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Welcome . . .
to the largest Golden playground in cyberspace! Since 1997 we have been helping others strengthen and proactively lengthen "The Bond". And, we are providing cancer treatment grants for working dogs and funding research in comparative oncology.
A Personal Struggle
Our Golden Oliver led the way when our site came online in 1997. And, his valiant struggle and loss to lymphoma helped us channel our efforts in more healthful and holistic ways. Yet, even with reduced vaccinations, filtered water, a chemically-clean environment, organic foods, and more, we did not escape a fibrosarcoma diagnosis with our Golden Darcy in 2005. Their images, along with other Goldens who have lost such battles, are honored above.


Helping Harley Fund — Providing Cancer Treatment 'Working Dog' Grants

In October 2006, we learned about Harley, a Golden boy from San Antonio. The discovery of a brain tumor had  compounded difficulties his mom, Andrea Hanssen, was experiencing due to being a widow, single mom, and nursing student. Wanting to do all that was being recommended by the veterinary specialists, the huge costs of treatment took her entire savings.

But, Andrea continued on, her positive spirit present even though Harley was not well enough to continue his visitations to wounded soldiers at the Brooke Army Medical Center.

We raised over $10,000 for Harley, our grant program then named in his wonderful memory. Your tax-deductible donations are integral to our provision of grants to help working dogs in need of cancer treatment. While donations can be made in any amount by clicking here, a $100 donation is required to receive the wonderful plush pup below as a thank-you for our most generous supporters.
 
  
Isn't this guy adorable? He can be yours for a donation of $100 to our Helping Harley Fund. A plush Russ Berrie pup, he has been named in memory of our first Golden, Ollie. Be sure to click on this little guy to see a Super-Sized version!

These Golden Retriever pups are 5 inches high and 12 inches long, and their materials are additionally non-toxic & non-allergenic. Believe me, these puppers are just too cute and squeezably soft for words. 

$100 Donation



How to Apply for a Helping Harley Cancer Treatment Grant

Our grants are $500 per individual working dog, the reimbursements provided directly to respective veterinary personnel for oncology related expenses in the United States and Canada. Applicants must be active working dogs, that is, in the areas of assistance, search & rescue, enforcement, or animal-assisted therapy.
 
1. Click here to download the [PDF] Helping Harley Cancer Fund Grant Application.
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Send your completed application to the Land of PureGold Foundation with a copy of the paid veterinary oncology bill. This bill may be dated no more than four months from the date of the application.

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The Land of PureGold Foundation will pay $500 of the bill total within 30 days of receipt, if the application meets established criteria.

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