Volunteer Stories Archives

Golden Angels Robyn Scott

Robyn adopted Jack #578 in 2004 and when Jack crossed the Rainbow Bridge in 2018, he was almost 15. Robyn of course was broken-hearted but not ready for a new family member yet so she decided to answer a request for volunteers from GR hoping this might fill the void left by dear Jake. Robyn handles airport arrivals as well as transport requests ~ she is a strong support to our operations team and shares the transport team’s second-in-command role with Sue. …

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Posted: October 20, 2019

Golden Angels Ben Samann

Ben spent six years on Golden Rescue’s Board of Directors, primarily as our Picnic Chair but also as a vocal and supportive member of the Board. Ben first got involved with GR after adopting Maggy #1622, a special-needs epileptic girl who charmed everyone she met. Since then, Ben has adopted Toby #2000 and Daisy #2221. Sadly, Daisy recently crossed the Rainbow Bridge but Toby still has the crucial job of greeting guests at the resort. …

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Posted: October 20, 2019

Golden Angels Sue Montgomery

Sue has been involved with rescue for many years in many different capacities. Buddy is her current Golden, who follows in the footsteps of Bailey and Casey, her first two Goldens who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Buddy shares his life with two siblings ~ a Bichon named Finnegan and Koffee, a Springer Spaniel. Sue is an incredibly dedicated volunteer ~ apart from helping GR, she also works with Just Paws. …

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Posted: October 20, 2019

Golden Angels Nancy Bourguet

Nancy is one of our newest volunteers in Quebec. Nancy first encountered Golden Rescue when she was thinking of adopting. The adoption didn’t happen so she decided to apply to become a foster. As time passed, Nancy met some other volunteers and, at that point, she moved into high gear. Nancy started to put her hand up for everything. The first thing she did was organize Golden Rescue’s first Quebec event at Finnegan’s Market in Hudson. …

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Posted: June 7, 2019

Golden Angels Karin Bauer & Bob Jean

Karin and Bob are two experienced foster angels. They have had Goldens for over 20 years and know and love our goofy breed. Over the years, they have become very proficient at training and providing the remedial work required to give our Goldens a second chance. In fact, Karin has started her own pet care business partly from experience gained from fostering. Karin and Bob are a great team with Karin handling most of the training needs and Bob handling the rest, including all the administration. …

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Posted: June 7, 2019

Golden Angels Laura Wilkins

Laura has been helping Golden Rescue by fostering for almost 12 years. Gracie #1546 was Laura’s first rescue and Barney #1920 was her second. She has had Goldens all her adult life and now she fosters for GR and absolutely loves it. Laura has fostered eight Goldens over the years including Lola, a heartworm pup. Laura is in total sync with GR’s mission and wants to help in any way she can. …

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Posted: March 18, 2019

Golden Angels Jack Scott

Jack and his wife Elsie have had dogs most of their life…many of them rescues. Through friends, who had Golden Oscar #1945, they were introduced to the gentle, loving Golden and they were sold. Jack and Elsie now have sweet Libby, a wonderful, sweet girl. Libby and Oscar join Jack and Ross at many GR events like The Pickering Markets and the GR Picnic. They also have done long-haul transports where Jack and Ross have driven to Boston to transport Goldens who have arrived from Istanbul to Ontario. …

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Posted: March 18, 2019

Golden Angels Wanetta Doucette-Goodman & Dan Botnick

Wanetta’s son fell in love with Goldens after watching Homeward Bound and on his 12th birthday, he received a Golden puppy, Shadow, who filled their home with joy for almost 14 years. Wanetta discovered GR at The Pickering Markets and kept up with our activities on Facebook, but when the family lost Shadow, Wanetta and her husband Dan soon adopted Tiggs #2474 from Istanbul. This amazing boy, unfortunately, had cancer and died eight months later; however, not before he experienced everything Canada had to offer ~ cottage life, swimming in the lake, boating, campfires, eating steak and visiting Dairy Queen. …

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Posted: March 18, 2019