Some time after Sandie’s Golden, Jessie, crossed the Rainbow Bridge she was in a florist shop petting the owner’s dog. The flower shop owner happened to mention that her dog was a rescue and she did volunteer work for the organization she rescued from. Sandie wondered, at that moment, if there was a rescue group for Goldens and, after a...
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Posted: June 6, 2018
Betty-Ann and Mike’s love affair with Goldens goes back to 1991 when they did a lot of research to find the perfect dog for their family. They decided on a Wheaten Terrier and went to the dog show to find out more about their chosen breed. As they entered the show, the first booth they saw was a booth for...
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Posted: June 6, 2018
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
“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
Bev is a volunteer from afar ~ all the way from Edmonton. She is proof positive that geography is no barrier for volunteering. Bev first encountered GR at a Windsor LCBO Tag Day where she struck up a conversation with a GR volunteer so she decided to help. Her first experience with rescue was her own rescued Levi, who was...
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Posted: March 22, 2018