A Message from the President and Founder, Lauren Genkinger
As a rescue, our mission is to help golden retriever’s who are in danger. This year we have continued our international outreach by rescuing golden retrievers from the meat trade in China. In addition, we stay committed to our domestic mission. We never say no to any Golden Retriever, Golden Mixes, disabled goldens or seniors. Adopt a Golden Atlanta, working with our partners, China Rescue Dogs has successfully rescued over 48 Golden Retrievers from China’s horrific meat trade. We have committed to rescuing 20 more Golden Retrievers before they are butchered and sold to the meat trade.
Unfortunately, on July 14th, the CDC enacted a policy banning importation of dogs from 113 countries. We must get our 20 dogs out of China before the winter, as our dogs will not survive and are in grave danger. We are currently transporting our dogs from all over China to Beijing where they will be fully vetted. We will then fly our dogs to Canada where they will be vetted again and well cared for until the CDC requirements are met. Once the requirements are met we can fly them to Atlanta where we will find loving homes for our dogs. We can’t do this without your donations.
Please help us get these at risk golden retrievers over to American soil so our approved adopters, who have been waiting to give a golden retriever a second chance at life, can welcome them into their family. To make this happen, we need to raise enough money to fly 20 dogs out of China to Canada! Once our dogs arrive in Canada we are prepared to prove the good health of these dogs and we will quarantine them in Canada for as long as the CDC requires. I’m asking all our friends to make a donation to help get these golden retrievers to a home so they can know what love feels like. Please don’t allow them to be tortured, slaughtered, and eaten at the meat markets. Our goal is to raise $60,000 – $3,000 per dog for travel alone to the USA. Won’t you help us get these dogs on a plane to freedom!
Much gratitude,