Annual Members’ Meeting
Our Annual Members’ Meeting takes place Sunday, May 20 at 1:30 pm at the Kennydale Memorial Hall, 2424 NE 27th St. in Renton, WA. The agenda will include a business meeting with Board elections, a seminar on Emergency Preparedness for Your Pets and other rescue information. Come meet our volunteers and learn about volunteering and fostering. Click here for map.
Rescue as always been there to help homeless dogs with serious medical problems and the number of these dogs has increased significantly these past years due to the economy. Meet our latest – a 5 yr old neutered male named Will. Will came to us from an animal shelter where he had been turned in by his owner because they could no longer afford his seizure medication. In addition to seizures, Will has multiple musculoskeletal problems because, according to what we were told by the shelter, he fell out of a pick-up truck when he was a young dog and he’s been hit by a car at least once and possibly twice. They also told us that he has an old corneal abrasion and is probably blind in that eye. In addition, he has obvious skin and allergy problems with sores on his paws and legs. His ears were so swollen and infected that he screamed in pain when the veterinarian tried to examine them. Will’s journey will be a long one but EGRR is committed to doing what is needed to help Will live a happy and comfortable life which he so much deserves. Through all of this, Will’s temperament has remained truly Golden!
You can follow Will’s journey here on our website. Will has many veterinarian appointments ahead of him including seeing an ophthalmologist and likely a neurologist and orthopedic surgeon so if you would like to contribute to assist with his care, go to our donation page. Every little bit helps!
EGRR is a non-profit 501c3 organization staffed totally by volunteers who work tirelessly to care for homeless Golden Retrievers in the Western Washington area. As stewards of these dogs many of whom have been forgotten by their owners, EGRR volunteers bathe, feed, transport, socialize, train and care for the needs of these dogs. This dedication of our volunteers comes from a love and commitment to this wonderful breed regardless of the origins of the dog. EGRR volunteers also strive to educate the public in responsible pet ownership in an effort to insure the success of our placements and when possible, avoid the necessity of an owner having to place their dog. It is our goal in this education process to arm people with the knowledge needed to make the best choice for themselves and their dog.
Foster Homes Desperately Needed
As the economy struggles to recover, EGRR is also dealing with the effects of the recession. One impact has been a significant drop in the number of our active foster homes. This is for several reasons including they have a new puppy or they adopted their foster dog or life changes and as a result, we may have to reduce or close our Intakes. Please consider helping us find forever homes for homelss Golden Retrievers by becoming a foster home. The work involved is small in comparison to the wonderful feeling that you get when you know that you have made a big difference in the life of a Golden Retriever. We have a GReat team of volunteers but always need more.
You can also stay abreast of Golden Retriever activities by going to the Evergreen Golden Retriever Club website at www.egrc.org
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