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Find out how to donate or view items for auction or raffle below.
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Lend a paw to SCOA & Spinone Rescue by pitching in for the 2026 Annual Live Auction!
Your generous donations will be divvied up, with half going to the SCOA National Specialty and the other half to Spinone Rescue.
Get ready for a lively auction adventure, with bids flying and fun times rolling! It’s an event that’s as delightful as it is memorable!
Donation Ideas & Suggestions:
State & Region Baskets
Grooming Supplies
Treats & Toys
Spinone Art & Jewelry
Training Supplies
First Aid
Travel & Show Supplies
Gift Certificates
Spinone Themed Items
Dog & People Themed
Please download the donation form to list your value & donation items.
If you are interested in donating item(s) or would like more information, please contact me
Kim VanDeman
kvandem2004@yahoo.com
and/or
Karolyn McAfee
We would like to receive all donations by April 30, 2026
We thank you for your support through donations for the auctions! To learn how your donations help SCOA and Spinone Rescue, please continue reading these messages from Patti Johnson of Spinone Rescue and Ann Bagnell, President of SCOA:
From Patti Johnson: We are happy to once again partner with the Spinone Club of America at this year's 2026 Spinone National Specialty auction. Proceeds from the auction are divided equally between Spinone Rescue and the Spinone Club of America. This eliminates the need to label items individually either for Rescue or for SCOA. It also makes payment and record keeping so much easier for everyone involved.
In one 12 month period, encompassing part of 2023 and part of 2024, our vet bills for Rescue exceeded $15,000. Thankfully, we had the funds to make sure these dogs could receive the medical care they needed. Without the support of Spinone enthusiasts we could never do this and we are eternally grateful for those of you who support Rescue with monetary donations throughout the year as well as those who donate to the annual auction. We are also thankful for the endless support of the Spinone Club of America, its members, and its officers.
So please remember that every donation made to the 2026 National Specialty auction serves 2 purposes. It helps to offset the cost for the yearly event and it also helps Spinone Rescue to continue to help the dogs that need us the most.
From Ann Bagnell: The other 50% goes to the general funds of SCOA. They offset costs of the National Specialty itself, allowing us to run seminars and other events, bring in judges, and pay for facilities. In addition, general funds are used for all the club activities and expenses throughout the year, including the website and the various subscription products needed to maintain the site, health webinars and other committee activities, and the everyday business of the club.
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SCOA is reaching out to those who would like to contribute items for the welcome bags; your generosity would be greatly appreciated. Here are some suggestions:
Pens
Poop bags
Dog treats
Any items related to dogs or people
Please consider donating 100 pieces.
You can contact Jennifer Barkey:
732-939-7230
You can have the welcome bag items sent to:
Debby Forry
SCOA Welcome Bags
10530 Thomas Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
Any questions for Jennifer please call:
732-939-7230
Your support and generosity is greatly appreciated!
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Sponsoring a trophy is a great way to show support for SCOA. You don’t have to attend to to show support. You can also dedicate your sponsor of a trophy to a person, a dog that passed, kennel or how ever you would like. The National committee appreciates your support.
To sponsor a trophy, please visit the National Specialty Store.
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The Rainbow Bridge honors the cherished memories of the Spinone dogs we have lost. If you have a Spinone that has passed away since the last Rainbow Bridge ceremony in April 2025 and would like to commemorate them in this beloved tradition, please email
Jeanie Barchalk - jmbarchalk@yahoo.com
Deadline submission is April 17th, 2026.
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Veterans Parade Celebrating Our Beloved Spinone
The Veterans Parade honors the esteemed veteran Spinone. If you have a Spinone that is 7 years old or older (as of April 2025) and would like to recognize them in this cherished tradition, please send your information to Jeannie Barchalk.
Contact:
Jeanie Barchalk
Thank you to the many volunteers, donors, sponsors, and supporters!