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It is with a heavy heart that RROC expresses it's shear condolences to the Schwallie family after their loss of a family member, Gary.
One year ago RROC adopted out Calvin to the Schwallie's and they were immediately in love with him. The Schwallie's and Calvin are perfect examples of just one of RROC's many miracles. Despite this trying time, the Schwallie family has selflessly requested that donations be directed to RROC in Gary's honor.
It is with the utmost honor and gratitude that RROC be able to highlight such amazing members of the RROC family and invite you to contribute some words or thoughts along with your donation. Again, from all of us at RROC, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Calvin, adopted by the Schwallie's in 2007
To donate in Gary Schwallie's name please click here.
The Retriever Rescue of Colorado recognizes the following donors in Gary Schwallie's name:
Amanda Colby, Jaynah Leerssen, Donna Cody, Lori Thompson, Jim and Lori Fisher, Robert and Claire Rosenbaum, Sharon & Elizabeth Prather, Janet Endo
RROC NEEDS YOUR 2008 ADOPTER PICNIC PHOTOS!
RROC will be posting the Adopters Picnic video in 7 days, please check back!
Do you have any photos of the 2008 Adopter's picnic? If so, we would love to see them! Here at RROC, we believe our website communication and marketing is very important to our public and our adopters. As a result, we are always looking for new feature stories for both our quarterly newsletter and videos. Please read below!
What we need: Digital photos of the 2008 Adopter's Picnic!
Quantity: No limit
Where to send submissions and photo questions: webmaster@retrieverrescueofcolorado.com
Submission Rules:
All photo submissions will only be accepted in digital format, please do not send photos to RROC's P.O Box address
Incomplete submissions without reference to previous dog name are less likely to be marked for inclusion in videos
All photos submitted become permanent property of Retriever Rescue of Colorado. Submission of photos implies permission to utilize photos for all future RROC media including printed, and multimedia materials distributed via RROC events, website and newsletter.
Photos submitted which include faces of both adults and minors will not be altered to hide identity. As a result, in the event you wish to submit family dog photos, all submissions must be accompanied by permission to publicize in print and multimedia. Please contact the webmaster in the event you have any questions.
VERY IMPORTANT: You must have fun while submitting your photos!
OUR MISSION:
Believing that all Retrievers deserve a safe, loving home, the mission of Retriever Rescue of Colorado is to rescue abandoned, abused, neglected, and unwanted retrievers and to promote public education on animal-related issues. Rescued breeds will include Golden Retrievers , Labrador Retrievers, Curly Coated Retrievers, Flat Coated Retrievers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers.
All of our dogs are fostered prior to adoption. Our organization prides itself on providing safe and promising second chances to these dogs while they await their new homes. Our foster homes allow for social development and many times direction for learning basic commands, housebreaking and exposure to children, cats, and other dogs. Depression rates of puppies and dogs kept for long periods of time in a shelter rapidly increase with each day as they wait for a new home. Foster homing can assist in alleviating unnecessary stress for some of our dogs who have come to us under serious circumstances.
History of RROC
"It all began with a passion to educate and help the animals" -RROC founders
RROC began in 2006 with only a few volunteers on hand to spearhead the effort to create an incredible rescue organization. The expectation that RROC would achieve saving around 30 dogs was far exceeded within the first year of operation and today proudly touts more than 600 retrievers saved and adopted as of 2008.
- Read our Summer 2008 Newsletter (PDF).
- If you would like to volunteer to help us rescue these amazing animals and bring happiness into their lives, consider being a foster parent.