Santa Paws - 2003
Gilroy Premium Outlet Mall

On a day threatening rain, eight GPRNC volunteers gathered with six Pyrs to take Holiday pictures to benefit rescue. This is the second year the Gilroy Premium Outlet Mall has invited us to bring the dogs and take their pictures with children in exchange for donations.

Event Chair Sue King and Catherine de la Cruz met at the mall at 9:30 to set up. We had an alcove next to the ATM machine and the bathrooms - two of the most popular stops at the mall. Sue brought a restored antique rocker, wreaths, a rug and lots of jingle-bell collars, bows and Santa hats for the dogs.
Sue gives Meg a pep talk before opening
Sue King gives Meg a pep talk before opening.		 Courtney with Annie, Sue with Meg
Courtney Schlosser has Annie - a rescue alumna - all decked out for pictures.
Annie and Monroe with a child
Given a choice, some children opted to have their photo taken with two dogs...		 Adults Like Pyrs too
... as did some adults. Here Monroe and Meg get cuddled.
Girl with Stoli
Twelve-week old Stoli was a favorite with everyone...		 Child with Stoli
...even though he was as big as some of the children.
Delphina and Stoli
Volunteer Delfina Morris couldn't bring Nugget, so she got a "Pyr fix" cuddling the pup.		 Monroe
Monroe, a rescue alumni, confidently awaits another customer.
Gilroy Group 2003
In the end, the rain held off so at the end of the event, all gathered for a group photo.
l to r: Melissa Selcher and Monroe, Sue King with Meg, John Vormbaum with Arkin, pup Stoli (mother Turi Kozel was taking photos), Meg Memmen with Ailis, Delfina Morris, Courtney Schlosser and Annie.