In 2014, Karen and Mike Mazzaroli sent their foster boy, 10 year old Draper, to us. He settled right in, went on waterfall road trips, romped in the snow, barked at duck butts, and turned his new found talents into being a therapy dog visiting…
Amazon’s fourth-annual Prime Day is coming up on Tuesday, July 17 and will feature one-of-a-kind deals exclusively for Prime members. This is one of the biggest shopping days of the year and a great time to shop at smile.amazon.com because Amazon will donate to As…
When it comes to your Valentine’s Day shopping, if you’re going to shop on Amazon you can do so and support as Good as Gold. Through the AmazonSmile program, they will donate a percentage of your purchase to the charity of your choice. To date,…
As Good as Gold is now working with a rescuer in Turkey who takes possession of dogs from shelters and feeding stations. This conservator along with volunteer foster parents care for them until they can be adopted in Turkey or transported to the United States…
Little Peggy was born healthy and beautiful except for one noticeable difference from her littermates. She was born with her right front leg permanently bent at an awkward angle. Unable to sell a dog with this condition, her breeder/owner relinquished her to a dog rescue…
Many of you have asked for an As Good as Gold patch so you can add it to any article of clothing you wish. Now you can! Our beautiful logo embroidered onto a patch you can use as you see fit. Available through our online store.
We like to try new things from time to time. Here we are trying two items on Ebay as auctions. There were items donated to AGaG by two wonderful members. A wider audience on Ebay will expose As Good as Gold to new people and…
Tucker’s Doggie Delights, a long-time Meet & Greet partner, is hosting a fundraiser through November 23rd. As Good as Gold will be the beneficiary of all donations collected! This is an in-store event. You can visit them at: 2011 Calistoga Drive New Lenox, Illinois 60451 815-463-8002…
One of many way to help As Good as Gold while doing what you do anyway is shopping on Amazon. You do shop on on Amazon, right? Then your purchases can result in a donation to As Good as Gold. When you shop, shop at smile.amazon.com If…
Eight year old Honey had produced an unknown number of litters during her life and had apparently reached the end of her reproductive years. She was relinquished by her owner to a rescue in west central Illinois and was then offered to As Good as…
Tucker ... Safe and Loved
My birthday was December 1, but December 13 turned out to be the day I would have reason to celebrate! That was the day I was picked up by people who could help me. I was found lying on the side of the road in northern Illinois. When animal control picked me up, their next step was to have me quickly assessed by a veterinarian; I was not in good shape. They found that I was dehydrated, thin, and had a seeping and infected wound on my hip. It was later discovered to be a ruptured cancerous tumor. The vet noted that I also suffered from laryngeal paralysis, which means the muscles of the larynx weren’t moving properly leading to inadequate ventilation, panting, and even swallowing difficulty. I was given fluids, antibiotics, medication to help my breathing, and lots of hugs—oh, I loved those hugs! A nice lady patted me and softly told me I was “sweet.” I loved that, too!
Since then, I have found more to celebrate! As Good as Gold took me in, and I am now living with my foster mom and furry foster siblings; I have a family, and I want to be near them all the time. My furry siblings and I investigate the back yard together and then come inside for a group nap.
It’s oh so comforting being with my foster mom. One way she cares for me is by keeping my wound clean. She told me that to keep the bandage in place she was going to have me wear a belly band. I know she’s trying to keep me comfortable, so I cooperate.
You know another way foster mom cares for me? By giving me scrumptious food! I might be sickly and old, but I sure enjoy mealtime and treats!
I feel blessed to have a roof over my head, to have animal companionship, to enjoy the smells of the outdoors and the aroma of great food
I heard mom talking with the vet. I know I have a cancer that will shorten my life—I can kind of sense that. The tumor is 4” in diameter and in a difficult position, so is considered inoperable. The vet also found many other cancerous growths on my body. I’m not in pain, though my body can’t get as comfortable as when I was a pup.
Mom’s with me almost all the time. Sometimes, though, she has to work at her computer. I love the smile she gives me as I nose my way through the arm of her chair wriggling my way to put my head on her lap.
My family and I sleep peacefully together throughout the night. We will be together until my final rest. I’m at peace.
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