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G R O U P
from the president . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Summer Break?
We seem to be getting a lot of older males
in this year, the oldest being nine years old.
Most of them have been intact. As you can
assume it can be difficult to place an older
dog. We are not accepting mixes unless it
is a very good poser of a Vizsla or a puppy
that can be adopted fairly quickly. We
also got our first Wirehaired Vizsla pup (23
months) in. He is being fostered by Christi.
AKC has recognized the Wirehaired Vizsla
(not for conformation yet) as a separate
breed and not a variation. If it is in any
way a Vizsla, I will take it. Most of you don’t
know that I used to have a Wirehaired
Vizsla many years ago and she was a real
sweetie.
V I Z S L A
IN THIS ISSUE
from our president ::
Rescue influx - school is out and summer
vacations are in full bloom with activities
for the kids for those of you who have
children living at home. This is turning
out to be a very busy summer already.
Unfortunately the rescues don’t give
us a break. We have 29 as of June 30th
which is down 17 from last year. But we
are catching up. There are several rescues
waiting to come in. They are waiting either
for transportation or a foster home to be
available. I urge all you fosters to keep this
in mind so you will be free to foster when
we need you.
august 2009 • vol. 16
financial report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Jerry & Charlene took a short vacation to
Albuquerque to visit their son and while
down there they decided to meet up with
our NM volunteers, Carolyn Levy, Vicki
Rahal and Heather Kotula. They had a great
time and said it was good to meet fellow
CWVRG, Inc volunteers.
We had our 2nd Annual Fun Walk/
Barbeque the end of May and it was a
huge success. Please read the article in this
newsletter.
News flash: Colorado/Wyoming Vizsla
Rescue Group, Inc. now has a PACFA license
through the State of Colorado Department
of Agriculture. Onward and upward.
We just keep getting better and better and
growing in our efforts to help our beloved
breed and I want to thank all of you. We
still need foster homes, please let Laura
Adams or me know if you can help. Ask
your Vizsla friends if they would like to help
Vizsla Rescue and foster a dog. We could
also use several volunteers who would be
available on a short notice for transport,
either to pick up a dog at a shelter or to KS
to Polly.
~Rita
did you know? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
headline news . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
reunion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
recipes for dog lovers . . . . . . . . 4
toxic foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
from the fundrasing corner . . . 5
getting to know . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
list of adopters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
people of cwvrg . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Dollars & Cents
CWVRG, INC.
FINANCIAL REPORT
2nd Quarter 2009
CASH BALANCE
Checking
$5,809.00
Savings
$7,016.00
CD (rolled over)
$2,079.00
CD (new)
$1,010.00
REVENUE:
ADOPTIONS
$4,550.00
OWNER SURRENDER
FUND RAISER
PERSONAL
GRANTS
TOTAL
EXPENSES:
VETERINARIAN
GENERAL OPERATING
TOTAL
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$240.00
$4,401.00
$271.00
$706.00
$10,168.00
-$3,799.00
-$2,741.00
-$6,540.00
H E A D L I N E
N E W S !
Black Gold Premium Dog Food
is Back!
Did you
know?
Rita Prindle, President/CEO
of Colorado Wyoming Vizsla
Rescue Group, Inc. [CWVRG],
A dog intelligence study
comparing 79 different breeds
of dogs ranked the Vizsla #25
as an “excellent working dog.”
The intelligence testing was
based on the ability to learn
new commands in 5 to 15
repetitions and obey the first
command 85% of the time or
better.
was pleased to announce that
Black Gold dog food is once
again available to members
through Rescue. Rita explained
that CWVRG is a non profit
501(c)3 organization. Funding
for the program of rescuing,
transporting and taking care of
the vet bills for rescued Vizslas
is an on going issue. When
someone buys Black Gold from
Ranks 11 to 26
Excellent Working Dogs
Understanding of New
Commands: 5 to 15
repetitions
Rescue, at a price below that
of retail, part of the cost goes
back to Rescue. This fund raiser
helps with the expenses of
rescuing the breed. So there is
a double incentive for buying
IS BACK!
Obey First Command: 85% of
from Rescue: buying premium
the time or better
quality food at a reasonable price to help Rescue.
Rank
Breed
Rita went on to explain why Black Gold was chosen. It is a premium dog food recommended by
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi
veterinarians! The key to making premium dog food is to use top grade ingredients. Every bag of
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Miniature Schnauzer
commercially manufactured pet food should have a statement that reads similar to: “100% nutritionally
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English Springer Spaniel
complete, balanced and formulated to meet nutritional levels established by the AAFCO nutrient
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Belgian Tervuren
profile.” Black Gold doesn’t stop there. They go on to make sure that not only the ingredients meet
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Schipperke
premium quality standards but so does the processing. As a consumer you will find that each bag has
Belgian Sheepdog
the same quality control and high grade ingredients every time they open a bag. Your Vizsla’s over all
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Collie
condition is improved, their general appearance is enhanced; there will be high palatability and small
Keeshond
firm stools. Black Gold is easily digestible.
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German Shorthaired Pointer
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Flat-Coated Retriever
English Cocker Spaniel
Standard Schnauzer
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Brittany
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Cocker Spaniel
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Weimaraner
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Belgian Malinois
Bernese Mountain Dog
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Pomeranian
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Irish Water Spaniel
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Vizsla
The dog food is 50 pounds for $32.00 and $5.00 of each bag sold goes to Vizsla Rescue. Please feel free
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi
to contact Jerry or Karen if you have any questions. Thank you for your support!
Most owners who feed Black Gold find that the products go about 30% further than other brands of
dog food. When considering results vs. cost per pound, Black Gold is more cost effective than other
brands. Black Gold has blends from the puppy to the senior dog. The primary blend Rescue carries is
the black bag: Premium, 26% protein/18% fat. There are other blends with more protein and additional
fat; less protein and less fat. There is a lamb and rice blend for sensitive stomachs. And, there is also a
cat blend for cat lovers.
We now have Black Gold Dog Food available in two locations:
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Jerry Moran - Fort Collins 970-493-1188 or jerrym220@yahoo.com
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Karen Phillips in Centennial 303-995-6677 or karenpinco@yahoo.com
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SECOND ANNUAL SUCCESS:
Fun-Walk & Barbecue Fund Raiser
C
olorado Wyoming Vizsla Rescue Group, Inc.
held its 2nd annual red dog extravaganza
on Saturday May 30th in Centennial Colo-
rado. “It was a big success. The food was great
and the weather couldn’t have been better,” said
Rita Prindle, the President and CEO of the rescue
group. In attendance were over 80 people, both
rescue volunteers, adopters and their families.
The stars of the gala were the 60 Vizslas who
came along for the event. The majority of the
dogs present were all adopted rescues and there
was even a reunion of three litter mates who
were rescued and adopted into different homes.
“It’s wonderfully affirming to see so many
happy, healthy dogs running around without
a care in the world,” said Karen Phillips, host of
the event. “We couldn’t be effective without the
ongoing support and commitment of all these
selfless volunteers and caring adopters who
came out today to show their support for our organization and made it such a big success. Thank
you doesn’t begin to express my appreciation for
the overwhelming support, and I am grateful
to each and every person. Over $4,400 was
raised at the event and 100% of the money goes
directly to rescue and caring for the dogs.”
Following the barbecue lunch, a drawing for
door prizes was held and a challenging session
of marking the occasion with pictures of the
group. (Have you ever tried to get 60 Vizslas to
sit still all in one place long enough to take a
picture?) The main attraction for our four legged
guests of honor (well, running a close second
to the barbecue leftovers) was the fun-walk in
Cherry Creek State Park in the off-leash area. The
dogs all got to run and swim in the nearby creek
until their owners were exhausted. “I can’t wait
until next year” said Karen Phillips, “Our goal is
to help Vizslas find their forever homes and by
today’s attendance, I’d say we have made a really
good start.”
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Baked with Love for Fido
It seems that everywhere people are
reviewing their budgets and cutting back
on spending. Instead of buying biscuits
for your best friend, try making your own
dog treats with the same stuff you already
have in your kitchen. These recipes are so
easy and require very few ingredients. If
you have kids, get them involved too and
together, make your furry four legged
family member some delicious snacks
that are also healthy. Another plus, maybe
your kids will learn to bake and can help
out in the kitchen.
Avoid Feeding These People
Foods to Pets
The Little Fox Factory, handcrafted cookie
cutters:
Lots of the foods we eat, day to day,
are toxic to our dogs. As we eat our
meals and see the begging, soulful eyes
of our four legged friends, we should
remember that what is on our plate,
may not be good for them.
http://www.thelittlefoxfactory.com/
cookiecuttersdogs.html
Here is a list of foods you should never
feed to your dogs or cats:
CHEESIE BITES
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1 cup wheat flour
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon soft butter or margarine
1/2 cup milk
Mix flour and cheese together. Add the
softened butter. Slowly add milk till you
form a stiff dough. You may not need all
of the milk. Knead on floured board for a
few minutes.
Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into
shapes and place on ungreased cookie
sheet. Bake 350 degrees oven for 15
minutes. Let cool in oven with the door
slightly open till cold and firm. Refrigerate
to keep fresh
PEANUT BUTTER
PUPPY POPPERS
• 2 cups whole-wheat flour
• 1 tbsp. baking powder
• 1 cup peanut butter (chunky or
smooth)
• 1 cup milk
Preheat oven to 375’F. In a bowl, combine
flour and baking powder. In another bowl,
mix peanut butter and milk, then add to
dry ingredients and mix well. Place dough
on a lightly floured surface and knead.
Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness and use
a cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Bake
for 20 minutes on a greased baking sheet
until lightly brown. Cool on a rack, then
store in an airtight container.
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Chocolate … Induce Vomiting and
contact your vet immediately. Milk
chocolate is less harmful than dark or
bakers chocolate.
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Grapes … Toxic amount & substance
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Potato, rhubarb or tomato
leaves … Induce vomiting
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Large amounts of raw liver …
Can contain salmonella, contact your vet
immediately.
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Raisins … Same as grapes.
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Yeast dough … Can swell in
Alcohol … Insure water intake is
increased. Contact your vet.
Fruit pits … Cause Cyanide poisoning,
contact Vet for Antidote.
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Large numbers of macadamia
nuts … Causes Toxicosis, observe
behavior for weakness and contact your
vet immediately.
is not known, watch pet closely for any
signs of illness.
stomach, once cooked is ok. Contact your
vet.
Large amounts of fatty,
greasy meat … Ingestion can
cause Pancreatitis & abdominal pain,
could cause loss of fluids and require
hospitalization.
Onions … Destroys red blood cells
causing lethargy that will pass, but a
blood transfusion could be necessary.
Large amounts of raw fish …
Raw fish can contain parasites and
poisonous substances that are deadly to
dogs, contact vet immediately. (cook or
freeze before feeding)
Soft drinks, Coffee & Tea …
Increase heart rate, tremors, staggering
and labored breathing, contact your vet
immediately.
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Corn cobs … Can cause blockages in
the esophagus and intestines.
Human Vitamins or Prescription
… Induce vomiting if you suspect
ingestion and contact vet immediately.
It may seem there are no human foods
that are safe for our dogs. That is not
the case; our pets can enjoy many of
the same foods that we do. Use the 10%
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Tobacco … Contact your Vet.
rule when considering giving human
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Toothpaste … Contains detergents &
treat, should not take up more than
Fluoride and can cause Diarrhea
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Marijuana … Contact your vet
immediately.
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Moldy or spoiled food … Contact
your Vet
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foods to your dog. Human food, as a
10% of your pets’ daily diet. Remember,
never feed your pet from the table,
it only takes one time to create an
obnoxious beggar. If you have any
concerns, discuss them with your vet
and remember moderation is the key to
Wild mushrooms … Causes
any diet. This article is a reference only
drooling, abdominal pain and liver
damage, Contact your Vet immediately.
a veterinarian.
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and should never replace the advice of
from
the
fund
raising
corner
Getting to Know a CWVRG Volunteer Member
This section is dedicated to bringing our group together if not in person, then
definitely in spirit. As our CWVRG family of volunteer members and adopters
thankfully, continues to grow, we find ourselves scattered far and wide and don’t
often have the chance to meet one another. To help bridge this gap, we feature a
volunteer member and share their story with you.
INTRODUCING RITA PRINDLE, PRESIDENT OF C WVRG
Rita’s Passion has been seeing red for over 38
years, one dog at a time…...
WE NEED YOUR REC YCLABLE ITEMS!
friendly by keeping these items out of our landfills
Her first introduction to the Vizsla breed came in
1971 when she purchased a four-month old pup
named Duke who was a member of her family
for almost 13 years. As a breeder Rita showed
her Vizslas and Duke was later elected to the
Vizsla Club of America Hall of Fame. Living in
Fort Collins with her husband Rick, they share
their home with their six Vizslas and six cats. Rita says, “I have owned many different
breeds in my life, but there is nothing like the Vizsla.”
as well as helping our rescues, so it’s a win-win for
How did you become involved with Rescue?
everyone!
“I was asked if I wanted to be a volunteer with the Vizsla Club of America’s (VCA) first
rescue program in the late 1980s. My first unofficial rescue was in 1972. It was Duke’s
sister who was psychologically and physically abused after being through seven
homes.”
CWVRG has partnered with Recycle 4 Pets. This
is a year-round program so if you have any of the
following items listed below; please designate
CWVRG as the organization. We receive cash for
every item donated. Recycle 4 Pets provides free
shipping labels. This program is environmentally
Tell your friends, family and co-workers! We
need your help to make this program a successful
fund-raiser for Vizsla Rescue.
Items for recycling:
• Cell Phones,
• PDAs (Palm Pilots)
In 1998, Rita was invited to be the rescue coordinator for the VCA for Colorado and
Wyoming since they didn’t have anyone to cover this territory. Rita states “I really didn’t
know what I was supposed to do, but since I was averaging about one rescue every two
years, I accepted.”
Rita says “I believe things happen for a reason, a master plan so to speak.” She found her
passion in life by rescuing Vizslas in need.
• Laser Printer Cartridges
The founding of CWVRG came in 1999 with the first official members joining in 2002.
Since then the area covered has increased to include Western Kansas and Southern
Nebraska and our membership has increased to 65. “We are so fortunate to have
volunteer members from California to Illinois and Wyoming to New Mexico.” In 2007,
CWVRG became a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
• IPods
Ten years later and over 300 rescues behind you, what keeps you going in rescue?
• Ink Jet Cartridges
• Laptop Computers
• Video Games and Consoles
• Digital Cameras
• GPS
A complete list of items along with free shipping
labels and their donation form can be found on
their website: www.recycleforpets.com.
“What keeps me going is being able to help these dogs that end up in rescue find their
forever homes. I work from home and I am on call, more or less, 24/7. I have a great
group of member/volunteers. When I hear of a Vizsla in a shelter or an owner wanting
to surrender their dog, it takes a few calls to a member. We can usually get the dog
picked up that day or by the next day, depending on whether it is an emergency or can
wait a couple of days. My home is always open to a dog in need, if a volunteer is not
available”.
“Next to marrying my husband and giving birth to my children, Vizsla rescue is the most
rewarding & fulfilling experience in my life. I often tell people that my main focus and
concern is the dog. And, depending on the person I am talking to, I usually tell them the
dog comes first; not the people. That is why I am doing Vizsla rescue and not people
rescue. I just don’t have the patience for it.”
What are some of the challenges you face with Rescue?
If you have any questions, please contact Karen
Phillips at karenpinco@yahoo.com.
“On average, I receive two or three calls a week regarding a rescue situation. Sometimes
it only takes a little advice to help a person cope with their Vizsla. They buy their dog
Thank you for your support!
Continued on page six...
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“Getting to Know...” continued from page five...
“It was wonderful and so rewarding
to show this dog kindness and love. ”
from a shelter, pet store, newspaper ad, or web site and didn’t realize
the special needs of a Vizsla.”
people of cwvrg
Officers
Rita Prindle.................................................. President & CEO
Polly Mahlman ................................................................ VP
Rick Prindle.....................................................................CFO
Marianne Blackwell .............................................. Secretary
“I have found that all my years working with the Vizsla breed has
Board of Directors:
barely prepared me for dealing with a rescue’s baggage as far as
Rita Prindle........................................ Chairman of the Board
Jerry Moran............................................................. Director
Alyssa McCluskey...................................................... Director
Angela Dazlich......................................................... Director
Karen Phillips........................................................... Director
Judy Wagner, C.P.A. . ............................. Director, Non-voting
temperament and behavior issues. I have found that this breed does
not do well in a shelter or kennel environment. They are a family dog
and consider themselves as a member of the family. We have seen
too many times that the Vizsla does not want to run the family or be
the “pack” leader in the family. A lot of people don’t realize the Vizsla
needs rules to follow. If the family does not have a strong pack leader,
the Vizsla will take that position, and then you are in trouble.”
Is there one particular rescue story that you would like to share?
“One of the rewards I earn from being associated with rescue is
stories like Hope’s. Hope was about nine years old and I only had her
three weeks. She was from Kansas and a victim of abuse. Her owners
were spending all their money on booze and starving her hoping she
would die soon in her kennel where she spent all her days. Thanks to
a shelter worker going over the fence and breaking her out, she spent
her last days in a loving home with me.
Committee Volunteer Positions:
Katie Lloyd (OConnell)............................... Event Coordinator
Education Coordinator
Leslie Mueller........................................ Adoption Follow-up
Judy Wagner, C.P.A................................ Financial Consultant
Marianne Blackwell......................................... Legal Counsel
Laura Adams................................................... Foster Liaison
Newsletter Staff :
Dani Comendador & Karen Phillips........................ Editors
Diana Gilbert & Beth Mac Donald.............. Co-Shelter Liasons
Karen Phillips......................... Fund Raiser/Grant Coordinator
Adoption Committee:
She was extremely underweight and obviously had never been in a
house. When I brought her into my home, you could just see the awe
in her eyes, like she had never seen anything like it before and had
the same wonder on her face when I offered her a bowl of food. It was
as if she said, “All this and you’re going to feed me too? At night she
had a foam dog bed to sleep on with the same expression in her eyes,
“You have a soft bed just for me?” It was wonderful and so rewarding
to show this dog kindness and love. She was so appreciative and
thankful for everything that our dogs simply take for granted.
Hope was fine for about two weeks and I was able to put five pounds
on her. Then it was like she told herself there couldn’t be anything
better than this; she had experienced heaven on earth. She was so
happy but she suddenly stopped eating. I think she told herself she
was ready to cross the Rainbow Bridge. I tried getting food down her,
but it got to the point that I would have to force feed her and it was
obvious that is not what she wanted. She was happy and ready to go.
I was just glad that I was able to make her last days happy.”
What do you see for yourself and rescue in the future?
“I can’t see myself quitting Vizsla rescue. It would only be when I am
unable to do it anymore due to ill-health. So God better keep me
healthy so I can continue to help the Vizslas.
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Rita Prindle............................................................Chairman
Polly Mahlman.....................................................Consultant
Alyssa McCluskey................................................ Coordinator
Laura Adams.................................................... Foster Liason
Teila Gilchrist & Polly Mahlman..........Telephone Interviewers
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