TODAY IS DEADLINE FOR 2025 CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS!
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Pupcoming Events
Saturday Sept 7th from 9 am to 4 pm
Mariner Point Park in Joppatowne, MD
For more info or to register for picnic, click on photo or date.
IT’S A FUNDRAISER! To mark 25 years of MAESSR, we’ve launched a t-shirt fundraiser. You can choose from two t-shirts, a long-sleeve t-shirt, or a crewneck sweatshirt in a variety of colors. All proceeds help MAESSR continue to find homes for Springers in need.
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It’s that time of year again – time to submit photos for the 2025 MAESSR calendar! Take new photos and go through the ones you have – you might find some great shots that would be perfect to submit for the 2025 calendar. We need seasonal photos and “any time of the year” photos. Show off your adorable MAESSR pup! All photos need to be submitted by TODAY – June 30, 2024 – to be included in the 2025 calendar! Log in and link to webpage to view guidelines.
Featured Dogs
Check out our senior/special needs dogs! Our program, SENIORS FOR SENIORS, charges a $75 adoption fee for adopters aged 60 and over who adopt dogs nine years old and older or special needs dogs. If interested in one of our senior/special needs dogs, contact Candi Lynn here.
Fund$ for Foster$
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Check out CHEWY.COM – Place your first order and chewy.com will proudly donate $20 to MAESSR! There is a huge selection of pet food (including 5-star dog foods), treats, and supplies delivered straight to your door! They sell over 300 brands of pure pet love, have 24/7 customer service, free shipping on orders over $49, and are cheaper than your local store. Sign up for automatic shipment of dog food or other supplies right to your door on the schedule you choose. No more lugging big bags of dog food from your car to the house!
We can earn money through WOOFTRAX.COM just by walking our dogs – in fact you don’t even need a dog, just a smartphone and some good walking shoes! Download the app for your cell phone and follow the directions. (If Wooftrax doesn’t come up, look for Walk For A Dog.) When asked to pick a shelter/rescue, pick VA as the site, scroll to the M’s and select MAESSR. You will then be asked to verify your email address. Keep following directions, and the app will appear on your phone’s screen. When you tap it, enter your dog’s info and start walking. It is a simple process each time you go for a walk. Currently we have 26 active walkers. Spread the word – make your walks count!
The Marketplace
The MAESSR MARKETPLACE is open 24/7 for purchases. We’ve also got cool toys for man’s best friend and companion. The MAESSR store and website are in transition – thanks so much for your understanding while we make improvements to the store and website.
SALE! SALE! SALE! on the 2024 MAESSR calendars! This year, we’ve added two extra pages of volunteer photos and a message from Debbie about our 25th anniversary. ONLY WALL CALENDARS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE and are HALF-PRICE! Click on photo or link above to order.
Training Library
The MAESSR Training Library has over 250 titles of ACTUAL DVDs, CDs, and books, both fiction and non-fiction, to lend out. You can BORROW items directly from the Training Library at library.maessr.com by simply adding them to the shopping cart and checking out. The material will be mailed to you and is due back in three weeks; YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RETURN POSTAGE.
Featured Library Titles
BEHAVIOR ADJUSTMENT TRAINING 2.0: BAT FOR FEAR, FRUSTRATION, AND AGGRESSION IN DOGS (290 pages) by Grisha Stewart. Empower your dog to gain confidence and social skills! With BAT 2.0, trainer/author Grisha Stewart has completely overhauled Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) to create a new efficient and practical tool for dog reactivity. BAT 2.0 builds resilience and self-reliance by giving dogs safe opportunities to learn about people, dogs, or other triggers. Clear enough for all readers to follow, this book also includes technical tips and bonus chapters just for dog behavior professionals. Learn how to: Rehabilitate aggression, frustration, and fear. – Use survival skills to prevent reactivity on walks and at home. – Use a long line to safely maximize your dog s freedom of movement. Apply Grisha’s BAT philosophy to all dogs and puppies…and get your life back! Donated by Cathy Moyer.
DOG DAYS – DISPATCHES FROM BEDLAM FARM (288 pages) by Jon Katz. In Dog Days, Jon Katz, the squire of Bedlam Farm, allows us to live our dreams of leaving the city for the country, and shares the unpredictable adventure of farm life. The border collies, the sheep, the chickens, the cat, the ram, and one surprisingly sociable steer named Elvis all contribute to the hum (and occasional roar) of Bedlam. On timeless summer days and in punishing winter storms, Katz continues his meditation on what animals can selflessly teach us–and what we in turn owe to them. With good neighbors, a beautiful landscape, and tales of true love thrown in, Dog Days gives us not only marvelous animal stories but a rich portrait of the harmonious world that is Bedlam Farm. Donated by Fran Hrastar.
Library Wish Lists
The TRAINING LIBRARY has TWO Wish Lists. New or used titles can be purchased from the Amazon list; Dogwise has new books and DVDs. Purchases can be shipped directly to the library. Pretty quick and easy way to help out MAESSR as well as educate adopters!
Rainbow Bridge Crossings
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CLAIRE 2 (class of 2020) was surrendered along with three other Springers due to her VA owners’ divorce. Clair was previously living in an outdoor kennel but became an indoor girl when she was fostered by DEBBIE LIPCSEY. Clair was adopted by TINA MCMANUS when she was 9-10 years old and gave Tina the best years of her life. They became the best of friends, the best of companions, and Tina will always carry with her Clair’s crazy antics and loving nature.
CAINE aka CHARLEY (class of 2011) came into MAESSR’s care along with his two brothers, Cyclone and Lane, when their MD owner encountered financial difficulties and was no longer able to care for them. Following an adoption, Caine came back to MAESSR through no fault of his own. He was again fostered by LAURA MARINARO and adopted by MICK & ELLEN TORMEY with whom he shared kisses until his passing.
Sweet little MOLLEE (class of 2012) came from a MD breeder who was not able to sell all of his pups. Knowing he wanted the dogs he bred to go to good homes, Mollee’s owner contacted MAESSR knowing we could find her the ideal forever home.Through a twist of fate she ended up staying with foster DAN KEPPLER. She was his original tennis ball girl and lived with her actual siblings Buddy and Jack. Mollee shared her home with dozens of dogs over the years and was always the sweetest and loving girl. Dan is sure she is dropping a tennis ball somewhere in heaven, waiting for someone to throw it to her.
Did You Know?
Please note that MAESSR’s phone number has changed! It is now 804-774-6730.
To learn more about the new website, check out the tutorials here.
MAESSR Museum: We’re creating a gallery of MAESSR stories and we want to hear from you! In one paragraph, tell us about your favorite MAESSR memory. That can be about a dog you adopted or fostered, how you first found MAESSR, a memorable event you attended, or anything else. Please include a relevant picture, or just one of your MAESSR dog. Send to maessrorders@gmail.com. Here is an example: Bucky’s story.
If you have a PET IN NEED OF PRAYERS, please email Linda Shope or Linda Johnston. They would be happy to add your pet’s name to the pet ministry prayer list.
IF YOU SEE A SPRINGER NEEDING RESCUE: For a springer being re-homed in an ad on social media or in a newspaper, please email the relinquishment team. For a springer in a shelter, please email the shelter dog team. In your email include contact info such as links to the online post, shelter name, state, and phone number.
Did you move? Did you change your email address? ADDRESS CHANGES should be emailed here. On the new website you can set up an account under the Shop tab so that MAESSR can keep track of your mailing address; your email can also be changed under Your Account in the top right-hand corner with Edit Profile.
If you need advice regarding behavioral issues, certified and credentialed trainers that use positive methods only to help guide people to the correct resources can be found at CCPDT and IAABC.
Gentle Nudges
RAINBOW BRIDGE CROSSINGS are shared on a monthly basis. If you want your MAESSR dog included, send your name, dog’s MAESSR name if different than the post-adoption name, year of adoption, and a PHOTO here. Feel free to include who fostered and a little background info about your dog. To have the information posted on our Facebook page, send it (including photos) to the social media team.
When you send your notes about events or requests for help, please cc: here to help ensure that all events are mentioned in the Weekly Pupdate.
Mistakes happen! Corrections or omissions to the Weekly Pupdate can be sent to updates email.
Pictures! Pictures! Pictures!
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To share pics, videos, and/or articles about your MAESSR dog to our social media team. Videos for adoption pages & YouTube channel get sent here. Be sure to include dog’s MAESSR name including number, if one, and adoption year.
Pup-ulation Report
Total dogs in our care: 18
Permanent fosters: 4
Dogs pending foster home: 5
Moving to foster home:
Sadie 20 to Chris & LIsa Prokup
Ranger 7 to Eva Van Stratum
Moving to furever homes:
Tillie 4 to Scattaglia
Submitted by volunteer Cathy Moyer with thanks to those who contributed submissions/info.
PO Box 807 Goochland VA 23063 – Phone (804)774-6730
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