HOLIDAY SHOPPING FUNDRAISER  We are getting closer to completing Gotta Dance! and would love to get some much-needed monies into the coffers to help with the $10,000+ cost for the composer's scoring our documentary. We have some wonderful items for both your Christmas & Chanukah celebrations, and literally thousands of amazing gift items from the USA home studios of our incredible artisans. Do not delay as many items are made to order and can require 4-week delivery times.    Click for supersized image For a limited time only, receive a FREE Keepsake Pawprints Holiday Ornament Kit ($18 value) with Holiday purchases of $50 or more. What a great way to adorn your holiday setting with a timeless pawprint of the most cherished member of the family. We have some wonderful items for both your Christmas & Chanukah celebrations. Make a purchase of $75 or more to be automatically entered in our Stephen Huneck Toy Chest GIVEAWAY. Valued at $260, this chest is fun and functional, providing ample room for all your dog's treasures. The amusing hand-painted resin relief on the front panel features a pair of dogs playing tug of war with the laces of a shoe amid bones, balls, teddies and socks. Brightly colored wood construction with hinged lid, the chest measures 18.75" high x 13" deep x 27.5" wide. Assembly required.

We have added so many incredible finds to our Foundation Store. Please remember that donations are seldom received and that we provide our $500 grants for cancer treatment from the profits our sales generate. Below are just the latest additions, as we currently feature an amazing 5,000+ items for your shopping pleasure.

NOVEMBER 18
We are up to 25 entries in the 'Rags to Riches' Rescue Story Contest. The job that our rescue partners perform is a truly noble one, so we created this contest to thank those folks who provide intake, fostering, and adopting. We are looking for stories that capture a rescue dog's 'rags to wags' transformation—those compelling stories that reside only in the heart. Entrants need to communicate just why the rescue dog in their story deserves to be King or Queen for the Day.

Cece Kent's gorgeous Cambridge Collar & matching Leash ($180 value), will be awarded to our grand prize winner. Their line offers a touch of elegance, this gift truly befitting a canine king or queen. Other wonderful prizes round out the $600+ prize package for our top ten tales. There is still time to enter as we are keeping the contest open until we receive 30 entries. Click here to enter.
We have added a new video to our Golden Surfers page: From Service Dog to SURFice Dog. Just click here.

NOVEMBER 12
We have added some wonderful new book resources to the site on hospice care, pet loss, the human-canine bond, and understanding our dogs.

NOVEMBER 4
We have added a wonderful photo of 19-year-old Chance to our Golden Oldies page. Check it out here.
We have added a special page to honor Dr. Ed Eames, a champion in the assistance dog movement.

OCTOBER 26
We have added the most adorable watercolor Golden Retriever rendering, a sight familiar to many folks out there, we're sure. It was created by talented artist, Ellen C. Maze, of GiddyUp Studio, who has granted us permission to use the image to help with our fundraising. You can go here to get wonderful linen cards with the full watercolor painted image.

And, you can check out our foundation's Cafe Press Shoppe page we created with variations of the image to embellish a tote bag, journal, assorted apparel, wall clocks, and Sigg water bottles. Now, who could resist such a fun and spirit filled image?


OCTOBER 22
We added 3 cool videos to our Golden Surfing Dogs page. Check it out here.

SEPTEMBER 30
We are at the final editing stage on our Gotta Dance film, it now going to our new composer Jasper Randall to score the musical component. Jasper started playing piano at age four and began composing at thirteen. Having scored numerous films on all levels, he has become known for his music's sweeping melodies and rich orchestrations usually reserved for his mentors. Most importantly, Jasper understands the character and quality a carefully crafted score can bring to a film, continually striving to raise the bar with each new project he undertakes. You can hear some of his feature scores from these recent films: The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry, Me & You, Us, Forever, and The Tackle Box.
One of our favorite musical artists is Joshua Radin. We have been featuring loads of his music at the foundation's blog, and his song is even showcased at our Making a Difference page.
We added Kobie, a new Golden performance star to the site. He is actually a star of commercials and a recent film, now out on DVD. Come check him out here.
Don't miss the story of Golden Rescue Calamity Jane, our newest Golden hero. She helped to break up a robbery. We have a wonderful update. Just click here.


SEPTEMBER 26
We have some cool new goodies at our foundation store, including a Kosher Dog Treat Jar and William Wegman's collection of totes, duffles, luggage, and throvers. And, many of the items in the collection have a Free Shipping bonus. Just click here.

SEPTEMBER 25
We have created a special page for Working police K-9 "Robin" Ch. Nitro's Boy Wonder BISS SDHF CGC. He is the first Golden in history to win the American Kennel Club Humane Fund Award for Canine Excellence (ACE) in Law Enforcement. Come meet him here.

SEPTEMBER 23
We have been helping some wonderful service dog teams with our financial grants for cancer treatment. Come meet Gadget, our latest applicant.
We have our winners in our Kids and Paws ~ Forever Love Photo Contest.

SEPTEMBER 11
On this sad 8th anniversary date of the 9-11 attacks that changed our nation, we received a somewhat final and sad update from Nan Schramm. Nan wrote of her 2 Goldens who survived the attacks and has provided updates over the years. Please go and re-read her story to refresh your memory and then learn about the closing of the chapter. Just click here.
We have added a sad update for one of the many Golden Heroes we feature at the site. Go read again about Golden Grommett to learn about his wonderful life and how he saved his person from a heart attack.
We needed something to cheer us up today, it being such a solemn time given the 9/11 anniversary, and learning of the loss of two more Golden souls (above). Well, Scotty Richardson came to the rescue with a Canine Comedian tale of his Golden Burt that is just classic. Click here to check it out.

SEPTEMBER 6
We created a great PDF printout of Dr. Wolfelt's Companionship vs. Treating Model. You can get one for yourself here.
We have a new hilarious Golden Oldie story. You must come check out Porkchop.
We have greatly expanded our page on Compassionate Veterinary Hospice or End-of-Life Care. This embodies a philosophy that requires pet parents to plan sooner than later for what is desired for your companion animal's ending. Learn how dignity in life needs to be coupled with dignity in death. Just click here.

SEPTEMBER 4
Are your companion animals protected from dangerous toxins in the environment. Sadly, most are not. Come learn 22 tips for better protecting yourself and your furry kids at our new Polluted Pets page. Just click here.


AUGUST 22
We have a very special story and thank-you from Deborah Johnson. Check it out here.
We have our winners in the Golden Gardeners Photo Contest. Come check it out.

AUGUST 5
We have a new series on dogs and spirituality. There's lots of information and fun as well. Check it out here.