Golden Rescue

Golden Rescue… About Second Chances

Golden Rescue is one of Canada’s largest single-breed rescue groups. It is a non-profit charitable organization run entirely by volunteers, ensuring every Golden in their program finds a safe and loving forever family. Since 1990, Golden Rescue has rehomed surrendered, abandoned, unwanted, or displaced Golden Retrievers.

Golden Rescue has no paid staff, offices, or expensive administrative costs. Over 500 dedicated volunteers across Canada work tirelessly to give Goldens the second chance they deserve. All the money we raise goes to helping our Goldens, with about 80% allocated to vet care and behavioural training.

To learn more, visit Golden Rescue and join our mailing list (top right corner) to stay informed!

How You Can Support Golden Rescue

Golden Rescue thrives on community support. Here’s how you can make a difference:

Adopt, Don’t Shop

When you’re ready to welcome a dog into your home, consider adopting a Golden from Golden Rescue. 

Every Golden who comes into our care goes to a foster family and to a supporting vet for superior medical care. Once the Golden’s health needs are addressed and behaviours are identified, our foster families provide an extensive wish list for the perfect family. Our placement team then identifies the best fit for the Golden.  

There is nothing quite like the feeling of seeing a Golden transition into the best version of themselves ~ a goofy, happy, healthy Golden, living their best life with their forever family!

Learn more about the adoption process here.

Foster

Foster families play a critical role in the rescue process. They provide a temporary haven where Goldens can decompress and transition from their past traumas to the love and stability that they deserve. Fosters help with medical needs, behavioural assessments, and socialization, preparing the Goldens for their forever families. This rewarding experience rebuilds trust in humans.

Apply to foster here.

Donate

Golden Rescue relies entirely on donations, adoption fees, and fundraising. The cost of putting one Golden through our program averages around $2000, and with approximately 400 Goldens rescued each year, the financial needs are significant. Here is how you can help:

  • Monthly Donations: Becoming a monthly donor helps provide predictable annual donations, ensuring no Golden is turned away due to financial constraints.
  • One-Time Donations: Any amount you can give is greatly appreciated and goes directly to the care of the Goldens.
  • Legacy Donations: Consider including Golden Rescue in your estate planning to leave a lasting legacy.
  • Fundraising Events: Participate in or host events to help raise much-needed funds.

Donate here

Volunteer

Golden Rescue offers various volunteer opportunities that align with your skills, interests, and availability:

  • Casual Opportunities: Participate in flexible opportunities such as transporting Goldens, conducting home visits for foster and adoptive families, and attending events to raise awareness ~ all with adjustable timelines that work with your schedule when you are available.
  • Team Opportunities: For those with more availability, join a dedicated team to make a sustained impact. Golden Rescue boasts incredible teams, including those focused on social media, intakes, and placement…to name just a few.

Learn more about volunteering here.

Raising Awareness

Raising awareness is a crucial part of our rescue mission and can truly make a life-saving difference for a Golden in need. Awareness helps us find loving forever families, attracts fosters and volunteers, and increases financial support. 

  • Connect with your local vet and spread the word.
  • Hang Golden Rescue awareness signs in nearby pet stores.
  • Volunteer at Golden Rescue events that are dedicated to raising awareness.
  • Engage friends, family, and coworkers in conversation to continuously spread the word.
  • If you come across a social media post surrendering a Golden, inform them about Golden Rescue.

Other Ways to Support

There are numerous additional ways you can support and assist us in fulfilling our mission:

  • Purchase items from the Golden Rescue Store, where proceeds support the rescue.
  • Participate in our Auctions and Lotteries, that directly benefit Goldens in need.
  • Join the annual picnic at Viamede Resort, a fun-filled day with hundreds of attendees and Goldens.

The support of our incredible community allows us to provide our Goldens with the love and care they need.

For more information, visit Golden Rescue.

Let’s make a difference together!

 

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