Thanks to our volunteers, adopters and contributors, here is a summary of what GRRI was able to accomplish in 2002:

Goldens GRRI Helped in 2002
Shasta	Casey
Cassie	Duncan
Tawny Belle	Lady
Dora	Bailey
Sandie	Simon
Baron	Jake
Jake	Bear
Buddy	Freedom
Chase	Alpine
Bear	Caesar
Tuesday	Rudy
Duncan	Sandy
Zoe	Shadow
Madison	Beau
Maggie	Boomer
Rudy	Cinnamon
Doc	Gracie
Sammy	Curly
Paulie	Daisy
Molly	Allie
Holly	Honey
Rusty	Lacey
Angel	Max
Nina	Sabrina
Andy	Bailey
Clifford	Ruby
Sofie	Oliver
Sunny	Taylor
Jack	Bingo
Jake	Maxine
Lucky	Rebel
Finn	Dakota
Gia	Polar
Ozzy	Patton
Callie	Dylan
Rambo	Missy
Molly	Shadow
Molly	Dusty
Rudy	Higgins
Ed	Honey
Dolly	Goldie
Buddy	Jessie
Jack	Jessie
Goldie	Shockey
Ginger	Kayla
Brittany	Sonya
Max	Shadow
Caesar	Toby
Megan	Brandy
Max	Alex
CB	Beau

 

Intake Calls GRRI Received and Returned During 2002:  300+
   Goldens GRRI Accepted for Placement:  115
   Goldens Cared for in GRRI Foster Homes:  70
   Goldens Placed in GRRI Adoptive Homes:  93
        48 males; 45 females
        17 to age 11 months
        28 age 1 - 2 years
        15 age 3 - 4 years
        14 age 5 - 6 years
        11 age 7 - 8 years
        8 age 9 years +
   Youngest GRRI Goldens:   A litter of 7 at 1 week of age
   Oldest GRRI Goldens:  Three 11 -year-olds
   GRRI Pairs:   Two, both placed as pairs
   Goldens GRRI Accepted but Owner Placed Privately:  8
   Goldens GRRI Was Unable to Place:  3
   Goldens GRRI Had to Euthanize:  3
        2 Aggression; 1 Illness
   Goldens Owners Decided to Keep After Advice from GRRI:  7
   Goldens Awaiting GRRI Placement @ 12/31/02:  8
        6 males; 2 females

Top Reasons for Owner Surrender:
    Dog Too Hyper;
    No Time for Dog;
    Allergic to Dog

GRRI Veterinary Expenses  $29,000 + (includes estimate for month of December)
    Major Veterinary Procedures
        Spays Neuters 15
        Heartworm Positive 4
        Neurological Disorders  2
        Hip Dysplasia  2 (including 1 bi-lateral case)
        Ectopic Urethra  1
        Starvation  1
        Bi-Lateral Entropian Eyelids   1
        Hospice 1 (multiple disorders)

Online Adoption Applications GRRI Received:  536

Hotline Requests for Mailed Applications Fulfilled by GRRI:  300+