HHGDR Newsletter
Dear Santa from the Homeless Dogs at Rescue
Dear Santa and Mrs. Claus,
How are you doing this year? We hope that toy building and treat baking are going well up there in the North Pole!
We are very grateful Santa, for all the goodies you have brought to us homeless dogs over the years! Grandma and the volunteers are always telling us what good dogs we are and every year you find lots of toys and treats in your bag for us. Many of the dogs who come to live with us have never had such delicious treats or wonderful toys, and some of us have seen more than one Christmas come and go at the Rescue.
Thank you very much, Santa, for reading our letter again this year. We sure hope you can bring us each a treat for Christmas. Of course, two would be great, but one each for all the adoptable and sanctuary dogs at HHGDR would be wonderful! We promise to have Grandma and the volunteers scoop our play yard, so it’s safe when you step out of your sleigh!
We wish you, Mrs. Claus, and all the elves a very Happy Holiday!
Hugs, Slobbers, and love from all the VERY GOOD dogs at HHGDR
(Please see page 2 for TREAT lists!)
- 7 in need of homes
- 8 Sanctuary Dogs
- HHGDR has adopted out 1669 dogs/horses
- FAQ at https://hhdane.com/ faq/faqmain.htm @harlequinhaven facebook.com/HHGDR facebook.com/MozartDane
You brought us so much last year that we think there are other homeless dogs who could use our share of toys instead of us this year. But we would love an extra treat or two during the day. Treats are also good for training and rewards after grooming. We know you have a generous heart, Santa, so our paws are crossed, and we are hoping that we will find some of the items on our Christmas wish lists. Remember, Santa, your elves don’t have to wrap anything. It’s better for the planet!
Santa, as you know we are orphans, and realistic enough to know that some of us may never find our forever home. We are always thankful for anything you bring us. As Grandma says, it is not polite to beg or be greedy. We have heard volunteers talking about sending money or gift cards to their grandchildren because they are not sure what to buy them and we have learned to shop on the internet, so if it’s easier …we love to shop on the internet!!
HHGDR Mission Statement
To educate people about spay/neuter and the need for sterilization of all pets, proper health care of a pet, and nutritional requirements.
To promote humane principles, to protect homeless, abandoned, and mistreated Great Danes, and other animals as space allows.
To work with animal shelters and humane societies to protect Great Danes.
To locate life-long homes for the homeless Great Danes and any other animal in our care.
2025 Holiday Treat Wish List
Treats & Biscuits
 Betsy Farm Grillers Dog Treats
 Blue Buffalo Nudges Natural Jerky Treats
 Blue Buffalo Nudges Treats
 Blue Buffalo True Chews Premium Jerky
 Milk-Bone Flavor Snacks Biscuits
 Milk-Bone Original Biscuits
 Milk-Bone Soft & Chewy Snacks
 Newman’s Own Snack Sticks
Happy Tales!
ALINA Beth & Mike Sedlock
WAYLON JJ Clark & Robin McKell
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See our many Success Stories at https://hhdane.com/ success/success.htm
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See “How to Help” on the HHGDR site to contribute to the care and welfare of the homeless dogs.
About the Rescue
HHGDR has operated as a volunteer-run Rescue since 1992. It became a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit in 1998, and to date has placed 1,669 dogs and horses in carefully screened forever homes. HHGDR serves Ohio and extreme northern
 Pup-Peroni Dog Treats
 Three Dog Bakery Animal Crackers
 Three Dog Bakery Soft Baked Assort-Mutt Treats
Made in the USA Toy Sources
 http://www.amazon.com/
 https://www.walmart.com/
 https://www.chewy.com (HHGDR has a general Chewy Wish List at https:// www.chewy.com/g/harlequin-haven-greatdane-rescue_b98756857)
Kentucky. Currently 6 are available for adoption. In addition, the Rescue houses 8 Sanctuary Dogs living out their lives in the safe environment of theRescue (the latter unadoptable for health, age, or other conditions).
In 2024, HHGDR spent more than $18,600 on vet bills alone. Contributions are always welcome and are taxdeductible.
Contact the Rescue at info@hhdane.org.
Poison Control Hot Lines & Resources
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center’s emergency hot line (feebased) is available 24/7 at 1-888426-4435. Includes info on plants, foods, household products.
www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal -poison-control
The Pet Poison Helpline (feebased) is available 24/7 at 1855-764-7661. Includes other educational materials. www.petpoisonhelpline.com/.
HHGDR’s Canines & Humans page offers helpful articles on subjects such as holiday safety, dangerous human foods, the hazards of dogs and puppies as gifts, and disaster preparedness. hhdane.com/caninehuman/ caninehuman.htm
BROOKLYN Jeff & Betty Whittington
JUSTIN Lauren & Juan De Paoli
NYLA Tom & Judy Yacks
WALKER Janet Carleton & Dale Francis
Volunteers—It Wouldn’t Happen Without You!
Volunteers…
Perform all tasks for the Rescue there are no paid staff. Some tasks require visiting the Rescue, many others do not.
Currently we are especially looking for volunteers to come to the Rescue in Bethel, Ohio, on weekends to help with cleaning, grooming, and appointments.
HHGDR would love to put you to work helping the homeless dogs! Send an email to info@hhdane.com today for a volunteer application!
Volunteer Roll
 Wendi, Andy, Brenna & Aubrey Beauseau
 Jason Brown
 Janet Carleton
 Don Corsmeier
 Dale Francis
 Jim Frenelle
 William Gentry
 Mary Beth Gettins
 Steve Grubich
 Beth Mack
Our Wish List
DOGS
Bedding: fitted sheets (all sizes); Crocheted / knitted afghans / throws
Dog food, premium Dog treats
 Kathy Marsh
 Brad Mathews
 Christe McGarry
 Amanda Owen
 Sydney & Isabel Sauerbrunn
 David Scott
 Beth Sedlock
 Becky Ware
 Jo Williams
 Mike Winters
Money for dog food, vet bills, supplies, utilities
CLEANING
Cleaning products (bleach, disinfectant (Lysol or other), dish soap (hand and dishwasher), laundry soap HD, Simple Green)
Decorate our Holiday Tree
Help us decorate our online tree! Your tax-deductible donation of $10 or more gets an ornament on our tree.
Clicking on the ornament shows a photo of your choice and caption (up to 20 words). Your photo could be of a loved one, your pet, or even a family group.
Email photos to info@hhdane.org. Donations can be accepted through PayPal on the Rescue site or a check via USPS mail.
View the tree at https://hhdane.com/tree/tree.htm
 Chris Yacks
 Judy & Tom Yacks
Attorney:
 Mary Beth Gettins
Veterinarians:
 Dr. Donald Corsmeier
 Dr. Mark Hayes
Your name as a volunteer here email for an application!
Deck/siding scrub brushes
Garbage bags (55 gal.)
Mops: buckets (commercial with wringers); Mop heads (commercial type)
Paper towels
*For most current Wish List see website.
HHGDR is an all-volunteer-run non-profit 501(c)(3). Donations are tax-deductible!
Planned Giving
Planned gifts are a vital pathway to the financial future of HHGDR. To honor the Danes with your long-term gift is perhaps the most compelling way you can make a difference in their lives. We are very thankful to anyone who remembers Harlequin Haven in a will, trust, life insurance policy, and/or other planned gift.
Please check with your attorney or other professional consultant to be sure your plans conform to all relevant laws.
Sanctuary Dogs Ready for Adoption!
In addition to our adoptable dogs., the Rescue houses Sanctuary Dogs living out their lives in the safe environment of the Rescue (unadoptable for health, age, or other conditions).
Current Sanctuary Dogs are: AUBREY, AXLE, CAHIRA, CANDACE, DARYL, FELINA, PENELOPE, and PORTER
See their page at https://hhdane.com/sanctuary/ santuary.htm
The annual #GivingTuesday event is on 12/2 this year! If you are able to donate, please consider Harlequin Haven Great Dane Rescue, a 501(c)3 charity, in your plans to give on #GivingTuesday2024.
More details on our Facebook page. No donation is too small, so please consider the Danes this #GivingTuesday!
Please visit our Facebook Page to make a contribution to our campaign on #GivingTuesday or give directly through our website at https://hhdane.com/.
Thank you for all donations large and small!
We could not save the dogs without you.
OPAL
I am a very happy young girl and I love to bounce and play!
I was one of several dogs in a cruelty case, but HHGDR brought me back to health and I’m ready to be adopted!
See her story: https:// hhdane.com/danes/ opal.htm
ALEXA
I am a very loving girl and I even love other dogs and cats!
I’d been bounced from Rescue to Resuce until I came to HHGDR, and I’d sure like a forever home with you!
See her story: https:// hhdane.com/danes/ alexa.htm
Help Save the Earth and the Homeless Danes!
We are again offering upcycled feed/birdseed bag tote bags handcrafted with love by a dedicated volunteer. Sizes and pictures vary. Your choice, and supplies are limited.
Email info@hhdane.org prior to paying to be sure of availability. $15, plus actual shipping costs.
Find them at https://hhdane.com/howtohelp/ recycled_feed_tote_bags.htm
Donors and Sponsors—Thank You!
Amy Adams
Kathy Amrein
Anonymous
Dorothy Barnard
Virginia Barnett
Gail Baumoel
Jennifer & Tony Bavry
Wendi & Andy Beauseau
Bennett Family Fund, in honor of the Smith family
Timothy Bewsey, Shawn Booker’s birthday
Lee Blackburn, Giving Tuesday
Sarah Blouch
John Board
Lisa Bramer, Angela Horlacher Lang’s birthday
Sarah Brodzinski
Gayle Browning
TJ Bush, Regina Tousley Giving Tuesday fundraiser
Karen, Mary & DJ Butts
Mary Butts
Janet Carleton
Nicole, Whitney & Ripley Carnivale
Pellegrino Ciccarello
Sin City Entertainment LLC
JJ Clark, in loving memory of Max, Zoe and Cooper
Julian Clift, Stephanie Johnson’s birthday
Joseph & Kimberly Coffey
Janna Conley
Shawn Cooper, Shawn Booker’s birthday
Chris Copits
James Corcoran, in memory of Jim Walmsley
Don Corsmeier
Andrea Cozza
Gina Crain
Monika Dail
Lauren & Juan De Paoli
Celeste Easthom, Regina Tousley Giving Tuesday fundraiser
Ken & Kelly Eiker, in loving memory of Mylo
Donna Fanta
Heather Fassel
Cindy Finney, Marilyn Everhart’s birthday
Edward Firth
Dale Francis
Kelly Freeman, in memory of Jim Walmsley
Mary Beth Gettins
Gettins Law
Ann Marie Gillespie
Justin Goff
Tim & Melinda Goings, Beth Sedlock’s Giving Tuesday fundraiser
Neila Goldman, Shawn Booker’s birthday
Bethany Gongwer
Annette Goodwin
Noah Gorman
Great Dane Club of America
Daina Gregor
Randall Gross, in loving memory of Maverick, Maverick II, and Mark
Steve & Kim Grubich
Margaret Havinga, in honor of the Marsillac family
Trina Hibberd, Giving Tuesday
Theresa Hoffman
Erica Holtman
Holly Homan, in loving memory of Rose
Homan Foundation, in honor of Holly Homan
Hailey Householder
Householder Family
Jennifer Hubbard, Shawn Booker’s birthday
Mary Jo Hudson, in loving memory of Pasha
Lisa & Ben Huelskamp
Marsha Jacoby, Giving Tuesday
Jonathan Jennings, Giving Tuesday
Paul & Carolyn Johnson, in memory of Jim Walmsley
Stephanie Johnson, Stephanie Johnson’s birthday
Kathleen Jones
Pam Kassner
Karyl Kleve
Kenneth Kline
Paul Kohne
Noreen Kreda, in memory of Thomas Bath
Kroger
Harold Kronenberger
Angie LaFeir
Alyssa Lane
Bethany Lee, Angela Horlacher Lang’s birthday
Beth Mack
Shannon Marie, Shannon Marie’s birthday
Erika & Sylvain Marsillac
Lynette Martin, in loving memory of Bella Rose Destiny Martin
Sam McCoy, Giving Tuesday
Sara & Kevin McDaniel
Christe McGarry, in loving memory of Kendal and Murphy & Giving Tuesday
James & Linda McGarry, in honor of Christe McGarry
Robin McKell, in loving memory of Max, Zoe and Cooper
Heather McManes, in memory of Kleo
Donors & Sponsors
Carey Mendiboure, Annsley Mosher Kast’s birthday
Amy Miller, in memory of Jim Walmsley
Charles Miller, Giving Tuesday
Leslie Morter, in loving memory of Hazel Barker and her love for the Danes.
John and Melissa Mulligan, in loving memory of Jess
Patrick O’Neil, Marilyn Everhart’s birthday
Cindy Orlasky
PayPal Giving Fund
Diane Personett, Shawn Booker’s birthday
Laura Prisco, Giving Tuesday
Julie Pruneski DeLong
Dennis Purcell
Regan Reckman
Anne Rincker, Shawn Booker’s birthday
Carol Rogers, Beth Sedlock’s birthday
Alice & John Rummell
Sidney Sauerbrunn
Elizabeth & Michael Sedlock, Giving Tuesday
Sandra & Gabriel Seidman
Janice Shahan
Mary Simon
Erin & Stephen Smith
Steve Smith
Thomas Snyder, in memory of Ray Chesnick and his Danes
Sandia Sommer
Brian & Barbara Spatz
Elizabeth Spiesa
Judy & Walter Stein
Howard Stewart
Kelly Tabeling, Shawn Booker’s birthday
Libby Tabeling, Shawn Booker’s birthday
Mindi & Kristan Tarulli, in loving memory of Governor
Nicole Timoney
Regina Elizabeth Hoenie Tousley, Giving Tuesday
Barry & Diana Tucker
Edward & Marcia Turpyn, in memory of Jim Walmsley
Memorials—Our Utmost Sympathy
Charlie Quinn Watts Kristin, Lance, Archie, Magnolia, and Penny Lane Camden
Farah Greg & Donna Phillips
Finn AKA Dewy Erin, Steve, Cole, and Noah Smith
Harley Tuja Stuard
Isaac Kim & Steve Grubich
James Walmsley Kathy Walmsley
Kaylor Andrea Cozza
Molly AKA Neta Jeff & Betty Whittington
Paisley Andrew & Gina Crain
Reva Tom & Judy Yacks
United Pet Fund
Gabriel & Sonja Venzin, in loving memory of Timmy
Lynn Wallich, in loving memory of Pasha
Kathleen Walmsley, in memory of Jim Walmsley
Rebecca Ware, Giving Tuesday
Marsha Wheeler, in loving memory of Nina
Julie Whitmer, in loving memory of Maverick, Maverick II and Mark
Jeff & Betty Whittington
Jo & Ken Williams Beth Sedlocks Giving Tuesday fundraiser
Megan Wilson
Judy & Tom Yacks
Russell & Jean Yappel
Amy & Dustin Young, Giving Tuesday
Sharon Zehring, Shawn Booker’s birthday
Kristopher & Beth Zwergel
Thank you!!!
Priscilla AKA Helen Holmes Sandra and Stephen Nichols
Tom Bath, 774, Micky Dale Bath
Gisela and Holly Janet Carleton & Dale Francis
Rosie Tim & Melinda Goings
Sharona AKA Sassy Marilyn Everhart
Harlequin Haven Great Dane Rescue
11567 State Route 774
Bethel, Ohio 45106-8634
Email: info@hhdane.org
