Peter and Golden Rescue began a mutual admiration society more than 10 years ago. A trainer/behaviourist extraordinaire, Peter has helped us with countless Goldens, many of whom we could not have saved without Peter’s unique insight into canine behaviour. He, of course, could not help all the Goldens who have crossed his path; however, his success record is sterling. AlphaPaws...
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Posted: May 4, 2018
This wonderful couple are fostering superstars. They have fostered 21 Goldens in three years and are still going strong. Their unselfish actions have not gone unrewarded as Michael and Janice tell us these amazing dogs have brought much love, joy, companionship, and fun to their family. Growing up, Michael didn’t have a dog; however, when they had children, he instinctively...
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Posted: May 4, 2018
Karen has been a solid Golden Retriever Believer, star volunteer, and an integral member of the volunteer coordinating group for the past five years. Working her magic from her home and computer in Barrie and always with a smile, Karen has taken on the role of Volunteer Coordinator Team Lead. Never one to shy away from something new, Karen has...
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Posted: May 4, 2018
He arrived at Golden Rescue with little information about his previous life, as he was found wandering lost and alone in rural Ontario. He was an 11-year-old senior citizen who desperately needed a new home, as all efforts to locate his former family had gone cold. Typically senior dogs are sometimes looked over when adopters are searching for a new...
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Posted: April 30, 2018
He lives in a world of darkness. He is not familiar with the people around him, the language they speak, the smells from his new home or the touch of those who care for him. He is a baby and he is blind. Every day is a learning experience that is not always easy, not always successful, filled with uncertainty...
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Posted: April 30, 2018
Dear Danielle and Colin This past summer has been the best ever. Honestly! It seems like we explored endless new places to have fun and I got to do stuff like fish, swim, run, dig, ride on a jet ski, eat great food (glorious food!), and sleep soundly in a comfy bed. How can I thank you for my awesome...
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Posted: April 30, 2018
“Neither sleet nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” This was first written for the postal service but could well apply to our amazing transport team. Traffic jams or storms, whether from New York, Boston, Montreal or around the corner, don’t stop this dedicated team from getting our...
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Posted: March 22, 2018
Corey started helping us exactly two years ago. Corey has always had a Golden in his family (three to date) and Corey is a sucker for our magnificent breed. His Golden, Penny, was rescued from the Humane Society. He believes that rescuing Penny lead him to helping other Goldens. This young man has thrown his talents and energy into helping...
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Posted: March 22, 2018
Dr. Guylaine Paquin is a great and passionate supporter of GR. A vet at Pine Ridge Veterinary Clinic, one of our supporting vets, Guylaine and the team at Pine Ridge have been a great help to the 20+ fosters lucky enough to be under their care. Drs. Patricia & Vernon Chase, the owners of Pine Ridge, support our rescue efforts...
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Posted: March 22, 2018