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Louise Penny to the RESCUE!

Renowned Canadian author, Louise Penny, the mastermind behind Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, joins Golden Rescue as our official Spokesperson! Inspired by her beloved Golden companion, Muggins and Golden Rescue Golden Charlie #4834, Louise brings a lifelong passion for Goldens to this exciting partnership.

Get ready for a powerful 12-part video series that we created together! This exciting series dives into the most crucial rescue topics, from fostering and adoption to volunteering and giving. Our goal ~ to raise awareness and spread the word about Golden Rescue and responsible pet ownership. The first video in our series is here:

Louise’s compassion knows no bounds! Her incredible kindness and generosity leave us speechless…a true a champion for Goldens. To express our heartfelt gratitude, one of our newest Golden arrivals, now proudly carries the name Armand #4702 ~ a tribute to the central character in her books.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Louise, Muggins & Charlie #4834!

#2 Louise Penny to the RESCUE…to talk about

Fostering

Louise, along with her trusted Goldens, Muggins and Charlie #4834, will be talking about an important topic: FOSTERING! Fostering is the lifeline that transforms the lives of vulnerable Goldens through love, healing, and hope, ensuring they transition to their forever families with renewed trust and joy. Without our fosters, we would not exist as every Golden who enters our program is placed with a loving foster family for healing and assessment in preparation for finding their forever family. Please watch Louise’s important message here:

Please open your heart and home and consider fostering ~ to provide a safe haven for a Golden in need. Visit https://www.goldenrescue.ca/foster/ to fill out a foster application.

#3 Louise Penny Talks

Adoption

Louise Penny is here to talk about adoption and the importance of the phrase ‘adopt don’t shop’:

Adopting a rescued Golden Retriever could be one of the most rewarding things you do in life! It’s also a big decision with many considerations. There are many reasons to rescue but the best one is that you will be giving a deserving and beautiful creature a second chance and a loving home. Want to know what rescue feels like: https://www.goldenrescue.ca/our-goldens/adopt-3/

#4 Louise Talks About

The Lifesaving Power of Donations!

Louise Penny is addressing something vital to our mission: DONATIONS. Golden Rescue saves about 400 Goldens each year, with an average cost of care of $2,000 per Golden. With no government assistance, corporate sponsors or grants, every dollar we raise comes from individual donations, adoption fees, legacy donations, and events. And 100% of these funds go directly to the care of our Goldens!

Watch Louise’s important message

Golden Rescue spends more than half a million dollars annually, primarily on vet care, to ensure each Golden receives the care they need. Your support can make all the difference. Consider becoming a monthly donor today! Monthly donations help us plan our annual budget and ensure the sustained care each Golden needs throughout their journey with us.

#5 Louise talks about

The many ways you can get involved to help Golden Rescue

Golden Rescue has 1,000+ dedicated volunteers right across the country. There are a number of ways you can help ~ some require a few hours every now and then and others require a bigger time commitment. Whatever your availability, there is no doubt that Golden Rescue could find a role that could fit your time and talents. Watch Louise’s message about how you can make a difference.

#6 Louise Talks About

Responsible Pet Ownership

Responsible pet ownership involves a lifelong commitment to providing the care your pet needs to live a happy, healthy life. There are many considerations before bringing a pet into your family like choosing a pet that’s suited to your home and lifestyle, getting your pet from a reputable source (not online), recognizing that owning a pet requires an investment of time and money…to name just a few.

#7 Louise Talks About Surrendering

If You Must Give Your Family Pet Away, Please Surrender to a Reputable Rescue Organization!

When life gets too difficult and throws you a curve or your circumstances change and you find yourself having to make the heart-wrenching decision to give your pet away, please choose a reputable rescue organization. See what Louise has to say about the importance of surrendering your pet to a rescue like Golden Rescue. A rescue group is absolutely the best solution as we rescue with compassion and without judgement. Louise explains the struggles many go through ~ the reasons and choices available during difficult decision-making. Please listen to Louise’s poignant and important message.

#8 Louise talks about

Creating your own Fundraising Event

Golden Rescue never wants to stop creating awareness or raising money for our rescue mission. Events are key to finding new volunteers, fosters, and supporters and for raising funds to keep our rescue mission going. Louise Penny talks about how you can help:

Create your own event and we’ll help if you need anything ~ promoting the event on social media, sending you promotional materials, and possibly finding volunteers if you need extra hands. Here are some event ideas:

  • Bake Sale: Organize a bake sale where you and friends/family bake goods to sell. Or your kids can set up a classic lemonade stand.
  • Car Wash: Set up a car wash in a busy area and ask for donations in exchange for washing cars. It’s a great opportunity to hand out our brochures to bring awareness to our mission.
  • Fun Run or Walkathon: Host a local run or walkathon charging an entry fee or collecting pledges.
  • Yard/Garage Sale: Collect donated items from friends and neighbors and hold a yard/garage sale, with the profits going to GR.
  • Talent Show: Arrange a talent show or an evening of music where audience members pay for tickets. It’s a great opportunity to introduce some of our Goldens and tell some rescue stories.
  • Craft Fair: Host a fair where local artisans can sell their crafts with a portion of the proceeds going to charity.
  • Sports/Games Tournament: Set up a sports or games tournament (soccer, basketball, euchre, games night) and charge an entry fee. Goldens can play a part by being greeters.
  • Or, come up with a new and innovative idea ~ the sky’s the limit!

#9 Louise Talks About

Our Vibrant Social Media Presence

Golden Rescue uses social media to bring awareness to rescue in general, raise funds, and recruit adopters, foster families, donors, and volunteers. Please listen to what Louise has to say about the importance of social media:

You can help by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Pinterest, and YouTube. Get our eblasts by clicking ‘Join our mailing list’ on the top right corner of our website and stay up-to-date on all things Golden!

#10 Louise is addressing

Raising Awareness

Raising awareness is more than a mission ~ it’s a lifeline for Goldens in need. Our goal is to spread the word about Golden Rescue, ensuring that anyone who needs us knows we’re here to help. Louise will tell you more so we can make a lifesaving impact together. 

#11 Louise says

Change a life…sponsor a Golden

Sponsoring a Golden is a rewarding way to make a significant, hands-on impact on a Golden’s life. Louise will tell you all about how you can help in a meaningful way.

#12 Louise Penny to the RESCUE…to talk about

OTHERS WAYS YOU CAN HELP GOLDEN RESCUE

Golden Rescue is dedicated to a single purpose ~ to responsibly rescue, heal, and rehome Goldens in need; however, behind the scenes, there is a tremendous amount of work to make this mission a success. Shop at our Golden Rescue Store, donate prizes for our online auction or picnic raffle, participate at events, and help with our Wishbone Lottery…to name a few. Here’s Louise to tell you about the many other ways you can help or get involved.