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A Message from our Co-Presidents and Founder | |
Dear AGA Family,
As we step into October, we are filled with gratitude for each of you and the incredible work you continue to do for our Goldens. This has been a year of growth, new beginnings, and unwavering dedication from our volunteers, adopters, and supporters. From welcoming new Goldens into the program to placing them in loving forever homes, none of this would be possible without your passion and commitment.
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s a fun and festive time for many, but we also want to remind everyone to keep our furry friends safe during the celebrations. Here are a few Halloween safety tips for your Goldens:
- Keep treats out of reach: Chocolate and candy, especially those with xylitol, can be harmful to dogs. Make sure all Halloween goodies are stored safely.
- Costumes with care: If you’re dressing up your Golden, ensure the costume fits well and doesn’t restrict movement, vision, or breathing. Always supervise them in costume.
- Watch the door: With trick-or-treaters ringing the bell, your dog may become anxious or excited. Consider keeping them in a quiet room or using baby gates to prevent them from darting out the door.
As always, we are proud to be part of this wonderful community, working together to ensure every Golden Retriever finds the love and care they deserve. Thank you for everything you do for AGA and our Goldens. Let’s make this October, and Halloween, safe and fun for all!
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Warmly,
Patti & Lauren
Co-President & Founder and President
Adopt a Golden Atlanta
P.S. Don’t forget to check our AGA store for some golden goodies and remember, every little bit contributes to a great cause!
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Funny Pups:
Golden Retrievers Are
Simply The Best!
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Call for Halloween Content
We’d love to see your Goldens getting into the Halloween spirit this month! 🎃 Send us photos of your pups in their costumes or enjoying the festive fun, and we’ll feature some of our favorites on social media.👻🐾
Email to agamarketingatl@gmail.com
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💀SKELLY DOG VIRTUAL RAFFLE🐶
👻Last chance to get your paws on the incredibly limited 7ft SKELLY DOG
that’s nearly impossible to find!
🎃Adopt a Golden Atlanta is hosting a Virtual Raffle, and you could win this exclusive Skelly Dog!
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⏰Deadline: Entries will close at 2 pm at AGA’s Meet and Match on October 6 where a winner will be selected.
🎟️How to enter:
1️⃣Venmo $5 for a single entry or $20 for 5 entries to @AGArescue
🩵You can also make an entry online in the form of a donation In Honor of Skelly Dog Raffle
2️⃣Make sure to include your name and number in the Venmo Description so we can contact you if you win
3️⃣Last chance to purchase tickets in-person at AGA’s Meet and Match on Sunday, October 6
🧡All proceeds from this raffle will benefit AGA and help us to continue our mission and to find furever homes for our dogs🧡
📣 Winner selected on October 6 at Meet and Match!
👻Must pick up in Metro Atlanta or at Meet and Match if you win!
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🎃Bone-Yard Pumpkin Dog Treats🎃
Homemade dog treats just in time for Halloween. These frozen pumpkin pup cups are a delicious treat for dogs to chew on.
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Yield: 6, Prep time: 10 MINUTES
Additional time: 4 HOURS
Total time: 4 HOURS 10 MINUTES
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree (100% pumpkin)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- Milk-Bone Mini Bones
- Milk-Bone Regular Bones
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, mix the pumpkin and the yogurt together until well blended.
- Scoop and drop into a mini or regular muffin tin.
- Decorate with the Milk-Bone dog biscuits.
- Place in the freezer for at least 4 hours.
Send us your Halloween pics for a social media post!
Email to agamarketingatl@gmail.com
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Meet and Match - Oct 6th at Pet Lodge Pet Resort
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Come mix and mingle with our adoptable and loveable Goldens at our next
Meet and Match Day at
Pet Lodge Pet Resort
Sunday, October 6th,
12:00pm -1:30pm
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Want a sneak peek at who will be here?
Check out our current Goldens looking for a home just like yours here!
Directions: 3456 Bethany Bend, Alpharetta GA 30004
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Urgent: Extended through October: Double Your Impact and Save Golden Retrievers in Need! | |
We have an incredible opportunity to make a real difference for dogs in desperate need of medical help through our Medical matching fund program, in honor of Patricia whose love of all dogs ran very deep.
Thanks to a generous donor, every dollar you contribute to the Adopt a Golden Atlanta Medical Fund will be matched, up to $25,000. This means we have the potential to raise a total of $50,000!
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Your donation will support life-saving surgeries, ongoing medical treatments, and preventive care for these beloved rescues. Help us double the impact by donating now, spreading the word, and getting involved in fundraising or fostering. Together, we can provide the care and love these golden retrievers deserve. Learn more about these dogs here.
Visit our donation page to contribute today!
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🍁SAVE THE DATE: October 19, 2024
Fall Festival at
Blue Pearl Pet Rehab & Fitness
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🍂Mark your calendars and bring your furry friends for a howling good time at Blue Pearl Pet Rehab & Fitness.
🎃Join AGA and celebrate the fall season with fun activities, dog-friendly events (pet costume contest and other four-legged frolics), raffles, and community fun.
🦮Stop by and say hi at AGA's booth. 🧡
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Orphan of the Month: Satin | |
Sabine and I were found as lost strays by the nice shelter people. Our names are not our own, we have nothing except what other people have given us.
My new doctor says I have heartworms and that scares me because I need to pay the doctor money and you surely have guessed that I (or other dogs) do not have any. I did my best taking care of Sabine because at about 4 years old, I am a grown up.
Read more about me here
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Support AGA with Our New
Amazon Wishlist!
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We're excited to announce that Adopt a Golden Atlanta now has an Amazon Wishlist! This wishlist is filled with essential items that help us care for our beloved golden retrievers.
From everyday essentials to toys and grooming supplies, each item you purchase makes a significant difference. Your support ensures our dogs receive the best care possible while they wait for their forever homes.
Check out our wishlist and see how you can contribute to our mission today!
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If you would like to contribute gently used items, please email AGAMarketingATL@gmail.com to coordinate details with the subject line: AGA Items to Donate. | |
🎅🏻Photos with Santa returns on Sunday, November 24 from 12 PM to 3:30 PM at Hotel Indigo Vinings
📸Grateful to welcome our talented photographers, Dakota and Katie Monarque with Monarque Films
🎄No reservations required but large groups (i.e., puppy reunions!) should email philanthropy.aga@gmail.com to schedule ahead of time
🛍️This year we are excited to host a small Holiday Market with a few vendors so you can shop while you wait!
🐾We will have dog treats, ornaments, crochet crafts, raffles, dog bandanas, jewelry, and other festive items for sale!
🌲$25 per family with all proceeds benefiting Adopt a Golden Atlanta!
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Check Your Dog
Once a Month on the 14th!
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It is important that you start your fight against canine cancer and any other health issue from the day you bring your dog home. | |
Facts about Cancer in Dogs
Did you know that 1 in 3 dogs will be diagnosed with cancer? 50% of those dogs will die from cancer. In humans, there are 1.5 million new cases of cancer each year, but in dogs, there are 6 million new cases of cancer diagnosed each year. Dog cancer prevention is key to a long healthy life with your dog.
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Checking your dog once a month for lumps and bumps or any abnormal behavior is key in the prevention of any health issue with your dog.
We recommend doing it on the 14th of every month. Monthly checks mean extra pets and love for your dogs while bringing peace of mind to you! If you are starting with a young dog, this time will also prepare them for their future vet wellness visits.
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Now how exactly do you do this?
Start at their nose and work all the way to their tail. Make sure you are in a familiar, low-key environment where you and your pet can do this without distraction. In other words, not during dinner time or when you expect the mailman to be buzzing by the house.
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Learn how to do a Full Check here
Download a Wellness Journal here
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Also, make sure you keep a journal of each of your
Check Your Dog days so you will have notes to
compare with should something arise.
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Looking for Events
for you and your pups?
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Blue Pearl Pet Loss Support Group | |
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 virtually on Zoom most Wednesdays from 7:00 pm to 8:00 PM. There is no charge for participation. Reservations can be made by contacting Robin at 404-308-8731 or emailing rchisolmseymour@yahoo.com. She is happy to help.
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Be cool this Fall with a New
AGA Ballcap!
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Get set for summer with our fresh AGA ballcaps and more! Whether you're lounging by the pool or exploring the city, show your support for rescue dogs in style. And guess what? We've got some great deals on select items too—don't miss out!
Discover our AGA Store today for a variety of must-have items that help our furry friends. Dive into summer with a new look and support a cause close to your heart.
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Adopt a Golden Atlanta prioritizes your security by implementing strict policies.
We never solicit personal information via Crypto, nor do we store sensitive data like Social Security or financial details. While we may retain publicly available information for better service, we strictly handle it lawfully.
AGA actively collaborates with the FBI and local law enforcement to ensure internet security, underscoring our commitment to community safety.
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Our donation process is exclusively through secure channels like PayPal and Venmo and we prohibit unauthorized use of our logo for fundraising. Please always check links before donating, if it doesn't appear to be from Adopt A Golden Atlanta, reach out to us and ask.
Suspicious solicitations can be reported to INFO@ADOPTAGOLDEN.COM.
Read more here
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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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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 AGA's medical expenses; every dollar counts, and no donation is too small! | | |
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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