Vaccines are one of the safest and most cost-effective means of controlling infectious disease. There are several vaccinations which are considered core vaccines. The other vaccine options are considered non-core and should be recommended based on risk factors, life stage and lifestyle. This article will…
To compensate for the cancellation of our largest fundraiser due to COVID-19, As Good as Gold is hosting a virtual auction in May. Register today with your credit card so you’ll be ready when bidding begins at noon on Saturday, May 9 until it ends…
Your pet’s ears are very different than yours – inside and out – and many factors can lead to problems with your dog’s ears. Allergies to things in your dog’s environment (pollen, dust mites, mold, grass, etc.), also known as canine atopy; food allergies or…
2021 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 2021 featured calendar page. All AGaG adopted or long term care…
Heartworm disease is caused by a worm (Dirofilaria immitis) that is about 14 inches long. Dogs become infected through mosquito bites. The mosquitos carry the larva that they acquired from biting other dogs or coyotes. Heartworm live on the right side of the heart which…
Most dog bite victims are children. In many cases, the dog that bites is their own, a friend’s, a neighbor’s or a babysitter’s dog. There are many things that a parent can do to reduce the risk of a dog bite. Some of the ways…
One incredibly lucky winner will win a trip for 2 for only $100! If you win, which trip will you choose? Buy your ticket now SOLD OUT!! (click on View Items for tickets) New this year!! For a little extra luck, you can pick your…
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…
B’ring! B’ring! B’ring! Time to start the day, mom! Oh, dear, you turned off the alarm? I’ll help you! A kiss on the cheek and a gentle bump with my snout:: yay, she’s awake! The day begins with breakfast and relief time in the backyard….
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,…
