As Good as Gold volunteers will be available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 26-28 from 8AM-5PM at the International Kennel Club Dog Show, being held at McCormick Place. For more information and coupons, please see our Calendar below!

Visit As Good as Gold volunteers with their Goldens, March 19-21, in booths 246, 247 and 248 at the 18th Annual Chicagoland Family Pet Expo, at the Arlington Park Race Course!

The 2010 Chicagoland Family Pet Expo will showcase a wide range of product and service categories including pet food & treats, toys, beds, art work, photographers, service dog groups, leashes, dog coats and MUCH MORE!

The Expo will be open from 11AM-6PM on Friday, 9AM-8PM on Saturday, and 9AM-5PM on Sunday. Click for details, directions and discount coupons!

A Golden Night at Brookfield Zoo

Join As Good as Gold members, adoptive families, donors, and other Golden Retriever enthusiasts on May 1, 2010 at the Brookfield Zoo for a memorable evening of food, drink, and your chance to bid on one-of-a-kind auction items.

Your support benefits rescued Golden Retrievers twice over, as Pete and Cathy Miller of the , have generously agreed to match the first $50,000 in donations (ticket/table sales, sponsorships, and program book advertising)!

Don't miss this opportunity to support rescued Golden Retrievers in northern Illinois - proceeds will help pay for veterinary care, transporting the Goldens, and supplies such as collars and leashes.

For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, or to be placed on our invitation mailing list please contact AGaG Fundraising Coordinator Jodi Phillips via email at events@asgoodasgold.org.

Early-bird discount will be in effect until March 1 - click here to register now!

Poster Fund Raiser

As Good as Gold is pleased to offer three posters by artist Christine J. Head, Goldentini, Golden Cabernet, and Golden Dog Champagne.

Each limited-edition poster is signed and numbered by the artist, measures 24"x36" and is shipped in a tube via Priority Mail. AGaG receives 50% of the proceeds from each sale. Click here to order or for more information.

HSUS Reveals Petland Puppy Mill Cruelty

America's largest chain of puppy-selling pet stores, Petland Inc., is also the nation's largest retail supporter of puppy mills. An eight-month investigation by The HSUS reveals that many Petland stores across the country are marketing puppy mill puppies to unsuspecting consumers. Click to read original 2008 article.

Come Out and Learn More About As Good as Gold!

As Good as Gold members and their Golden companions host "Meet & Greets" at many locations around northern Illinois.

Our volunteers are always happy to talk with you about golden retrievers, rescue, our adoption process; as well as available volunteer opportunities, and the many ways you can help rescued golden retrievers.

Please stop by, hug a golden, and learn more about our organization! Click any entry in our schedule below for details:

Upcoming Events

Click the AGaG Calendar icon below to view our event calendar on our News & Events page at any time!

You will find dates, locations and times of our regular Meet & Greets, as well as all of our featured special events!