Open Hearts help Hounds
at 2012 Winter Grathering

The numbers are in and there’s greyt cause to celebrate for seniors

The foster area, where six adoptions were finalized, was constantly busy at the 2012 Winter Gathering.

Thanks to the support and enthusiasm of our adopters and other supporters, we are pleased to report the net income from the Winter Gathering is $3,586.43.

Those dollars will be placed in the Senior Incentives Fund (SIF) from which we pay for the care of hounds 8 and older. The SIF encourages the adoption of older dogs by providing a $150 veterinary stipend. As a part of the SIF, the Oshkosh Maximus Fund can provide financial assistance for the care of older dogs.

Husky was among the more than 70 hounds that got nail trims at the Winter Gathering. Thx to the nail trimming volunteers Vicki Cohen, Suzanne Darnelle and Ken Wright.

Learn more about Senior Incentives at gpanashville.org/seniors.php.

Some of the fundraising highlights include:
$750 donated by two anonymous donors. Their donations covered more than half ofthe fees the Livestock Center charges us to have events there.

The Fun Run is always the highlight of the Winter Gathering. Fun Run wranglers included Todd Werner, Mark Orman, Ken Wright, Tony Wynn and Dave Hedges.

A 33 percent increase in pre-registrations and a 5 percent increase in people paying at the door.

A combined $1,138 from new Winter Gathering activities such as the craft table, throne drawing, toy repair, bottle toy sales and foster bag sale netted.

The silent auction netted nearly 50 percent more than last year.

Rebecca and Dustin Laugherty (left) peruse the merchandise at the Winter Gathering Silent Auction which raised more than $400. Thanks to the Silent Auction volunteers Sonja Rine (right) and Bonita Kimbrell.

Thanks everyone – adopters, volunteers, vendors and all – for your support. Meanwhile, mark your calendar – the fall picnic is Sunday, Spt. 23.