PRO PLAN
RALLY TO RESCUE    
RECOGNITION EVENT
at our nation's capital
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
 

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Pet Rescue Groups Honored for Their Commitment to the Homeless Pet Crisis

Grace Acosta, representing Gulfstream Guardian Angels Rottweiler Rescue
www.ggarr.org 

Gulfstream Guardian Angels Rottweiler Rescue (GGARR) was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 2002 by a group of Gulfstream Rottweiler Club (GRC) members, an AKC licensed club. GGARR was organized to do any and all business necessary to help Rottweilers in need, including fundraising, procurement of food and shelters, and acquiring the necessary treatments. The dogs are fostered by club members, dog owners in general, but most are boarded at veterinary clinics until they are adopted. In the past year alone, GGARR has fostered and placed approximately 150 Rottweilers and some mixed dogs as well. The organization's motto is "If You Don't Rescue, Don't Breed."

Representing GGARR at this event was Grace Acosta, President of GGARR and Bill and Carole Dehart who adopted STORMY through GGARR.  The Deharts brought Pa'Lee their Rottweiler rescue.


The group was housed at the Westin Grand Hotel and Stormy took advantage of the huge bed!

Stormy, a new born was found after Hurricane Wilma with his mother and three other siblings. They were homeless.   From the streets in Miami to the Grand Westin Hotel in Washington, DC!
STORMY, FROM RAGS TO RICHES!

And on Wednesday, May 10th the day began with breakfast

and to the lobby

And the Pro Plan Rally to Rescue Team

Kim, Mike, Ken and Joe

And we were transported by bus to the First Amendment Lounge (The National Press Club)
   
and we are taken to a photo shoot in front of the capitol 

 
candid shots of the group
 

and at the National Press Club, lunch and awards are presented.
Official Recognition Event
Ceremony highlighted the good deeds of smaller pet rescue organizations that went above and beyond the call in 2005 to ensure the safety and well-being of homeless animals

   
An Acrylic Trophy is presented to each group by Pro Plan Rally to Rescue
 

This beautiful trophy will be mounted on a wood base and a plate inscribed with the names of all the members who have helped GGARR with rescue 

Grace Acosta was presented the following award 

 
It was presented by the Deputy Administrator Chester A. Gipson of the USDA
Grace is also receiving an American Flag that has been flown on the Capitol

From the Awards presentation we were taken to Congressional Meetings with our local congressman.
Grace visited the office of Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart.
Congressional Briefing - Honored guests spent the afternoon briefing their local Congressmen on a day in the life of a rescue worker, including their unique success stories.

 
and the day ended

 and STORMY loved all the attention from kids

and we were proud to have STORMY AND PA'LEE with us
Thank you, Bill and Carole for driving all the way from New Jersey to represent GGARR
 
GOOD BYE WASHINGTON! 

and
THANK YOU!
Pro Plan Rally To Rescue
In celebration of National Pet Rescue Week, Purina Pro Plan honored 10 passionate pet rescue workers and their four-legged friends on behalf of their organization's exceptional efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of homeless animals and their commitment towards the Pro Plan Rally to Rescue campaign, a program dedicated to raising funds and awareness for pet rescue nationwide. 
AMBASSADORS HONORED:
Coastal Pet Rescue - Lisa Scarbrough - www.coastalpetrescue.org  
Delaware Valley Siberian Husky Rescue Inc. -Chuck Daly  www.siberianhuskyrescue.org  
Guardians for Animals - Troy, Mich.- Alexandria Whitney - www.guardiansforanimals.org  
Gulfstream Guardian Angels Rottweiler Rescue, Grace Acosta - www.ggarr.org 
Heartland Weimaraner Rescue - Gail Orth-Aikmus - www.heartlandweimrescue.org 
Noah's Ark Foundation, Inc. Sarah Webster - www.nafva.org 
PAWS of Northeast Louisiana, Inc. Mary Linda Huggins - www.pawsnela.org 
Rescued Racers - St. Ann, MO Leann Zalasky - www.rescuedracers.com 
Tampa Bay German Shepherd Rescue - Diane Roberts - www.tampabaygsdrescue.org 
Weimaraner Rescue of No. Texas, Dallas - Caroline Marie Ivey www.weimrescuetexas.org 
 

Read about our biggest success story. Yes! He was a Rottweiler!
 
ELLIS, THE AMERICAN DREAM

If You Don't Rescue
    DON'T BREED!

Visit our website www.ggarr.org 
HELP US TO CONTINUE OUR RESCUE WORK
Send your donation to
GGARR
c/o Catherine Crespo, Treasurer
7870 NW 5 Place
Plantation, FL 33324
All donations are tax deductible

May 2006