Home for the Holidays
Dear Friends-
It is hard to believe that we are heading towards the end of 2022. As I sit down to write this to you, I am humbled by the generosity of our Boykin volunteers and community. As of this writing, we are looking at a 30% increase in the number of intakes over last year. However, that is only the start. We have had over 25 catastrophic cases this year which is double the number of catastrophic cases of last year. Catastrophic cases are dogs with an excellent quality of life prognosis that can often require costly advanced diagnostics, surgeries, and long-term rehabilitation and/or therapy. Our dog care expenses have more than doubled in the last two years. So, I come to you as I do each year to humbly ask for your help. Our goal this year is to raise $150,000.
I am sure your first question is “Why”? “Why do so many Boykins require rehoming?” “Why so many catastrophic cases?” Neither of these questions has a singular answer. Some dogs come to us when their owners’ lives have changed, and the owners can no longer meet the dogs’ needs. In other cases, some dogs’ medical needs are financially or emotionally/physically more than their owners can afford. Some of this year’s catastrophic cases included IVDD back surgeries; FHO hip surgeries; 2 dogs hit by cars requiring surgeries; a neurologic autoimmune disorder; all requiring extensive diagnostics and extensive rehabilitation. (Please see the back of the enclosed card for more details on dog metrics). But BSR remains that soft place for Boykins in need to land and our team moves mountains to make that happen. And none of that would be possible without your donations.
I am profoundly aware that our ask grows each year. We are working diligently, finding other fundraising opportunities. We have added new online auctions, raffles, portion of proceeds events and more. We do a LOT of fundraising and are so very grateful to those who like to participate. We also do a lot of grant writing and seeking out foundations who are looking to invest in a non-profit whose work is close to their hearts.
I used the word “invest’. We truly look at each donation as an investment. You are entrusting us to make good decisions and to provide the quality of care for each dog that is needed, as well as have a long-term, sustainable nonprofit that is transparent. To that end, we remain open to speaking with you individually to answer any questions or provide additional information. More about BSR, including our 2021 financial review and annual report, can be found on our website. Still more can be found on our Guidestar profile (www.guidestar.org/profile/63-1260575).
We are humbled and grateful to our Boykin community and your belief in us. I wish you a wonderful holiday and a New Year of Peace & Health.
Sincerely.
Jill Freeman
President of the Board
Our Goal is $150.000.00
With Thanks to our Donors we have raised $112,884.52!
Christian Delcambre
Frederic D and Catherine R Smith
J Carson Quarles
Phyllis Patrick In memory of Thomas G Williams and in memory of Harry Tucker
Gary Labounty
Rebecca H Toms and Elaine Allen In memory of Thomas G Williams
Michael and Rhonda CampBell In memory of Thomas Williams
Julia Lanpher
Jill Freeman
Lawrence Lombard
Christian Delcambre
Chevron
Will and Penelpe Wright
Bets & Rob Collins
Andrea Stamm In memory of Thomas Williams
Ann Richardson Wood
RFS Charity Fund In memory of Bud and honor Kona the Companion til the end
Pat Royal In memory of Dingo and Dudley and in honor of Diesel and Dutton Royal
Frederic Simard
James Latimer
Frank Hanley
Gary LaBounty
Rebecca and Nate Toms in memory of Tom Williams
Harold and Shirley Smith
Catherine A Semken
Gail Wells In memory of all 4 of my beloved Boykins.
Jeff Bernstein
Jan Coisson
Jay Faircloth
Paul Nielson
Gary Ney
Lou Anderson
Stephen Hunt in loving memory of our boy, Jasper
Boykin Roseborough in Memory of Gunni
Regina Clegg in Honor of Richard and Peggy Vitolo
Sarah Merriman In honor of my fun loving, demanding, cuddly, naughty, sweet Boykin.
Allyn Talbot
Lee Virnelson From my Boykins, Beamer and Baja
Bill and Susan Schaeffer
Leslie Alexander Foundation
Daniel Queen
Barbara Kelly
Doreen Tanenbaum in Honor of Gumbo
Margeaux Espy In Memoryof Cheryl Espy
Rita Schimpff In honor of Girl’s Night Out -40 yrs
Julie Cox-Seidel
Carole Thomas in memory of Fisher and Mojo
Anita White in Memory of Joe Willie
Jamey Shandley
Eddie Serratt
Jane Thompson in Memory of BSR Lucky (99-13) and her hoomnan, Milton Thompson.
Katherine Cummings
Anna Adams
Pat Carella
Steven Hendershott
Howard Russell
Nancy Wilson in memory of John Wilson
Jane Buckler
Christine Caldwell
Arthur Tilley In memory of Arthur Tilley
Michelle Knop in Honor of Blue Baby
Susan McIntyre
Mike Cheek In honor of Martha Cheek and Larry Shrader
Jane Easler in Honor of Field Easler
Antonio & Christina Becerra
Louise Smith in Memory of Margaret Springs Dyer
Fred Fogelin in Honor of Lucy & Desi
Charles Tysinger in Honor of Karen Rowley
Ann and Larry Mitchell
Anne Anderson in Memory of Penny
Brianna Griffin in Honor of our best boy, Huck!
Sarah Cooper
Gina Smith
Cathy Mayton
Bill Poston in Memory of Emma and Molly
Ivey Sumrell
Jonathan Bubon
Ellen Horn
Millie Plyler
Lauren Holloway
Preston and Sharon King
Katleen Fox
Neil Ober
Denny Lanier In memory of Wright & Hill Lanier
Gary Hunter
Leslie Kern in Memory of Bud Long
Fred Fogelin & Linda Jones
Rob Fluornoy In Honor of Bubba Cochran Flournoy, and Huggy Bears(1256), Second adoption anniversary!
Teresa Key in Memory of Bill Wright
Teri Riggs in Honor of Mojo
Teri Riggs in Memory of George
David French In honor of Our LBD, Miller
Marilyn Colvin
Catherine Smith
Terry Mink
Karan Andrea
Lance Sherman In honor of Sparky (Smokey)
Jill Freeman
Nancy Wilson
Susanna Hearn
Penny Randall In honor of Luke & Lita
George Seifert
Rob Flournoy Corp Match
Charles Pierce
Dottie Hammond
Debbie Davis
Susan Sharp
Greg Barker
Dana Schultz
Clinton Midkiff
William DuPont in Memory of Tar Baby, Calcutta & Hershee and in Honor of Penny
Chuck Jones in Honor of Curly
Nancy Hodges
Michael Austin
Robert Coley in Memory of Bill and in Honor of Stella
Dr Melvin Haysman
Barry and Diane Vorse in Memory of Brownie & Ryno
Linda Satterfield
Judy Elliott in Honor of Beau aka Bear
Bonita Lankford
Susan Stewart in Honor of Augie
Barry Durden in Memory of Katie Girl
Jack Beach
Diane Connolly in Memory of Carolina Magnolia
Nancy Dickson check returned for signature
Ridge Diven in Memory of Karen Diven
Mary Senica
Phil & Karen Hinchman
Marion Peeples
Fred Wanner
Kirt Von Daacke
Justin Hallock
Ken and Julie Levra
Robert Runkle in honor of his Boykin
John and Caroline Vaughn in honor of Gator
Joe Harbison
Steve & Tracy Ciccanti in Honor of Lucy Lou and Walter
Robert and Holly Stevens
Alma Mooring in Memory of Dr Raymond Mooring
Beth Gonella in memory of John Gonella and Frank Sharp
Mike McMurry
WG Townsend in Memory of Chewie
Mary Sever
Phil Brown in Memory of Carol Brown
Cantey Smith in Memory of Brice
Kenneth Hopkins
Elise Thames
Palmer and Jackie Gourdin
Lynn Watson
John and Janice Nelson in Memory of PFC Jake
Lynn and John Cunningham
Les Varga
Dewayne Harper in Memory of Cooper
Frank Huddle
Kenny Ostrander in Honor of Cabela
Mark Nichols "in memory of Curly Sue, Max, Rutledge and
Anna Belle"
John & Kathleen Heib
John Wiright in Honor of Jake
Annette Garvey
Delia Sage
Brenda and David Bailey in memory of Taz
Virginia Beach Pilates
Will Wright in honor of Holly Roberts
Clint and Lori Pyle
Richard Gotz in Memory of Otis
Chuck Chavous
Michael Schierberl
Julie Campbell Taylor in memory of PFC Bell
Angela Pittard
Brian Laughlin
Wendell Barnhill in memory of Barney
Delia Armendariz in Memory of CoCo Gabriella
Harrill
Patricia Wagner
Donna and David Lloyd
Paula and Graham Lawrence
Beth and Scott Meador
Beth and Scott Meador
Marty Stebbins/Grudier Charitable Foundation
Kate Boulos in honor of Sky and Max
Kathy Bates in memory of Alanna
ken Bell
Toni Fisher in memory of Dani and Bo
Ruth Siegler in memory of Marsh Siegler and in honor of Wendy Dowey Card to Wendy @ 1171 Molly Greer Circle, Ridgeway SC 29130
Vick and Darrell Thacker in memory of Luke
Margaret Briscoe Rawson in memory of Ruby and Beemer
David and Ruth Zisser
Larry and Jennifer Griffin in memory of Thornhills Double G Zeke of Decoy
Henry Griffin
Holland Fitts
James Garner
Nancy Boykin in memory of Sam Boykin
Bob and Missy Burke in memory of Tessa
Lawrence Charitable Foundation/Paula Graham
Marci Funk
Carolyn Holland in Honor of Katherine Craig
Ellen Carr in Honor of Indy Krug
Tamara Trainor
Scott and Jody Teske/ James & Iris Moe Charitable Foundation
Kirk & Jerry Pierson
Annette Cheeks
Dennis Cook
Greg Oelberg
Georgianna Graham
Steve Windom
Ancel Hamilton
Phillip and Anne Harrill
Harry and Linda Sproles
Easel Pennington in memory of Hershey and Stone Wall
Dr. John and Kim Herbert
Patricia Wagner
Robert and Mary Ellen Rafter
Delbert (Butch) Phillips in memory of Belle
Beverly Boehm in memory of Bear
Lee Baldwin in honor of Susan Hundly , Send to: Susan Hundly 311 5th St, Clarksville, VA 23927
Wymard and Virginia McQuown
Nancy Branham
Brenda Jaynes in honor of Jackson send to Erin Belk, 13 Garden Springs Rd, Columbia, SC 2920
David Lloyd in honor of Nipper, Gator, Maggie, Rebel and Stevie
David and Jennifer Dibebedetto in memory of Pritchard
Loren Vevon
Kathleen and David Chaquette
John Reven
Eleanor Townsend in memory of Annie
William Rhodes Capehart III
Wayne Huffstetler
Crad Jaynes
William Kempffner
James Latimer
Essel Pennington
David Lloyd
Gail Mickley
Sarah Nicholson
Jax Poteet
Felecia Potts
Robert Rafter
Kathleen and John Reven
Sandra Scheur
Harry and Linda Sproles
Cleary and John Tanner
Niclaus Taylor
John Townsend
Loren Vevon
Patricia Wagner
Philip Withers
Charles Livingston in Memory of Jack Spaniel
Lucia Whitworht
Meredith Smith In honor of Lou and Ken Smith
CSP Family
Elain Levenworth Foundation
Julia Elmendorf
Lisa Everett
Jill Freeman
Vivian Gaddy
Ancel and Cheryl Hamilton
Scott Wallinger In honor of Caroline Wallinger
Gail Rogers
Jane and Robert Buckler in memory of Maddy Buckler
Walter Przybyl
Todd and Gigi Gwin
Martha and David Cordell
Joyce Paul
Jan Shelley
Dawn Dwyer in Honor of PFC Milton
Wallace Foundation
Beth Hallock in Honor of Millie June
Scott Christman
Ginny Apple in Honor of Lou Bear
Mark and Meghan Strickland In honor of my Mollie aka Chompers BSR 1419
Brian Gil in Memory of Hootie
Leigh Rowe In honor of Johnsie & Bruce Mason
Mindy Durrance in Memory of James Larry Williams
Hilton and Linda McGill
Joan Squires
Carter Bryars
Sharon Duncan
Jeanne Des Smith in memory of Robert Vaughn
Rhonda McCraw
Toy Skipper Glennon
Pampered Chef
Bob and April Long in memory of Bailey BSR
Kathy Waldeck in memory of Kails, Karcie and Jaycie
Reje Eberhardt in memory of my pup Jeb and my granddaughter Emily and her pup Cookie
Tatyana Adamov
John Franklin in memory of Remy and in honor of Chance
Louis Sasso and Pamela Potter
Gregory Gray in honor of Ruby
Pledgling Foundation
Edward and Virginia Bick
Debra Busch in honor of all Boykins
Charles and Diana Stevers in memory of Bud E
John and Linda Prozonic
Cecile Tauzin
William Crawford
Al and Kathy English
Joanne Thompson
David and Deborah Brett in honor of Alecia Milling
Ron Matthews in honor of Max
Scott Ferley
Ted Woods
Mallory Candle Co
Michelle Koster In honor of Toby Green Gregory
Phillip Mantel
Phillip Mantel
Phillip Mantel
Phillip Mantel
Pfizer
Pfizer
Pfizer
Pfizer
Intel Foundation
Susan Kahler
Laura Haight
Julie Winters in Memory of Daisy, Rosebud & Tess
kevin Brown
Marc Macaluso
Susan Davis
Dolphin Land Co.
Frederic D and Catherine R Smith
J Carson Quarles
Phyllis Patrick In memory of Thomas G Williams and in memory of Harry Tucker
Gary Labounty
Rebecca H Toms and Elaine Allen In memory of Thomas G Williams
Michael and Rhonda CampBell In memory of Thomas Williams
Julia Lanpher
Jill Freeman
Lawrence Lombard
Christian Delcambre
Chevron
Will and Penelpe Wright
Bets & Rob Collins
Andrea Stamm In memory of Thomas Williams
Ann Richardson Wood
RFS Charity Fund In memory of Bud and honor Kona the Companion til the end
Pat Royal In memory of Dingo and Dudley and in honor of Diesel and Dutton Royal
Frederic Simard
James Latimer
Frank Hanley
Gary LaBounty
Rebecca and Nate Toms in memory of Tom Williams
Harold and Shirley Smith
Catherine A Semken
Gail Wells In memory of all 4 of my beloved Boykins.
Jeff Bernstein
Jan Coisson
Jay Faircloth
Paul Nielson
Gary Ney
Lou Anderson
Stephen Hunt in loving memory of our boy, Jasper
Boykin Roseborough in Memory of Gunni
Regina Clegg in Honor of Richard and Peggy Vitolo
Sarah Merriman In honor of my fun loving, demanding, cuddly, naughty, sweet Boykin.
Allyn Talbot
Lee Virnelson From my Boykins, Beamer and Baja
Bill and Susan Schaeffer
Leslie Alexander Foundation
Daniel Queen
Barbara Kelly
Doreen Tanenbaum in Honor of Gumbo
Margeaux Espy In Memoryof Cheryl Espy
Rita Schimpff In honor of Girl’s Night Out -40 yrs
Julie Cox-Seidel
Carole Thomas in memory of Fisher and Mojo
Anita White in Memory of Joe Willie
Jamey Shandley
Eddie Serratt
Jane Thompson in Memory of BSR Lucky (99-13) and her hoomnan, Milton Thompson.
Katherine Cummings
Anna Adams
Pat Carella
Steven Hendershott
Howard Russell
Nancy Wilson in memory of John Wilson
Jane Buckler
Christine Caldwell
Arthur Tilley In memory of Arthur Tilley
Michelle Knop in Honor of Blue Baby
Susan McIntyre
Mike Cheek In honor of Martha Cheek and Larry Shrader
Jane Easler in Honor of Field Easler
Antonio & Christina Becerra
Louise Smith in Memory of Margaret Springs Dyer
Fred Fogelin in Honor of Lucy & Desi
Charles Tysinger in Honor of Karen Rowley
Ann and Larry Mitchell
Anne Anderson in Memory of Penny
Brianna Griffin in Honor of our best boy, Huck!
Sarah Cooper
Gina Smith
Cathy Mayton
Bill Poston in Memory of Emma and Molly
Ivey Sumrell
Jonathan Bubon
Ellen Horn
Millie Plyler
Lauren Holloway
Preston and Sharon King
Katleen Fox
Neil Ober
Denny Lanier In memory of Wright & Hill Lanier
Gary Hunter
Leslie Kern in Memory of Bud Long
Fred Fogelin & Linda Jones
Rob Fluornoy In Honor of Bubba Cochran Flournoy, and Huggy Bears(1256), Second adoption anniversary!
Teresa Key in Memory of Bill Wright
Teri Riggs in Honor of Mojo
Teri Riggs in Memory of George
David French In honor of Our LBD, Miller
Marilyn Colvin
Catherine Smith
Terry Mink
Karan Andrea
Lance Sherman In honor of Sparky (Smokey)
Jill Freeman
Nancy Wilson
Susanna Hearn
Penny Randall In honor of Luke & Lita
George Seifert
Rob Flournoy Corp Match
Charles Pierce
Dottie Hammond
Debbie Davis
Susan Sharp
Greg Barker
Dana Schultz
Clinton Midkiff
William DuPont in Memory of Tar Baby, Calcutta & Hershee and in Honor of Penny
Chuck Jones in Honor of Curly
Nancy Hodges
Michael Austin
Robert Coley in Memory of Bill and in Honor of Stella
Dr Melvin Haysman
Barry and Diane Vorse in Memory of Brownie & Ryno
Linda Satterfield
Judy Elliott in Honor of Beau aka Bear
Bonita Lankford
Susan Stewart in Honor of Augie
Barry Durden in Memory of Katie Girl
Jack Beach
Diane Connolly in Memory of Carolina Magnolia
Nancy Dickson check returned for signature
Ridge Diven in Memory of Karen Diven
Mary Senica
Phil & Karen Hinchman
Marion Peeples
Fred Wanner
Kirt Von Daacke
Justin Hallock
Ken and Julie Levra
Robert Runkle in honor of his Boykin
John and Caroline Vaughn in honor of Gator
Joe Harbison
Steve & Tracy Ciccanti in Honor of Lucy Lou and Walter
Robert and Holly Stevens
Alma Mooring in Memory of Dr Raymond Mooring
Beth Gonella in memory of John Gonella and Frank Sharp
Mike McMurry
WG Townsend in Memory of Chewie
Mary Sever
Phil Brown in Memory of Carol Brown
Cantey Smith in Memory of Brice
Kenneth Hopkins
Elise Thames
Palmer and Jackie Gourdin
Lynn Watson
John and Janice Nelson in Memory of PFC Jake
Lynn and John Cunningham
Les Varga
Dewayne Harper in Memory of Cooper
Frank Huddle
Kenny Ostrander in Honor of Cabela
Mark Nichols "in memory of Curly Sue, Max, Rutledge and
Anna Belle"
John & Kathleen Heib
John Wiright in Honor of Jake
Annette Garvey
Delia Sage
Brenda and David Bailey in memory of Taz
Virginia Beach Pilates
Will Wright in honor of Holly Roberts
Clint and Lori Pyle
Richard Gotz in Memory of Otis
Chuck Chavous
Michael Schierberl
Julie Campbell Taylor in memory of PFC Bell
Angela Pittard
Brian Laughlin
Wendell Barnhill in memory of Barney
Delia Armendariz in Memory of CoCo Gabriella
Harrill
Patricia Wagner
Donna and David Lloyd
Paula and Graham Lawrence
Beth and Scott Meador
Beth and Scott Meador
Marty Stebbins/Grudier Charitable Foundation
Kate Boulos in honor of Sky and Max
Kathy Bates in memory of Alanna
ken Bell
Toni Fisher in memory of Dani and Bo
Ruth Siegler in memory of Marsh Siegler and in honor of Wendy Dowey Card to Wendy @ 1171 Molly Greer Circle, Ridgeway SC 29130
Vick and Darrell Thacker in memory of Luke
Margaret Briscoe Rawson in memory of Ruby and Beemer
David and Ruth Zisser
Larry and Jennifer Griffin in memory of Thornhills Double G Zeke of Decoy
Henry Griffin
Holland Fitts
James Garner
Nancy Boykin in memory of Sam Boykin
Bob and Missy Burke in memory of Tessa
Lawrence Charitable Foundation/Paula Graham
Marci Funk
Carolyn Holland in Honor of Katherine Craig
Ellen Carr in Honor of Indy Krug
Tamara Trainor
Scott and Jody Teske/ James & Iris Moe Charitable Foundation
Kirk & Jerry Pierson
Annette Cheeks
Dennis Cook
Greg Oelberg
Georgianna Graham
Steve Windom
Ancel Hamilton
Phillip and Anne Harrill
Harry and Linda Sproles
Easel Pennington in memory of Hershey and Stone Wall
Dr. John and Kim Herbert
Patricia Wagner
Robert and Mary Ellen Rafter
Delbert (Butch) Phillips in memory of Belle
Beverly Boehm in memory of Bear
Lee Baldwin in honor of Susan Hundly , Send to: Susan Hundly 311 5th St, Clarksville, VA 23927
Wymard and Virginia McQuown
Nancy Branham
Brenda Jaynes in honor of Jackson send to Erin Belk, 13 Garden Springs Rd, Columbia, SC 2920
David Lloyd in honor of Nipper, Gator, Maggie, Rebel and Stevie
David and Jennifer Dibebedetto in memory of Pritchard
Loren Vevon
Kathleen and David Chaquette
John Reven
Eleanor Townsend in memory of Annie
William Rhodes Capehart III
Wayne Huffstetler
Crad Jaynes
William Kempffner
James Latimer
Essel Pennington
David Lloyd
Gail Mickley
Sarah Nicholson
Jax Poteet
Felecia Potts
Robert Rafter
Kathleen and John Reven
Sandra Scheur
Harry and Linda Sproles
Cleary and John Tanner
Niclaus Taylor
John Townsend
Loren Vevon
Patricia Wagner
Philip Withers
Charles Livingston in Memory of Jack Spaniel
Lucia Whitworht
Meredith Smith In honor of Lou and Ken Smith
CSP Family
Elain Levenworth Foundation
Julia Elmendorf
Lisa Everett
Jill Freeman
Vivian Gaddy
Ancel and Cheryl Hamilton
Scott Wallinger In honor of Caroline Wallinger
Gail Rogers
Jane and Robert Buckler in memory of Maddy Buckler
Walter Przybyl
Todd and Gigi Gwin
Martha and David Cordell
Joyce Paul
Jan Shelley
Dawn Dwyer in Honor of PFC Milton
Wallace Foundation
Beth Hallock in Honor of Millie June
Scott Christman
Ginny Apple in Honor of Lou Bear
Mark and Meghan Strickland In honor of my Mollie aka Chompers BSR 1419
Brian Gil in Memory of Hootie
Leigh Rowe In honor of Johnsie & Bruce Mason
Mindy Durrance in Memory of James Larry Williams
Hilton and Linda McGill
Joan Squires
Carter Bryars
Sharon Duncan
Jeanne Des Smith in memory of Robert Vaughn
Rhonda McCraw
Toy Skipper Glennon
Pampered Chef
Bob and April Long in memory of Bailey BSR
Kathy Waldeck in memory of Kails, Karcie and Jaycie
Reje Eberhardt in memory of my pup Jeb and my granddaughter Emily and her pup Cookie
Tatyana Adamov
John Franklin in memory of Remy and in honor of Chance
Louis Sasso and Pamela Potter
Gregory Gray in honor of Ruby
Pledgling Foundation
Edward and Virginia Bick
Debra Busch in honor of all Boykins
Charles and Diana Stevers in memory of Bud E
John and Linda Prozonic
Cecile Tauzin
William Crawford
Al and Kathy English
Joanne Thompson
David and Deborah Brett in honor of Alecia Milling
Ron Matthews in honor of Max
Scott Ferley
Ted Woods
Mallory Candle Co
Michelle Koster In honor of Toby Green Gregory
Phillip Mantel
Phillip Mantel
Phillip Mantel
Phillip Mantel
Pfizer
Pfizer
Pfizer
Pfizer
Intel Foundation
Susan Kahler
Laura Haight
Julie Winters in Memory of Daisy, Rosebud & Tess
kevin Brown
Marc Macaluso
Susan Davis
Dolphin Land Co.
Gallery of Dogs
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