Our volunteers frequently go above and beyond. Recently, a large group of volunteers put their heads together to help another rescue group in the U.S. It’s a long story about why the rescue group from Chicago needed our help but suffice to say they did and we, in the spirit of cooperation and rescue, stepped up. Julie Marriott, our fearless...
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Posted: January 3, 2020
Carolyn is a passionate fan of Goldens and a true friend to rescue. She first discovered Golden Rescue in 2008 when she adopted Butler #971, who joined her forever family, which included two Golden siblings, Carly and Dixie. Since then, Carolyn and her husband Alan have adopted three other amazing Goldens ~ Gracie #1818, Casey #1957, and most recently Gibson...
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Posted: January 3, 2020
Robyn adopted Jack #578 in 2004 and when Jack crossed the Rainbow Bridge in 2018, he was almost 15. Robyn of course was broken-hearted but not ready for a new family member yet so she decided to answer a request for volunteers from GR hoping this might fill the void left by dear Jake. Robyn handles airport arrivals as well...
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Posted: October 20, 2019
Ben spent six years on Golden Rescue’s Board of Directors, primarily as our Picnic Chair but also as a vocal and supportive member of the Board. Ben first got involved with GR after adopting Maggy #1622, a special-needs epileptic girl who charmed everyone she met. Since then, Ben has adopted Toby #2000 and Daisy #2221. Sadly, Daisy recently crossed the...
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Posted: October 20, 2019
Sue has been involved with rescue for many years in many different capacities. Buddy is her current Golden, who follows in the footsteps of Bailey and Casey, her first two Goldens who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Buddy shares his life with two siblings ~ a Bichon named Finnegan and Koffee, a Springer Spaniel. Sue is an incredibly dedicated volunteer...
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Posted: October 20, 2019
Nancy is one of our newest volunteers in Quebec. Nancy first encountered Golden Rescue when she was thinking of adopting. The adoption didn’t happen so she decided to apply to become a foster. As time passed, Nancy met some other volunteers and, at that point, she moved into high gear. Nancy started to put her hand up for everything. The...
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Posted: June 7, 2019
Karin and Bob are two experienced foster angels. They have had Goldens for over 20 years and know and love our goofy breed. Over the years, they have become very proficient at training and providing the remedial work required to give our Goldens a second chance. In fact, Karin previously had her own pet care business and has drawn on...
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Posted: June 7, 2019
Laura has been helping Golden Rescue by fostering for almost 12 years. Gracie #1546 was Laura’s first rescue and Barney #1920 was her second. She has had Goldens all her adult life and now she fosters for GR and absolutely loves it. Laura has fostered eight Goldens over the years including Lola, a heartworm pup. Laura is in total sync...
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Posted: March 18, 2019
Jack and his wife Elsie have had dogs most of their life…many of them rescues. Through friends, who had Golden Oscar #1985, they were introduced to the gentle, loving Golden and they were sold. Jack and Elsie now have sweet Libby, a wonderful, sweet girl. Libby and Oscar join Jack and Ross at many GR events like The Pickering Markets...
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Posted: March 18, 2019