Golden Retriever Rescue - GRR NSW, Victoria, ACT - Australia

24/12/2024

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF OUR GOLDIE LOVING FOLLOWERS!

Wishing everyone a happy and safe festive season, filled with lots of golden love!

If you’ve got photos of your Goldies enjoying Christmas, we’d love to see them!

06/12/2024

02/12/2024

If GRR didn’t know Christmas was coming by the number of Goldies arriving, we know it now with the arrival of the large box of Christmas toys for the Rescue Goldies. For more years than all of us at GRR care to remember, a large box filled with an assortment of toys has been sent to GRR by Bernadette so that the foster care rescues receive a gift from Santa on Christmas Day. Also included in the box is a Christmas Card containing a generous cheque to cover the turkey dinner, followed by an ice cream dessert that all the dogs in care are served for Christmas lunch.

Bernadette, thank you for thinking of the rescue Goldies and making Christmas a special time for all of them in care.

25/11/2024

Friday saw the arrival of a group of people to help out at GRR HQ. Organised by Vanessa and Steve from Golden Stays at Kulnura, cars began rolling up the drive early in the morning armed with cleaning and gardening equipment. First on the agenda was meet the Goldie rescues and it was a bit of an eye opener for these visitors to try to connect with dogs that were frightened to meet them. However, persistence and lots of treats soon had the Goldies won over. HQ’s foster carer was both pleased surprised to see that within a short space of time these frightened dogs were happy to receive pats and cuddles with a few of the shut down dogs rolling over for tummy rubs and eventually going for walks on lead around the property.

Goldie time was soon followed by work time and these workers soon had the outbuildings tidied, swept and everything packed away. The brooms, mops, scrubbing brushes and gerni worked nonstop and the whipper snipper, hedger and ride on were relentless. The result was super clean and tidy sheds, spotless dog runs and beautifully groomed grounds. Of course, the reward for all this work was more time with the Goldie rescues, cool drinks around the table to talk about, what else, Goldies. Photos of much loved goldens were shared and the resident Goldies soaked up all the attention and the promise was made to return.

Thank you all for your hard work and you all have no idea the difference you have made to these dogs who were exhausted by the end of the day from the walks and cuddles. Today these dogs are coming up for pats and being walked on lead by another visitor to HQ. Your time with these Goldies has set them on their first steps to becoming the regular Goldies we all know and love.

Ten people sat around a table, hot, filthy and tired but with the biggest smiles on their faces because they had spent the day with some Goldies that needed to understand that people are kind and loving and want to help these Goldens become the dogs they were always meant to be.

17/11/2024

🎉 Big News from GRR! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce that Marley, our young, one-of-a-kind Golden Retriever, has found his forever home! Marley's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. His albino-like pigment and special needs required a family that understood his uniqueness.

Today, we celebrate as Marley begins his new life with a loving couple and their wise old Goldie, who shares his calm and friendly demeanour and who is already showing Marley the ropes.
Marley's new family is committed to his well-being, ensuring he wears his sun protection during their adventures and applying pet-safe sunscreen to protect his delicate nose. They've welcomed him into their hearts and home, where he'll spend his days basking in indoor comfort and being an integral part of their daily lives.

We want to thank everyone who supported Marley's journey, from his foster carer to everyone who cheered him on from afar. This happy ending is a testament to the love and care of the GRR community. 💕

Here's to Marley and his new family. May their days be filled with joy and endless cuddles!

Stay tuned for more updates from GRR, where every dog has a chance at a golden future. 🐾❤

11/11/2024

CHRISTMAS SALE ITEMS!

Thank you everyone for all the orders of the 2025 GRR Calendars, Cards and Diaries.

Many of you have been adding items from GRR’s Online Store and as Christmas is fast approaching GRR has decided to discount the GRR Polo Shirts, so at the special reduced price of $15.00 each you can add a Polo Shirt or two for yourself or as a gift for some lucky person in your life. Don’t miss out on this special when ordering your Calendars, Cards and Diaries. Head to the website to grab a bargain.

www.grr.org.au

04/11/2024

Meet Cruz who came into GRR’s care in 2022. Soon after his arrival at GRR a lump was detected and removed. The news from pathology showed that the lump was cancerous. Given his diagnosis and thinking that Cruz’s time left in the world would be short, GRR placed Cruz with a foster family to ensure he received the very best of care until it was his time to leave. That was two years ago and it appears that Cruz is having such a great time at his foster home that he’s not going anywhere soon.

While in care, 13.5-year-old Cruz has been taking Antinol to help with his movement, and this boy is actually running out into the paddock every morning, and he’s not far behind his younger Golden foster brothers and sister. However, the regular Antinol supplement has also improved Cruz’s skin and coat and you have to admit he’s a handsome older gent.

The latest great news is that GRR is now an accredited Antinol Rescue Partner, and while the dogs in GRR’s care benefit from everything that being a Rescue Partner brings, Antinol has also extended an offer to all GRR’s friends and followers so that your dogs can also benefit from GRR’s partnership. Simply by using GRR’s Unique Partner Code R7919326 when you place your order for Antinol gel caps you will receive a discount on your purchase.

The Team at Antinol is pleased that GRR is sharing the Unique Partner Code with our followers so that all of our dogs can enjoy the benefits of Antinol Gel Caps.

01/11/2024

Keeping the rescue Goldies fed with healthy food while in care is an ongoing process, and one of the regular monthly deliveries to HQ are boxes of Farrells 4X2 Biscuits.

When many of the rescues arrive in care, they are stressed, and while they refuse to eat their night meal for a few days, they rarely refuse a 4X2 Biscuit.

Having the bright idea of having one of the rescues pose with the boxes of biscuits proved to be an exhausting process with one dog trying to rip the boxes open, but finally Abby, a Goldie from an intensive breeding facility, found her courage and with the promise of a 4X2 Biscuit she decided to come close and even found her smile for the photo shoot.

GRR is smiling as well as the fabulous people from Farrells have advised that have decided to support the rescue Goldies and are making regular monthly deliveries of the 4x2 Biscuits free of charge.

Much loved Goldies also enjoy Farrells 4x2 Biscuits so remember to support the Company that is supporting the rescue Goldies and check out their website www.farrellspetfood.com.au

GRR and the rescue Goldies send our grateful thanks to Farrells for their generosity

28/10/2024

Saturday was a big day for Winter as she left her foster home on the first part of her journey to her forever home. While a little shy on first meeting with her new family, Winter warmed up so quickly that within a short period of time, she was trying to climb into her mum’s lap. Then it was time to leave on the second part of her journey to a property in Southern NSW where she will meet her new Golden sister, Lacey, some cows and a few chickens. Once settled Winter and her family will be enjoying days at the beach, exploring the farm and finding her spot on the couch.

Six months ago, life was looking very bleak for Winter, but with the help of her foster carers, she learned how to be part of a loving family. Sometimes, it can take a village, so there are many people to thank who were involved with Winter’s journey to find her forever home.

14/10/2024

What a great day for the GRR Rescue Day Out!

Weather perfect, all of GRR’s regular friends turned up to man the stalls and Goldies brought their families along to enjoy a fun day and there was a sea of Goldies. No longer waiting for a forever home but part of loving homes whose families thought their Goldie was the best dog there on the day, and they were all right.

Thank you to everyone who came to the Rescue Day Out. For all of us who foster, transport and help in so many ways, it was wonderful to catch up with former foster dogs and their new families. Many thanks to the regular helpers who wrap raffle prizes, pack up the Christmas Cards and transport the tents and all the goodies to Blacktown Grounds. To all the helpers who year after year turn up to groom, set up stalls and sell up a storm, thank you so much.

The Rescue Parade was the hit of the afternoon and had the largest number of Goldies GRR has seen. It’s been a busy couple of years.

Special thanks to Blacktown Kennel Club who donated the use of the grounds and will continue to donate on a yearly basis. Thank you Len & Lyn who supervised the Agility run and a big thank you to Trevor who ran the BBQ and sold out of everything by the end of the day and no wonder as he made the best sausage sandwich with everything according to everyone on the grounds.

We were all “dog tired” after having spent a Golden day out and look forward to doing it all again next year.

12/10/2024

It's the news you have been waiting for!

The GRR 2025 Calendars, Diary and Christmas Cards have arrived and we are all thrilled with the result. Dozens of photos of gorgeous Goldens who had come to GRR looking for their second chance of a forever family.

Thank you to Denise from Gainsborough Graphics who has been putting the GRR Calendars, Diary and Christmas Card collection together for more years than we all care to remember. Also, a bucketful of thanks to Heather and Michael from Minuteman Press located in Kensington and Lonsdale St Melbourne CBD, who, year after year do a fantastic job producing the GRR Calendars, Diary and Christmas Cards. The production of the GRR 2025 Calendar selection is overseen by their sweet Golden girl, Del who expects the best and looking at these Calendars, Del wasn’t disappointed.

The Calendars, Diary and Christmas Cards are now listed on GRR’s Online Store www.grr.org.au/store.htm

09/10/2024

Meet Marley, an eighteen-month-old Golden Retriever and a first of his kind at GRR. Marley's unique albino-like appearance comes with special requisites, including wearing Rex Specs for eye protection when outdoors and the need for pet-safe sunscreen to shield his sensitive nose from the sun. While Marley's unique appearance sets him apart, his golden heart and playful spirit make Marley a pleasure to have around. He has settled in nicely with his foster siblings, behaves well on lead, and is always eager to greet new friends—both human and canine.

Marley is looking for a forever home where he can spend most of his time indoors, while still being part of the family's daily life. His ideal family would be committed to continuing his training with Rex Specs and diligent in applying sunscreen when outdoors. A home with another medium or large dog would be perfect for Marley, as he thrives in the company of other settled dogs. For the safety of all, we're looking for a household without children under 12 years of age.

If you're ready to open your heart and home to Marley, please check out his poster on the Current Rescue’s page on GRR’s website www.grr.org.au. If you meet all the requirements listed for Marley, please complete the adoption questionnaire. We look forward to hearing from you.

09/10/2024

Next Sunday the 13th October is the GRR Rescue Day Out. There has been lots of wrapping, packing and all of us at GRR are looking forward to catching up with former Goldie rescues, current Goldie rescues and all the Goldie’s families and foster carers.

Recently added to the Monster Raffle that has over 50 Prizes is the wonderful prize of a Weekend (Public Holidays excluded) at Pet Friendly Property, Blue Patch at Culburra.

GRR helpers are ready to man the Stalls and Blacktown Kennel Club will be making sure that we are all fed.

Special thanks to Blacktown Kennel Club who have a long time association with GRR and are not only taking care of the BBQ but have also donated the hire of these grounds.

Hope to see lots of Goldie rescues (and their humans) there!

19/09/2024

Our page banner features Cameron and Lando, who are enjoying their time in foster care, where they spend their time playing, going on walks and learning how to become well-mannered members of a family.

Cameron has found his forever home, and GRR will continue to search for the home that will be the perfect fit for Lando while his foster carer continues to show this handsome lad how to improve his inside manners.