Rescuing Golden Retrievers & Golden Retriever Mixes Since 2003 |
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Happy Holidays
to all AGA Golden Retrievers,
fosters, adopters, donors, and volunteers.
Help us continue to rescue this magnificent breed by donating to our
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A message from our founder Lauren Genkinger |
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Happy December!
I don’t know where this year went. In a blink of an eye, it was 2022. Here at AGA we have been very busy saving over 240 dogs this year and are happy to report that we have found all wonderful new homes for them.
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Working during Covid was hard on us and delayed our accomplishments but you can never tell an AGA volunteer to slow down and take a shortcut. Not one volunteer that I know would do that to risk hurting a dog’s chance to get into AGA. This has been a year of perseverance and it paid off for 240+ goldens and doodles as well as for the 86 china dogs who would have been butchered and eaten. AGA saved them from a horrific death and found them all new homes in America. We are very proud of what we did in a very challenging year. Without the help of our adopters and donors, this year would not have seen these accomplishments.
But I must tell you we need your help even more now. With our economy affecting families everywhere many find they cannot afford the care their golden requires and needs. Americans do not have money for their own health insurance and must cover themselves and their children before buying pet insurance. If their golden has an accident and needs medical care or they discover their golden has to be treated for heartworms costing nearly $1,000 many believe their only recourse is to take their beloved golden to the local pound/shelter. Not everyone in Georgia knows about us and unfortunately, some people are desperate to find a new home for their dogs they put them in the car and drive their dog(s) to another city and find a nice-looking subdivision and drop their dog off and drive away hoping a friendly person will find them and care for them. Think of the fear that golden is feeling watching his people drive away. He has lost his world.
We need your donations so we can be the team who rescues these dogs. We also need you to volunteer to be their friend in their foster home and help us to care for those sad and lost dogs until we can find them a new family and make them feel loved and safe again. Think of your golden and if he/she was left out in the country alone. Would you consider helping us to be a foster family? We will match you and your lifestyle with the right golden. Click here to complete a foster application for a golden waiting for you.
Thankfully Golden retrievers are resilient and bounce back with lots of attention – WE ASK YOU TO PLEASE donate to help us do our work. Or if you are unable financially, can you open your home to become a foster family for these wonderful Golden? Can you give them a holiday they will remember forever?
Another way to help this holiday season is through our AGA Store ( everyone loves to get AGA stuff!). 100% of the proceeds goes to saving Goldens in need. Your golden would love to get a new stuffed Webster dog (only $25!). A great gift for under the tree on Christmas morning that they will never forget.
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On behalf of every AGA volunteer, I wish you a safe and beautiful holiday and a Happy New Year! |
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AGA Meet and Match Day
December 4th, 12-1:30 p.m.
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Come mix and mingle with our adoptable and loveable Goldens at our next
Meet and Match Day at Zoom Room Sandy Springs Sunday, December 4th 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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Take care with tinsel and other
holiday decorations.
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The sights and smells of holiday decor may contribute to the magical feeling of the season. But they also create real dangers for your pet. Here are a few common risks to watch out for.
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Tinsel is pretty, but if your pet ingests it, it can require surgery or even be deadly.
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Lights and other electrical decorations may tempt tenacious chewers. But they’ll give a painful shock and, if swallowed, can cause internal issues.
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Potpourri can cause digestive upset if eaten, as it often contains toxic essential oils.
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Christmas trees should be secured so that they don’t accidentally topple over. It’s also important to keep your dog away from the water pan, especially if you’ve mixed in additives. And keep in mind that some Christmas trees are sprayed with preservatives.
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Ornaments may look like toys to your pet. But if eaten, they can cut your pup’s mouth or cause serious gastrointestinal problems. Broken ornaments are not only a bummer for the family, but could also leave a mess of sharp pieces that can cut your pet’s paws.
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Mistletoe and holly are toxic to pets (as are many plants). So, if you put these festive plants out, be sure to hang them out of reach.
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Candles pose a fire risk if you’ve got an enthusiastic tail-wagger.
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Essential oils—including citrus, cinnamon, and peppermint oils—can cause respiratory issues, or at the very least, overwhelm your pet’s sensitive nose (something to consider if you like to use a diffuser).
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Gift wrap and packaging may be fun to shred but if ingested, these materials may cause digestive blockages.
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Orphan Spotlight:
Meet Toby!
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Hello everyone! I am a newcomer to AGA and would like to tell you a little about myself. I have been living “rough” with my owner for a while now inside an old car. He took me to the animal shelter because he couldn’t take care of me anymore. I knew that was the end of me because not many people go there looking for a senior dog to adopt. Some say I could be 14 years old. My coat is not in very good shape and I am pretty skinny since there has been very little food for me. I also had a bunch of fleas and am some kind of a “mix” breed dog. My coat is the color of a golden retriever but that’s about all I can tell you for sure. If you see my ears you might think I’m part YODA :). When someone told AGA that I was in a shelter a driver came for me almost at once. What a relief! My new doctor has checked me over and my report is a good one. I have some other medical things to do but then I’ll be ready for adoption. I want very little. Just a soft bed, someone to walk with me, and a family with no other dogs as I do kind of like to be the boss-dog. Oh, and yes, I would love to know I will have a good meal every day and plenty of love. I am so relieved to feel safe and now to be wanted is all I need.
Thank you from a very grateful Toby
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Many of us will be hitting the road for the holidays and taking our Goldens with us. Follow these tips so your holiday travel is pet friendly. If your Golden is staying home with the pet sitter or in boarding while you are gone, here are some things to think about. And don't forget to get your Golden a flu shot if he/she hasn't already had one.
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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 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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Can Dogs Eat
Christmas and Hannukah Dinner?
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Christmas and Hannukah are exciting times for all the family, and that includes your dog too! Most owners want their four-legged friend to be involved in all the festivities, but it's important to know which foods are safe for them to eat. Read our guide to find out what can be
included in your dog's Christmas dinner
and what should be avoided.
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Don't forget the Golden Store when you are doing your holiday shopping. |
Who doesn't want to cozy up in this
Hooded Sweatshirt as the cooler weather hits? BONUS - it's on sale for $15!
Be known for giving the best gifts to everyone, sport this great look, stay warm, SUPPORT AGA, and look fantastic around town! How does it get better than this?
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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