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homes for canine companion
In each issue, we highlight one of the many rescue groups in Birmingham and Alabama. In this issue, let’s learn more about Adopt a Golden Birmingham.
LOCALS UNITE TO SEEK FOREVER HOMES FOR BELOVED CANINE COMPANIONS.
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Founded in 2012 with support from Adopt a Golden Atlanta, this Birmingham area 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescues and finds forever homes for golden retrievers and golden mixes. Their mission also includes educating the public about the importance of canine rescue in general. Operating solely with the help of a volunteer staff, they are constantly on the lookout for donors, fosters families, and volunteers. The community of Adopt a Golden Birmingham is large—a registered volunteer list of about 150 lead the charge, and 30 to 50 volunteers are active at any given time. It takes a lot of hands on deck to help find the right homes for these canine friends, regardless of medical needs or age.
Their annual fundraiser “Let’s Go for the Gold” features a live and silent auction and is held in September. Dedicated corporate supporters include Caliber PHOTO COURTESY OF ADOPT A GOLDEN Sports in Homewood, Tito’s Vodka for Dog Vaccinations, neutering/spaying, heartworm People, and Hollywood Feed. In addition, treatment, and any medical issues are Adopt a Golden Birmingham participates evaluated and treated. Dogs placed in in a variety of fundraisers throughout the their program are also evaluated for year, including Belk Charity Days, Barons temperament with experienced dog Baseball, AGB Nights at breweries, and trainers. A main goal is to place the right holiday gift wrapping at Orvis, so look for dog in the right home; therefore, the them there. Another great way to aid this cause is to share social media appeals—it’s their best bet for funding dogs with extraordinary needs. Ruth Henry is the adoption counselor for Adopt a Golden, and she works tirelessly seven adoption process is thorough. With a 12-member Board of Directors, including a retired Army colonel, several attorneys, a retired Birmingham Southern faculty member, and non-profit fundraisers, this organization has strong leadership and a days a week to match just vision to match. the right dog with just To find out more about the right family. Every how to support this dog up for adoption goes important mission, visit through a wellness check adoptagoldenbirmingham. with select veterinarians. com. 18 Reach your market with us — (205) 617-9609 or matthew@jbmcmedia.com
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