Marijuana/Cannabis (weed, pot, etc) consists of the dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant.  Cannabis is considered a controlled substance which indicates that it is addictive and can be misused.  Cannabis contains many compounds including compounds called cannabinoids.  THC (delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is the primary psychoactive component of marijuana.  Cannabis is frequently incorporated into a variety of edible products, such as cookies, brownies, gummy bears, cereals and beef jerky.  Due to the natural variations in potency of differing marijuana plants, the ..read more

Winter weather has arrived, and temperatures are dropping below freezing. What does that mean for your golden retriever? Many golden retrievers love the snow and they don’t mind the freezing temperatures. I know my goldens will lie out in the snow and love making snow angels. When temperatures get extremely frigid, this can be very dangerous for the dogs. Golden retrievers have thick hair coats that can help keep them warm when outside. Some older dogs or dogs with underlying disease may have thinner coats. They can easily become cold and ill. They should not be outside for more than a few mi ..read more

Will you make a “HOLIDAY WISH” come true? 132 goldens entered our doors in 2021 116 have been adopted $20,358 is spent per month on dog related expenses   Help ensure our dogs get the care they need and make a Holiday Wish come true.   Giving is not just about making a donation—it’s about making a difference! Last December, Tucker was found lying at the side of a road in northern Illinois. He was sick, dehydrated and near death. As Good as Gold came to his rescue. Diagnosed with cancer, he lived in a loving home as a long-term foster until he eventually crossed the Rainbow Bridge e ..read more

I am sure you have heard the term positive reinforcement training. But what does that term mean?  What is positive reinforcement?  Positive reinforcement training involves reinforcing your dog for the things they do right.  There has been a lot of scientific research involved in dog training.  What the scientists have learned is that positive reinforcement is very effective. You may have heard of Pavlov and his dogs.  He would ring a dinner bell and the dogs would salivate.  The dogs had learned to associate the bell with food coming, even before the meal arrived ..read more

In a recent survey of As Good as Gold members, volunteers, supporters and donors, the respondents indicated they want to learn more about several program areas including Education, Transportation, Home Visits and Fostering. Each month the AGaG newsletter will provide an overview of one of these areas, continuing today with the Transport program area. Transport Coordinator Marlene Pedone summarizes the work of the Transport program area as follows: As Good as Gold transporters log hundreds of miles each year rescuing goldens from shelters, picking dogs up from relinquishing owners, meeting cros ..read more

An evening of fine wine and Italian cuisine Saturday, October 2nd5:00 PM to 8:00 PMAspen Lane Wine Company 3682 Prairie Lake Ct #1c Aurora, IL 60504 $40 per ticket Italian buffet with appetizers, salad, entrée, dessert and 2 drinks Join us as we dine al fresco with fellow golden lovers. Raffles & good times! Purchase tickets Proceeds will support As Good as Gold-Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois For questions contact Wanda Milne at wandam@asgoodasgold.org The post A Taste of Italy – An Evening of Fine Wine and Italian Cuisine appeared first on As Good As Gold - Golden Retriever Res ..read more

As Good as Gold will be featured during the adoption section of the WGN TV noon news on Friday, August 6. This 3 to 4 minute outdoor segment airs at approximately 11:20 am and features three AGaG presenters with dogs. Participants are Kristin Vesely, Adoption Coordinator with Brooklyn, a 7-week old female puppy with medical issues; Jenna Sabo, Foster Coordinator with Stanley, a two-year old male from China and Allison Felgenhauer, a volunteer with Louie, a two-year old male mix. We plan to highlight the need for people relinquishing dogs to contact AGaG so we can find them forever homes and to ..read more

As Good as Gold will once again sponsor a Wine & Candle photo contest. Get your cameras ready! Take a picture of your golden or golden mix to enter their smiling face for a chance to grace the label of a bottle of wine or scented candle. We will start photo submissions immediately and collect photos until July 10th. Voting will take place later in July and will require a $2 tax deductible donation per vote. Voting is in real time so you will always know who’s in the lead. The twelve dogs with the most votes at the end of the contest become our 2021 Top Dogs. Solicit your family, friends ..read more

Thanks to those of you who submitted terrific photos in our 2022 AGaG rescue calendar competition!  We will be working with our printer to choose 13 gorgeous goldens to be featured on our cover and monthly pages and additional goldens on other pages throughout the calendar….this is not an easy task with over 40 submissions!  We are so appreciative of your support and look forward to producing our calendar which is one of our most popular fundraisers. Calendar Dates Still Needed…Deadline Extended to May 15 We still need your help with calendar dates. We are about 50 dates behind ..read more

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