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As we approach the month of love, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of you for your unwavering support. The February Adopt a Golden newsletter is filled with warmth and affection, echoing the spirit of Valentine's Day.
Our love for Goldens is mirrored in the incredible community we've built together. Your support has been the driving force behind our work, ensuring that each Golden finds a loving home. Your compassion, dedication, and generosity make our mission possible, thank you for all you do!
Here's to a month of love and golden retriever joy!
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Morning Funny:
Valentine's Day Cooking just got better with your two best friends!
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4 Easy Homemade Valentine’s Treats for Your Dog | | |
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Valentine’s Day has gone to the dogs—quite literally—and what better way to share that love than with one of our homemade Valentine’s dog treat recipes? Because the most direct way to your dog’s heart is through their stomach!
Click here to learn more!
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Need a Date for Valentine's? | |
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Look no further than the
best friend sitting next to you!
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Top 10 Dog-Friendly Date Ideas in Atlanta, GA
Lovers in Atlanta, Georgia, make sure you celebrate your Valentine's Day the right way this year — with your pooch, obviously! With a nickname like Dogwood City, it's no surprise that Atlanta has lots of options for pup enthusiasts of all sorts. Whether your idea of the perfect date includes tasting treats or trekking through terrain, Atlanta offers all kinds of pawesome outings for sweethearts and their fur-babies. To take some of the pressure off of your shoulders, we've compiled some of our favorite date choices for people and puppers alike. Read on if you're interested in having the barkiest Valentine's Day ever!
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Orphan of the Month:
Tatum
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I’m a big doodle boy (63 pounds plus) and (picture this) I am a “get in your lap kind of guy”! It took my owners five years to realize that they couldn’t keep up with me and needed a family that could, so here I am. I love everyone I meet but they need to have lots of energy too.
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If I get bored with nothing to do I have been known to chomp on small pieces of clothing (you know, socks, etc.), so keep an eye on me! I absolutely LIVE for attention and playmates who can keep up with me.
Read more about me here
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Check Your Dog Once A Month on the 14th! | |
It is important that you start your fight against canine cancer and any other health issue from the day you bring your dog home. | |
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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. Checking your dog will be a great little bonding time with your dog. 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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When dogs lick each other's faces, they're not exactly kissing. It can be a sign of affection, but more likely, it's a sign the licker wants to play or is busy setting the social order. Licking is the opposite of aggressive behavior, so get ready to enjoy some play.
Read more here
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Looking for Events
for you and your pups?
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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 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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It's chilly, isn't it time for a new cozy
AGA sweatshirt?
We even have a few on sale!
Show your love for AGA by shopping at our AGA
Golden Store!
100% of the proceeds go to
helping our Goldens in need!
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Show your support with a wide range of AGA items (some on sale too!) with lots to choose from - stay cool (and look cool) while sporting your support for your favorite org in ATL!
And why stop there? Check out more Golden Goodies while you are there....!
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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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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