Andy’s Army
Walk
ABOUT US
Andy’s Story
The inspiration for Andy's Army was a dog named Andy Bechtel. Andy Bechtel was adopted from Golden Retriever Rescue Resource, Inc. (GRRR) in 2008. In the summer of 2009 he was diagnosed with canine cancer. Despite valiant efforts to save his life, Andy died in November of 2009. Andy’s plight was not unique as canine cancer still remains the leading cause of death among all older dogs and is prevalent among many breeds of dogs including golden retrievers.
Our Mission
OUR MISSION IS 3-FOLD
With Andy's Army,
we want to promote
Wellness, Awareness and
Research (WAR)
​for canine cancer.
Our Board
SUE BECHTEL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JANET QUINN
SECRETARY
PATTI REITZ
TREASURER
SCOTT REITZ
TIM AULT
GINO CHIAPPETTA
DR. SARA WELLS-COX
NEWS
Take a look at our upcoming events!
Canine cancer still remains the leading cause of death among all older dogs and is prevalent among many breeds of dogs including golden retrievers. Help us fund more research!
MEMORIALS
In Memory of Sue Holliday
- Theresa Butler
In Memory of Sue Holliday
"Hope to see you, Rebel, Andy and Bart at the Rainbow Bridge."
- Sue Bechtel
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In Memory of Haylee
“One of the sweetest Goldens ever!”
- John and DeAnna Bradley
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In Memory of
Eleanor Molengraft Morris
Veterinarian and rescuer of dogs.
- Martha Jewell and John Meeker
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In Memory of
​Arleen Kaminski Wells
A good hearted person who dearly loved her dogs.
- Al and Jan Boerst
In Honor of Allison Ford and her cat Gwendolen, who has brain cancer
- Don, Gloria and Vicki Snyder
In Memory of Mason Lee
- Andy's Army
In Memory of Bailey Reitz
- Sue Bechtel
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​In Memory of Mason
- Bernice and Marty Lee
​To the Reitz Family
​In Memory of Lola
- Sue Bechtel
​In Memory of Jane Wittes
- Martha Jewell & John Meeker
​In Memory of my Little Beagle, Sammie
- Bonnie Kauffman
​In Memory of Branson Quinn
- Sue Bechtel
​In Memory of Margo
- Bob & Lynn Goertz
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In Memory of Romeo
- Stephanie Taylor and Marla & Gary Leidich
In Memory of Bailey Daniel
- Sue Bechtel
To honor your pet, you can receive a permanent Pet Memorial Wall Post, which includes a photograph and short story on our website. You may pay $50 online or write a check to:
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Andy's Army LLC
7910 Jeffers Rd.
Whitehouse, OH 43571
SPONSORS
A big THANK YOU to our 2019 Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors
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Silver Sponsors
Oakland Veterinary Referral Services
Penny's Goldens
Janet Romaker Quinn
In Memory of Branson
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Whitehouse Animal Hospital
Bronze Sponsors
PetValu
Linda Woods
Kae & Gary Heil
Diane Giveins
Country Squire Animal Hospital
Puppy Sponsors
Best Breed, Inc.
Pat Daniel
Firenation
Garden Smiles
Bennett Enterprises
Barry VanHoozen/State Farm
Hartman Veterinary Hospital
Invisible Fence
Schmidt Brothers
Vitos Pizza & Subs Whitehouse
Heartwood Doggie Daycare
DONATE
WALK EVENT
9th Annual Andy's Army Walk
for Canine Cancer Research
Sunday, October 6, 11:00 am till 1:30 pm
W. W. Knight Center
29530 White Rd., Perrysburg, OH
Dogs welcome but must be on a leash and up to date on shots
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Early registration through Eventbrite click here or download a mail in registration HERE.
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• Deadline for mail-in registrations is Oct. 1.
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• Event day registration: 11:00 am till 12:00 pm with
1 mile walk to begin at noon.
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• Great basket raffle, wine pull, and vendors
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• Free lunch from 12:30-1:00 pm
• Band and raffle drawings till 1:30 pm
• $20 single registration and $15 per person for parties of 5 or more.
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• Kids under 12 admitted free and count toward parties of 5
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• 1 free ticket for raffle items valued at over $100 and everyone in a party of 5 or more is entered to win a $150 Visa card
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• Rain or shine event with activities shifted inside lodge if weather is inclement
All proceeds to canine cancer research
CONTACT
VOLUNTEERS
Andy’s Army
7910 Jeffers Road
Whitehouse, Ohio 43571
Tel: 419-419-8397