The Heart of Our Mission
A Message from Co‑Founder Sarah Davis
As the co‑founder of Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida (GRRMF), Sarah Davis has witnessed firsthand the power of compassion, community, and the unwavering spirit of golden retrievers. Her message below reflects the heart behind our mission and the values that continue to guide us today.
When we first stepped in to help a golden named Charlie in 1991, we had no idea how far that single act of kindness would reach. What began as a small effort to help one dog quickly grew into a mission that has touched thousands of lives — both canine and human.
Over the years, I have watched volunteers open their homes, donors open their hearts, and adopters open their lives to goldens in need. GRRMF has always been — and will always be — powered by people who believe that every golden deserves a chance at a healthy, happy life.
The need continues for our organization because goldens are still losing their families. Owners are still losing their jobs and homes, and some become sick or die. People’s lives change and they realize their dogs are suffering because they can no longer spend time with them, so they relinquish them to us with the promise that we will find them a loving forever home.
Thank you GRRMF Board of Directors for continuing to remain true to the purpose of rescue, maintaining the integrity and highest of standards that were set many years ago, and moving us into the future.
— Sarah Davis, Co‑Founder
Our Ongoing Mission
Today, GRRMF continues to honor the vision that Sarah Davis and Sandy Guy began more than three decades ago. Through rescue, rehabilitation, foster care, adoption, and lifelong support, we remain committed to giving every golden in need a chance at a healthy, happy life.
Their dedication laid the foundation for an organization built on compassion, integrity, and the belief that every dog deserves a second chance. That spirit continues to guide our volunteers, adopters, donors, and supporters who make this mission possible.
Celebrate GRRMF’s Legacy
Visit our 35th Anniversary Memory Wall to celebrate the stories, people, and goldens who shaped GRRMF’s legacy.
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