About GEGRR
Golden Endings: Golden Retriever Rescue (GEGRR) is dedicated to the welfare of homeless Golden Retrievers who have entered the rescue program for a variety of reasons. They come from dog shelters, veterinarians, animal control officers, etc. Owners who are unable to keep their pets often contact us for assistance.
Golden
Endings is staffed by volunteers and is a registered
non-profit corporation under Title 501(3)(c) serving the
central Ohio and southeastern Ohio areas. There are several
dozen Golden Retriever rescue organizations operating in the
United States at this time. These rescue groups have been
formed in response to the high numbers of pure-bred dogs who
have populated dog shelters. People do abandon pure-bred
dogs!
Once a Golden
enters our program, they receive medical care as needed.
They are spayed or neutered, tested for heartworms and
placed on a preventative program with annual booster
vaccinations. The Goldens are assessed for temperament and
personality to determine their compatibility with other dogs
and children. Some of our Goldens receive obedience training
through the Orient and Belmont County correctional
facilities.
Golden Endings
has some basic guidelines for placement in adoptive homes.
The first step in the adoption process is the completion of
our adoption application. (Found on our
Adoption Page) The Goldens must live indoors. Due to the
friendly, people-oriented nature of the breed, it must
become a loved member of the family. If it is necessary, we
encourage the use of a crate to keep them in when alone at
home. Since canines were cave dwellers, they will readily
accept the crate as "home."
Golden Endings
recommends a containment area for the dog when it is
outside. A fenced area is the best way to secure your
Golden. The invisible fence also will work but has
deficiencies. Other animals will not be kept out of your
yard, nor will it work if there is a power failure. A fenced
yard is not necessary since daily walks are wonderful for
Goldens and owners alike.
Golden Endings stays in touch with each Golden Retriever owner after the adoption as well. This includes telephone calls or an occasional visit to make sure everything is going well. All members and adopters are invited to special events such as Golden Afternoon in May and our annual Fall Picnic in October.
GEGRR source of funding is three-fold: Membership Dues, Donations and Special Event Fund Raisers. All funds are 100% used for the Goldens.
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