Rescuing Golden Retrievers & Golden Retriever Mixes Since 2003 | |
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Happy Holidays
to all AGA Golden Retrievers,
fosters, adopters, donors, and volunteers.
Help us continue to rescue this magnificent breed by donating to our
Holiday Campaign. Any amount helps!
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Morning Funny:
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us rolling!
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A Message from the Founder & Presidents | |
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As Co-Presidents of Adopt a Golden Atlanta, we want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for being a crucial part of our journey.
Whether you've opened your homes to foster a golden, volunteered your time at events, or generously donated to our cause, your dedication has made a lasting impact on the lives of these incredible dogs.
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As we approach the end of the year, we're reaching out with a special request. Your continued support is essential to ensuring we can keep making a difference in the lives of golden retrievers in need.
As you consider your end-of-year giving, we invite you to make a tax-deductible donation to Adopt a Golden Atlanta. Your contribution will directly support our efforts to provide medical care, training, and loving homes for these wonderful dogs.
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Additionally, we are always in need of dedicated foster families and volunteers. If you have the space in your heart and home to temporarily care for a golden or if you can spare some time to help at events or with administrative tasks, we would be thrilled to welcome you to our volunteer family.
Together, let's make the end of this year as golden as the hearts we've touched and the lives we've transformed. Your generosity can make a significant impact, creating a brighter future for more golden retrievers in need.
Wishing you a joyous holiday season filled with love, laughter, and the warmth of furry companionship.
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On behalf of every AGA volunteer, we wish you a safe and beautiful holiday and a Happy New Year!
With heartfelt thanks,
Lauren & Patti
Co-Presidents, Adopt A Golden Atlanta
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Join us for a Holiday Wine Tasting to Benefit AGA! | |
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Take care with tinsel and other
holiday decorations.
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The sights and smells of holiday decor may contribute to the magical feeling of the season. But they also create real dangers for your pet. Here are a few common risks to watch out for.
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Tinsel is pretty, but if your pet ingests it, it can require surgery or even be deadly.
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Lights and other electrical decorations may tempt tenacious chewers. But they’ll give a painful shock and, if swallowed, can cause internal issues.
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Potpourri can cause digestive upset if eaten, as it often contains toxic essential oils.
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Christmas trees should be secured so that they don’t accidentally topple over. It’s also important to keep your dog away from the water pan, especially if you’ve mixed in additives. And keep in mind that some Christmas trees are sprayed with preservatives.
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Ornaments may look like toys to your pet. But if eaten, they can cut your pup’s mouth or cause serious gastrointestinal problems. Broken ornaments are not only a bummer for the family, but could also leave a mess of sharp pieces that can cut your pet’s paws.
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Mistletoe and holly are toxic to pets (as are many plants). So, if you put these festive plants out, be sure to hang them out of reach.
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Candles pose a fire risk if you’ve got an enthusiastic tail-wagger.
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Essential oils—including citrus, cinnamon, and peppermint oils—can cause respiratory issues, or at the very least, overwhelm your pet’s sensitive nose (something to consider if you like to use a diffuser).
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Gift wrap and packaging may be fun to shred but if ingested, these materials may cause digestive blockages.
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Orphan of the Month:
Meet Kairos!
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I know! I know! I’m a bit anxious, a bit nervous, confused and a bit wound up! Well, there you go! A product of my environment which has been a bit wacky, to say the least. I’m only 14 months old, a boy, some kind of mix (I think) and having bounced to more than one home in my short life. The only thing I could ever count on was not knowing where I’d be from one day to the next. I don’t even know “playing”. Right now all I can do is leash walking (except for a little pulling) and I am not a fan of cats. And the one thing I am positive of, for sure no doubts about it, is that I love for someone to pet me and not stop!
Visit my bio here.
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Many of us will be hitting the road for the holidays and taking our Goldens with us. Follow these tips so your holiday is pet-friendly. If your Golden is staying home with the pet sitter or in boarding while you are gone, here are some things to think about.
And don't forget to get your Golden a flu shot if
he/she hasn't already had one.
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Blue Pearl Pet Loss Support Group | | |
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Our beloved pets are dear to us filling our hearts with unconditional love, companionship and joy.
When we lose them, it is very difficult. We feel a void, sadness, and grief. But we are not alone.
Blue Pearl Georgia veterinarian specialists understand and began offering a pet loss support group 10 years ago where we can gather with others and support one another.
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The group meets virtually on Zoom most Wednesdays from 7:00 pm to 8:00 PM. There is no charge for participation. Reservations can be made by contacting Robin at 404-308-8731 or emailing rchisolmseymour@yahoo.com. She is happy to help.
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Can Dogs Eat
Christmas and Hannukah Dinner?
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Christmas and Hannukah are exciting times for all the family, and that includes your dog too! Most owners want their four-legged friend to be involved in all the festivities, but it's important to know which foods are safe for them to eat. Read our guide to find out what can be
included in your dog's Christmas dinner
and what should be avoided.
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Don't forget the Golden Store when you are doing your holiday shopping. |
Who doesn't want to cozy up in this
Hooded Sweatshirt as the cooler weather hits? BONUS - it's on sale for $15!
Be known for giving the best gifts to everyone, sport this great look, stay warm, SUPPORT AGA, and look fantastic around town! How does it get better than this?
Check out our AGA Store today for one-of-a-kind items and if you're like us and love sale items, we have some of those too!
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Looking for additional ways
to support AGA?
Here are just a few ways
you can continue to help!
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If you would rather buy something specific that our dogs need,
look no further than our Amazon Wish List!
We've compiled a list of items like bowls, beds, and toys that our pups would love to have.
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Shop at Kroger?
Select AGA as your charity and Kroger will donate.

Register your card here using our NPO number 67180. From there, shop like usual to help support AGA (at no additional charge to you!)
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Walk your dog?
Don't just take your dog
for a walk . . .
Take your
"Walk for a Dog!"
Visit wooftrax.com, download the app, and support AGA every time you walk your dog.
(Golden Retriever not necessary)
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You are the driving force behind AGA saving goldens. Honor a golden, memorialize a loved one, and help with Heartworm treatment; every dollar counts, and no donation is too small! | | | |
Other Ways to Donate:
Venmo: @AGARESCUE
PayPal: Adopt A Golden Atlanta
Check: Adopt a Golden Atlanta | P.O. Box 420256, Atlanta, GA 30342-9998
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Looking for a reliable organization to help care for your Golden? Look no further!
Visit AGA's preferred vets, dog trainers, and boarding facilities
through the links below.

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Dog Boarding: Your dog's home away from home.That’s why Pet Lodge Pet Resort in Alpharetta is Metro Atlanta’s top choice for dog boarding. Choose from various accommodation types and fun-filled activities for your pets.

Dog Daycare: Exciting indoor & outdoor play! Over 20,000 sq. feet of outdoor turf, obstacles, toys, and pools for your dog to play. You have to see Pet Lodge Pet Resort in Alpharetta with your own eyes.
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Tenasity is Atlanta’s leading Canine Behavior Specialists. We excel at improving owner/dog relations while directly enhancing the lifestyle of the dog owner(s).
With over 21+ years of training experience, we have identified key characteristics in normal canine behavior patterns that have allowed us to create and implement a system that entails practical training methods which we guarantee will produce lasting results.
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Our 24-hour pet hospital is located in Sandy Springs just off of Roswell Road in Abernathy across from the Sandy Spring Tennis Center.
We serve much of Georgia and the Atlanta metro area, including Roswell, Woodstock, Marietta, Smyrna, Tucker, Brookhaven, Dunwoody and Alpharetta.
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