inside this issue... inside this issue... Calendar of Events .............................. 2 Fall Fun Day Preview ......................... 3 Tunbridge, VT Supported Entry ....... 6 Summer Picnic II ................................. 7 Rescue Notebook ................................. 8 Birthdays, Congrats, Brags ............... 10 It’s A Good ing .............................. 11 Where are they now?......................... 12 Sage demonstrates one of her Core Exercises for owner, Margot Burwood; New Hartford, CT. Read about the benefits of Core Exercises on page 11. Summer Picnic II photos page 7 The The B e r n e r B l a t t B e r n e r B l a t t August 2014 the newsletter of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba Valley the club for new england berners & their families Steady, as she goes!
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inside this issue...inside this issue...Calendar of Events ..............................2Fall Fun Day Preview .........................3Tunbridge, VT Supported Entry .......6Summer Picnic II .................................7
Rescue Notebook .................................8Birthdays, Congrats, Brags ...............10It’s A Good Thing ..............................11Where are they now? .........................12
Sage demonstrates one of her Core Exercises for owner, Margot Burwood; New Hartford, CT. Read about the benefits of Core Exercises on page 11.
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TheThe
Berner BlattBerner Blatt August 2014
the newsletter of the
Bernese Mountain Dog Clubof Nashoba Valley
the club for new england berners & their families
Steady, as she goes!
board of directorsboard of directorsthethe BMDCNVPresidentMarge [email protected]
September 13: BMDCNV Hospitality Tent and Gathering
Cranberry Cluster Falmouth, MA
October 18 & 19: BMDCA Draft Tests
Westford, MA
October 19: BMDCNV Fall Fun Day
Westford, MA
November 7-10: BMDCNV Retreat Weekend
Ocean Park, ME
Join Us at the Cranberry Cluster!Falmouth, MA • Saturday, September 13
Judge: Mr. Carl Gene Liepmann
Beth Atkinson; Bolton, MA has been selected by the BMDCNV Board to Chair the 2015 Nominating Committee.
In accordance with our bylaws, we are looking for two more members to serve on the Nominating Committee and two alternates.
BMDCNV Board positions open for 2015 are: Vice President, Secretary, and three Directors. If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee, serving on the Board, or would like to put forward a member, please contact Beth Atkinson at [email protected].
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2015 Nominating Committee Information
CALLING NEW MEMBERS!We’d like to get to know you! One of the fastest ways
to meet other members is by volunteering... for anything! The other is the New Member Showcase... and it’s fast and easy! Complete the quick summary,
hit submit, email your pic and you’re done!http://bmdcnv.org/newmember.html
Please complete your submission by the 20th to be included in the next Issue of the Berner Blatt.
SAVE THE DATE!BERNER-
GARDE COMES TO FALL FUN
DAY
Fall Fun DaySunday, October 19, 2014
Westford 4-H Fairgrounds, Westford, MAThto collect, maintain and disseminate information about genetic diseases observed in the Bernese Mountain Dog. The Berner-Garde Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt, not-for-profit corporation.
The mission of the Berner-Garde Foundation (BGF) isto ensure that all Bernese Mountain Dogs (BMD) have a long and healthy lifespan of twelve-fourteen years.
To accomplish this goal, the incidence of severalserious hereditary diseases must be decreased and, over time, eliminated. It is the hope of all who know and love a Berner that the work of the BGF will lead not only to an understanding of geneticdisease(s) in an individual dog, but also in the BMD breed as a whole.
The Berner-Garde Foundation was estab-lished to collect, maintain and disseminate information about genetic diseases ob-served in the Bernese Mountain Dog. The Berner-Garde Foundation is comprised of a voluntary Board of Directors, several com-mittees and, at its core, a computerized database. The database contains informa-tion which has been compiled over manyyears from voluntary submissions of data from owners and from other public sources of information, including the OrthopedicFoundation for Animals (OFA) and the Ca-nine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF).
Information in the Berner-Garde Founda-tion database is available to all owners, Bernese Mountain Dog clubs, both national and international, veterinarians, research-ers and other appropriate users who are working to reduce genetic disease in the BMD.
Access is through the Berner-Garde Foun-dation’s website at www.bernergarde.org. Research proposals are handled on a case-by-case basis by the Board of Directors.
A breed-specific database can reveal health trends before they might otherwise be noted by any one individual. By pooling data, it is possible to identify common concerns that would not be discernible from more limited information based on only a few dogs. This is why the breed-specific database is so valuable.
The BGF serves those who need support and in-formation on BMD health issues. Most individual breeders choose to have small kennels, making it difficult for them to collect adequate data for breeding decisions. The Berner-Garde Foundation facilitates communication among breeders and aids in the identification of carriers of inherited problems. Breeders can reduce genetic disease in their dogs by considering the health status of sib-lings and offspring at the same time they are se-lecting for good temperament and type. Only byworking together and sharing information openly can any long-term control of geneticdisease be achieved on a breed-wide basis.
To accomplish the Berner-Garde Foundation’s mission, all BMDs must be included in the data-base. If you own a Bernese Mountain Dog please make it your responsibility to voluntarily submit data on each dog, regardless of whether the dog will be bred. Reporting should begin at the time of birth. Every breeder is encouraged to submit data on every puppy born. Periodically, review your dog’s data in the database to update and check for accuracy. Data submissions are made on line at the Berner-Garde website or forms can be re-quested from the Berner-Garde File Manager.
FMI or to volunteer to help with administration, please contact Karen Fox - [email protected]
• Celebrating Our Veterans - Health and Wellness
• Win the Cart! - Enter the raffle to win this beautiful Wilczek Woodworks cart (see page 9).
• BMDCA Draft Test - A real treat to watch our berners at work!
• Berner Garde - On-site Operator and Repository Blood Draw (A Vet will be on-site 10am-2pm for blood draws for the BG Repository).
• Enter your dog in Berner - Garde. (A BG operator will be on-site to enter your dog(s) data in BG. in preparation for the data requested, here’s a sample of the date entry form: http://bernergarde.org/db/BG_DogSubmission.aspx)
For more information:http://bernergarde.org/home/BGFpamphlet_June2014.pdfExcerpt from The Berner - Garde Pamphlet - June 2014
The Berner-Garde Foundation was established to collect, maintain and disseminate information about genetic diseases observed in the Bernese Mountain Dog. The Berner-Garde Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt, not-for-profit corporation.
The Berner - Garde DatabaseThe database contains information compiled from years
of voluntary data submissions from owners and other public sources, including the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) and the Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF).
The Mission and How You Can HelpThe mission of the Berner-Garde Foundation (BGF) is
to ensure that all Bernese Mountain Dogs (BMD) have a long and healthy lifespan of twelve to fourteen years. To accomplish our mission, all BMDs must be included in the data base. If you own a Bernese Mountain Dog please make it your responsibility to voluntarily submit data on each dog, regardless of whether the dog will be bred. Reporting should begin at the time of birth, but can be done at any point in time. About the Repository
A number of genetic diseases afflict our breed, such as cancers, orthopedic problems and reproductive problems. Research on these diseases has been hampered primarily by the lack of samples and insufficient medical information. BGF has created a resource of pedigree and current medical information (stored in the BGF data base) with available DNA and tissue (stored in a repository) for as many BMDs as possible, to facilitate BMD health research.
The Berner-Garde Foundation and Michigan State University have established a repository that collects, stores and maintains DNA and tissue samples from a large population of BMDs, whether affected with a disorder or not, along with pedigree and medical history information.
— Excerpted from an email by Carol Lynn Fox~AZ
— Excerpted from Pat Long email 03.17.14
chairpeoplechairpeoplethethe BMDCNVThese dedicated chairpeople provide essential services to you, our membership. Please feel free to contact them with your questions, concerns, suggestions, requests for help or offers of help. Our mission is to provide the best for Berners and their families.
Send your Reservation Form & check made out to BMDCNV to Melissa George • 237 Rand Hill Rd.Alton Bay, NH 03810Payment must be received before you can be listed for preferred housing.
REGISTER ONLINE
REGISTER BY MAIL
After August 1st - $250 per person. $80 deposit will hold your reservation.Deposit due by October 1st. Balance due by October 15th. See Registration Form for Final Payment (cancellation/refund/forfeit) information.
http://bmdcnv.org/retreat.html
Reservation Form is on Yahoo Group site: https://groups. yahoo.com/neo/groups/BMDCNVmembers/files. Select: 2014 BMDCNV Retreat Weekend Registration Form.docx
LODGING: We will house retreaters in Mitchell & Holt halls as well as the cabins. There are small & large cabins (large ones must be shared). Large cabins have a common space and a refrigerator. All cabins have electricity and heat. THINGS TO DO: Last year we offered: rally, obedience, carting, conformation, grooming, and a talk on therapy dogs. You are able to do as much or as little as you want. The schedule also allows time to enjoy the beach and the walking trails.
November 7 - 10, 2014 Oceanwood Camp and Conference Center • Ocean Park, Maine
http://www.oceanwood.org/facilities/
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Housekeeping & Notes about Oceanwood: *Oceanwood is a summer camp and conference center, with facilities that are dog friendly. Oceanwood is a dry campus. There are miles of trails, and it’s just 2 blocks to the ocean. The community is very dog friendly, and is a seasonal community. Dogs should be leashed on the main area of camp and throughout the neighborhood. There are trails that reach to the Goosefare Marsh and the Rachel Carson Wildlife Preserve. These are protected lands. Dogs are allowed off-leash, but be respectful of our neighbors and the wildlife. Maintain verbal control, or leash your dogs. Dogs are allowed at the beach anytime, and may also be off-leash there. Be mindful of other dogs, and make sure your dog is safe at all times. Keep off the dunes at the beach (these areas are protected by law). *While they welcome our canine companions, they have basic expectations for owners. They expect that you will *always* clean up your dog’s waste (even in the woods!) and properly dispose of it. There are groups of people that utilize Oceanwood’s property on a year-round basis. There will be trash cans around the property, as well as a dumpster behind the dining hall. Please – honor this very basic sanitation request. *Any area identified as “no dogs allowed” means just that. Please respect these minimal limitations. Whoever was housed in a particular building will be held directly responsible for any damage
to that specific location – regardless of who else may have been there with you. Any property damage, such as stains that require excessive cleaning, will be charged to the BMDCNV and we will in turn, charge you. *Crates in rooms and x-pens outside may be set up for the comfort of your dogs and management of multiple dogs. Dogs may be in your room, but must be crated when unattended. Any barking issues that require us to contact you will require your immediate attention. Please do not leave a “barker” unattended – you know who you are! *Park in designated areas only. Vehicles may not be driven on the lawn areas. Areas closer to doors may be used for loading/unloading zones. *Mail completed form with deposit of $80/person, payable to BMDCNV: Melissa George, 237 Rand Hill Road, Alton Bay, NH 03810. Please mark your envelope with the word “RETREAT” on the outside. Any questions about the event may be directed to Matthew and Melissa at [email protected]. *Final payment is due October 1st. Your deposit will be refunded if you need to cancel prior to October 1st. The club will retain deposit if you must cancel anytime thereafter. Anyone who does not pay their balance by October 15th will forfeit their reservation and deposit. After October 1st you will need to pay entire balance at time of reservation.
Winners Dog9 ZERMATT’S MATTEO VON EDELWEISSOwner: Ann Davis, Danby, VTBreeder: Erin O’Malley
Winners Bitch16 ALPENSPIRIT CHANCES AREOwner: Maureen & Jack Wilson & Mylene Turbide, Hyde Park, VTBreeder: Mylene Turbide
Best Veteran8 REDBARN’S HEAVEN SENT ANGEL. Owner: Diane C Caldwell, New London, NHBreeder: Diane C Caldwell OBEDIENCEAdvanced Rally TitleTennescott White Mountains Moriah BN RA CGCDan & Buffy Bell; Reading, VT
We’re on the search for the
appropriate location to hold our 2018 National Specialty, which will be hosted by our club. While historically, we’ve held our specialty at the Cowne Plaza in Rhode Island, it’s important to conduct a thorough and comprehensive search based on our current needs. Host Hotel Requirements for our location are below. The search committee invites and welcomes your thoughts, ideas and recommendations in preparation for presenting to the Board in September.
And a gentle reminder for all... as helpful as so many are, I must emphasize that only search committee members represent the club when contacting potential sites. Communication other than by committee members could confuse and negate future negotiations with our selected site.
Committee Members: Sue Nowak, Martha McCormick, Adam Conn, Sue Mahan
Host Hotel Requirements: • Major Airport within 60 miles. • Guest rooms @ Host Hotel 200 rooms • 600+ dogs • Hotel must be VERY Dog Friendly and hopefully have hosted a dog event • Banquet Seats 500-600 • Ring Space - Conformation, Obedience, Draft etc. • On site RV & adequate parking • Grass/trees/good potty areas • Indoor or outdoor • BMDCA requires show April-May - Our historical week would be April 23-28 2018. • Consider mud season, black fly season & temperature
BMDCNV Supported Entry Green Mountain Dog Club
Tunbridge, VT
Saturday, July 12 Judge: Col. Joe B. Purkhiser
Martha McCormack and co-pilot
Host Hotel Search is Underway
National Specialty 2018 News
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Summer Picnic II at Dog Mountain, VT - 07.27.14I would like to thank everyone for making our first annual Dog Day Afternoon such a success! We could not have done it without all your support! ...A special thanks to Cory Manning for “manning” the grill and helping set up and his wife Tressy who could not be there this year, but was an integral part of the planning process. Thank you club for your support! Cheers and tail wags to all!
— Heidi Henderson, Killington, VT
Bill and I would like to publically thank Heidi Henderson for organizing a won-derful day at Dog Mountain. Even the weather was perfect. There were great people, great dogs, and great food!
— Barbie Beck-Wilczek & Bill Wilczek; Littleton, NH
...thanking Heidi for organizing the Dog Mtn event. It was a wonderful day for Berners and humans alike. It is such a special place–a dream place for dogs. We’d like to propose that the Dog Mtn picnic become an annual Club event!
Many thanks go out to Heidi for the very successful gathering at DogMountain. I’m guessing that there were 20-30 Berners all enjoying the pond, the walk and everyone’s company. It could not have gone any better!
— Buffy and Dan Bell; Reading, VT
— Gib Otten, Linda DeCelles & Lucy the Berner; Rowley MA
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Rescue NotebookRescue Notebook
WE ARE THE RESCUE ARM OF THE NASHOBA CLUBEDUCATION & RESCUE
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$725earned to date! In 2008, the BMDCNV membership established a 501(c)(3) charitable organization to address the needs of the ever-increasing number of Berners being relinquished by their owners and to educate the public in the responsible care of this
wonderful breed. The work of BERNER, Inc. is supported by the generous
donations of people like YOU! Please consider honoring the achievements or the life of your dog (or of a friend or family member) with a tax-deductible
donation either by Paypal on the web site, or by mail to:
BERNER, Inc. P.O. Box 1221 Arlington, MA 02474
You’ll recall “The Essex
Berner” who was running loose in Massachusetts last winter. Lizzy’s story is similar to his. Lizzy was running loose in Rhode Island for several months. Several people had been feeding Lizzy and trying to lure her into their homes and barns, but she always ran away if anyone got too close. At last she was caught in a humane trap by an Animal Control officer and brought to a shelter. Her owners were located, but they no longer wanted her. This came as a surprise to the shelter’s volunteers, who became devoted to Lizzy and her warm and winning Berner personality.
Lizzy: Our New Fosterby Linda DeCelles, Berner Inc. Rescue Chair
Lizzy
Lizzy was treated by the shelter’s veterinarians, who discovered that she was positive for Lyme disease and infected with heartworms. The shelter staff called Berner, Inc. and asked if we could find a place for Lizzy to recuperate from the extensive treatment she would need for heartworm. After that she would need to be spayed (fortunately, Lizzy did not become pregnant when she was roaming). And after that, she would need a home. Our RI rescue coordinator, Marjorie Cottle went to the shelter to evaluate Lizzy and found her to be a typically sweet and friendly Berner. Our next step was to find a foster home for Lizzy while she recovered. As fate would have it, Marjorie had run into a Berner, Inc. adopter, John Lee, who with his wife Susan Silvia had adopted their Berner, Poppy from us. Marjorie told John about Lizzy, and John said that he and Susan had been talking about fostering a Berner. John, Susan and Poppy went to visit Lizzy in the shelter, and all got along well. Now Lizzy is recovering in their home and receiving the love and care she needs.
Sienna likes to garden!
Sienna was adopted by BMDCNV members Daryl Bichel and Dave Elliott last winter. You may recall the “Vermont
Five” Berner girls who were rescued from deplorable conditions after being stashed in an unheated home. Now Sienna lives in a very different kind of home: Daryl and Dave’s B & B in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Sienna helps out greeting guests but also has time to play. Daryl says: “She is doing so well and is admired by many for her beauty, her
It’s Summertime for Rescue Girl Sienna!sweet and docile disposition, her dedication to me, her big feet and the many cute things she does.”
board of directorsboard of directorsthethe BERNER INCPresident & Director - Alise BurbridgeTreasurer & Director – Tom McKinneyClerk & Director – Anya Wittenborg
Director – Dawn FlahertyDirector – Linda DeCellesDirector – Beth Atkinson
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Contact Bill Wilczek ([email protected] or 603-444-0824) to sign up to be a Steward — ANYBODY can do it! Lots of hands make it fun, and it’s a great way to get close to the action and see what drafting is all about. Saturday night will include a tailgate party and everyone is welcome. More information can be found at www.bmdcnv.org.
Back-to-Back Draft Tests
Middlesex County 4-H Fairgrounds,
Westford, MassachusettsOctober 18 & 19, 2014
WIN YOUR VERY OWN WILCZEK-BUILT “WIN” (Want-It-Now) CART!
Back-to-Back Draft Tests
Middlesex County 4-H Fairgrounds,
Westford, MassachusettsOctober 18 & 19, 2014
WIN YOUR VERY OWN WILCZEK-BUILT “WIN” (Want-It-Now) CART!
A very generous friend of Berners has donated a two-wheel cart for a special raffle to support the Fall Draft Tests. The puppies in the photo are NOT included! The other photo shows the exact cart taken to pieces for easy transport and storage. See more details here: http://www.wilczekwoodworks.com/win_carts.php
Raffle tickets are $5 each or six-for-$25. Tickets can be purchased online at Paws-N-Shop or by sending your check payable to BMDCNV to Elizabeth Malcolmson, 145 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966. You can also pledge your intent to purchase tickets at [email protected].
The drawing will take place on Sunday, October 19th, 2014, after lunch, during the Fall Fun Day and prior to the end of the Draft Test. You do NOT need to be present to win. This is a “Win-Win” — you could get a cart of your very own for just a few dollars AND support the expenses of the draft test! Thank you in advance!
Tickets can be purchased online at Paws-N-Shop: http://shop.bmdcnv.org/product/raffle-tickets-for-cart
LOCAL ACCOMODATIONS________________
A block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Boxborough has been reserved for those attending the Draft Test October 17 - 19.
Online reservations: Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba Valley
Phone reservations: call 1-800-Holiday and use group code - BMD.
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Birthdays, Congratulations and Brags...Birthdays, Congratulations and Brags...
Happy 8th Birthday,
Bobby!We’re so grateful you “found” us!— Love, Dave,
Mimi, Jesse and Sophie;
Littleton, MA
On our property we find many nests after the parent birds and their offspring have left them. This season we found something special. Woven among the twigs, grasses and mosses of two birds’ nests were strands of silken black, brown and white hair—Berner hair! We brush our Berner, Lucy, in the back yard. Her hair drifts off on breezes into our woods. And some of it came back—worked into birds’ nests.
One nest was clearly a chickadee’s nest. Chickadees use grasses and other soft material like moss in their nests. Lucy’s soft Berner hair became part of their construction. They had built the nest in the bluebird box after the bluebird family had left. After the chickadees left we found their nest had been squared to fit in the box.
Sydney with my granddaughter, Katie, as flag bearer, and me, ready to do a “parade” as part of the opening for the 4th of July agility trial. Our club, SCAT - Southern Connecticut Agility Team - hosts five CPE (Canine Performance Events) agility trials each year, mostly in Hamden, CT.
— Margot Burwood; New Hartford, CT
CH Purple Fugitive Spring Auf Southwind BN RN CGC “Pomegranate” completed her AKC Companion Dog title on July 2, 2014 at the Holyoke Kennel Club obedience trial in West Springfield, MA. This is Granate’s third title so far in 2014, and she’s not done yet! http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn36/catfoody/5_Granate/WinPhotos/Granate_CD_Whitney_HKC_zpsca32205c.jpg — Adam Conn; Maynard, MA
Berner Helps Mother NatureBy Gib Otten and Linda DeCelles
The other nest we think belonged to chipping sparrows. They make round, sturdy but delicately woven nests of small twigs—and Berner hair! We found the nest on the ground after the wind had blown it from a tree. Lucy’s hair was an integral part of the weave.
Depending on the season, Lucy likes to make “nests” of dirt, sand or snow for herself. Now we can say she makes nests for birds, too.
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Monthly Health Tip for keeping our Berners in tip-top shape!It’s a good Thing!It’s a good Thing!
Always consult with your veterinarian regarding any significant change in weight and before beginning a diet and exercise plan for your berner.
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Core work, although fairly well integrated into the human fitness industry’s vernacular, is somewhat new
to the canine fitness world. Many people still think of their dog’s exercise solely in terms of how long their walk was. The fact is, your dog can greatly benefit from having a strong core. These benefits include: • Improved strength & athletic performance • Improved balance • Reduced injury risk • Improved muscle tone • Improved support of vital organs
Your dog’s core workout is all about engaging their core for stability purposes, which, when held under tension for time or when held under physical duress (like when moving above or through obstacles) will build a functional strength that will markedly improve your dog’s physical abilities. Think of your dog’s core like a pilates student thinks of their core: a set of inter related muscles that work together, like a corset, to provide stability, strength, and protection of the spine and internal organs.
Margot writes... “It involves using a variety of obstacles (your imagination is your limit) that require motor planning in new ways, and which challenge and help improve balance, coordination, and confidence. Many of the obstacles move in one way or another, which brings in muscle use that wouldn’t necessarily occur in every
Margot Burwood’s Sage participates in core exercise class.
Core Exercises... improving stability and strength in your Bernerexcerpt from slimdoggy.com day living. It is helpful
both physically and mentally, and can be particularly good for a performance dog post injury and to decrease the potential for injury. Like a person just starting out with a new physical activity, it is important
to not over do it initially. Just a few minutes can provide a good workout, especially when the dog is standing on the moving obstacles. In the pics where Sage is sitting, she also stood on the items, but I had her sit a lot, too, to give her a break, as this was her first core class in quite awhile.”
Reference the website http://slimdoggy.com/benefits-of-core-exercises-for-your-dog/ to learn
about designing a core exercise program for your dog and guidelines for progression.
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BK (Burger King) loves Wyoming. Especially the snow and mountains!
Kelly Cornell McCartney and Marge Bumen visited in Jackson Hole to catch up and discuss old times, when Kelly served as Rescue Chair for Nashoba Valley.
Kelly continues her rescue work in Wyoming with "Dog is My Copilot", a non profit organization dedicated to saving animals. Their efforts decrease the number of animals killed in shelters and increase shelter adoption by flying groups of animals to areas where they are more adoptable. Our wonderful Stanley, now living with Dawn & Jerry Flaherty and 3 other dogs from Florida were rescued by Kelly and brought to Nashoba to be rehomed. Thanks to Kelly, so many dogs have a new life and a great family to love.
