LONG ISLAND GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE
WALL OF FAME 2025–2026
GOLDEN GIFTS WALL OF FAME

December 2025

Dear Golden family,

As we think about the past year, we think about all the dogs that we were fortunate enough to rescue and rehome. We have rescued mill moms and their puppies, dogs from our local area and from the town shelters. Some dogs needed a check-up while others needed more extensive care at the vet. As you know, when a dog comes into your home, it gets what it needs most, which is love and stability. Each one now knows the warmth of a soft bed, the security of a full belly, and most importantly, the love of a forever family. Together we make a difference in the lives of these dogs. Without you, our adopters, these dogs' lives would have been very different.

Yet, even as we celebrate these successes, the need always remains. Many more dogs will still need a safe place to land — senior dogs abandoned when they need care the most, dogs whose families can no longer care for them and neglected dogs requiring a new home right away. Please continue to follow us on Facebook to see all of our wonderful golden retrievers up for adoption and those who already have their happily ever after.

We had some memorable dogs come from the municipal shelter. One dog was a young, beautiful and very sweet tall golden retriever. He was extremely thin and had a large laceration on his side. After LIGRR rescued him, he was sent to his new home and then he went to the vet for his follow-up care. He is living a wonderful life with a loving family and a new dog best friend.

Two dogs came into the same municipal shelter together from a very bad situation. They were adopted out to two wonderful homes and are living their best lives.

Then there was a 9-year-old dog whose owner was unable to stay in her home. He has now found himself in a wonderful home with a large fenced in yard to run and play.

We could go on and on about all of the 2025 dogs; there would be quite a list of old and young dogs.

On behalf of our entirely volunteer group and the many dogs whose lives you've helped transform, thank you for your continued compassion and support.

With heartfelt appreciation and gratitude,

LIGRR Volunteers

Here are the donation categories and thank you gifts:

• $500 and up Donation - "Rescue Hero" - Beach Towel
• $250 Donation - "Best in Show" - 4 LIGRR Imprinted Coasters
• $100 Donation - "Leader of the Pack" - LIGRR Keychain
• $50 Donation - "Faithful Companion" - Reusable Shopping Tote
• $25 Donation - "Good Dog" - Portable Poop bags in a LIGRR case - ready to attache to your leash

Donations may be made by:

• Make a donation using PayPal:
  

• Check payable to LIGRR and mailed to:
  Long Island Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc.
  P.O. Box 566
  Plainview, New York 11803-0566

Other ways you can help

Facebook - Please join LIGRR's Facebook Group by searching Long Island Golden Retriever on facebook.com. From our page select "group". You will be asked to answer a few of our policy questions in order to join. Please make sure to answer ALL of the questions. We would love for you to share pictures and rescue stories featuring your beautiful Goldens.

The Barkery Long Island - www.thebarkeryli.com. Owned by two time adopters and LIGRR volunteers, support LIGRR in multiple ways. 10% of every purchase goes to rescue. Make sure to select LIGRR at checkout. Also purchase items from The Barkery Rescue Wish list - The items as well as 10% of the purchase will be donated to LIGRR.

Facebook Birthday Fund Raiser - Make your Birthday even more meaningful - Create a Birthday Fund Raiser and donate to LIGRR

1. Go to your Facebook account
2. Go to your "home" page and look on the left side column. You should see the "fundraiser" option under "Create" at the bottom. Click on "fundraiser"
3. Pick your charity - It's listed under "Long Island Golden Retriever Rescue"
4. Set your fundraising goal and timeframe.
5. Invite people on your friends' list.
6. Thank people as they donate and watch numbers go up! Seriously, these people are donating because of YOU.

And then, have fun!!

Facebook has created a Fundraising Toolkit to help you with your efforts! Just click the button under the Fundraising Toolkit to access that resource.

Volunteer - Fill out a Volunteer Application. You can make a difference:

• Support our fundraisers by joining us at the events that we attend:
  • Long Island Pet Expo
  • Annual Rescue Parade
• Tell your friends about out wonderful Wall of Fame

Foster - We are always looking for more foster families for our dogs. This year we took several groups of puppies; fostering has become even more vital than in years past. If you are interested, you will need to fill out our foster application. We will be in touch to discuss your home environment to ensure a good match. You could be the first stop on the way to ensuring a happy new home for a dog in need.

Rescue Hero - $500 and up donation

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Best in Show - $250 and up donation

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Leader of the Pack - $100 and up donation

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Faithful Companion - $50 and up donation

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Good Dog - $25 and up donation

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