There are many golden retrievers who suffer from epilepsy. Epilepsy is defined as seizure activity that is repeated over weeks, months or years. A genetic basis is presumed based on pedigree analysis in golden retrievers. Most dogs with genetic epilepsy will develop seizures between 1-4…
Plaque is a slime comprised of bacteria, saliva and food particles which adhere to the teeth. Without preemptive care, this plaque mineralizes and forms tartar, which is the brown rock-like deposits seen on teeth. If plaque is left untreated, your pet can experience pain and…
A Golden Ball As Good as Gold Golden Retriever Rescue announces A Golden Ball, our largest fundraiser of the year, will take place at Medinah Shrine Center on Saturday, May 18 beginning at 5 p.m. This festive and entertaining evening kicks off with an open bar…
COUPON MADNESS MEANS MONEY for As Good as Gold! For every coupon used, As Good as Gold gets a $1 donation! These donations add up quickly. If we are the rescue with the most coupons used, we get an additional $100 bonus!!! The Chicagoland Family…
Thank you for helping to change the lives of rescued goldens! Kaley was constantly leaking urine throughout the day and night causing urine scald and skin deterioration on her belly. Her owner knew right away that Kaley needed expensive surgeries to correct this birth deformity,…
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This time of year we have a lot on our minds. Bountiful turkey dinners and bonanza shopping days – Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. But, there’s one more important day next up on the calendar. #GivingTuesday – the day of world-wide generosity…
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Back by popular demand….no, really. Several members look forward to ordering wreaths every year! Why? It’s easy! Go to www.ChristmasForest.com Add to Cart to order a forest fresh wreath or ornament. Enter AGAGO in the club code field at check out. As Good as Gold…
This year’s #GivingTuesday takes place on November 27th and will kick off the giving season by inspiring people all over the world to collaborate and give back. What does this mean for our rescued goldens? When you donate on #GivingTuesday, you will help As Good…
JEFFERSON'S JOURNEY
Jefferson was found out in the cold during one of this winter’s terrible freezes. Hungry and injured, and so sweet and friendly.
A Good Samaritan turned Jefferson into Animal Control, who then got in touch with As Good as Gold. Jefferson could not stop wagging his tail, but we all knew right away something was wrong. He was bleeding and needed immediate medical attention.
We had no idea how much pain Jefferson was in until the veterinarian examined him. This poor boy had been running with a shotgun wound!
The bullet was lodged so deep that the vet decided it was safer to leave it. Pulling it out might cause even more damage. He closed the wound and stopped the bleeders.
One week later, Jefferson was healthy enough to make the trip upstate to his new foster home. His journey to recovery was just beginning.
The shotgun wound needed constant monitoring to prevent infection while it healed. He was heartworm positive. And to top it off, Jefferson came down with kennel cough!
Jefferson’s golden personality shines through it all. Happy, sweet, and gentle, and sticking close to his foster family where he knows he is safe.
We could not have stepped in to save this handsome, loving guy without your support.
When all is said and done, Jefferson's medical procedures will cost nearly $2,000.
Now, because of you, Jefferson will finally be pain free and get his chance for a loving forever home.
Will you help us cover the vet bills so Jefferson and goldens like him receive the medical care they need to be healthy, happy, and safe?
Click the following today to donate: asgoodasgold.ejoinme.org/MyPages/AGaGDonations/tabid/67528/Default.aspx
THANK YOU!