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Debunking the Myth: Rescue Adoption Process is ‘Too Difficult’

Woof-woof, human friends! Buster #4135, a.k.a. ‘Buster the Myth Buster’ is here to debunk another myth in my regular Golden Rescue column. Today, let’s tackle the misconception that adopting a Golden is too challenging of a process. Get ready to discover the truth and understand why it’s all worth it! Today’s Myth Adopting from a rescue organization is too difficult...

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Posted: February 26, 2024

Debunking the Myth: Goldens can’t Adjust to Condos

Hello, four-legged friends and the humans who adore us! I’m Buster, your go-to truth-sniffer. Welcome to another edition of my column where we’re about to shatter another myth about us rescued Goldens. Today’s Myth Rescued Goldens can’t adjust to living in condos. I get it ~ some might think that a big-hearted pup like me needs a sprawling backyard to...

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Categories: Buster #4135 - The Myth Buster

Posted: February 21, 2024

Unleashing the Truth about Health Problems in Rescue Dogs

Woof-woof, hello there human friends! My name is Buster #4135…but you can call me ‘Myth Buster’! Welcome to my regular column where I’ll bark the truth about adoption and rescue dogs. We know there are some crazy myths out there about us rescues, but don’t worry ~ we’ll debunk them faster than you can say ‘Good boy’! Today’s Myth All...

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Categories: Buster #4135 - The Myth Buster

Posted: February 20, 2024

Golden Rescue’s Twelve Days of Golden Giving

Here are 12 extraordinary ways to play a vital role in the miraculous healing journey of Goldens in need.

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Posted: November 27, 2023

Out Now 2026 Calendar

This beautiful full-colour calendar is a wonderful tribute to our rescues.…

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Categories: Announcements

Posted: September 5, 2023

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Wishbone Lottery Dinner for Two Anywhere in the World!

Grand prize winner for a dinner for two anywhere in the world! Tickets are $40 each or 3 for $100 (no limit). Maximum 5,000 tickets to be sold.

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Posted: July 17, 2023

Massive, Single-Day Rescue Operation for 48 Abused Golden and Labrador Retrievers, Landing in Toronto from Cairo, Egypt on Monday, November 8th

BARRIE, ON, November 8, 2021 – Not-for-profit organization, Golden Rescue is undertaking its largest, single–day rescue mission in its history when 44 abused Golden Retrievers and four Labrador Retrievers will be flown out of Cairo, Egypt and greeted at Pearson International Airport by their waiting adoptive families.   These rescues will have endured some horrendous conditions in Cairo and a fourteen-hour...

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Categories: Media & Press

Posted: November 8, 2021

Cathy Wiese

Cathy has always been a Golden lover. In 2019, one week prior to her 14th birthday, her beloved Golden Chloe crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Her work with Golden Rescue, which she started in 2018, helped fill the hole that Chloe left in her heart. Cathy started doing home visits and transports and a couple of years ago she joined the placement team, which she has taken on with great fervor. In 2019, Cathy and her husband adopted Charlie #3074. …

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Categories: Volunteers

Posted: September 25, 2021

Anastassia Duncan

Anastassia and her husband, Chris, have been volunteering with Golden Rescue since 2016. They have always been Golden lovers and their first Golden, Sundae, is a therapy dog who helps children and dementia patients. Last April they adopted Ruby #3333 from Cairo, who arrived as a weak, small, fearful puppy and is now a beautiful and confident Canadian who brings...

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Categories: Volunteers

Posted: September 25, 2021