Past Events 2009

Saturday 19th December 2009

The Coffee Morning at North Tawton Town Hall raised a total of £158.00. Thank you to everyone who supported this event which is very much appreciated.

Saturday 31st October 2009

We had a stand at the GSD Club of Devon Show at Hennock, manned by Jean and Pat, and we raised £80.80. Thank you to everyone for your generosity.

Saturday 24th October 2009

Thank you to Peter and Deborah Goldsworthy who held a Bring and Buy at their home and raised just over £300.00.

23rd August 2009

The Devon GSD Rescue held a Companion and Family Dog Show on Sunday 23rd August 2009 at Cholwell Equestrian Centre, Lewdown. The judge was Stephen Gazzard.
Photographs of the winners of the 14 classes are below. Thank you to everyone who supported this event.

	Rafe (Leah Puleston) AV PUPPY (6-12 Months)
	Beauty (Loretta Haines) AV NON SPORTING AND RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
	Stella (Denise Southcott) HIGHEST PLACE GSD (In AV NON SPORTING)
	Sophie (Doreen Cook) AV SPORTING AND BEST IN SHOW
	Whisky (Fran Bowman) AV OPEN
	Splash (Richard Stephens) BEST VETERAN (7 years +)
	Millie (Helen Fuller) BEST CROSSBREED AND FAMILY BEST IN SHOW
	Beauty (Loretta Haines) BEST SHORT COAT
	Millie (Helen Fuller) BEST LONG COAT AND FAMILY BEST IN SHOW
	Dora (Paige Eden) JUNIOR HANDLER (7-15 years)
	Laser (Nigel Stevens) MOST APPEALING EYES
	Bear (Angela Fuller) HANDSOME DOG
	Millie (Helen Fuller) PRETTIEST BITCH AND FAMILY BEST IN SHOW
	Zara (Paige Eden) BEST RESCUE/REHOMED
	Millie (Helen Fuller) DOG THE JUDGE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE HOME AND FAMILY BEST IN SHOW

16th August 2009

The Devon GSD Rescue held a Family Dog Show on Sunday 16th August 2009 at the Classic Motor Show, Old Forde House, Newton Abbot. The judge was Michele Brusey.
Photographs of the winners of the 12 classes are below. Thank you to everyone who supported this event.

	Harvey (Gary Wills) BEST PUPPY
	Flo (Mrs Cortier) BEST PEDIGREE
	Sapphire (Kirsty) BEST CROSSBREED
	Star (Sarah) BEST CONDITION
	Jimmy (Paul Howard) HANDSOME DOG AND RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
	Rosie (Rebecca) PRETTIEST BITCH AND BEST IN SHOW
	Minnie (Stephanie) BEST VETERAN
	Sid (Rona) BEST RESCUE/REHOMED
	Taylor (Eve) MOST APPEALING EYES
	Grace (Gena) CUDDLIEST DOG
	Bubbles (Kyle) BEST MOVEMENT
	Jimmy (Paul Howard) DOG THE JUDGE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE HOME AND RESERVE BEST IN SHOW

12th July 2009

Garden Party
A big ‘Thank You’ to Pat and Denys for having the party at their farm, it was really appreciated and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves in the beautiful countryside. Pat had been busy cooking and everyone tucked in to the lovely tea provided – luckily the guests had worked up an appetite by partaking in a walk on the farm. The weather was on our side this time by not raining until we were going home!

28th June 2009

Donkey Derby
After a long spell of dry weather Sunday the 28th started with a few drops of rain and, luckily, only a couple of light showers. The two stalls were fairly busy and the ‘Tombola’ and ‘Hook the Ducks’ made £76.50 – thank you to all those who helped. It was a good day with the Donkey Races, Dog Agility display, Dog Show and a demonstration by the National Champion on his mountain bike. A good day was had by all the families who attended.

6th June 2009

GSD Club of Devon Open Show
At the start of the show the weather wasn’t too bad so the gazebo and stall were set up. It was really cold and, before long, the weather got worse and worse. Finally the gazebo started leaking so we had to call it a day and pack up early to save the goods; unfortunately the day was a ‘wash out’!! We were all really glad to get home as we were soaked to the skin – hope the weather is kinder on future dates!

17th May 2009

Charity Walk at Finglebridge
Eighteen members with 12 dogs braved the heavy rain by turning up at Finglebridge at 2pm on Sunday.

As we gathered awaiting to set off at 2.30pm. the dogs summed each other up as only GSDs can while their owners sought shelter wherever they could. Then as the skies cleared everyone started off in fine and warm weather.

The walk was 2 miles each way either side of the river. The lucky ones were able to enjoy lovely views while a few, notably our Chairman, found themselves more intent upon preventing themselves being taken around either via the river or at a pace that would have impressed Paula Radcliffe. However without exception, the dogs behaved very well with one another and there were no problems when meeting other walkers with or without other dogs.

The return journey involved some tricky steep steps and narrow ledges. It also seemed more hilly but everyone returned safely and triumphantly to the pub where refreshments were eagerly sought. Because of the heavy rain the walk was quite muddy in parts and several dogs were given a swim to clean up. As usual those dogs chose to shake in their cars.

It was a successful day, particularly as some of those involved with re-homing dogs met again for the first time the dogs and their new keepers. It will take a while for the final sum to be assessed but at the time of this note about £400 is known to have been pledged.

Our thanks to all who took part and for their help in funding the rescue and re-homing of these fine dogs.

May 3rd 2009

There were plenty of stalls and attractions at the Rotary May Fayre.

The Rescue ran a Dog Show and a Parade of some of our Re-homed dogs. We also had three stalls. The weather was kind to us and there were plenty of people enjoying the day. Many thanks go to all the helpers, members and fosterers who made the effort to come and support the event. The stalls did well and there were seventy two dogs entered in the show, so thanks to the Judge and Steward for their hard work. The Parade of our Rescue Dogs was well attended, some bringing their owners from as far away as Cornwall and Somerset. The dogs all behaved well in the ring so well done, thank you for coming.

We hope you enjoyed the day.