Every month we hear heartbreaking stories about medical misdiagnoses, treatment that was started too late, treatment that didn't work at all and dogs who needlessly suffer while their owners struggle to make financial payments to their vet. 

We understand loyalty and that you feel your vet is a good person, but give them one chance to help and then if you don't see improvement in your dog, take your dog to another vet and get a second opinion.

Feel free to contact us about your dog's problem.  We have probably had experience with the same problem over the years.  We can steer you to a vet who has solved the problem.  When it comes to troubles ranging from skin problems to bladder issues to seizures, all vets are not created equal.

Lauren Genkinger

President & Founder  

Your pup isn't the only one in the family who deserves to be pampered! Spoil yourself by joining Adopt a Golden Atlanta at Woo Skincare and Cosmetics on Wednesday, October 5th from 4 to 8 p.m. for a shopping event that will benefit our beloved four-legged friends.

Enjoy Goldentinis, hors d'oeuvres, and shopping and feel beautiful on the inside and out knowing that 10% of any purchase you make will go towards finding homes for the golden orphans of AGA.

Not in the mood for self-indulgence? Purchase a gift card for a friend or two and 10% of the amount will still go towards AGA. What could be better than looking and feeling good?!

Woo Skincare and Cosmetics is located at 2339 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30305.

Mark your calendars! Goldenrama is scheduled Sunday, October 23, from 1-4 p.m. at The Field at Concourse Office Park. 

Bring your golden and the family for the afternoon. We'll have a pet psychic, Ask the Vet, games for dogs and kids, a bake sale, silent auction, DJ, food trucks for humans and dogs and more!

Beat the crowds - RSVP now and buy your tickets here!

Right now, we're looking for:

• Sponsors: Sponsor levels start at $500.
• Vendors: Booths are $100.
• Silent Auction: We need donations of sports and entertainment tickets, restaurant gift cards, dog items, etc.

If you're interested in being a sponsor or vendor, or have silent auction items to donate, contact Juliann Kaiser, juliann@adoptagoldenatlanta.com.

Volunteers are also needed! We wouldn't want you to miss out on Goldenrama's woof-worthy activities, so we simply ask for volunteers to dedicate an hour and a half of their time to lending a helping hand with the various booths, games, and calendar sales. 

Spend some time helping out and meeting other adorable goldens and their families, and then spend the rest of the day exploring the rest of Goldenrama with your pup! Contact Carol Swenson at agaatlanta@aol.com to sign up to volunteer. 

If you have not previously volunteered with Adopt A Golden Atlanta, simply visit the website to fill out an application and waiver. Adopt a Golden Atlanta appreciates your support! 

On Saturday, December 3 from 10:30 am to noon, The Children's Christmas Parade is taking place in downtown Atlanta. 300,000 spectators attend and it's televised live on WSB-TV. 

Be part of the AGA delegation and walk with your golden in the parade! If you're interested, please email juliann@adoptagoldenatlanta.com.

To contribute, go to Bissell's website, find a product you want, and when you go to pay for it, type ADOPT in as the promo code.  You will receive the 10% discount on the eligible products, and then you'll be given the option to select Adopt a Golden Atlanta as your shelter partner!     
 

Please do this by midnight on Friday, September 30th. Our goldens will thank you.  We just need 10 people!!! Check out the ShedAway grooming attachment, a fabulous buy for under $30.  It really works and your dog feels like it is getting a massage.

Heartworm-positive dogs are treated with a medication called Immiticide. This is the only approved and licensed treatment for HWs in the US, and there is only one company licensed by the FDA to manufacture the medication. On August 9, 2011 the company abruptly announced they were COMPLETELY out of Immiticide and would not be able to fill any further orders for "an undetermined period of time."

Until Immiticide is available, Heartworm Positive orphans will be treated by an alternate treatment called the "slow kill method." The dog receives antibiotics and monthly Ivermectin based Heartworm preventative. It can take several years for this treatment to be effective, so most dogs will need to be treated with Immiticide when it is available.

Although all dogs should already be receiving a MONTHLY Heartworm Preventative, it is now especially critical since the medication to treat the disease it not available. Remember, it only takes ONE mosquito bite to infect your dog with a serious and potentially life-threatening disease.