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
Join us on Sunday, August 22nd at Cook Park in Colonie for Peppertree’s Alumni Picnic from Noon to 3pm.
Stop in, bring your favorite Peppertree dog and get to know your extended Peppertree family! We will be grilling up a storm and lunch will be served, plus there will be plenty to do with games and competitions. Best of all it all benefits Peppertree Rescue (and it doesn’t hurt that there will be a captive audience for you to brag about your dog). All dogs (and people) who can get along with others are welcome!
Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for children. Adult meal will contain one hamburger, one hotdog, pasta salad, chips, beverage and watermelon. Children’s meal will contain either one hotdog or hamburger, chips and watermelon. A family package is available for $50, which includes meals for 2 adults and 3 children. A vegetarian option of veggie burgers will be available.
We are asking for people to RSVP so we can get an estimate on food. Please e-mail ptalumnipicnic@peppertree.org to let us know how many will be attending, and if you will be requiring the vegetarian option. Directions to Cook Park are below.
We look forward to seeing you there!
FROM THE EAST
FROM THE WEST
Take SR-7 towards 87 South (Northway) Take Northway to Exit 2W
Take Exit 2W. At Second traffic light – turn left onto Lincoln Avenue .
(L-Kens and Smokey Bones on right)
Go approximately one mile to Cook Park entrance on left.
Take left on Shambrook Parkway into Cook Park.
Take I-90 (Gov. Thomas E. Dewey Thruway) to Exit 24.
After toll booth – take Exit 1N. Proceed to Exit 2W towards Schenectady. Take Exit 2W onto Central Avenue (Route 5)
At second traffic light – turn left onto Lincoln Avenue.
(L-Kens & Smokey Bones on right).
Go approximately one mile to Cook Park entrance on left.
Take left on Shambrook Parkway into Cook Park.
See a copy of our 2009 Holiday Appeal to learn how your donations assist Peppertree Rescue.
Peppertree Special Pet - Rufus
RUFUS - Shepherd/Hound Mix, male, 16 months. Rufus likes people very
much and enjoys playing with other large dogs. While he chases cats, he can be recalled. Rufus gets over-excited in the car; with some patience we believe he can be trained out of this behavior. Rufus will not be adopted to families with
children under 12. He is calm in the home and snuggles. He loves to play outside in the yard and especially in a kiddie pool filled with water. With a little more training and attention, he will make a wonderful companion.
RUFUS - Shepherd/Hound Mix, male, 16 months. Rufus likes people very
much and enjoys playing with other large dogs. While he chases cats, he can be recalled. Rufus gets over-excited in the car; with some patience we believe he can be trained out of this behavior. Rufus will not be adopted to families with
children under 12. He is calm in the home and snuggles. He loves to play outside in the yard and especially in a kiddie pool filled with water. With a little more training and attention, he will make a wonderful companion.
