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About Us
Description:
The Dallas Fort Worth Metro Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc. is an all-volunteer,
501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, foster care,
and placement of homeless Golden Retrievers.
Objective:
DFWMGRR was organized to promote the rescue, care, training, evaluation
and placement of abandoned or unwanted dogs of the golden retriever breed
in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan areas, and to further promote the
understanding, appreciation, care and placement of the golden retriever
breed among the general public, through education regarding responsible
pet ownership.
History:
DFWMGRR, Inc. was organized in 1986 as a committee of the Dallas/Ft. Worth
Metro Golden Retriever Club and obtained their 501 (c) (3) status in January
1995.
Accomplishments:
2004:
DFWMGRR rescued 168 Golden Retrievers (92 males & 68 females) in the Dallas Fort Worth metropolitan area. 89 (53%) of the Goldens were spayed/neutered by Rescue and 24 (14%) were treated for heartworms. The basic cost to prepare a healthy golden for adoption is over $225.00 and includes a general exam, vaccinations (DHLPPC, Bordatella), testing for Heartworms and ehrlichia, heartworm preventative, spay/neuter, wormings, and a microchip for permanent identification. Additional expenses are incurred when any other medical concerns are discovered, including ear infections, hypothyroidism, cyst removal, and other minor concerns. DFWMGRR vet and boarding expenses exceeded $41,000 in 2004.
2003: DFWMGRR rescued 162 Golden Retrievers (86 males
& 76 females) in the Dallas Fort Worth metropolitan area. Seventy-three
of the Goldens were spayed/neutered by Rescue and 24 were treated for
heartworms. The basic cost to prepare a healthy golden for adoption
is over $215.00 and includes a general exam, vaccinations (DHLPPC, Bordatella),
testing for Heartworms and ehrlichia, 6 months of heartworm preventative,
spay/neuter, wormings, and a microchip for permanent identification.
Additional expenses are incurred when any other medical concerns are
discovered, including ear infections, hypothyroidism, cyst removal,
and other minor concerns. DFWMGRR vet and boarding expenses exceeded
$40,000 in 2003.
2002: DFWMGRR rescued 145 Golden Retrievers
(85 males & 60 females) in the Dallas Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Sixty-six of the Goldens were spayed/neutered by Rescue and 19 were
treated for heartworms. Veterinary and boarding expenses in 2002 were
well over $37,000.
Location:
DFWMGRR volunteers come from throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area, from
Rockwall to West Fort Worth and from McKinney to Red Oak. The organization
functions from Shreveport, LA to Midland, TX and Oklahoma, OK to Waco,
TX to rescue Golden Retrievers in need.
Directors/Officers:
President |
Richard Woodmansee |
E-mail contact to reach any of the Directors:
info@RescueGoldens.org |
| Vice-president |
Peggy Thomas |
| Vice-president |
Cindy Gildea |
| Vice-President |
Jim Hitchborn |
| Treasurer |
Sue Hayes |
Media Contact:
Richard Woodmansee
PO 764374
Dallas, TX 75379
(972) 608-4488 vm
Dallas Fort Worth Metro Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc.
is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, founded in 1986.
info@RescueGoldens.org
Rescue and Adoption services for Golden Retrievers for the North
Texas region.
PO Box 794374, Dallas, TX 75379
Hotline: 972-608-4488
Copyright © 1996 - 2002 Dallas Fort Worth Metro Golden Retriever
Rescue, Inc.
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