Fall 2015.pub - Door County Sled Dogs

Door County Sled Dogs
November/December 2015
From the Trail with Musher Bonnie, DCSD Director
As a founder of this exci ng and fulfilling organiza on, I am truly honored and oh-so-proud to be wri ng this first of
hopefully many hellos to be included in our future newsle ers. I an cipate much fun ge ng to know each of you
be er. I am excited about the prospect of repor ng the many educa onal happenings always taking place through the
efforts of all our rescued dogs and their human volunteers! So much is always going on and finally another way to connect with you - all of you - good good friends of the rescues. Alone we are strong but together we are victorious!
Through your help and everyone’s efforts, I am proud and happy to also report that we con nually manage to not only
save the lives of some wonderful dogs (in just the last few months alone) but to genuinely make a difference in the
quality of their en re future. A,er having lived their lives on chains and in kennels, loving smart and energe c dogs like
Cruz, Quik, Loki, and Budders will now enjoy long, happy, and healthy lives as beloved pets. Most will remain within our
organiza on of amazingly wonderful sled dogs, learning to work alongside all the veteran dogs, such as Lb, George, and
Happy. They’re going to love it!
These next few months will be very busy for sure! We will be permanently welcoming new rescued dogs into both mine
and Musher Rick’s household while mentoring our other rehomed dogs along the way. We’re proud to report that we
currently have 39! permanently rescued dogs - all official Door County Sled Dogs – even Senior Ambassador and Special
Needs… Isn’t this great? They’ll all be happily looking forward to the many ongoing educa onal scout and school
presenta ons, parades, Meet n’ Greets and family dog sled rides that will be the norm for this Winter season. We will
be at Discovery World Museum on Dec. 20th in Milwaukee for a great holiday Meet n’ Greet and perhaps if Mother Nature smiles on us, we’ll even have reserved dog sled rides! If we do, that’ll be pre y early in the season, even for us.
Also for the team’s 5th year in a row, one of our favorites – Breakfast with Santa/the Lions Club will be happening before we all know it and all the sled dogs will get to wear their holiday hats! Picture it - we can’t wait! There’s no be er
way to get into the holiday spirit than by helping others.
Addi onally, we will be in Illinois and Sheboygan once again and hope to do a lot more in Door County! If you don’t reside in these areas, know that in our hearts, we bring all of you along with us (and woo, we have so many hearts here)
because truly, these amazingly wonderful sled dogs can’t make it without you to cheer them on! Speaking of cheering
the team on - we are hoping to once again work with and support others by racing for charity in the “Make a Wish”
sled dog race in early December! Since this is just a sampling of our upcoming outreach efforts, please keep us in your
hearts for safekeeping.
Con nued next page
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Bob’s Weather Report
The weather this summer in Door County has been delighOul. Cool evenings
and comfortable temperatures during the days. Me and the rest of the team
have been res ng up for our upcoming sledding season. We have been digging
holes, rolling in the grass and taking long walks with our musher friends. Predicons on the weather channel are for an unusually warm winter, with li le precipita on. They say our southern friend “El Nino” is going to blow warm dry air
our way all winter. The Old Farmer’s Almanac says very cold temperatures with
lots of snow. I vote for the cold and snow. Did you know that op mum temperature for a Siberian Husky to run is 10 degrees below zero? With colder temperatures and lots of snow me and my buddies will be living the dream. Well I have
to get back to the weather map; they are changing the predic ons as I write. Be
sure to check back in the next issue and see how our Mother Earth and her son
Fall is trea ng the team. BOB
Meet DCSD Volunteers:
The Dennis Schmid Family
Here is why we like to volunteer with the Door County Sled
Dogs:
“It is very important that our dogs Li leman, Rose and Bailey live
with us and not in a shelter, (2nd to 5th homes for placement);
they have us for the rest of their lives. Having Rick and Bonnie
teach us how to train and care for the dogs, along with sledding,
has been priceless. Watching my girls (Danielle and Josephine)
doing the Make-a-Wish charity race "Can't Depend on Snow"
makes me very proud as a Dad, and as a musher, too! When
driving around town using the DCSD sta on wagon, we get great
looks and comments. I'm proud to talk about our group when
people come to pet the dogs!”
~Dennis Schmid
Long me volunteers, The Schmid Family:
Dennis, Danielle, Josephine, Jennifer (top
row), Rose, Bailey, and Li leman (bo om
row).
From the Trail with Musher Bonnie, DCSD Director
con nued from front page
Your con nued love and support make all of these connec ons between helping dogs in need while at the same me
posi vely and consistently impac ng others, possible. We always say this is only possible because “they are such good
good dogs” but we know the truth is, it’s a bigger team effort than that – they ARE such
good good dogs but then, they’re really blessed because YOU are such good good
friends.
I do hope you enjoy our lst edi on newsle er, we’d love to hear from you!
~God bless you, Musher Bonnie
PS. Please don’t forget your furry friends here this holiday season. When these big days
arrive, the dogs are working hard to make great things happen. They surely do need
your help with items from their Wish List and of course your dona on genuinely keeps
everyone healthy and happy.
As we move into eye of the storm and a real whirlwind of ac vity, we wish each of you a
happy and healthy holiday!
Think snow everyone! ~xoxo Musher Bonnie
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Ask Jellie-Mae
My human has been spending too much "me tex"ng and surfing the web.
What can I do Jelly – Mae? Signed: LOST.
Jellie-Mae:
Dear Lost,
Jellie-Mae is a Seppala Siberian
Husky. It’s not unusual for her to
jump 6 '. into the air to show us
how badly she wants to go mushing! We call her the ballerina but
she’s convinced she’s the strongest, fastest dog of all!”
This surfing and tex ng has become a problem for all of us K-9's. I spent some
me talking to my humans, but they didn't seem to understand. They just
looked at me and smiled with a blank look on their faces. Once in a while they
would try to distract me with a biscuit or a bone, but I con nued to address
them and tried to counsel them on the loss of my companionship. Well in the
end I began to connect with them the only way I know. I started to po y in the
house, I tore up their favorite chair and I snapped at the mailman. I’m not sure,
but I think that they were blaming me for this behavior. Now my humans are
walking with me without their technology and we spend me playing each day.
It was a hard ba le, but well worth it. I have my humans back and we have a
life in the “here and now”. You need to get your humans to put away their toys
and you will have your friend back. That's all for this issue.
If you have a ques on please send an e-mail to me, Ask Jellie-Mae at
eddiemoobear@aol.com.
Meet
Cruz
A
Newer
Rescue
From
the
Racing
World
Want to receive the newsle/er on-line only?
Please email us at doorcountysleddogs@aol.com.
Please include your name and address and we will remove you from our hard copy mailing list. Thank you.
Do you have a new address?
If so, email us at doorcountysleddogs@aol.com or send via mail to:
DCSD, PO Box 241, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 .
Please include your name and address and we will update your address. Thank you for your support.
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Thank you
Miesfeld’s of Sheboygan
Miesfeld’s Meat Market
4811 Venture Dr.
Sheboygan, WI 53083
920-565-6328
*shipping for the holidays
lakeshoreweekendsheboygan.com
Big Husky hugs goes out to the BEST meat market there is
— Miesfeld’s of Sheboygan. Many thanks for sponsoring
the rescues as they con nue to spread their educa onal
messages to so many children and families. This fes val
raises $100,000 plus each year with 100% donated to Children’s Hospital. We are proud to have been part of this
generous venture!
New Rescues: Meet Budders and Quik
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Door County Sled Dogs
New Education Center and Museum in Ephraim
Our long- me dream of having an educa onal center and museum in Door County has become real. On October 19,
with the help of Boo Boo, and a generous donor, DCSD closed on their new Educa on Center on Highway 42 on the
north side of Ephraim. With the help of volunteers, the dogs were able to visit the new Educa on Center immediately
following the signing of the documents. What was exci ng was that for the en re me the dogs and bus were there
people kept pulling into the parking lot to meet them and learn about DCSD. There is much work to be done to prepare the building for the Nov 10 Open House. Thank you to all who are making this possible. Plan on visi ng the center
next summer to see all that we will have done. Perhaps you might want to par cipate in one of the hoped for programs. Below: Mushers Bonnie and Rick unlock the door of the new Door County Sled Dogs Educa on Center.
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An envelope is enclosed for mailing your gi@ or you can go to our website and donate using PayPal. Thank you.
Meet Mushka
(Moosh-ka)
Li le Mushka is the best sled dog and has the most haun ngly
beau ful song of her people. She also gives the so,est and
sweetest kisses on the planet. But even then … Mushka has no
one to sponsor her. Would you be her Guardian Angel? You can
give her the gi, of life for only $150 a year and Mushka can be
assured of good health care, good food and lots of me to connue having fun and helping others along the way. Would you
be Mushka’s Special Friend? Helping Mushka gets you a framed
cer ficate of Sponsorship and her fun yearly updates but best
of all we promise, a great big so, spot within your own heart as
well.
Want to help Mushka?
You can by becoming a Guardian Angel
Our Sponsor-A-Sled Dog program allows you to “keep tabs” on your favorite sled dog or give a friend or loved one the
gi, of their very own sponsored team dog!
Your tax-deduc ble sponsorship provides the Door County Sled Dogs with much-needed financial support, and comes
with lots of fun perks for you! All funds go directly to the care and upkeep of our animals and equipment, and to the
educa onal programs we provide to the community.
BE A GUARDIAN ANGEL WITH A GIFT OF $150
Sponsorships make great HOLIDAY, anniversary, gradua on or re rement gi,s! They can also be made in memory of
a beloved family member, friend or pet. Your kindness and generosity makes a world of difference in the lives of the
rescues - you help save lives!
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The Door County Sled Dogs
ALL RESCUES WISH LIST—Help STUFF THE BUS!
These rescues thank you from the bo/om of all their hearts!
A 501©3 Not for Profit Community Team
Please ALL FOOD/TREATS FOR THE DOGS NEED TO BE American Made!
*PURINA PRO SLICES TREATS ARE THEIR FAVORITE!
LOOK who loves you!!!! Will work food :)
*PURINA PRO PLAN FOR ACTIVE DOGS DOG FOOD
SMALL TRAINING TREATS
ANY GROCERY GIFT CARDS TO BUY
CHEESE, HAMBURGER, PUMPKIN...
CANNED DOG FOOD
COPY PAPER! WHITE,COLORED,
PHOTO… STAMPS,
*STAGE 2 MEAT BABY FOOD FOR NEW
BABY RESCUES, HOT DOGS, LOW SODIUM CHICKEN
BROTH,
PEANUT BUTTER,
DO YOU USE AMAZON.com TO PURCHASE? PLEASE
“FRESH PET” FROZEN FOOD TUBES
PLEASE TAKE 30 SECONDS OUT TO REGISTER ONE
ANY RAWHIDE CHEWIES—PIG EARS, BRAIDED,
TIME ONLY at AMAZON SMILE—
BUSY BONES OR ??
Allowing you to always select the
CANNED TUNA, SALMON, CHICKEN, STELLA AND
DOOR COUNTY SLED DOGS to receive a portion of
CHEWIES PRODUCTS
your purchase towards their food and medical costs!
PAPER TOWELS, CLEANING RAGS, LARGE GARBAGE BAGS, DAWN DISH DETERGENT, LAUNDRY
DETERGENT , ZIPLOCK FREEZER BAGS, GALLON AND
QUART SIZE
GAS CARDS FOR ANY AMOUNT, OR AMAZON,
TARGET ETC. GIFT CARDS
FOREVER STAMPS, BATTERIES (AA, AAA)
GIFT CARDS FOR MEDICINE (WALGREENS,
TARGET, Wal-Mart) , PETCO, PET SUPPLIES PLUS ,
FLEET FARM AND FARM & FLEET GIFT CARD
AND REMEMBER—AMAZON SMILE—IT DOESN’T
COST A THING AND IS ON GOING!
GAS CARDS FOR ANY AMOUNT
Presents for the dogs can be mailed to DCSD, PO Box 241, Baileys Harbor WI 54202.
***They love presents***
Door County Sled Dogs
PO Box 241
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
E-mail: doorcountysleddogs@aol.com
Website: www.doorcountysleddogs.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/doorcountysleddogs
A Friendly Reminder:
Giving Tuesday, December 1, is fast approaching. This is the beginning
of the United Way Campaign. Please consider DCSDs in your decision by selec ng or wri ng in our name,
“Door County Sled Dogs. Thank you. Your gi, means the world to our rescues. Remember, some companies
will match your gi,. Enclosed is an envelope for your gi,s.
Late Breaking News: DCSD have a
new Education Center in Ephraim,
Door County
Thanks to a generous gi,, DCSD was able to purchase a
building for educa onal programs, events and meet and
greets in Door County. It is located right on Hwy 42. Great
plans are underway. Pictured le,: Boo Boo at the closing
accep ng the documents on behalf of all the rescues.
More on page 5.
Thank you Laura
Moegenburg for dona ng the prin ng
of this newsle3er.
Watch our website or Facebook
page for details on these
upcoming events:
Open house at the new DCSD Educa on Center, Tuesday,
Nov 10. Watch our facebook page for details
Dog sled rides will be star ng again soon in Milwaukee.