Dear Friends~
As I sit down to write to you, I am, yet again, amazed at how quickly time has passed and that we are approaching the close of another year. And, what a year it has been! In 2021, Boykin Spaniel Rescue turned the corner on a new decade of service to at-risk Boykin spaniels celebrating our 20th year. That’s 20 years of BSR, with the support of the Boykin community, rehabilitating at-risk Boykin Spaniels and giving them a second chance at the lives they deserve ~ to be exact 1350 of them by the end of October! And, since the inception of BSR’s Julia Horner Permanent Foster Care program in 2010, another 89 at-risk Boykins found comfort and care as PFC’s. That is 1,439 at-risk Boykins that have been rescued, rehabilitated, and have found their way to better lives and we can’t thank you all enough!
2021 was another whirlwind year for dog intakes with 70 as of October 31, and the saying “the more things change, the more they stay the same” held true for us in many ways. What stayed the same are conditions that have become common to rescue that we expect to see year in and year out:
And, what has changed? Leading the list is the continued trend in the uptick of catastrophic cases where the dogs are sicker and the issues more chronic which increases the need to work with specialists; and the spiraling cost of diagnostics often required to determine the cause of their illness/conditions which are often orthopedic and neurological in nature. To date we have had the following:
I am forever grateful to my team as well as the over 640 volunteers throughout the year who have made our work possible. I am also forever indebted to you, our donors, who believe in us. We have had many days that your support pushed us forward. Rescue is hard work. It can be heartbreaking. But, it can bring out the best in all of us.
Please consider a tax-deductible donation to Boykin Spaniel Rescue as you consider your year-end giving. Your donation goes directly to the care of our dogs in the upcoming year. Our goal for this campaign is $100,000. We sincerely appreciate your love and care of our dogs and your support over the past 20 years that has helped those 1,439 at risk Boykins find their way to better lives.
On behalf of the Boykin Spaniel Rescue Board of Directors, I wish you Peace, Health and Happiness in the New Year.
Sincerely,
Jill Freeman
President
To make a tax-deductible donation, click here:
https://boykinspanielrescue.networkforgood.com/.../54943...
To send a check:
Boykin Spaniel Rescue, Inc.
c/o Culbertson
1611 Franklin Street
As I sit down to write to you, I am, yet again, amazed at how quickly time has passed and that we are approaching the close of another year. And, what a year it has been! In 2021, Boykin Spaniel Rescue turned the corner on a new decade of service to at-risk Boykin spaniels celebrating our 20th year. That’s 20 years of BSR, with the support of the Boykin community, rehabilitating at-risk Boykin Spaniels and giving them a second chance at the lives they deserve ~ to be exact 1350 of them by the end of October! And, since the inception of BSR’s Julia Horner Permanent Foster Care program in 2010, another 89 at-risk Boykins found comfort and care as PFC’s. That is 1,439 at-risk Boykins that have been rescued, rehabilitated, and have found their way to better lives and we can’t thank you all enough!
2021 was another whirlwind year for dog intakes with 70 as of October 31, and the saying “the more things change, the more they stay the same” held true for us in many ways. What stayed the same are conditions that have become common to rescue that we expect to see year in and year out:
- 15 heartworms cases (roughly 1/4 of our intakes each year);
- 27 dogs needing a spay or neuter (50% annually on average);
- a steady flow of dogs with skin and coat issues, orthopedic problems/conditions, vision loss, and other physical ailments;
- Dogs that simply need a new start in a new home with families that have the time to dedicate to the dogs’ needs and that have few if any health problems; and
- the continued trend of rising veterinary costs in general.
And, what has changed? Leading the list is the continued trend in the uptick of catastrophic cases where the dogs are sicker and the issues more chronic which increases the need to work with specialists; and the spiraling cost of diagnostics often required to determine the cause of their illness/conditions which are often orthopedic and neurological in nature. To date we have had the following:
- 4 dogs requiring MRI’s with an average cost of $4000 per MRI; (testing showed one of these dogs was missing most of the left hemisphere of her brain, another is paralyzed);
- 11 dogs requiring surgeries (tumor/mass/growth removals, eye surgeries, lumpectomies, heart surgery); and
- 11 dogs requiring dental extractions;
- In addition, not only has there been a steady increase in the cost of heartworm treatment, heartworms in some areas of the country have become resistant to preventative and the time to clear a dog of the worms is in many cases longer than we have previously seen. That amounts to a month (or several months) in care longer that normal before adoptability. And, that equates to higher costs.
I am forever grateful to my team as well as the over 640 volunteers throughout the year who have made our work possible. I am also forever indebted to you, our donors, who believe in us. We have had many days that your support pushed us forward. Rescue is hard work. It can be heartbreaking. But, it can bring out the best in all of us.
Please consider a tax-deductible donation to Boykin Spaniel Rescue as you consider your year-end giving. Your donation goes directly to the care of our dogs in the upcoming year. Our goal for this campaign is $100,000. We sincerely appreciate your love and care of our dogs and your support over the past 20 years that has helped those 1,439 at risk Boykins find their way to better lives.
On behalf of the Boykin Spaniel Rescue Board of Directors, I wish you Peace, Health and Happiness in the New Year.
Sincerely,
Jill Freeman
President
To make a tax-deductible donation, click here:
https://boykinspanielrescue.networkforgood.com/.../54943...
To send a check:
Boykin Spaniel Rescue, Inc.
c/o Culbertson
1611 Franklin Street
As of today, we have raised $119,402.80 towards our goal of $100,000!
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Thank you to all who have donated!
Anna Adams
Jennifer Adkins
SusanAnderson, in Memory of Marlee
Kellye Basye
Katherine )Beard
Catherine Bolton
Pat Carella
Bonnie Cocuzza
Matt Coleman
Martha and David Cordell
Thomas and Caroline Crittendon
Julia Elmendorf
Fred Fogelin, in Honor of Lucy and Desi
Georgianna Graham
Jackie Graham
Bill and Linda Graves
Michael Harrub
Matthew Haynes
Karen and Phil Hinchman
Jennifer Holder, in Memory of Roux
Ellen Horn
Gary Hunter, in Memory of Rivet
Carol and Reid Jackson Nelson, in Honor of Karen Rowley
Barbara and James Johnson, in Memory of Clifford
LC Lombard
Keith McCrodden
Ann & Larry Mitchell
Tricia Pearson
J. Carson Quarles
Keith Richardson
Alexis Riggs, in Honor of Meg
Eddie Rodelsperger & Peggy Skalican, in Honor of Colt
Howard Russell, in Memory of MUDD
Rachel Schell
Mary Sever, in Honor of my Boykin that crossed the Bridge last year
Capt Bill Smith
Jonathan & Anne Smith, in Memory of Sweet Georgia Brown
Susan Spaniol
HollyStevens, in Honor of Levi and Memory of Sadie
Margie & Ruben Swintin Honor of Champ and Sport
Randy and Lisa Thomas
Fred Wanner, in Memory of Chester the Wonder Dog
Sheila Washingtonin Memory of Bailey
Lucia Whitworth
Alan Carter
Jo Ann Everette, in Honor of Karen & John Hanckel
Peggy Stoltz
Lara Cumbey
Holly McLaren, in Memory of Lord Fraser of Gylemuir
Beverly Bell
Jackie Nettles Horseman, in Memory of sweet Cody
Tom Hoare, in Honor of BSR Charlie
Ann R Wood, in Memory of J. Hooker Wood
Justin Hallock, in Honor of Beth Hallock
Rick Segal
Jan Coisson, in Honor of Abby
David Gill, in Honor of my Boykins, Morgan & Buddy
Shannon Strickland
Sherry Little Lloyd
Jo Whitson, in Honor of Pat & Liz Lulich
Karan Andrea
Jill Freeman
Allyn Talbot
Fred Fenimore
Martha Garner, in Memory of Fred Garner
Ted Woods
Kenneth Hopkins
Nancy Wilson
Susanna Hearn
Donna Mize
Susan Sharp
Midge Mercer
Vicki & Jerry Pope
Brenda Jaynes, in Honor of Jackson
Brian Laughlin
Jay Faircloth
Ken & Julie Levra
Staci & Dustin Reed, in Memory of Beaufort
FC Ormsbee
Michael Schierberl
Julie Taylor, in Honor of Lucy Boo Boo
Angela Pittard
Nancy Wilson, in Memory of John Wilson II
John Reiser
Chuck Chavous
Al Gileczek
Cecile Tauzin
Rick English, in Honor of Henry & Nellie
Melissa Wolff-Burke, in Memory of Tessa
Marta Varela
Deese Family Foundation
Ivy Sumrell Gift Fund
Nancy & Alan Dickson, in Honor of Rhett
Lance Sherman, in Honor of Sparky & Clancy
Mary Frances Krause
Tina Rouse, in Honor of Ginger, Scrappy & Coco
Karen Johnson, in Memory of Maggie
Jim latimer
Phyllis Patrick in honor of Lou Bear's birthday
Gail Wells for the love of Boykins
Carter Bryars Jr, MD in Honor of Carson Quarles
Beth Gonella
Carson Quarles
Nancy Frock
Lynn Beck
Ed Covert
Wendelyn Odell
DL Hart
Phyllis Patrick in memory of Frank and in honor of Ginny and Dewayne Harper who fostered Frank
Linda Satterfield
Cliff Woerner
John Kellner
Michael Johnson
Dennis Cook
Esther (Penni) Black
Hillary Hamilton, in Memory of Charlie
Frederick Bruch
Miller Yoho, in Honor of Jan Miller
Agnes Slayman
Kathy & Al English, in Honor of all PFC fosters
Malae Harris, in Honor of PFC Tuff
Nancy Sikes
Kuwanna Durden
Chuck and Sandy Bones Foundation
Brian Pritchard
Regina Clegg, in Honor of Richard and Peggy Vitolo
Carol Howard, in Honor of Ellen and Blake Bodenmiller
Kathy McCormick
Hickerson Foundation
Joe and Nancy Stute
Ginger and John Shaffer, in Honor of Huck
Nancy Kalivoda, in Memory of Gus and in Honor of BSR Molly
Rich Gotz, in Memory of Otis
Lynn McNair
Eric Bernhard
Gail Rogers
Tay Laster
Cathy Mayton
Mary McKinnon
Jill Freemaan
Katie Herndon
Elizabeth Collins, in Memory of Bill
Johnny and Kaye Wallace Giving Foundation
Stebbins/Grudier Charitable Giving
Dan Ham, In memory of Our rescues, Addy, Bailey, Penny, Buddy, Chloe, Zeke\
Jim Latimer
Phyllis Patrick, in Memory of Frank and in Honor of Dewayne and Ginny Harper
Jill Freeman
Lynn Jacobs
Leslie Alexander Foundation
Gail Wells
Carter Bryars Jr MD, in Honor of J. Carson Quarles
Nancy Frock
Ed Covert
Linda Satterfield
Judy McNeilly
Jonathan and Anne Smith
Martha Mitchell
Amy Thomas, in Memory of Abigail Lewis
Lynn Jacobs
Sarah Deaton, in honor of James Barber
John LeVanin, in Honor of General and Magnolia
Paul and Julie Kay
Bonny Daugherty, in Memory of Sullie
Brad Fields
Zach and Alex Henderson, in Memory of Elphie
Greg Barker
Kathy Taft
Debbie Davis, in Memory of Beasley and in Honor of Ramsey lee
Chuck and Kim Williams, in Memory of Owen
ScottAspinall in Memory of Henry and in Honor of Joe Bear
Debbie Winslow
Mark and Marion Wishart
Bill Poston, in memory of Emma and Mollie
Phil Brown in Memory of Carol Brown
Nancy Hodge sin Memory of Mighty
Lynn Cunningham, In honor of Johnny & Kaye Wallace
Carolyn Perkins
Sally McNulty
Jane Thompson, In memory of BSR Lucky (98-13) and her hooman, Milton Thompson.
Beverly Casey
Scott Seidel, in Honor of Norma & Carson Quarles
Cheryl McInnis
Cynthia Heil, in Memory of Lucy
Robert Prezzano
Corey Mayers, in memory of Zoey
Dawn Dwyerin Honor of PFC Milton
Linda Charles
Jane Buckler, in Memory of Remy
John Franklin, in Memory of Remy and in Honor of Chance
Ron Garrett
Lynn Watson
Eugene Goldwyn, in memory of Tinkerbelle
Neil Ober, in memory of Lucy and in Honor of Pepsi
Cindy Fuller
Susan Gravely, in Memory of Woodrow and Newt
Chuck Jones, in Memory of Curley and Marley
Delbert Phillips, in Memory of Belle
Rodney Monroe, in Honor of Casey
Cantey Smith
Jo Ann Everette, in Memory of Sambo
Robert Rafter
Patricia Royal, in Memory of Dingo and in Honor of Diesel & Dudley
Lauren Payne, in Honor of Beaufort
Dustin & Lynn Lewis, in Honor of Charles
Robert Harvey
Richard Walker Enterprises
John Reven
Michele Koster
Susan Sasse, in Honor of Lynne Brown
Jack Winslow, in Honor of our fur babies
Beth Bloomfield
Anthony Harvill, in Memoyr of.Ben and Syrena
Linda Charles
John Reven
Michele Koster
Leslie Plumb
Paige Coghill
Merial Bowman, in Honor of Alex
Lynn McElmurray, in Memory of Marie Hodge
Aaron Barklay
William Bauman and Phyllis Kaye, loving Memory of our Boykin Penny
Antonio and Christina Becerra, in Memory of BSR Maggie
Kaleigh Ferguson
Yale R Brown, in Memory of Reese
Lee Baldwin, in Honor of Susan Hundley and Gary Burns
Jamie Craig, in Honor of Adam Craig
Tom Dolatowski, in Honor of Briar Rose
Teresa Key, in Memory of Bill Wright
James Findeisen
Kevin Brown
Mimi Barksdale
Michael Coston
Karen Hendricks, in Honor of Bella (2013) and Odin (2021_
Dennis Sullivan
Bob & Teri Riggs,in Memory of George & in Honor of Moj0
Aaron Barkley
Dorothy Tysinger, in Honor of Karen Rowley
John Gamache
Jan Miller
Susan and Bill Schaefer, in Honor of Good Boy Willie
Mijalo Petrovic, in Memory of Rusty
Greg Oelberg, in Memory of Buddy
Yael Schwartz
Debra Nowlin, in Honor of Dolly
Jeannie Horton
Chuck and Sandy Bones
Michael Holmes
Paula Lawrence