Wanetta’s son fell in love with Goldens after watching Homeward Bound and on his 12th birthday, he received a Golden puppy, Shadow, who filled their home with joy for almost 14 years. Wanetta discovered GR at The Pickering Markets and kept up with our activities on Facebook, but when the family lost Shadow, Wanetta and her husband Dan soon adopted...
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Posted: March 18, 2019
In 2015, Dave didn’t have a Golden and decided to get his Golden fix by volunteering for Golden Rescue. Dave is always ready, willing, and happy to jump in anywhere he is needed. He has also done many long transports picking up our precious cargo. He has also picked up Goldens at the Montreal airport and hosted a number of overnighters. Dave has had three beautiful Goldens...
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Posted: February 22, 2019
One day some years ago, friends visited Nancy’s cottage and brought their Golden. Nancy had not grown up with dogs but instantly fell in love with her beautiful Golden visitor. After this visit and before they knew anything about rescue groups, Nancy and her husband, Mark, got their first Golden puppy Mia. Mia brought so much joy into their lives...
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Posted: February 8, 2019
Susanne Trumpour volunteered to become a foster mom in June of 2009 and almost immediately accepted her first foster. Despite the fact that she had no experience with special needs dogs, Susanne has graciously accepted these challenges with a smile. Susanne’s foster Goldens have quickly become part of her family as they immediately sense her compassion. She has worked tirelessly...
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Posted: February 8, 2019
Jude lost her nine-year-old Golden and six months later their 14-year-old crossed the Rainbow Bridge. This was devastating and their house was no longer a home. One day not too long after, a Golden Rescue email found its way into her inbox with a picture of two seniors looking for a forever family. Jude filled in an application but by...
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Posted: February 8, 2019
Terri became a GR volunteer almost four years ago. An addicted Golden lover, Terri lives in retirement with her husband Bob and their two Goldens, Amber and Jack #2296, and their rescued cat Loki. Not too long ago they moved into their dream log home in Haliburton, where they have the room to foster ~ something they’ve always wanted to...
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Posted: February 8, 2019
Mike and Terri had dogs long before they had children. Total dog lovers, this couple have had many breeds including their beloved Nova Scotia Duck Toller Retrievers. After Mike retired from GM, they started their own business ~ Kalmegess Kennels, which started with boarding and expanded into grooming, day care, and training. In 2010, they helped Golden Rescue considerably when...
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Posted: February 8, 2019
Shannon and Jeff and their children, Saige and Masen, are wonderful additions to GR’s volunteer family. They are fantastic fosters and in their two short years with GR have already fostered eight Goldens. They first heard of GR when out hiking with their Golden Sadie when they encountered a couple with six Goldens. They were GR fosters and expressed to...
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Posted: February 8, 2019
Pieter has been helping Golden Rescue for over 12 years. He first encountered Golden Rescue after his fourth Golden crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Initially, Pieter fostered but in 2008 he was ready for another Golden and adopted Bodon #910. Pieter loves road trips and Bodon is always with him. He has done many long transports for us and recently did a...
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Posted: December 10, 2018