Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Golden Retriever Rescue Milestones 2024: By the Numbers

As we reflect on another extraordinary year, we are so happy to share the milestones we’ve reached with your incredible support. Together, we’ve made 2024 a year of hope, love, and transformation for many of our furry friends. Here’s a look at some of the achievements we’re celebrating:

New Rescues

In 2024, we rescued 103 dogs from shelters, rescues, or abandonment, bringing hope and a fresh start to their lives. [Read More]

Young red-ish Golden Retriever who appears to be young, but not a puppy. The camera angle is looking somewhat down on the dog's face. He has mouth open slightly and is looking directly at the camera.

Adoptions

Thanks to your love and generosity, 106 dogs found their forever homes this year.  These sweet souls now have the loving families they deserve!

Applications

Our dedicated team worked tirelessly to review 444 applications from prospective adopters and fosters, all eager to provide loving homes. To date, 175 applications have been approved, 207 closed and we are currently processing 62 active applications at year-end. [Read More]

Medical Care

Our passionate wellness team provided 442 veterinary treatment appointments, including vaccinations, spaying/neutering, surgeries, and other critical care, ensuring that every dog received the attention they needed.

Transporters

This incredible group of road warrior volunteers went above and beyond, ensuring that each dog found its way to safety with backseat love. This year, we transported 172 dogs in 352 trips, totaling 37,562 miles—almost the equivalent of traveling around the Earth nearly one and a half times! 🐾

Hearts of Gold Dog Therapy Services Milestones

This is a picture of some of our Hearts of Gold therapy dogs near a fireplace. There are six dogs. All are sitting but one who is lying down. Five of the six are Golden Retrievers and one appears to be a mix. They each have their Hearts of Golden vest on to indicate that they are each a therapy dog. They are posing for the camera as a group. Milestones image. We are thrilled to share the incredible growth and impact of our GRRMF Hearts of Gold therapy dog team in 2024. Thanks to the dedication of our two- and four-legged volunteers, the bond between dogs and people has been stronger than ever, bringing comfort, joy, and healing to those in need.

Active Dog Teams

Our Hearts of Gold therapy team has expanded to an amazing 120 active dog teams, each one committed to spreading love, comfort, and companionship in various settings.

Visits

Our teams made 962 visits to hospitals, schools, libraries, nursing homes, and conferences, brightening the days of countless individuals and offering therapeutic support. [Read More]

Volunteer Hours

Over the course of the year, our dedicated volunteers logged an astounding 3,048 hours, selflessly giving their time to ensure that therapy sessions went smoothly and made a meaningful impact. We’ve seen a 165% increase in our activity and impact from 2023 to 2024—a truly remarkable achievement, and we are thankful for this special expansion of GRRMF that began in 2019. Your contributions have helped us reach new heights and have given hope and comfort to so many in need.

Lives Changed, Families Formed, Futures Made Brighter

Redish Golden Retriever lying on his back on a carpeted floor with paws slightly bent. There are a few chew toys near him. The look on his face says, "let's play!" Milestones image. Each of these numbers represents more than just a statistic; they symbolize lives changed, families formed, and futures made brighter by our compassionate volunteers who give their time, energy, and love to ensure that every dog gets a chance to start anew. Join our volunteer family!

Unwavering Support from Our Community

None of this would have been possible without you—our incredible volunteers, supporters, Your Golden Retriever sitting on a blue cushioned loveseat. She has a pink stuffie in her mouth. She is looking at something intently in the other direction from the camera. Milestones image. donors, and adopters. Your unwavering belief in our mission has made all the difference and enabled our organization to continue its work with greater strength and purpose.

Thank You for a Remarkable 2024

Thank you for helping us achieve these important milestones in 2024. As we move into the new year, the 34th year of GRRMF rescue services, we are excited for the future and hopeful for the continued growth of our community outreach.

Looking Forward to 2025

With your help, we know we can accomplish even more. We can’t thank you enough for standing by our side, and we are English Cream Golden Retriever lying on the floor with ears back and tongue hanging out slightly. Looks like she is smiling. Milestones image. excited to see what we can achieve together in the year ahead!

A Bright Future Ahead

Here’s to a bright future, starting with a happy new year filled with even more love, compassion, and support for the dogs and people who need us throughout mid-Florida.

With deep appreciation,
Carol Forsberg
GRRMF President🐾

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