2012 YAI Central Park Challenge

Jam and I had an amazing day, being part of the 12,000 at the YAI 2012 Central Park Challenge! A day of fun and excitement for a truly important cause: raising funds to change people’s lives...those with developmental disabilities. I am humbled to be part of this wonderful organization.

 We joined the 12,000 or so who attended to either run in the 5K or walk the 3K, or cheered everyone on.

 The group home that Jam and I visit for our Delta Therapy Dog visits are part of YAI.

 The walk wound through Central Park on a glorious day!

 We made it to the finish line and there was a band playing in the Bandshell and lots of booths plus fun stuff for kids like face painting and sand art.

 After the run, I took Jam for a walk to some of the famous sights in the park, like the fountain and lake.

 We then me up with a fellow Delta Pet Partner team, Anita and her lovely lab, Deacon, to spend the afternoon chatting and walking through the park.  A great day in the city!

Tri-State Weim Rescue Jewelry Fundraiser!

UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS for Tri State Weim Rescue Thursday May 31: Make sure to check out Three Scoops of Vanilla's facebook page tomorrow. They are hosting an online auction in which 50% of the two Weimaraner items being auctioned off will be donated to Tri State Weim Rescue! Weim Necklace up for auction 5/31 Weim bracelet up for auction 5/31 Bid high for a great cause!  http://ow.ly/b7PVb   Friday June 1: If you get outbid or miss the auction...or just have got to have another piece of TSOV jewelry, check out the ONE DAY ONLY sale on  ThreeScoopsOfVanilla.com    Designed just for TSWR's fundraiser. Available ONE DAY ONLY 6/1/12 The entire line along with our custom TSWR weim bracelet will be available for purchase. 25% of all sales from their ENTIRE PRODUCT LINE on June 1 will be donated to Tri State Weim Rescue! Shop til you drop! ThreeScoopsOfVanilla.com

Jam turns 4!

Photos by Michael Demkiw

Hard to believe that our little purple collared puppy is now four years old!  Jam is so special to us in more ways than I can describe.  She is our keeper from our very first litter, our first home bred champion bitch and our first registered Delta Therapy dog.  Additionally, she is talented, versatile and beautiful whether appearing in high fashion ads or gaiting around the show ring!  She also has a sweet and calm temperament but can turn on the drive when necessary.

Jam with Steve Lane, owner/breeder handler of Parker, Jam's sire, who helped finish Jam's championship by putting her two majors on her.  Jam will be selectively specialed, while pursuing her Excellent level agility titles and Senior Hunter title.  Join us for Jam session!

Jam is Multiple Best of Breed Winner, CH Grayhart's Purple Haze,CD,JH,OA,OAJ,SD,VX

Happy 4th Birthday to our Rockstars!

The Hendrix litter at 36 days old

Happy 4th Birthday to our first litter - our Jimi Hendrix song theme litter (Parker, GCH HiBourne's It's All About Me, BROM x Trixie, CH GraytSky's I'm Not Really A Waitress, CD,RN,OA, OAJ,V, BROM) that produced six amazing rock stars and forged wonderful friendships!

• " Jam," CH Grayhart's Purple Haze,CD,JH,OA,OAJ ,SD, VX, Delta Therapy Dog, 
• "Marshall", CH Grayhart's In From the Storm, 
• "Sky", CH Grayhart Lightfoot Early Morning Rain,RN,JH, TD, NA,NAJ,NSD, NRD,   CGC,VX, 
• "Monty", Grayhart's Stone Free,JH,CGC, 
• "Ranger", Grayhart's Midnight Lightening (specialty major pointed)
• "Mia", Grayhart's American Woman (showgirl in training)

 Ranger with his special birthday treat - Polish sausage!

Sky with her birthday bone!

May the good times continue!

Bravo wins Sporting Group 3!

Bravo's ad appearing in the May 26th issue of Dog News.  Ad design & photos by SaraRenee

Bravo, BIF GCH Grayhart Crescents' Bravo, CGC, (Clay x Trixie) had a terrific weekend at the Hangtown Kennel Club of Placerville, CA.  On Saturday, he was Best of Breed under Judge Robert Redhead.  Bravo then went on to the Sporting Group earning a Group 3rd place under Judge Doug Johnson, defeating 114 dogs!!!  A very exciting win and Bravo's first group placement.  On Sunday, Bravo continued his winning streak and went Best of Breed under Judge Doug Johnson.

Congratulations to Bravo's owners, Jay Logan & Ron Goularte and his handlers, Michael Stone & Collin Stone.

Waterfall

Sky, CH Grayhart Lightfoot Early Morning Rain,RN,JH,NA,NAJ,NSD,NRD,CGC,VX, at the waterfall that feeds the lake at Sequoyah Woods, in Brevard, NC. Debbie reported that it took a lot of effort to get this lovely shot, "The funny story was Anne taping trying to get Sky to stand still for the photo and my frustration after the 4th time she moved. But I think the result was worth the effort lol!"

Strut Your Mutt 2012

l-r: Savi, Jam, Trixie and June

 This past Sunday, we joined our friend, KellyAnn and her awesome gray girl, June of Hotdog Junie fame, to attend Strut Your Mutt 2012, a terrific fundraising event for Happy Tails Animal Rescue.  There was a walk-a-thon around the lake at Wood Dale Park, fun contests for the dogs, treats for people and pets as well as a fabulous raffle.  Our group of four grey girls were quite the hit and made lots of new friends.  People couldn't get over how beautiful and friendly they were.

 June was a star and won the Best Chowhound contest!  Her ribbon says "Most Eager Eater!"  It was fun contest and Trixie and Jam tied for 2nd place!  Our girls beat out labs and pugs and many other breeds and mixes, having no problem chowing down on lettuce, carrots and even pickles!

Another contest our girls excelled in was the "who could stay the longest".  Both Savi and Trixie made it to the semi-finals against two labs and then Trixie and the dog trainer's lab, the person running the contests, were in the finals.  So proud of Trixie holding for out of sights while I hid behind a tree, during distractions of dogs walking around her and tennis balls being thrown.  Trixie was awarded the Longest Stay ribbon.

As part of the registration, we were given gift bags and the girls were given bandannas to wear.  

Our Weimaraners were amazing ambassadors for the breed.  They really were on their best behavior and hit it out of the park when we met a visually impaired boy and talk about an impromptu therapy dog visit, made this little boy's day.  He loved the Weims and especially Junie's peach fur, stating she was as soft as a pillow.  The girls also greeted some seniors in wheel chairs, bringing smiles to everyone they met.

It was a super day as we enjoyed the perfect weather and supported a great cause!