Holiday Pups Have a Reunion!

Woo hoo - family reunions are fun!!

Rosie and Her Big Bro Neil

Just let us know when breakfast is ready.

Golf for Goldens!

Like to play golf? Then we need you and your golfing buddies to come out to our first ever Golden Open. I mean, this could be The Masters one day so you wanna go ahead and jump in.

The Golden Open will be June 7 at Atlanta Country Club and benefits AGA. It’s a fun-filled day of golf that you won’t want to miss. Individual player fee is $400. Put a team together and come on out! We’re also looking for tournament sponsors and hole sponsors.

Click this link to access the tournament brochure for all the details and registration information:
http://www.adoptagoldenatlanta.com/2010goldenopen.asp

Coltrane the Ladies Man

Here I am just chillin' with Miley (AGA Molly). She doesn't know about Maggie, the black lab I wooed at the beach last week. Let's just keep that between us, k?

Anastasia's Story

My last job was to have puppies. I did it for 6 years. A lot. The last time I only had 4 puppies so my boss fired me. In the puppy breeding business that means I got dropped off at an animal shelter. Thank goodness AGA came and got me - whew!! They told me to keep my furry little head held high. They said not to feel bad about losing my old job because, in fact, it was a crappy job and there is a much better life out there. Sounded good to me!

And they were right!!! I went to live with a foster family. They pampered me - I got my very own "fresh start makeover"...grooming, a spay appointment, shopping! I really liked these people but I knew it was just temporary. And then the best thing happened on my 6th birthday this past Sunday. My fosters decided to adopt me! My birthday present that day was a brand new red heart shaped “Annie” tag for my collar. It's official - I'm now part of a true forever family! The best birthday EVER.

Little Puppy Opie Has a New Family!

Love my new pad and new friends!! Thanks, AGA!

Oscar is Adopted!

I got a family today!! I have a mom, a dad, and a furry bro named Ace. Ace used to be called Blake and he's from AGA too - how cool is that? Big slurpy kisses to everyone who helped me!

Nilla Guards Her Flock

I only have this one guy to keep track of but I take my job very seriously.

Alfie's Friend Darby Needs a Home

I know y'all are golden retriever lovers and so am I! My best friend Alfie is a golden. We have been pretty much living on the streets together until AGA found us in a subdivision and offered us a ride to a better life. Of course, Alfie found a foster home right away and off he went. Becaue I'm a chocolate lab mix, I wasn't quite as popular, I guess. I swear I'm a really good 1-year-old boy and not too big - about 45 pounds. I'd LOVE to see Alfie again and maybe go live with him and a new family who wants us both. But if not, I hope someone will find me a loving family of my very own. They say I need some confidence building and knowledge that I am safe now. I guess that's true. So the best home is one with another dog and either no kids or kids that are teens or older. If the family wants both Alfie and me, AGA is not going to charge an adoption fee for me - yippee!! It's like a two-for-one! But, if it's just me they are still making a deal - half the standard fee for a dog my age ($175). I'm up to date on all vaccines. Maybe there's room in your heart for a fellow golden lover who happens to be a lab? I hope so!!

Sammi (AGA Fiona) Takes a Drive

Don't worry! I promise not to text and drive!

Nilla Sends a New Photo

Whose turn is it to throw me this ball?

Rusty (AGA Marmaduke) Attends a Thrashers Game

Clearly, I have a way with the ladies. This Thrashers girl was soooooo nice!

A bunch of us goldens and our parents went out to watch a little ice hockey and raise some money for AGA. I had a fantastic time! It was easy getting people to buy raffle tickets from me- I just turned on the charm! In addition to money they gave me lots of snuggles, pats, chats and love.

I also got to watch the game from the stands! Shout out to the Budweiser beer guy who gave me 2 cups of ice to crunch. I made sure to show my appreciation by keeping the area around our seats nice and clean of any stray popcorn.

Banjo (AGA Mr. Bojangles) Turns Seven!

It's supposed to be a secret but I heard Dad say we're having hot dogs for dinner to celebrate my birthday!!

Brodie Writes AGA a Letter

Hi AGA,

Thanks for my forever family! Every day my Mom & Dad tell me how beautiful I am and that I am a very good girl. The last seven months have been great. I also have three older brothers - who I love. I get so excited when they come and visit me. My brothers say that I am crazy – but, good crazy. Every night, I wait in my bed for my Mom & Dad to fall asleep, and then I quietly jump into their bed and snuggle with my Daddy – What could be better? – Nothing!!!

I am so happy - I am also an AGA volunteer! I help other Orphans, like I was – who need guidance and support as they search for their forever families. Tillie (formerly Gucci), Ben and Ginger came and stayed with me as they looked for their forever families. I helped them find great homes. Tillie was only with us for a short time – she was a lot of fun – she was my first foster sissy. Then came Ben. Ben was so smart (and handsome too!). One time he ate a whole bag of rolls – and he didn’t even get in trouble – I call that smart! Ginger helped me learn to share – she slept in my bed and played with my toys – and I was okay with it, I knew it would help her become Golden like me. I can’t wait to meet my next foster sister or brother.

I have also visited many families and it was my job to give my paw of approval and make sure it would be a great home for one of my Golden friends.

This week I am going to the Thrasher Game to sell raffle tickets – Dad & I will have a lot of fun.

I am proud to be an AGA Alumnus & Volunteer!

Love & Puppy Kisses,
Brodie

Coby (aka Hoover the Presidential Pup) And His Boys

Just hanging with my boys.

Little Sampson Snoozes

I hope I don't snore.

AGA Founder Goes Shopping

Some women buy shoes. Lauren stocks up on dog toys. Thanks for starting this great organization and saving so many pups!!

Troop Writes AGA a Letter

Well, I gotta tell you. This sure beats being tied to a tree! I'm writing to tell you how happy I am. I sleep in the big bed with my human and my new brother Champ (he's the one on the right in our Valentine's picture -- I've never quite figured out what it is he looks so worried about.)

My favorite thing is trips to the dog park several times a week. I hook up with all sorts of other dogs and run and wrestle and play and then go slobber on a human. What a hoot! I get to chase a lot of balls and would love to chase that purple frisbee but that big gray pit bull hogs it the whole time and who's gonna argue with a pit bull? Not me! I do like the humans a lot. I have this really charming move that I do, running right up to them, immediately sitting at their feet and looking up adoringly. So far, nobody's been able to resist so I get a lot of hugs and kisses (not big, wet sloppy dog kisses - the soft kind that humans give - but a fella can't complain. They mean well.)

Anyway, I just wanted to write and tell you how sweet life is for me now, and for my new brother and my new human, too, since they can't imagine life without me. And to thank you for finding me and saving me and making sure I had a good home to go to. I don't know about all the different kinds of humans, but I do know this -- you humans at AdoptAGoldenAtlanta are angels.

Your friend,
Troop

Danny's Snow Video: Take Two

Oops, we had a bad link - try this one to see all the fun!

Champ (AGA Prince) Gets a Little Rest

I'm just gonna stretttttttch out on the sofa for a little snooze.