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Rescuing Golden Retrievers & Golden Retriever Mixes Since 2003
FEBRUARY 2021
A Message from the President and Founder, Lauren Genkinger
I'm sure you will all agree we are happy to see 2020 behind us and are already seeing better things on the horizon in 2021.

AGA is excited to partake in rescuing dogs from China in 2021. As you’re aware, we began the Turkey rescue efforts in 2015 and many rescues around the US are continuing to bring in dogs from Turkey. We are so excited to expand our International efforts and be a part of the China Dogs Rescue effort! We are working hard to bring as many goldens out of China, keeping them from the horrible fate of the meat market. Our first 15 dogs from China will be arriving at the beginning of March. The excitement among each of our volunteers is palpable and we couldn't imagine anything better to kick off 2021 than an amazing rescue like this.

As we have been preparing to welcome our 15 China dogs, the call call came to help more Goldens. We are thrilled to announce another 24 dogs are coming directly from the meat slaughter that will be flying in a few days after the first group of 40 arrive. AGA is excited to be receiving 9 of the 24 coming in on the second plane. Of course, none of this happens without the help of our unbelievable donors.

Below are photos of the 24 Goldens from China we are welcoming into the AGA family!

 
With much gratitude,
PLEASE MEET OUR NEW CHINA RESCUE DOGS
Yaun Bao
Quinn
Fiona
MuMu
Kirk
DieDie
ZhiZhi
Paike
Xiao Xiao
Allen
Bailey
KaKa
Steven
Lucky
Sou Sou
Boss
Adam
Fifi
William
Kevin
Sheila
Clara
Marvin
Matthew
The average price to get each dog from China to Atlanta is approximately $2,600. This does not include any vet visits. With the addition of 9 dogs coming we are trying to raise $62,000.

To date we have raised $45,069 with $16,931 left to reach our goal.
PLEASE HELP US WELCOME OUR NEW BOARD MEMBER
We are pleased to announce we have a new Treasurer serving on our Board of Directors. Please welcome Mark Hansford, our new Treasurer!

Board of Directors
Lauren Genkinger - President
Patti Dickey - Director, Philanthropy and Events
Ami Sirlin - Director, Marketing
Stephanie Kenney - Director, Intake
Ellen Griffin - Director, Therapy Dogs and Secretary of the Board

Mark, by profession, is a CPA and will have our outside CPA firm reporting to him and our outside bookkeeping firm as well. Mark has the final say regarding any expense AGA takes on and he will obtain board approval for large expenditures. Mark and his wife, Kristin, are 3 time adopters of AGA dogs and still have 2 Turkey dogs in the family!  I have personally known Mark and Kristin as valued volunteers for many years. Please join us in congratulating Mark as he steps into the world of non- profit!!
NEED TO ADD SOME AGA BLING TO YOUR LIFE?
VISIT OUR GOLDEN STORE TO STOCK UP ON MERCHANDISE
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$8 each or 5 for $35
Pocket size Hand Sanitizer fits in your purse or your pocket. Great to have at all times.

$2.50 each or 5 for $10
RECENT ADOPTIONS
Nothing makes us happier than finding the perfect fit for our rescued Goldens. Here are some of the new families formed in January.
Congratulations to all of our pups who found their forever homes.
Daisy Mae, Richie Pup, Yahtzee Pup, Joe Pup, Maggie, Sassy,
Ellie, Buttercup, Molly, Gaston and Snow White
A HUGE thank you to all the volunteers, especially the foster families that helped these orphans find their forever families, particularly during this pandemic!
LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL WAYS TO SUPPORT AGA?
HERE ARE ADDITIONAL WAYS TO DONATE
Shop on amazon.com?
 
Before you begin your Amazon shopping, use this link and shop like normal. AGA receives a donation from every dollar you spend while using our special AGA Amazon link. Please bookmark for future use.
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!)
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)
You are the driving force behind AGA saving goldens. Honor a golden, memorialize
a loved one, help with Heartworm treatment; every dollar counts, no donation is too small!
Looking for a reliable organization to help care for your Golden?
Click through to meet AGA;s preferred vets, dog trainer and boarding facilities.

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