Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue Event
I know this isn’t food or ag related, but its important to support you local community in all ventures, so please check out this press release from fellow eater Johanna Kramer, aka on Twitter.
is coordinating it’s first ever Fur-Raiser and Fun-d-Raiser. The idea is to bring the community together to help raise money for NRGRR and collect fur to send to help with the Gulf oil spill.
Tyler’s Taproom of Durham has sponsored the Pavilion at Durham Central Park for NRGRR’s use for the event. “We are so grateful for Tyler’s sponsorship”, says Johanna Kramer, Event Coordinator and Foster Volunteer. “This now provides us with a covered venue and allows us to raise fur and funds, rain or shine.”
Any and all clean hair is welcome. NRGRR will have collection boxes on-site and groomers to comb out and collect dog fur.
Johanna Kramer and her foster dog, Ensign
We are still looking for local Groomers to donate their time and tools to help in this effort. We will be asking for a $5 suggested donation for dogs to be groomed. Money raised will help with the shipping fees for sending the fur to Matter of Trust and support NRGRR
We are still looking for a local musician to provide live music for those few hours.
Other items we need donated include grooming tools, old stockings, face painters, helium and balloons (anything kid friendly).
“We appreciate any and all donations”, says Johanna Kramer, “we couldn’t do this without the help of our local community.”
The Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue (NRGRR) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of Golden Retrievers in need. On average NRGRR spends over $100,000 per year on medical bills for our rescued Golden Retrievers.
All extra money raised will help NRGRR continue to provide Vet care and medication to Foster Golden Retrievers in the system.
Event Details: NRGRR Fur-Raiser & Fun-d-Raiser
Date: Sunday May 30th,
Location: Pavilion at Durham Central Park
(501 Foster St, Downtown Durham)
Time: 1pm-4pm
Food: Only Burger will be on site from 2pm-4pm
(Only Burger is donating 10% of their sales)
For more info please contact Johanna at nrgrr@hotmail.com
