Rescue Dogs

Halo #2074, renamed Hailee

By Jill Groves | July 28, 2021

Hailee’s Story It’s never easy to say good-bye to a friend especially one so loyal, loving and goofy as our Hailee dog.  She became a part of our family 10…

Sam, # 3049

By Kristin Gopal | June 28, 2021

Sam came into our lives in June 2018 as F2A. We were lucky he was on the last flight out of Shanghai before the weather became too warm. As a…

Valentino #3201

By kathykamerer | April 12, 2021

  We are so sorry to report that Valentino passed away on 4/8/21. He shared our lives for almost two years, and was a wonderful companion for my mother, who…

Charlie

By Kristin Gopal | April 12, 2021

I’m writing to let you know that our wonderful dog Charlie died last week after a short but powerful fight against cancer. Charlie came to us in July 2016 along…

Kelso

By Kristin Gopal | April 12, 2021

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

By Kristin Gopal | March 8, 2021

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

By Jill Groves | November 7, 2020

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

By Jill Groves | September 1, 2020

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

By Jill Groves | August 27, 2020

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 Jill Groves | June 30, 2020

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…