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Golden Angels Danielle Robinson

Danielle has had Goldens in her life since she was six years old. Her current Golden, Lucy, is 11 years old and the love of her life. Danielle thought about the three wonderful Goldens she has owned over the years and realized they never knew fear or hunger and what loving, privileged lives they lived. These thoughts led her to Golden Rescue as she wanted to pay it forward and find ways to help. …

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Posted: June 7, 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

Golden Angels Dave Little

In 2015, Dave didn’t have a Golden and decided to get his Golden fix by volunteering for Golden Rescue. Dave is always ready, willing, and happy to jump in anywhere he is needed. He has also done many long transports picking up our precious cargo. He has also picked up Goldens at the Montreal airport and hosted a number of overnighters. Dave has had three beautiful Goldens in his life ~Ginger, Maggie, and Sarah, who were grateful to Dave for caring and loving them. …

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Posted: February 22, 2019

Golden Angels Pieter Helmke

Pieter has been helping Golden Rescue for over 12 years. He first encountered Golden Rescue after his fourth Golden crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Initially, Pieter fostered but in 2008 he was ready for another Golden and adopted Bodon #910. Pieter loves road trips and Bodon is always with him. He has done many long transports for us and recently did a three-day trip to New Brunswick. When he’s not doing transports, he is always happy to help in any way he can. …

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Posted: December 10, 2018