Rescue Dogs
Kelso
Several years ago we adopted Kelso from GBR. He has now passed away. Kelso was the most wonderful addition to our family. He was such a wonderful dog, full of…
Wilson #2618
It is with grief and a heavy heart that I write to inform you Wilson (#2618) passed over the rainbow bridge on 2/4/2021 at 7pm. I adopted him October 14th,…
Dogs on Mars
Stranger in a Strange Land by Jeanne Spreen Three days, three weeks, three months. This familiar adage suggests how long it takes for a newly rehomed dog to acclimate to…
Plan B Rescues Six
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! We are so grateful for our GBR volunteers and their abilities to adapt and change course. This spring, our traveling volunteers did just that…
2021 Calendar Rules
Please read the calendar rules closely before placing your bid: This is the first calendar GBR has opened participation to all golden families, no matter where they live. The 2020…
How To Choose A Dog Trainer
by Jeanne Spreen So you and Fido have decided to work with a dog trainer. Fantastic! Training can strengthen your relationship and deepen your bond, and the help of a…
How to have a Dog Friendly Yard
by Valorie Wiss If I had seen this article 18 months ago, I would’ve felt smug. I had the perfect dog yard because I’d been trained by a glorious Golden…
Professor Yates: Long Road Home
Lessons learned from a resilient 90-pound golden by Vanessa Loverti As a volunteer Intake Medical Manager for GBR, you never know what situation is coming your way or which dog…
What a joy Joy is!
When GBR caught wind of a neglected pup in the Eugene, Oregon area, they knew they had to act fast. A three-month-old Lab mix by the name of Joy was…
Will Your Rescue Golden (or other dogs) Be Ready?
By Jeanne Spreen One of these days you will be returning to work (we hope)! Will your dog be as ready as you are? A favorite quarantine joke: Dogs everywhere…