ALL As Good as Gold member families and adoptive families are invited to attend with their well-behaved dogs (even if your dogs didn’t come from As Good as Gold or aren’t goldens). This year the picnic will be held at St. James Farm in Warrenville,…
You’ve been waiting and we’re very happy to accommodate. The 2020 Rescue Calendar preview is now available!! You can view a full screen version here. 2500th rescue dog Penny graces the cover. Each month features one full page golden. And each month is filled with…
This is Karas. I hope you remember me. I’m the 9 year old breeder dog that was fostered by Portia, and found my forever home a year and a half ago with Jack and Colleen Collins. A lot has happened to me in that time…
Warmer weather is finally here. No more snow. Now we must protect our goldens from extreme heat. Summer days can be very hot and humid. Our goldens like to run and play and can easily get overheated. This article will give you some warning signs,…
Many human foods can be an occasional special treat or snack for your dog. Unfortunately, some foods that we would consider harmless are actually quite dangerous for your dogs. If your dog consumes any of the foods on the following list, contact your veterinarian or…
2020 Rescue Calendar Monthly Page Photo Submissions…Cameras Ready! Midnight April 30 is the submission deadline for photos of and stories about your AGaG adopted or long term care foster dog(s) for consideration as a 2020 featured calendar page. All AGaG adopted or long term care…
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…
MEET & GREETS - Saturday!
Come out today and see As Good as Gold at the following meet & greets to meet our volunteers with their golden ambassadors and learn more about our organization and adoption process.
Happy Dog Barkery
10am – 2pm
5118 Main St, Downers Grove, IL
Orvis
11am – 3pm
Yorktown Center
203 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL
For a calendar of upcoming meet & greets and events, please visit: www.asgoodasgold.org/events/
Madden wishes you a pawsome day! For adoption information on Madden, please visit: www.asgoodasgold.org/portfolio/madden/