As Good as Gold - Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois

15/12/2024

ORVIS Holiday Wrapping Event!

Orvis
142 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL
https://stores.orvis.com/us/illinois/chicago

Sunday, December 15th
Noon – 3:00pm

Join us for at this festive Holiday fundraising event. We will be wrapping gifts for AGaG donations. Bring your golden and help us spread the word about our wonderful organization.

14/12/2024

Honey and Bailey working the crowd at ORVIS giving everyone therapy for the stress of shopping. We will be here Saturdays til 4:30 and Sunday 12-3! Wrapping for donations.

14/12/2024

ORVIS Holiday Wrapping Event!

Orvis
142 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL
https://stores.orvis.com/us/illinois/chicago

Saturday, December 14th
10:30am – 3:30pm

Join us for at this festive Holiday fundraising event. We will be wrapping gifts for AGaG donations. Bring your golden and help us spread the word about our wonderful organization.

13/12/2024

Fostering - We Need Your Help!

As Good as Gold is a membership-based, 100% volunteer-run non-profit rescue organization, dedicated to the rescue, care, and adoption of golden retrievers and golden mixes in need.

A key component of AGaG is our foster homes. Without them, we would not be able to operate the way we do and have dogs placed with loving families temporarily until a permanent home can be found.

The need is very critical. We are at the point where we may not be able to accept dogs in need because we don’t have the foster homes to accommodate them.

PLEASE consider fostering so we can help more dogs!! They need you!!

For more information, please contact us: [email protected]

13/12/2024

Shop As Good as Gold!

Finish up your holiday shopping list with items from As Good as Gold's virtual shop!

Don't Delay! Order Today!
https://www.asgoodasgold.org/shop/

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13/12/2024

THIS WEEKEND - ORVIS Holiday Wrapping Event!

Orvis
142 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL
https://stores.orvis.com/us/illinois/chicago

Saturday, December 14th
10:30am – 3:30pm

Sunday, December 15th
Noon – 3:00pm

Join us for at this festive Holiday fundraising event. We will be wrapping gifts for AGaG donations. Bring your golden and help us spread the word about our wonderful organization.

12/12/2024

Order Wine & Candles

Wine & candles make great gifts! Stock up for the holidays and support As Good as Gold at the same time. Choose one of our Top Dogs for your label. The dogs are beautiful, funny, and simply irresistible. Choose your favorite wine or candle and then choose a dog to grace the label. Presto—you have an instant gift that will delight your friends and family. There’s an assortment of both red and white wine along with several eco-friendly candle scents.

Orders can be shipped or picked up in Aurora, IL by special arrangement with the winery.

To order go to: https://charityvino.com/agag

Drink Wine-- Light Candles-- Support Golden Retrievers

12/12/2024

DEAR SANTA,
THIS LOVE BUG DESERVES A FOREVER FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS!

Meet Winston! This mellow and easygoing 6-year-old Goldendoodle is ready to find his forever home. Born on 6/12/18, Winston weighs 65 pounds and is a friendly, affectionate companion who loves snuggles and attention.

Winston is potty trained, sleeps well at night, and has excellent house manners. He’s trusted to roam freely when left alone and hasn’t chewed on anything—though he might occasionally pick up a shoe to greet you! Winston enjoys looking out the window and will bark occasionally but is quick to respond when called. He’s comfortable with people he meets, warming up quickly and showing his relaxed, friendly nature.

While Winston isn’t a fan of crates, he doesn’t need one. He’s happiest spending time with his person, whether outside or relaxing indoors. He loves to play with the water stream from a hose and enjoys short walks, where he's a perfect gentleman on leash. Winston has been good with other dogs and gentle with visitors.

Winston has Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) and will need to remain on Pancreplus for life, which keeps his digestion perfect. He’s neutered, up to date on vaccines, and has a freshly groomed coat ready for a new start.

If you’re looking for a calm, loving companion who’s easy to care for, Winston could be the perfect match.

Contact us at As Good as Gold to learn more about adopting this sweet boy!
[email protected]

To fill out an Adoption Application:
https://www.asgoodasgold.org/adopt-a-golden-retriever/

12/12/2024

SHELBY IS FULL OF JOY & LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO HANG HER STOCKING FOR CHRISTMAS

Meet Shelby! This beautiful, 62-pound, 3-year-old bundle of energy is ready to find her forever home. Shelby is house- and crate-trained, loves outdoor playtime, and enjoys walks. She’s learning basic obedience cues and recently earned her Canine Good Citizen title—agility training could be in her future too!

Shelby thrives on activity and needs an energetic owner who can keep her mind and body busy. She’ll need a fenced yard or access to a long line for running and burning off her energy. While Shelby adores people of all ages and is working on curbing her enthusiastic jumping, she prefers to be the only dog in her home so she can soak up all the love and attention.

This sweet and loving girl is eager to share adventures with her new family. She’ll reward your commitment with loyalty and plenty of affection. Shelby’s ideal home is with someone ready to continue her training and provide the exercise and mental stimulation she craves; she'll do best in a home where someone is home most of the day. Shelby has mild hip dysplasia and takes supplements to help with that; it does not affect her activity or mobility.

If you are excited about Shelby and think she could be the perfect match for you, please contact us. Let’s help Shelby find the active and caring family she deserves for Christmas!

To fill out an adoption application:
https://www.asgoodasgold.org/adopt-a-golden-retriever/

For more information about Shelby please email:
[email protected]

11/12/2024

SHELBY - AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!

Fast Facts
* 3-year-old female
* Very high energy
* 62 pounds
* House-and crate-trained
* Needs to be only dog in home
* Good with adults and children, though she tends to jump up on people
* Needs fenced yard
* Learning basic obedience cues
* Enjoys walks and outdoor playtime

Requirements: Fenced yard or a long line where she can run and burn her energy, an energetic owner who will be willing to take her to training and give her exercise.

Shelby is a very high energy girl and would love a job. Her foster mom has been taking her to several obedience classes, and currently she is doing classes for Canine Good Citizen. She will need to continue to go to classes with her new owner, maybe agility is right up her alley! She gets jealous of other dogs, so being an only dog will be a must. She is crate-trained, potty trained and comfortable in a restricted environment for short periods of time.

She needs someone that can keep her mind and body active, so she doesn't chew on inappropriate items. She is a loving and sweet girl and is ready to share adventures with her very own family.

For information about our adoption process, please visit: https://www.asgoodasgold.org/adopt-a-golden-retriever/

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contact us: [email protected]

11/12/2024

SUNSHINE is Available for Adoption!

Fast Facts:
* Age: 6.5 Years
* S*x: Female
* Energy: Low-medium
* Weight: 85 pounds
* Good with other dogs
* Good with kids? Comfortable with older kids
* Good with cats? Unknown
* Shy but sweet retired breeder
* Almost house-trained
* Loves mornings and mealtimes
* Medical concerns: Taking daily medication to control anxiety
* Adoption fee: $550

Requirements: Mentor dog and fenced yard.

Bio:
Who knew being a companion dog could be so sweet? Not me, since I spent most of my life having puppies and raising them, one litter after another. It took me a while to adjust to this new life in a house with people, stairs and doorways. But I am adjusting, slowly but surely. Foster mom says I’m sweet and shy, but I’m becoming happier and showing my playful side. I am still nervous about many things in this big new-to-me world, but I am gaining confidence, thanks to the patience of my foster mom and the companionship of my canine foster siblings. I love running and playing with the other dogs, and I also love being petted by my foster mom. I am taking medication to help me deal with my anxiety and will need to stay on it as I transition to my new home.

Requirements (no exception): Mentor dog and fenced yard. Many retired breeder dogs are flight risks, which is why AGaG requires a fenced yard for them. They also need another dog in their adoptive home to help them learn to navigate life with their new family. Sunshine also needs a family where someone is home most of the day as she does not like to be crated and needs to be let out every two to three hours during the day. Sunshine will need patient, consistent training in her new home.

To Learn about AGaG's adoption policies & process, please go here: https://www.asgoodasgold.org/adopt-a-golden-retriever/

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Contact Us: [email protected]

10/12/2024

Call for Dog Videos!!

Make your golden famous on TikTok! Send us a 15 to 30-second video of your AGaG foster dog or adoptive dog.

Videos can be sent to [email protected]

Please include your dog’s name, age, and a brief history that can be used as a voiceover when the video is published.

With your help, we hope this will attract the next generation of golden lovers and supporters of As Good as Gold.

Check out As Good As Gold Rescue’s video.

09/12/2024

ADOPTIONS UPDATE!

Congratulations to Beatrix (3 months), Bobo (2 years), Buddy (3 years), Caleb/Max (2 years) and Charley (1 year) who were recently adopted thanks to the dedication of the wonderful member volunteers with As Good as Gold!

Do you have a Success Story of your As Good as Gold rescue that you’d like to share on social media? If so, please contact us at [email protected]

Call for Dog Videos!!
Make your golden famous on TikTok! Send us a 15 to 30-second video of your AGaG foster dog or adoptive dog. Videos can be sent to [email protected]
Please include your dog’s name, age, and a brief history that can be used as a voiceover when the video is published.