Gold Ribbon Rescue

Help Save the Rock Band Golden Retriever Litter from Parvo!

August 2nd: Gold Ribbon Rescue received a call from a woman in Temple who had seven, 9-week-old Golden puppies that she needed to be rehomed. She has multiple family health issues and cannot properly care for the puppies.

August 4th: GRR sprang into action! A volunteer jumped into her car and drove to Temple to pick them up, arriving at foster Hara’s home Sunday afternoon. Hara immediately noticed that puppy, Journey (24-082), was very sick and rushed him to Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (CTVSEH), where they determined he had Parvo.

Canine parvovirus is one of the most serious viruses that dogs can get. The virus is hard to kill, can live for a long time in the environment, is shed in large quantities by infected dogs, is highly contagious, and is often fatal without appropriate treatment.

Journey was admitted to CTVSEH and began receiving supportive care. He only weighed 3 ½ lbs. at 9 weeks - severely underweight. He was dehydrated, vomiting, had diarrhea, a low temp and a low white-blood count. The ER staff inserted a feeding tube and IV fluids. The next 5-7 days are critical for this sweet puppy and will likely determine whether he will make it or not. Journey is getting the best veterinary care and will be given everything that he needs to hopefully survive and thrive.

August 5th: We learned that the six other puppies tested positive for Parvo and all are vomiting and have diarrhea. Unfortunately, STYX (24-083) become quite ill, was hospitalized at CTVSEH today and will likely spend 5-7 days receiving supportive care as well. The remaining five puppies are receiving a special, new injection that fights Parvo, along with an antiemetic for vomiting. The next 5-7 days are critical for these dogs as well.

August 5th: the owner called again and said the puppy she kept had become very ill and she could not afford medical care. Could we come and get the puppy? A GRR volunteer jumped in her car and headed to Temple for Springsteen (24-088).

This GoFundMe is for $12,500 to cover Parvo expenses for the Rock Band Litter of eight puppies. Estimated expenses for 5-7 days of supportive care at the emergency vet is $5000+ per puppy. Estimated expenses for the Parvo injection is $500 per puppy.

Every donation helps and your donation will go directly towards care for these eight puppies. We appreciate your support. Check back for updates on how the Rock Band litter is doing. Thank you.

Meet the puppies:

24-081 Genesis – (female)

24-082 Journey – (male) (hospitalized)

24-083 Styx – (male) (hospitalized

24-084 Santana - (male)

24-085 Boston – (male)

24-086 Chicago – (male)

24-087 Van Halen – (male)

24-088 Springsteen – (male)

In the heart of Texas State University's business school, a group of compassionate students has come together to champion the cause of Gold Ribbon Rescue, a nonprofit organization that makes a profound difference in the lives of golden retrievers and their devoted owners. Your support for Gold Ribbon Rescue is more than just a charitable act; it's a lifeline for these loyal companions and their human families.

Allow me to introduce you to Aster, a canine whose story unfolded in a race against the clock on September 30th. We were unsure of his age, but his undeniable need for help prompted us to act swiftly. A desperate call for assistance came from a veterinary hospital ill-equipped to provide the care Asher urgently required. Within just 24 hours, we rallied to save him from the brink of a dire fate.

Our dedicated volunteers made an extraordinary journey, flying Aster from McAllen to Austin. This resilient pup had to wear ear protection during his flight, a testament to the extraordinary lengths we went to in order to save him. Once in Austin, Aster received a thorough examination from an emergency vet, revealing that his infection had progressed beyond the point of recovery, necessitating amputation.

After the amputation, Aster found comfort in one of our foster homes, embarking on the path of recovery. Though he now has one less leg, he's already showing signs of improvement. In the next couple of weeks, we anticipate Aster will regain his playful and energetic spirit, proving that second chances are not just possible but remarkable.

Today, Aster's journey embodies the very essence of our mission – second chances and unwavering support. We invite you to join us in donating to Aster's medical expenses and become a part of this heartwarming story of resilience and hope. Your generosity ensures that we can continue creating success stories, giving every golden retriever a chance at a brighter, golden future. Your support is the key to their better tomorrows.

Want to join in making a difference?

Meet Charlie, our 9 month young, 54 pound bundle of love and floof!

Charlie came to us through an owner surrender. Happy and calm with kids, crate-trained, house-broken, unbothered by thunderstorms, gentle taking treats, and loves cuddles. Perfect pup!

Well, maybe not so perfect after all. You see, Charlie was born with a disorder that has progressively gotten worse. As much as he wants to run, play fetch, and just be a silly puppy, he cannot. He is very unsteady on his legs, needs to be kept quiet and spends most of his time laying about. Imagine being a puppy and NOT being able to do all of the things a healthy puppy enjoys! Anyone who has had a puppy knows about puppy zoomies. But this poor guy can't enjoy ears flapping in the wind, then wiping out in a hot mess of happiness, and spent energy.

His foster home has watched him deteriorate since he came into foster care last September. While we waited for doctor's appointments and recommendations from the specialists, on New Year's Eve Charlie became very unstable.

So what do you do? Give up on a puppy? No! Our rescue is dedicated to helping dogs like Charlie, whether in the prime of their life or their senior years. And we all want Charlie to see his senior years.

Charlie will undergo THR (Total Hip Replacement) surgery in early February. The hip joint is a ball and socket joint. The ball is at the top of the thigh bone (femur), and the socket (acetabulum) is in the pelvis. Total hip replacement surgery removes and replaces both the ball and socket with prostheses. Most canine hip replacement prostheses have a metal ball at the top of the femur that fits into a dense plastic socket.

The recovery will take months, but we are all rooting for him to come through it and .... well ... finally be able to kick up those puppy paws with wild abandon. And find his forever home that will treasure him as well as those who believed enough in GRR's mission to help defray his medical costs.

His surgery will cost $6,000 through our specialist, but we are asking for $5,000 - we all too well know how hard January can be on us and our wallets, with all the bills from the holidays. But ever little bit helps!

Won't you help us to make a difference in this young boy's life?

We gratefully appreciate any donations you can make towards Charlie's surgery.

More information about Gold Ribbon Rescue: Gold Ribbon Rescue, Inc. (GRR) was founded in 1998 to meet three objectives. We are a non-profit 501-c-3 organization as recognized by the IRS. GRR's main function is to provide a network for sheltering, rehabilitation and placing Golden Retrievers in permanent homes in Central Texas. GRR's second function is to provide public education about responsible dog ownership and, in particular, about the Golden Retriever breed. Third, GRR provides a forum for Golden Retriever fanciers to meet.