Season’s Greetings to all of you at As Good as Gold from one very happy adopter! I was fortunate enough last month to be gifted with two beautiful 12-year-old bonded brothers, Caesar and Duke. My early Christmas presents! We are quickly becoming fast friends and…
Maya came to AGaG last May having lost her vision due to an onset of diabetes. AGaG took Maya through cataract surgery which instantly restored her vision. Her fosters, Janet & Ivan Harrison, guided her after care and entered a “self-taught crash course” in canine…
After suddenly losing our precious girl Raini to cancer last fall, our family was heartbroken. But we knew Raini would want us to rescue again in her name; which is exactly what we did! When we first met spunky Molly in March she was very…
Thank you AGAG for the very thoughtful and artfully designed one-year anniversary card for London. What a year it has been – he has brought so much joy, laughter and love into our lives and we couldn’t be happier that we got him! He’s such…
Ginger, a charmer from Puerto Rico, was helped by his foster dad through his anxiety from a very rough journey to the chilly north and diet needs with the help of his two seniors. After an island meet up in Paw Paw, MI, he handed…
Our story begins on a somber note as we had to put down our beloved family dog Oreo after 12 years. The first dog I then had any contact with was a Golden Retriever at our church’s comfort dog program. That got us interested in…
Charity was one of those lucky girls who was saved from a life of living in a kennel. When Charity came to As Good as Gold in January, 2017, she was horribly shut down and wouldn’t leave her safe place. She saw our veterinary behaviorist…
We had lost our chocolate lab unexpectedly, and our yellow lab had started showing signs of loneliness, so we applied to adopt. We were told that many people had passed on Bella because she was small and not a pure golden. Bella was lucky –…
We had a golden retriever for 14 years. After 2 years without one, we decided it was time to consider bringing another into our lives. We wanted to help AGAG by fostering, unsure if we were ready for a full time commitment. Then AGAG contacted…
We adopted our Puerto Rican baby Joshy (Josué) in 2015. When he arrived at our house he was just skin and bones, with hardly any fur on his tail. His ears were infected and he had a big pink scar underneath his chin. This poor…
Thank You to Our Sponsor
GLENCOE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
A Golden Ball 2019!
The generous support of our Sponsors is what contributes to making our largest fundraiser of the year, A Golden Ball, a success!
As Good as Gold would like to recognize GLENCOE ANIMAL HOSPITAL for their sponsorship! It is fundamental to the continued care of rescued golden retrievers and golden mixes.
For information on GLENCOE ANIMAL HOSPITAL, please visit: glencoeanimalhospital.com/
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A Golden Ball - May 18th, Addison, IL
Please join us at As Good as Gold's A Golden Ball at Medinah Shrine Center - an elegant and entertaining evening with animal lovers just like you! You'll be treated to an open bar reception while bidding on a silent auction, followed by a delicious dinner and live auction. The evening will be topped off with entertainment and dancing!
Funds raised will support As Good as Gold's program services including veterinary care, canine supplies, and public education.
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, donors and attendees, our 2018 event raised, after expenses, more than $88,000. This year we hope to raise even more! Your support is vital to the care of our rescued golden retrievers and golden mixes.
To purchase a ticket, become a sponsor or make a donation, please visit: e.givesmart.com/events/bSu/