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AGA Meet and Match Day
November 6th, 12-1:30 p.m.
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Come meet our adoptable and loveable Goldens at our next Meet and Match Day at Zoom Room Sandy Springs this Sunday from
12:00 pm -1:30 pm.!
Want a sneak peek at who will be there? Check out our current Goldens looking for a home just like yours here!
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Location:
Zoom Room Sandy Springs - 220 Sandy Springs Cir Suite 155, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
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Donations Needed
The Goldens keep arriving at AGA - will you
consider donating?
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Again this month we are making a plea for help this month to support the many new rescue Goldens that have arrived at our doorstep.
We anticipated that this may happen when life began turning back to normal post-COVID and we are so proud to be a source people turn to when they can no longer care for their Golden. This selfless act is one of the most difficult decisions a family can make for their pups. We are seeing many owner turn-ins and are receiving lots of calls from local shelters with Goldens in need of a new home. Several have heartworm, medical issues, and training needs which we quickly move to rectify and as a result, we have seen our medical/training costs skyrocket.
We cannot do the work we do without the help from every one of you within our AGA family. Even the smallest amount will help us to provide the care needed for these pups while they look for their forever home.
Will you please consider donating today?
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Orphan Spotlight:
Meet Sinatra!
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I was embarrassed to meet the AGA people when they came and took me out of the shelter. I have been on my own for quite some time, I think I was not looking my best. I don’t even remember what my “best” looked like and can’t even be sure what kind of dog I am! That is really hitting rock bottom. I needed a lot of help from my new doctor because my skin is not doing so well and my teeth need cleaning and, worst of all, I have heartworms. I might be around 12 years old but no one is sure. One thing that is certain, I need a home. I do have some very good things about me such as knowing my house manners, walking well on a leash, and taking treats gently...
You can read more about me here.
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Tips for a Happy, Healthy and
Humane Thanksgiving
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Yes, Thanksgiving is a special day, and while you might want to share some of your holiday feasts with your Golden, think twice about what it is. This article from the ASPCA outlines what you should avoid feeding your precious pooch (and a few things that you can).
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Blue Pearl Pet Loss Support Group |
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Our beloved pets are dear to us filling our hearts with unconditional love companionship and joy.
When we lose them, it is very difficult. We feel a void, sadness, and grief. But we are not alone.
Blue Pearl Georgia veterinarian specialists understand and began offering a pet loss support group 10 years ago where we can gather with others and support one another.
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The meetings are informal, caring, and compassionate. Everyone who attends, whether mourning the loss of a pet, recently or in the past, in anticipation of loss or preparing for euthanasia gets it. They understand how very special the bonds are that we share with our pets and how much love and connection are intertwined with the painful feelings of loss and grief.
“Not only has the group given me new hope again but it's the first place I've ever really felt comfortable enough to talk openly and express my thoughts and feelings. It's rather touching how compassionate and sincere everyone is to one another. Just listening to others talk about their experiences, and interacting with people who genuinely care and understand how profound losing a pet can be, has made me feel a lot less alone. I can only speak for myself, but from what I've heard and witnessed it is that your group has been a saving grace for many, many many others as well.”
- Lauren Y.
The Blue Pearl Georgia veterinarian specialist pet loss support group is facilitated by Robin Chisolm-Seymour, a GA adopter, and volunteer. She holds a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and over 30 years in the mental health care field and is a member of The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement. www.aplb.org
The group meets most Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Blue Pearl Veterinarian Specialist location in Sandy Springs. There is no charge for participation. Reservations can be made by contacting Robin at 770-642-3665 or emailing rchisolmseymour@yahoo.com. She is happy to help.
455 Abernathy Rd, NE
Sandy Springs GA 30328
404-459-0903
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Ask the Trainer:
What is your dog saying?
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Barks, growls, howls, whines, and whimpers - your dog is talking to you, and he's got a lot to say! Is it a distress bark or a plea to play? What is the sound of pain vs. boredom?
Check out this article from The Whole Dog Journal to learn more about your dog's vocal communication.
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CHECK OUT OUR AGA
GOLDEN STORE!
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Who doesn't want to cozy up in this Navy Blue Quarter-Zip Pullover as the cooler weather hits? BONUS - it's on sale for $30! Sport this great look, stay warm, SUPPORT AGA, and look fantastic around town!
Check out our AGA Store today for one-of-a-kind items and if you're like us and love sale items, we have some of those too!
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Looking for additional ways to support AGA?
Here are just a few ways you can continue to help!
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If you would rather buy something specific that our dogs need,
look no further than our Amazon Wish List!
We've compiled a list of items like bowls, beds, and toys that our pups would love to have.
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Before you begin your Amazon shopping, use this link and shop like normal. AGA receives a donation from every dollar you spend while using our special AGA Amazon link. Please bookmark for future use.
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Shop at Kroger?
Select AGA as your charity and Kroger will donate.
Register your card here using our NPO number 67180. From there, shop like usual to help support AGA (at no additional charge to you!)
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Walk your dog?
Don't just take your dog
for a walk . . . Take your
"Walk for a Dog!"
Visit wooftrax.com, download the app, and support AGA every time you walk your dog.
(Golden Retriever not necessary)
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You are the driving force behind AGA saving goldens. Honor a golden, memorialize a loved one, and help with Heartworm treatment; every dollar counts, and no donation is too small! |
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Other Ways to Donate:
Venmo: @AGARESCUE
PayPal: Adopt A Golden Atlanta
Check: Adopt a Golden Atlanta | P.O. Box 420256, Atlanta, GA 30342-9998
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Looking for a reliable organization to help care
for your Golden? Look no further!
Visit AGA's preferred vets, dog trainers, and boarding facilities
through the links below.
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Dog Boarding: Your dog's home away from home.That’s why Pet Lodge Pet Resort in Alpharetta is Metro Atlanta’s top choice for dog boarding. Choose from various accommodation types and fun-filled activities for your pets.
Dog Daycare: Exciting indoor & outdoor play! Over 20,000 sq. feet of outdoor turf, obstacles, toys, and pools for your dog to play. You have to see Pet Lodge Pet Resort in Alpharetta with your own eyes.
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Tenasity is Atlanta’s leading Canine Behavior Specialists. We excel at improving owner/dog relations while directly enhancing the lifestyle of the dog owner(s).
With over 21+ years of training experience, we have identified key characteristics in normal canine behavior patterns that have allowed us to create and implement a system that entails practical training methods which we guarantee will produce lasting results.
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Our 24-hour pet hospital is located in Sandy Springs just off of Roswell Road in Abernathy across from the Sandy Spring Tennis Center.
We serve much of Georgia and the Atlanta metro area, including Roswell, Woodstock, Marietta, Smyrna, Tucker, Brookhaven, Dunwoody and Alpharetta.
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