The Golden Retriever Foundation (GRF) has announced a $140,000 Stand Together Challenge Campaign.  Twenty generous donors have pledged to match every donation, up to $140,000 until September 1, 2010.  If GRF can meet this $140,000 pledge, then a total of $280,000 will be contributed to help Golden Retrievers.

The GRF was established in 1997 for the purpose of fostering the public’s appreciation of dogs in general and Golden Retrievers in particular; increasing understanding of the diseases and genetic defects that afflict this breed; providing educational materials about the proper care and training of Golden Retrievers; and promoting the rescue and rehabilitation of displaced Golden Retrievers.

In the field of Golden rescue, the GRF provides several types of financial assistance to rescue organizations.  One of these funds, called the April Fund, reimburses rescue groups for extraordinary vet expenses.  In the past few years, AZGRC has often been the recipient of the Golden Retriever Foundation’s April Fund. 

If you are interested in learning more the Golden Retriever Foundation, the April Fund, and the Stand Together Challenge click STAND TOGETHER.