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Welcome to the archives for The GRRI News, the quarterly newsletter of Golden Re-Triever Rescue, Inc. (GRRI-NJ) of New Jersey.

GRRI-NJ is a non-profit, fully volunteer staffed rescue group dedicated to re-homing homeless Golden Retrievers throughout New Jersey, and to educating the public about responsible pet ownership.

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Quarterly Issues:

Tales of Gold -- Summer 2012
Weathering the Storm ... Annual Survey... Thank You ...
Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI

Tales of Gold -- Holiday 2011
Anna's Story ... 2011 Rescue Reunion ... 2011 Rescue Parade ... Thank You ... Recent Adoptions ... Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI

Tales of Gold -- Summer 2011
Let's Go Surfing Now ... Heatstroke ... Homemade Frosty Treats ... Thank You ... Recent Adoptions ... Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI

Tales of Gold -- Spring 2011
Paw Prints On Our Hearts ... 2010 Annual Survey ... Thank You ... Recent Adoptions ... Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI

Tales of Gold -- Holiday 2010
Fido's Fiesta ... Rescue Parade ... Thank You ... Recent Adoptions  Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI ... 2011 Newsletter Renewal

Tales of Gold -- Fall 2010
Are We There Yet? ... Thank You ... Recent Adoptions ... Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI

Tales of Gold -- Spring 2010
The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year ... Thank You ... Recent Adoptions ... Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI

Tales of Gold -- Winter 2010
How To Find A Lost Pet ... Thank You ... Recent Adoptions ... Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI

Tales of Gold -- Fall 2009
2009 Reunion ... Rescue Parade Bios ...  Thank You ... Recent Adoptions ... Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI

Tales of Gold -- Summer 2009
I Went On Vacation! ...  Thank You ... Recent Adoptions ... Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI

Tales of Gold -- Spring 2009
Emergency ... 2009 Annual Survey ... Thank You ... Recent Adoptions ... Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI

Tales of Gold -- Winter 2009
Rusty's Story ... Ear Ablation Surgery ... How Do I Love Thee? ... Dear Santa ... Thank You ... Recent Adoptions ... Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI ... 2009 Newsletter Renewal Form

Tales of Gold -- Fall 2008
2008 Reunion ... Remembering Goldstock ... Thank You ...
Recent Adoptions ... Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI

Tales of Gold -- Summer 2008
Ticked! ... Angel's Story ... 1st Annual Photo Contest ... Thank You ... Recent Adoptions ... Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI

Tales of Gold -- Spring 2008
Friend of Foe? ... Faces of Rescue ... Annual Photo Contest ... Thank You ... Recent Adoptions ... Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI

Tales of Gold -- Winter 2008
Sofia's Story ... 2007 Annual Survey ... Thank You ...
Recent Adoptions ... Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI

GRRI News -- Fall 2007
What About ME? ... 2007 Reunion ... Goldstock ... Thank You ... Recent Adoptions ... Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI

GRRI News -- Summer 2007
No Pets Left Behind ... Emergency First Aid ... Happy News ... Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI

GRRI News -- Spring 2007
Is Your Garden Good or Evil? ... Top 10 Poisonous Plants ... Toxic Plants ... Close Encounter of the Wrong Kind ... When is Warm Too Warm? ... Happy News ... Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI

GRRI News -- Winter 2007
Red Carpet Treatment ... The Joy of Old Gold ... 2006 Annual Survey ... Pampered Chef Fundraiser ... Happy News ... Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI

GRRI News -- Fall 2006
2006 Reunion ... Itchy Dogs & Allergies ... Goldstock ... Holiday Hazards ... Happy News ... Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI

GRRI News -- Summer 2006
Lucky Leo ... Woofstock ...Summertime Safety ... GRRI Quilters ... Golden Retriever Club of America National Rescue Committee Interview ... Adoption Interviewers ... Summer Shopping ... Happy News ... Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI

GRRI News -- Spring 2006
Remembering Bronwyn ... Meet Harry & Kyra
Foster Home Surprises ... Upcoming Events
Welcoming A New Dog ... Skunked! ... Dog Flu Shopping Made Easy ... Happy News ... Fond Farewells ... Letters to GRRI

GRRI News -- Winter 2005/2006
Remembering Monty ... Brittany's New Years Wish GRRI's 5th Annual Rescue Reunion ... Annual Rescue Parade ... Holiday Shopping ... Holiday Hazards Goldstock ... Happy News ... Letters to GRRI

GRRI News -- Summer 2005  -- Finding Brandy ... Happy News ... Letters to GRRI

GRRI News -- Spring 2005 -- Tribute to Joanne Charney ... Introducing grrinj.org ... Events Update ... Dolly & Puppy News ...  Letters to GRRI ... and MORE

GRRI News -- Winter 2005 -- 2004 Statistics ... Puppy Day! ... Letters to GRRI ... and MORE
GRRI News -- Fall 2004 -- GRRI Event News ...  GRRI's 4th Annual Rescue Reunion ... Goldstock ... GREAT GRRI Products  ... Letters to GRRI ... and More
GRRI News -- Summer 2004 -- GRRI Event News ... Adopters, Save the Date ... Hip Dysplasia in Goldens ...  Kids and Dogs, Safety First ... Letters to GRRI ... and More
GRRI News -- Spring 2004 -- Jagger News ... Old Gold Shines Brightest:  Rosie Hood ... Chester ... Letters to GRRI  ... and More
GRRI News -- Winter 2004 -- 2003 Year In Review ... iGive.com ... Volunteer Spotlight ... Letters to GRRI ... and More
GRRI News -- Holiday 2003 Special Edition -- GRRI Needs Foster Homes ... New Products ... Shop Online and Help Our Goldens ... Hiatus Schedule ... In our Next Issue ...
GRRI News -- Fall 2003 -- The 2003 GRRI Rescue Parade -- stories and photos; GRRI's 3rd Annual Rescue Reunion -- photos galore; Holiday Gifts -- great new GRRI Products for the Golden lovers you love; Letters to GRRI -- and photos, too; And MORE!
GRRI News -- Summer 2003 -- This issue is chock full of FABULOUS photos of GRRI Goldens, courtesy of our adopters!  Enjoy!
GRRI News -- Spring 2003 -- Perfect Goldens Wanted!  -- Read all about it!; Letters to GRRI -- and photos, too; Changes in GRRI Adoption Application Procedures -- Improvements for you and our Goldens; And MORE!
GRRI News -- Winter 2003  -- Teaching Kayla  -- The First Week; Jagger News -- He WINS the GRACE Award; A Coat for Bear -- Volunteers to the Rescue; 2002 -- GRRI's Year in Review; Special Help for Goldens Needing Special Care -- We Need YOUR Help;  Letters to GRRI -- and photos, too; And MORE!
GRRI News -- Fall 2002  -- A Day In the Life  -- Max the Miracle Foster Dog; Understanding Seizures in Your Golden -- symptoms, diagnostics, treatment and practical advice; Letters to GRRI -- and photos, too; And MORE!
GRRI News -- Summer 2002  -- A Few Words from Our Adopters -- about their goldens and GRRI; Another PuppyMill Rescue -- another major auction, another rescue mission; GRRI's 2nd Annual Rescue Reunion -- photos and more; Help Send Jagger to Orlando!  -- a special fundrasier; Pet Loss -- grief and resources to help; Letters to GRRI -- and photos, too; And MORE!
GRRI News -- Spring 2002 -- A Special Dedication for a Special Team -- WTC PAPD partners Dave Lim and Sirius; Operation Golden Bells at Christmas -- out of a puppymill and into rescue; Old Gold Shines Brightest -- a senior who left a special mark; Letters to GRRI -- and photos too; And MORE!
GRRI News -- Winter 2002 -- A Look Back at 2001 -- the names and faces of the dogs we helped ; GRRI's Annual Rescue Parade -- the dogs and adopters who participated; Helping the WTC SAR Teams -- special GRRI fundraising efforts and what YOU can do to help; Holiday Shopping with GRRI -- highlighting just a few of our many wonderful products; Letters to GRRI -- some incredibly moving letters from adopters and volunteers; And MORE!
GRRI News -- Fall 2001 -- Some Sweet Goldens Need Homes -- can you help?; First Aid for Your Dog -- tips and local classes; Summer Photos and Highlights -- from GRRI's first annual rescue reunion and other special GRRI events; And MORE!
GRRI News -- Summer 2001 -- Low Cost Spay and Neuter Programs -- national and New Jersey programs; Finding Your Lost Pet -- tips that can make the difference between lost and found ; Finding a Specialty Vet -- national and local resources; Letters to GRRI -- some delightful letters from kids; And MORE!
GRRI News -- Spring 2001 -- Adopting the Right Dog for YOU -- tips for success; The ALOVE4GOLDENS Rescue Auction -- a sneak peek at the items benefiting GRRI; Little Chug Along -- a special tribute; Rub-A-Dub-Dub -- pictures from Wash-A-Thon 2001;  And MUCH More!
GRRI News -- Winter 2001 -- A Look Back at GRRI 2000 -- the busiest year in GRRI history; GRRI's Annual Rescue Parade -- in words and pictures; Searching for a Puppy -- what you NEED to know; GRRI Reaches Out to Kids -- presentations to the next generation of dog lovers; Happy News -- thanks to our recent adopters and contributors; Letters to GRRI -- news from our adopters; Wash Your Pooch for GRRI -- a special event for 1/21/00; Happy Holidays -- our warmest wishes
GRRI News -- Fall 2000 -- Three Special Dogs,Three Special Homes -- Doc: The Right Prescription;  Jagger: The Nose Knows; and, Homer Finds A Home; A SUPER Summer ... A FABULOUS Fall -- A busy calendar for GRRI; The GRCA Health Survey -- key findings; PLEASE Wash Your Pooch for GRRI -- a special benefit on September 16; Happy News -- recent adopters and contributors get our special thanks; We Want YOU! -- GRRI needs foster homes; Letters -- GRRI hears from a contented Golden and a happy family. 
GRRI News -- Summer 2000 --  An Update on Travis -- our 16-year-old foster Golden; A Busy Year So Far -- helping more Goldens than ever; Lyme Disease -- information to help you and your pet; Dog Blood Banking -- how your dog can help save lives; Traveling with Your Dog -- tips to help you make the most of the trip; Trainers -- a statewide listing; What A Life -- a whimsical essay that will make you smile; Calling All Kids -- a special GRRI event just for kids!
GRRI News -- Spring 2000 --  Introducing Travis -- a report from his foster Mom;  Grooming -- shedding and de-skunking tips; Heatstroke -- prevention, signs & symptoms; Thank You -- to our adopters and contributors; Pet Store Puppies -- where they REALLY come from. 
GRRI News -- Winter 2000 --  Happy New Year -- celebrating GRRI adoptions in 1999; Carmen's Lucky Break -- a second chance for an injured pet store puppy;  Grooming -- recipe for shampoo & ear cleaner, plus protecting paws from salt; Pet Friendly Housing -- how to find pet friendly rentals; Tattoo IDs -- tattooing your pets can mean the difference between lost and found;  Pet Therapy -- where to learn more and how to get involved; Which Golden? -- something to think about
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