“I first learned about Grateful Goldens in 2014, when a friend adopted one of the most special dogs that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.  Several months later I signed up as a volunteer for events, to help this wonderful group and to also get my “dog fix”.  Beyond falling in love with all of the dogs I became amazed by the selfless acts of the volunteers that I came into contact with – truly wonderful people who give so much personal time and effort into making sure that all of these animals receive a precious 2nd or 3rd chance at a great life.  I saw how much time was invested to save these dogs, from transportation, to getting them to foster homes, to the actual fostering, taking care of medical and special needs, visiting homes of potential adopters, etc.  This is a group of people who put so much time, effort and energy into this cause.  In the fall of 2015 I met one of the available dogs at an event.  His name was Lucas and he was special to me immediately.  I ended up adopting him later that year and we shared 5 wonderful years together.  We attended events together and he had a great second chapter of his life.  I will forever be thankful to Grateful Goldens for working tirelessly to save him when he was an abandoned, sick dog at a shelter in Aiken.  Through their efforts that sweet dog was saved and in many ways saved me.”

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~ Beth Trafford adopted Lucas in 2015