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May 2-4, 2025 Spring Online Auction 2025

It’s a great opportunity to have fun, buy amazing prizes and gifts – all while helping to make a positive impact on the lives of Goldens in need! Find out more!…

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Debunking Golden Rescue Adoption Myths

Woof, friends! Buster here…diving into three myths that needs busting ~ the belief that GR will not adopt to people in three different categories: Those who don’t have a fenced yard Homes that have an invisible fence People who live in a condo Wrong! We’re about to sniff out the truth about who is eligible to adopt. Myth #1 Golden...

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Debunking the Myth: All Toys are Safe for Goldens

Woof, friends! Buster here, diving into another myth that needs busting ~ the belief that all dog toys are safe for your Golden. You might think that if it’s sold at the pet store, it must be tail-waggingly safe, right? Wrong! We’re about to sniff out the truth about the potential dangers lurking in your pup’s toys. Today’s Myth All...

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Debunking the Myth: All Goldens Love Other Dogs

Hello Pals! Buster here, ready to sniff out another myth that needs busting: the common belief that all Goldens are best buds with every dog they meet. Today’s Myth All Goldens Love Other Dogs. It’s easy to think that us Goldens are just bundles of joy who love everyone ~ humans, dogs, cats…you name it! After all, being happy-go-lucky is...

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Drone Pilots (all across Canada)

Golden Rescue needs volunteer Drone Pilots to join our Search & Rescue Team. Every second counts when a dog goes missing, and your expertise could mean the difference between a lost pup and a safe reunion. Experience with lost dogs is valuable, but not required. Join us in this crucial mission and be the wings that bring our furry friends back home!

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Event Coordinators

We are looking for Event Coordinators (ECs) in:

  • Vancouver; and
  • Vancouver Island and specifically Victoria

to help us run a couple of events throughout the year. These events help raise funds and build awareness for Golden Rescue.

ECs work closely with Volunteer Coordinators and are responsible for the overall success of the event. This includes activities such as:

  • research potential events (ie Markets)
  • submit event application and registration
  • ensure you have the supplies you need for the event
  • complete communication template to create event e-blast
  • hold an event prep call for all volunteers
  • wrap up event and provide summary of details

You will be provided with various resources and training to ensure you will be successful.

Being comfortable working with Microsoft and/or Google files, and a familiarity with Google drive would be an asset but not necessary.

Estimated Time Commitment: 5-6 hrs for each event spread across 4-6 weeks.

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Debunking the Myth: Goldens Are Budget Friendly

Hi Friends! I’m Buster, your go-to truth-sniffer. Welcome to another edition of my column where we’re about to shed light on a myth that needs some serious debunking: the notion that bringing a Golden into your life is an affordable stroll in the park. Today’s Myth Welcoming a Golden into your life is budget friendly. Let’s dive into the bone...

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Debunking the Myth: Rescue Adoption Process is ‘Too Difficult’

Woof-woof, human friends! Buster #4135, a.k.a. ‘Buster the Myth Buster’ is here to debunk another myth in my regular Golden Rescue column. Today, let’s tackle the misconception that adopting a Golden is too challenging of a process. Get ready to discover the truth and understand why it’s all worth it! Today’s Myth Adopting from a rescue organization is too difficult...

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