Recognition, Memorial Card & Golden Days Book Giving Program Donations to Help Fund Canine Cancer Treatment & Research

Recognition Donations — Both Honoring and Memorializing Others
This is a wonderful way to support our cancer treatment and research fundraising efforts. Amounts of $10 or more should be donated here.

Please be sure to include in your donation information who the donation is to recognize, and the message which you would like included. In that way, we can acknowledge him or her below.

Memorial Card Donation

Acknowledging someone's deep grief over the loss of a cherished furry companion or of a loved friend or family member can be quite heartwarming. And, people are especially thankful when they see that your thoughtfulness and generosity is helping others as well.

Rochelle Lesser's photo of a youngster with his first puppy is featured on the card, so exemplifying the wonders of the human-canine bond. Classic linen, cream-colored oversized 5¼" x 7¼" cards, at a hefty 80-lb weight, are matched with 70-lb linen envelopes.

Please Note: You will be directed to a page to provide yours and the card recipient's contact information once payment has been received.

Art Vanderbilt's Golden Days Book 'Giving' Program Donation
There could be no finer gift than this lovely, author signed and inscribed, lovely book, yours for a $50 tax-deductible donation. Written by Art Vanderbilt, one of our Foundation's Advisory Board Members, Golden Days: Memories of a Golden Retriever, tells a beautiful tale of the affection between people and their very special dogs. As Art writes, "She had taken us places we never would have gone and shown us things we never would have seen without her."

We are forever after Art about bringing a Golden into his home, but fear that his still sharply focused memories of Amy keep getting in the way. Yet, we can empathize with him about this dilemma, our sharing in the pain that he experienced when Amy transitioned to The Bridge, as lymphoma (which our Ollie battled) proved to be her downfall as well.

Amy had golden eyelashes, a real fondness for Vermont cheddar, and a worn-out slipper she never tired of bringing to those she felt surely needed it. From puppyhood, she considered herself in charge of the Vanderbilt family—making her round of bed checks each night, greeting long-absent members of her human pack with unrestrained affection, herding the family back to shore when they went for a swim in the ocean, and bartering brand-new shoes for one well-chewed rubber frog. And, being the ultimate drama queen, she would lapse into a sulk worthy of the very best Hollywood leading ladies, whenever she was left out of her family's activities.

IN HONOR OF		DONATOR(S)
Dr. Bruce Jackson, a wonderfully caring veterinarian, who is currently battling Stage 4 metastatic cancer. Dr. Jackson once commented that he would love to see advances in cancer detection, as his cancer was diagnosed too late for a cure.		Aimee & Michael Gross
Katly . . . Marti & Joe Brown's new Golden puppy		Carla Bowley
Katly . . . Marti & Joe Brown's new Golden puppy		Pam, Sharon Calhoun, Herb Dainy, Kramer & Allie
Katly . . . Marti & Joe Brown's new Golden puppy		Carole & Charles Alderman
Joe Brown Jr. — Happy (2009) Father's Day		Anne & Joseph Brown
Golden Police Enforcement K-9 / Search & Rescue Dog Robin — We are praying for a complete recovery. Mary and Robin, you are BOTH in our prayers. Good Luck!		Gina and Bob Abel
Golden Police Enforcement K-9 / Search & Rescue Dog Robin — Good Luck and wishes for a speedy recovery. I know how hard it is. I lost my Lhasa Apso 'Brittany' to cancer 4 years ago in 2006.		Michelle Schenck
Golden Police Enforcement K-9 / Search & Rescue Dog Robin — Robin. I saw your story on the news and wanted to help. Keep fighting!		Valerie Donhauser
Golden Police Enforcement K-9 / Search & Rescue Dog Robin — G-d bless you both and know that we all love you. You're my hero, Robin. Be strong!		Sylvia Donahey
Golden Police Enforcement K-9 / Search & Rescue Dog Robin — This is in honor of Robin, the K-9 Police Dog from Salamanca, who continues to fight thru his treatments. This gift is from our 2 beautiful Golden Retriever girls, Romey and Riley, who by G-d's will are healthy, for which we are so grateful, but this gift is for Robin and all other dogs, who need help to get back to a full healthy and playful life.		Matthew Walter
In honor of Martha "Marti" Brown's Birthday		Anne & Joseph Brown
In honor of of K9 Donatello (Don). The best friend and partner I could ever ask for.		Brian Miller
In Honor of Chuck "Bud" . Through death comes life. You lost your battle with cancer and in doing so have a chance to help another battle theirs.		In Like Flynn Fountain of Woof
In honor of Margot Eisenberg		Margot Eisenberg
In honor of Audrey's Concerto		Audrey Mak
In Honor of Therapy Dog Rylee. I have a very good friend and her name is Joan Richter. Her 8-year-old Standard Poodle, Rylee has prostate cancer and I would like to honor Rylee with this donation. I understand they received a grant for some of Rylee's treatments from here. I hope that I can help a family pet with my donation. Thanks — Jo Swanto		Jo Swanto
In honor of Eddie, our beloved 10-year-old Golden, who died of a hemangiosarcoma.		Kay Parr




IN MEMORY OF		DONATOR(S)
(Golden Retriever) Rookie Scott		Marti Brown
Red Lite Babon		Frances Reyes
Luca . . . Beloved Pet & Friend to Ellie, George & Elena		Eileen Brennan
Katie		Stephanie Lawson
Joey — You were a most extraordinarily skilled and special friend to your beloved partner, Don. You were always there to help Don every day as well as pull him through many rough times. You always had a smile on your face and a ball in your mouth. I hope you are romping around Rainbow Bridge, chasing squirrels—or lizards!		Marilyn Lazarus
Richard Brown, beloved brother of Joe Brown		Tommie Pochard
Richard Brown . . . Beloved Son		Joseph C. Brown, Sr.
Mr. Tiaba . . . We miss you everyday.		David & Rosie Brown
REB . . . You are forever in my heart.		Ronnie Brown
(Golden Retriever) Carly Brown — Our family is deeply saddened by our loss. Carly was much loved by all of our family. We will always miss her.		Joe & Anne Brown
(Golden Retriever) Treynor — My best friend and companion left my side on November 24, 2008 due to cancer.		Rick Zimmer
Beloved Maggie . . . who adopted us 10 years ago today [7-10-09]. We miss her still and will always love her dearly.		Arlene and Paul Mechetti
Our beloved Rudy — on what would have been your 8th birthday. Your precious soul made our lives the brightest they could be. We miss you so much and will always love you with all our hearts. Happy Birthday sweet baby Rudy!! XOXO		William Kapsalis
Beloved companion, Morgan Muldoon 08/03/95 to 11/15/09		Christine Muldoon
Bob Gates: You are the love of our lives and you touched many peoples' hearts from Lake Elizabeth, to the Assisted Living Facilities you visited, to the kids who read to you in the library, and the friends you made at the local pet food store. We will miss you forever. [Read more about this special boy's work here.]		Mom & Dad — Cheryl and Henry Olvera
Beloved companion, Maggie		Arlene Mechetti
In Memory of Golden Retriever Rookie		Thomas McNally
In Memory of Floppy forever in my heart		Judith Gintz Aminoff
In Memory of Sam of the silly smile		Judith Gintz Aminoff
Pour les Goldens de ma vie — Floppy, Zoe, Sam, Andy, Tanya		Judith Gintz Aminoff
In Memory of K9 Dudley of the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office		John Brazil
From Mom, in memory of Whisper		Linda & Michael Lindorff
For Buddy — who has recently been diagnosed with sarcoma.		Elizabeth Parker — Author of Finally Home
In Memory of Buddy — who passed away from Sarcoma on August 24, 2010. He will always be loved and missed and will remain in our hearts forever.		Elizabeth Parker — Author of Finally Home
In Memory of Zednick, a loyal and devoted companion. You will be forever in our hearts!		Nancy Mintzer
In Memory of Skye, loving companion to Liza Cowell. Dear Liza — Jim and I were very saddened to hear of the passing of your companion, best forever friend, and love of your life Skye. Please know that you are in our thoughts and we will light a candle for Skye each night and remember how much she will always be loved. Our prayers go out to you at this sad time. To have had the privilege of sharing over 12 years of your life with Skye is to have known what unconditional love is all about.		Joanne Johnston and Family
In Memory of Bear, loving companion to Family members, Gillian, Dan, Theo and Stella Pontes. Dear Gillian, Dan, Theo and Stella — We are so very sorry that you lost Bear. He was the sweetest boy and we always enjoyed how glad he was to see us. So many things about him reminded us of our precious Maggie. He was lucky to have such a wonderful family and such a loving home. I hope he has met Maggie. I know he will like her and she him.		Arlene and Lad Mechetti
In Memory of "Brando" Barone — the best dog ever!		Mommy, Tessio & Sophie Barone
In Memory of Ed — He was a sweet boy who will be missed by all. He was the loving four-legged son of Kajsa and Johnny and the fur-brother of Al and Sweetie.		Joan Buttafuoco
In Memory of Kitty "Sweetie" — who passed away August 10, 2010		Debbie Klein
In Memory of my beautiful, forever Golden girl, Annabel May, 5/21/2000-9/2/2010. Thank you for years of love. (My true, lovely, brave, noble, girl had a meningioma.)		Susan Dickinson
In Memory of our wonderful Golden Angel, Rudy, on what would have been your 9th birthday — We miss you every day and love you forever. ~ Love, Mommy and Daddy		William Kapsalis
In honor of your beautiful Lilly who brought you joy along with sorrow. May the joy be what you remember most. — Love to you both and Shea....		Patti Varney
For Buddy, our sweet angel who passed away last year. We miss you every single day.		Elizabeth Parker — Author of Finally Home and Final Journey
In Memory of Hank's wonderful big boy, Junior — We know this loss is heartbreaking and terrible. We are so sorry, and send our love.		Helen and Stan Mayer
In Memory of Officer Don, a wonderful, heroic and loving canine officer. He will be sorely missed. With love, Aunt Jan		Janice Joyce
In Memory of my darling friend Sandy Moody's Lab, Dusty, who left her side on December 24, 2010.		Susan Dickinson
To Gail and Paul Wold, in Memory of their boy, Forrest. May his love remain a part of your hearts forever.		Cindy & Carol Devore
In Loving Memory of Radar.		Michelle Kopcho
This is in honor of my CJ, who was taken from his family too soon. He was just about to turn 7. We love you so much CJ. Your goofy, loving spirit will be missed by so many.		Aimee Quemuel, FightDogCancer.com
In Memory of a loving Golden Retriever who lived to 16 years and 2 months of age.		Jo Ann Frazier
This one's for Ginger, and her best friend Kirsten. They were made for one another, finding each other when they each needed it the most. They travelled together inseparably, experiencing things each other might have missed along the way; Kirsten memoralizing it all on now precious film. It is with great courage now that they have gone their separate ways. I will miss that little gal, the cheesehound, the lithe and athletic Golden Greyhound. ... May Kirsten find peace in Ginger's everlasting comfort.		Leslie Batter
In Memory of our precious Rudy, who would've turned ten today [Nov 18, 2011]. We lost him two years ago to cancer...a wonderful life taken much too soon. We miss you more than ever and will love you always. — Mommy & Daddy		William Kapsalis
In Memory of Maximus, Cara's Darlin'. He will be loved and remembered forever.		Helen & Stan
In Memory of Floppy and Sam, forever in my heart		Judith Gintz Aminoff
Kerry (Golden Retriever). In memory of our dear girl who we lost to cancer on the 9th Feb 2009. Love you always.		Wallace and Rosalind
In Memory of my beautiful Golden, Breece <3 . . . gone but never forgotten!!		Cynthia Lyons
In Memory of Maple. There is not a day that goes by that we do not miss our "Maper Dapers"		Tania Korman