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Welcome to Forever Friends!

WHAT WE DO---
Forever Friends rescues Golden Retrievers from shelters and owners who must sadly give up their dogs. We place them in foster homes for evaluation, provide medical attention as needed and, through applications and family visits, adopt them into loving, forever homes in Ventura and southern Santa Barbara counties.

Did you know that the color of your dog's gums are a sure sign of heatstroke? Read more on How to Prevent Heatstroke.

Newest arrivals: ROMEO, MAGGIE, and ROCKET

Rescuing a dog is a wonderful way to give a dog a second chance at life, and find yourself a new best friend. But, how do you help start this new relationship off on the right paw? This FREE Guide, a 107-page e-book, walks you through the first seven days of adopting a rescue dog. Veterinarian Dr. Susan Wright and Editor Misty Weaver take you through the first seven days, from selecting a dog that will be a good fit with your family through to establishing routines and socialization. Each chapter ends with a real story from a family that adopted a rescue dog, sharing with you the joys and the challenges that accompany any adoption.

New Check out our July 2010 Newsletter!

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Nathan is an energetic boy, looking for a home:

Check our News & Events page and Events Calendar for upcoming and past events!

Our Golden Resources page has helpful safety tips and articles, as well as a video of a puppy being saved from a swimming pool by....another dog!

Read the Birdie & Bogey story.

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Enroll your registered Ralphs Rewards Card today and start generating funds for Forever Friends painlessly!

DONATE
An all-volunteer organization like ours always need funding or in-kind donations. And don't forget we have a gift for you...some of our beautiful, custom note cards featuring our rescue Goldens...when you join our Monthly Donor Program or donate $50. These were a sell-out at our last Meet & Greet!

Or for a $25 donation, you can pay tribute to your furry companion who has gone ahead on the Rainbow Bridge page.

ADOPT
If you look through our Forever Homes stories, you'll see what love and joy this special breed brings to families and homes. The Goldens we take in range from beautiful AKC registered purebreds to adorable and loving Golden mixes, from puppies to seniors...all in need of a roof, some food, and lots of love.

FOSTER
We always need homes and loving hearts in our service area (Ventura County and southern Santa Barbara County) to provide a temporary home and TLC for a homeless Golden. This is a perfect solution for seniors or retirees who want to travel yet have a furry companion when they are home!

VOLUNTEER
Forever Friends depends on its volunteers... people who want to make a difference in a dog's life. Transport, family evaluations, shelter intake, events, fundraising...these are just a few of the activities involved in finding good homes for Goldens.

ECO-RECYCLE
Don't forget you can turn in your old digital cameras, cell phones, laptops, handhelds, and inkjet cartridges to help Goldens and the planet!

Be sure to visit our Pet Services, Supplies page for businesses in the community who support our rescue efforts!

This beautiful poem was written by 13-year-old Scarlett P., a granddaughter of our President. It says it all.

Let the Goldens Rejoice

Matted fur

sad brown eyes

staring through a rusting gate

lost within a terrible world

Fat, neglected, maybe even lost

sad, depressed, sometimes crying

needy, helpless, trying to hold on

but slipping into darkness

Loving people