International Rescue Update
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fter bringing in 40 international rescues (31 from Turkey and 9 from China) in 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic understandably brought things to a halt for most of 2020. It was a difficult time for our international rescue partners, as many dogs that were ready to come to various rescues here in the U.S. had their flights cancelled.
Toby
Yet more and more goldens were coming into their care, stretching their already thin resources. Thankfully, flights started to open again in August, and we were able to bring in 18 wonderful goldens on 5 different flights between August 18th and December 22nd. Fifteen of those goldens have been adopted and are thriving in their forever
Short Pump Area The Shoppes at Westgate 11761 West Broad St. Richmond, VA 23233 (804)360-8011 @doparkavenue.com
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SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE, EDUCATION & TRAINING, INC.
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Stony Point Stony Point Fashion Park 9200 Stony Point Pkwy Richmond, VA 23235 (804)793-8855 info@@doparkavenue.com
homes. Maxi and Dragon are doing great in their foster-to-adopt homes and will be officially adopted once medically cleared by our veterinarians. Beautiful Serbet is being observed for an episode of seizurelike activity and should be available for adoption soon. As difficult as 2020 was for everyone, we are proud of our efforts and
