The primary purpose of Peppertree is to help find homes for dogs in need who represent the character and temperament commonly associated with Golden Retrievers: friendliness, intelligence and a peaceful, loving nature.
In addition to accepting dogs of any breed or mix that meet our temperament requirements, Peppertree is also a recognized Golden Retriever rescue organization (http://www.grca-nrc.org/). We frequently have purebred Goldens available for adoption, and we have an established relationship with Memphis Area Golden Retriever Rescue (MAGRR). Read about their Northeast Adoption Program here: http://www.magrr.org/Adoptions/neadopt.htm
Help Peppertree Rescue win a $10,000 donation from Care2.com. Vote from November 5, 2009 to December 15, 2009.
The group with the most votes wins $10,000 from Care2. In addition to the grand prize, Care2 is awarding $5,000 to the second place
runner-up, $3,000 to the third place runner-up, $2,000 to the fourth place runner-up, $1,000 to the fifth place runner-up and $500 to
the groups in sixth through tenth place. Care2 is also sponsoring a $500 prize each week for the nine weeks of the contest to be awarded
to a randomly selected participating organization. NO PURCHASE OR DONATION NECESSARY TO ENTER AND VOTE. Odds of winning an award
depend upon on number of entrants, votes cast and/or recruitment activity. Peppertree Rescue thanks you for your vote!
Dawson, a 9 year old Golden Retriever, was surrendered to Peppertree earlier
this year with his "sister" Maggie. He was not in great physical shape and Peppertree provided him
with necessary medical care. He was diagnosed as having arthritis in the spine which was helped by medication.
Despite his age and the need for long-term medication, Peppertree adopted him to a lovely lady with three
other Goldens with the understanding that Peppertree would be provide as much financial assistance as
possible if surgery was required.
Unfortunately, soon after, Dawson's mobility quickly deteriorated and further investigation found severe
spondylosis of the spine. Soon Dawson couldn't walk, and one of his hips started popping out of socket,
which was surgically repaired. Following surgery, however, his rear legs began to drag. It seemed that
each time a corrective action was taken, a cascading effect occurred and another weakness in the skeletal
structure appeared. After several surgeries, however, Dawson now has a stable skeletal system and is
enjoying swimming and building up his muscle tone
As a rescue with many dogs depending on us, Peppertree would not have been able to pay for all of the
surgeries and other care that Dawson has needed. To his very good fortune, however, his adopter made
the decision to continue providing treatment until his condition was fully stabilized. We remain
responsible for the first two surgeries, which it seemed at the time would fully resolve the problem,
and the price tag for just that part of his treatment is $5,500. Donations of any amount to help
defray the costs will be greatly appreciated.
Please mail any donations to Peppertree Rescue, Inc., PO Box 2396, Albany, NY 12220-2396
and note the donation as being for "Dawson's Appeal" or donate using the Paypal button below.
Thank you for your generosity in sustaining Peppertree and the rescued animals within our extended family.
Peppertree Special Pet - Neptune
NEPTUNE - French Bull Dog/Pit, male, 10 years. Neptune is not a flashy dog but oh what a good boy! He was found abandoned and tied to a bench in NYC. Hard to imagine how anyone could do such a thing to this mellow and friendly dog. He loves everyone, especially men. Neptune is "low maintenance". He is quiet, housebroken, and does not chew, but he does love a good game of tug-of-war. Small dogs and cats should not be part of his family, although he currently lives with a French bulldog and does well with her. Please consider meeting Neptune and finding out for yourself why his foster mom loves him so!
NEPTUNE - French Bull Dog/Pit, male, 10 years. Neptune is not a flashy dog but oh what a good boy! He was found abandoned and tied to a bench in NYC. Hard to imagine how anyone could do such a thing to this mellow and friendly dog. He loves everyone, especially men. Neptune is "low maintenance". He is quiet, housebroken, and does not chew, but he does love a good game of tug-of-war. Small dogs and cats should not be part of his family, although he currently lives with a French bulldog and does well with her. Please consider meeting Neptune and finding out for yourself why his foster mom loves him so!