 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are

deductible under section 170 of the Code.


PWCCR GENERAL MEETING – JUNE 27, 2015, RIHANEKS

President, Lynn Kaemmerer, called the meeting to order at 12:15 PM.

I. MEMBERS PRESENT: Barb Allen, Keith Van Doren, Ann True, Marynette

Rihanek, Jim Rihanek, Beth Merrill, Keddie Klein, Taylor Preston, Lynn

Kaemmerer, Paula Becker. GUESTS PRESENT: Leslie and Rob Sanders,

John Root, Anthony Phillips

II. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Previous minutes not

available.

III. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS

A. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: No report.

B. TREASURER’S REPORT: LK distributed the Treasurer’s report.

C. CORRESPONDING SECRETARY’S REPORT: No report.

D. RECORDING SECRETARY: No report.

IV. REPORT FROM COMMITTEES

A. RESCUE: Only one dog currently in Rescue – a female, Suki. Barb Allen

announced that this year’s medical clinic had made a profit of $2768.27 for

Rescue.

B. SPECIALTY: The email premium is out. Hard copies will only be sent if

requested from Helen Hittesdorf. Need volunteers to help set up the ring on

Thursday, Aug. 13 after 5:00 pm. Lynn commissioned a new picture by

Cathy Lester for the specialty. She will be taking orders for t-shirts and

other clothing items. Lynn also thanked Ann True for the many unique

items she has given us to sell at the specialty table.

C. TROPHIES: Trophies are all paid for as of 27 June. Marynette Rihanek

volunteered to serve as trophy chair in 2016.

D. CATALOG ADS: Send money now for specialty catalog ads to Taylor

Preston. She will be sending out a reminder shortly.

E. HOSPITALITY: Lynn passed around the hospitality list for people to sign

up. Debbie Bridges will email a list of items still needed as well as a list of

what members agreed to bring as Aug. 14 date gets closer.

F. SPECIALTY BASKETS: Beth Merrill asked for additional donations of

items and cash to fill baskets.

G. BARBECUE: Rihaneks are in charge of this year’s barbeque and have

generously agreed to provide all the meat. They will be asking members to

bring side dishes. Debbie will send out a sign-up sheet.

H. MEMBERSHIP: First reading for Leslie and Rob Sanders.

V. OLD BUSINESS: None.


VI. NEW BUSINESS:

A. MEETINGS: Next meeting, October 25: Halloween party at Blue Springs.

Bring dogs in costume. Holiday party. Michele Kilbourne is in charge of

hospitality.

a. December 5 same place as last year. Taylor Preston is in charge of

hospitality.

B. NOMINATIONS: Beth Merrill agreed to run as Treasurer in 2016. Since the

slate is now complete there was no need to set up a Nominating

Committee. Lynn will contact BOD members to check to see if they will

serve again in 2016.

C. TREVOR Boutin: Trevor is a soldier whose family adopted two rescue

corgis from us. The girl has developed an autoimmune disease and

expenses may force the family to give them up. So that they can keep their

dogs, Rescue agreed to pay their ongoing Wingate expenses. The BOD

voted to send $500 toward their outstanding bills. She will e-mail members

with this request to help support this soldier’s Corgis.

D. TUPPERWARE: Lynn will email information on how to order Tupperware

items online to anyone interested. The club would receive 40% of profits.

E. OXYGEN MASKS: Pat Bayne asked the club to look into purchasing

oxygen masks for dogs and cats and donating to local fire departments.

Lynn will report findings. Taylor suggested setting up a donation jar at the

specialty for this project.

F. AKC DELEGATE COMPANION EVENTS COMMITTEE YAHOO GROUP

LIST: Consensus – club not interested.

G. FESTIVALS: Taylor & Keddie announced names/dates for upcoming

festivals: July 18-19, Elizabeth Celtic Fair, Aug. 9-10; Scottish Festival,

July 31-August 2 in Snowmass; Celtic Harvest Festival in Edgewater,

September 19-20. Taylor and Keddie have been successful in raising as

much as $100.00 through raffle sales at these fairs, but they need help.

Please consider volunteering your time. Taylor will email members with

dates and reminders.

H. ADJOURNMENT: Lynn thanked the Rihaneks for hosting the club’s picnic

meeting again this year. The meeting adjourned at 12:45 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Barb Allen, for Betty Strohmeier


2015 PWCCR Picnic Photos and Fun

Member Ann True took pictures at our 2015 picnic at the Rihaneks and she couldn’t have stated it better: “It was so much fun to see all the dogs romping together. What a perfect setting. Maggie really enjoyed being off leash b/c we don't have a fenced yard for her to do that. Plus, so many more begging opportunities! She was in heaven.” Brats and burgers were consumed along with many wonderful side dishes and yummy desserts. Everyone had loads of fun chatting and visiting with the Corgis. Not a nasty one in sight!


Lots of time to catch up on news and love on Corgis…


Plenty of time to eat and chat!

Oh dear! Whom do I beg from next?


A Dog’s Plea

Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for

kindness than the loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I might lick your hand between blows,

your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have

me learn.

Speak to me often, for your voice is the world’s sweetest music, as you must know by

the fierce wagging of my tail when the sound of your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.

Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for I am a domesticated animal, no

longer accustomed to bitter elements. I ask no great glory than the privilege of sitting at

your feet beside the hearth.

Keep my pan filled with water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean

food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side and

stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.

And, my friend, when I am very old and I no longer enjoy good health, hearing and

sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having any fun. Please see

to it that my life is taken gently. I shall leave this earth knowing with the last breath I

draw that my fate was always safest in your hand.

- A Dog’s Friend in Kansas City, MO.


You may remember this picture from last issue. It is Trevor & Nicole Boutin from

Colorado Springs. As you can see, Trevor is in the military, having served two tours of

duty. The little girl on the left has developed an auto-immune disease and we are paying

her Vet bills for the Boutins, who cannot afford the high costs of her meds and testing.

We would love to have you donate to Corgi rescue on behalf of Bella and Trevor so that

we can keep her healthy and with the Boutins. The Rescue Board believes strongly that

this is an opportunity to give back to Trevor for his service to our country. Please

consider donating to Corgi rescue on their behalf:

PWCCRR Inc.

Bella’s fund

Ms. Barb Allen

1822 Newport St.

Denver, CO. 80220

On behalf of Corgi Rescue, thank you for your generosity!

Lynn Kaemmerer

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Hi Lynn, Don't know if you remember me and Wrigley, but I adopted him in January of 2015. He was extremely shy and timid, I think from mistreatment from his previous owners. He was very hand shy and foot shy when I brought him home. Jump to 3 months later....his personality is starting to really shine through, he loves his new life. Every morning after breakfast he crawls on my lap for some good cuddle time, this of course includes kisses and hugs...this occurs after dinner too. The corgi in him is becoming more evident everyday, that loving and playful way. He spends his weekdays with Grandma who takes him for long walks and showers him with attention. The weekends are spent at the Cherry Creek dog park where he is thriving. Wrigley is learning to play with other dogs, we meet my brother and his dog there, and I swear he has a smile on his face the whole time. I just wanted to let you we are both happy we found each other. I am looking forward to seeing and encouraging the continued progress Wrigley will make in another 3 months. Thank you for all you do to save corgi's and find them a new and loving forever home. Ginny and Wrigley Arndt


Buffy, a pretty tri color who is approximately 6-7 years old. She

was turned in because her owners were moving across country

and were only taking one dog. Buffy is now residing in the home

of one of Wingate’s Vet Techs.


At our 2015 TD/TDX, member Julie Yamane and Joy passed their

Tracking Dog test.

Member Lynn Kaemmerer and Eli passed their TDX (Tracking Dog

Excellent) test.

It was a beautiful snowy day and the dogs loved the conditions!


Wall Photos A Pembroke Welsh Corgi. How had we overlooked them? They met all of our needs. Such alert little dogs, so loyal and wise They are the perfect breed. So from Caradoc to Royal Mark And kennels in between, We tried to find a Corgi pup But just missed them all it seemed. At last there was a pup for us After such a long, long wait. We went to the kennel to meet her And I'll always remember that date. Well, that was a short three years ago Although it seems like more. Having Goldie has brought us some very dear friends, Both the two legged kind and the four. By: Rebecca Garrett


Sadi, our petite, tri lady, came from the Colorado Springs Humane Shelter.

Due to her age (8-10) and her needing extensive dental work, they did not

want to keep her. Lucky for Sadi, we were able to get her healthy again and

placed her with a woman who has had many Corgis and she is doing well!


Hi, I'm Suki!

I am a young eight year old female. My owner ran into financial problems

and had to surrender me. I am good with kids although I don't have any

experience with toddlers. I am also good with cats and although I haven't

been around dogs much, I liked the corgi next door. I like to play fetch! But I

also am good about sneaking out the door and bad about coming back

when called, so I should go to obedience class. Like most corgis,

I do bark a lot.


These and other WONDERFUL items will

be available at the Rescue table at our

August 14th morning Specialty in Greeley

Colorado. Come up, support the Corgis

and buy, buy, buy!


An old Rescue dog, Written by Leslie Whalen

One by One, they pass by my cage, they say, "Too worn, too broken, too old of age. Way past his time, he can't run and play." Then they shake their heads and go on their way. ...A little old man, arthritic and sore. It seems I am not wanted anymore. I once had a home, I once had a bed, a place that was warm, and where I was fed. Now my muzzle is grey, and my eyes slowly fail. Who wants a dog so old and so frail? My family decided I didn't belong, I got in their way, my attitude was wrong. Whatever excuse they made in their head, Can't justify how they left me for dead. Now I sit in this cage, where day after day, the younger dogs get adopted away. When I had almost come to the end of my rope, you saw my face, and I finally had hope. You saw through the grey, and the legs bent with age, and felt I still had life beyond this cage. You took me home, gave me food and a bed, and shared your own pillow with my poor tired head. We snuggle and play, and you talk to me low. You love me so dearly, you want me to know. I may have lived most of my life with another, but you outshine them with a love so much stronger. And I promise to return all the love I can give, to you, my dear person, as long as I live. I may be with you for a week, or for years. We will share many smiles; you will no doubt shed tears. And when the time comes that I must leave, I know you will cry and your heart, it will grieve. And when I arrive at the Bridge, all brand new, my thoughts and my heart will still be with you. And I will brag to all who will hear, of the person who made my last days so dear.

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