Okay, so I'm partial to Goldens because, well, I have one and anyone who's ever had a Golden Retriever just knows how charming, silly, lovable, spunky and utterly adorable this breed is. Their dark brown puppy eyes, their droopy dumbo-esque ears and not to mention the “thinking knot” that sits on top of their heads—they are the complete package—but then again I am partial.
Today I am featuring a Golden Retriever sanctuary located in Elverta, CA (about 20 miles outside of Sacramento) called Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. The caretakers at the sanctuary, Mike and Jody Jones, launched Homeward bound in 2000 and have since rescued 4,273 dogs- 109 in 2009 alone- and it’s only February! Throughout the years they have also successfully rehabbed and rehomed thousands of Goldens at their 8 acre adoption facility with the help of volunteers, foster homes and donations. Homeward Bound is an All-Volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization so donations and volunteer support is crucial in order to keep this sanctuary up and running. A few months back News 10 Sacramento did a segment on HBGRR, here is the link if you’d like to watch the video: http://www.news10.net/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=articleplayer&maven_referralPlaylistId=playlist&maven_referralObject=844591194
It’s important that people know they have options. If you find yourself in a situation where you're losing your home or can no longer care for your animals there are places to turn. It may take some extra time and research, but if you care for your animals you can find alternatives besides the local pound. Many rescues and sanctuaries encourage you to surrender your pets if you can no longer care for them. Jody Jones touches on the need for such an organization during these tough economic times in the interview saying, “Especially now with the economy and so many people losing their homes and having to find homes for their dogs, it’s a necessary part of any community”. If you would like to read more information about Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. or are interesting in placing donations or browsing through their volunteering opportunities (or cute pictures of the adoptables) please visit them at www.homewardboundgoldens.org/
Today I am featuring a Golden Retriever sanctuary located in Elverta, CA (about 20 miles outside of Sacramento) called Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. The caretakers at the sanctuary, Mike and Jody Jones, launched Homeward bound in 2000 and have since rescued 4,273 dogs- 109 in 2009 alone- and it’s only February! Throughout the years they have also successfully rehabbed and rehomed thousands of Goldens at their 8 acre adoption facility with the help of volunteers, foster homes and donations. Homeward Bound is an All-Volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization so donations and volunteer support is crucial in order to keep this sanctuary up and running. A few months back News 10 Sacramento did a segment on HBGRR, here is the link if you’d like to watch the video: http://www.news10.net/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=articleplayer&maven_referralPlaylistId=playlist&maven_referralObject=844591194
It’s important that people know they have options. If you find yourself in a situation where you're losing your home or can no longer care for your animals there are places to turn. It may take some extra time and research, but if you care for your animals you can find alternatives besides the local pound. Many rescues and sanctuaries encourage you to surrender your pets if you can no longer care for them. Jody Jones touches on the need for such an organization during these tough economic times in the interview saying, “Especially now with the economy and so many people losing their homes and having to find homes for their dogs, it’s a necessary part of any community”. If you would like to read more information about Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. or are interesting in placing donations or browsing through their volunteering opportunities (or cute pictures of the adoptables) please visit them at www.homewardboundgoldens.org/
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