OLDIES BUT GOODIES (OBG) COCKER RESCUE
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November 2, 2012
I am the lucky mommy of two beautiful puppy-mill cockers rescued by OBG in 2007. They are the light of my life! Now, years later and after my retirement, I am volunteering for OBG. I love being a small part of this amazing organization, which has so many devoted volunteers and so many wonderful stories of rescued pups! My vet is very impressed with OBG's compassion, ethics, and responsible conduct of the business end of rescue. OBG is a treasure!
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A lot
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Very Well
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Definitely
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2012
November 1, 2012
I started volunteering for OBG when I adopted a puppy from them. They were so nice to my family from the start and were quick in communication. I started volunteering by fostering, transporting, and doing home inspections. I started because I love and believe in what they represent. They are always going beyond their limits to save cockers and raising the funds to treat even the most expensive illnesses. They never give up on a dog or turn it away. They have even pulled non cocker dogs from shelters and made them honorary cockers. They are a great rescue and I am lad o be a part of it!
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Definitely
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Life-changing
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Very Well
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Definitely
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2012
November 1, 2012
I became a volunteer for OBG a few years ago after a family member adopted a cocker mix and became a volunteer herself. Since my first encounter with OBG, I have been impressed by their mission, dedication, and values. I have seen their mission put into practice. The dedication of their volunteers is amazing. But I am most proud of the OBG volunteers for their high moral values. They will accept any and all dogs in need of a home! They have accepted, loved, and found forever homes for cocker spaniels of ALL ages, cocker mixes, dogs they call 'honorary cockers' which are dogs of any breed, and even a cat! OBG also cares for dogs with special health needs. They work very hard to raise funds to pay for life-saving surgeries and provide on-going medication that some dogs require. I am thrilled to be a volunteer for this outstanding group that provides love and care for any homeless dog regardless of their differences.
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Life-changing
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Very Well
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
November 1, 2012
I became a foster for OBG and was immediately impressed by their quick response to my inquiries, the complete information I received about the program, what I needed to do to become qualified and what my responsibilities as a foster would be. My application was reviewed and approved and they were able to schedule a home visit in short order. I was very impressed that a volunteer from their organization traveled all the way from Virginia to my home in Delaware to do the visit. She gave me even more information about the program, answered all of my questions and made me feel much more comfortable taking on the responsibility for caring for a dog from the program. When I was fully approved, the foster coordinator contacted me, giving me my choice of dogs to foster. She had a full write-up concerning each dog, not just color and sex. I had the complete medical background, the dog's history, etc. I selected my first foster and they asked if I needed food, a crate, leash, collar, etc. The same volunteer who did my home study then transported the foster I had selected to my home and I was provided with a very detailed folder. The information contained all of the dog's medical records, background information, an ID tag, heartworm medication and flea medication. They were very good about following up with me and guided me through the process of writing a good bio for the dog. They again assisted me when I wanted to sign up to take the dog to an adoption event. I was warmly greeted by everyone there and my first foster was adopted! While waiting for the adoptive family to pick the dog up, I selected my next foster and that dog was delivered to me within two hours of the first one being taken home by his new family. A wonderful organization full of hard-working, dedicated people who truly put the needs and best interests of the dogs before anything else. I am very glad I selected this rescue to foster for. I would recommend it to anyone! It's very rewarding when you see "your baby" go to their new forever home! Nice knowing you played a part in that!
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
November 1, 2012
I am a current OBG volunteer and former board member. I joined OBG several years ago after a chance encounter with a volunteer at a local PetSmart. In that time, I have witnessed the dedication and compassion of an entire corps of people serving an all volunteer organization whose sole purpose is to rescue and place the homeless, neglected, abandoned and abused dogs to the tune of close to 300 a year. The medical care and foster homes are second to none and provide these less fortunate animals with a second chance at a new life. I couldn't be more proud to be associated with and loyal supporter of this rescue group.
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
November 1, 2012
I volunteer with OBG and am amazed at the volunteers who go above and beyond to ensure the dogs are rescued and are properly cared for (often at great costs) until such time as they are adopted. OBG spends considerable funds to ensure all dogs are heathy or, in some cases, cared for and comfortable while in fospice care. No dog is denied a heathy and comfortable existence. Supporters are amazing in their willingness to fund this organization which says a lot about the quality of the rganization overall. If you are looking for a dog, or a way to help the many rescued dogs, look to OBG!
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
October 31, 2012
OBG is the best! I adopted in October 2011 and have been serving as a volunteer ever since, helping with adoption shows, temporary fostering, adoption applications, and events. I even knitted hats for OBG to auction off this winter to raise funds for the pups. Everyone I've worked with at OBG has been in it for the dogs. Everyone cares so much about making sure each dog gets the medical attention and love it needs and then finding the perfect forever home. While we do adopt out about 300 dogs a year, the focus is never on the numbers: it's always on the individual dogs and getting them into the best homes possible.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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