 Who We Are The Southeastern Virginia (SEVA) Golden Retriever Rescue, Education, and Training, Inc. (GRREAT) was established in the Hampton Roads area in 1990 to serve the Tidewater area (view map) from the North Carolina/Virginia state line to Richmond. It is a volunteer-staffed, non-profit organization that rescues abandoned and unwanted Golden Retrievers and places them in approved adoptive homes. To date, over 400 Goldens have been rescued and placed. The dogs come from a variety of places such as animal shelters, SPCAs, and homes where owners either no longer want their dog, or due to circumstances, can no longer keep their dog. Medical Considerations Prior to being adopted, all Goldens are fully vaccinated, heartworm and stool tested, de-wormed and treated for heartworms as indicated, started on heartworm preventative, spayed or neutered, and tattooed. While in our care other necessary medical needs are provided such as, but not limited to, thyroid testing and supplementation, and skin and ear infection treatment. Foster Care Program All dogs go through our foster care program where they are evaluated for temperament, fence jumping ability, house manners, and their sociability with children, cats, and other dogs. This program helps us to find just the right dog for you, your environment, and your lifestyle. Our foster homes are Golden Retriever lovers who open their homes and invest a lot of time and effort into providing the loving, stable care that many of these dogs never had. Our Success SEVA GRREAT is successful due to the tremendous amount of time given by our volunteers, generous donations received from Golden Retriever and animal lovers, and monies received from fund raising events and adoption fees. By the time an average rescued dog enters its adoptive home it will have been supported by 10-12 volunteers and will have cost between $300-$500 for medical and foster care and other support expenses.Needs of a Golden The dog needs to be primarily a house dog. affectionate and they thrive on attention and human companionship. Many of our rescued Goldens have been isolated in backyards with little socialization.The dog needs a safe and secure environment. "Experience is the best teacher" and it has taught us that the safest environment for a rescued Golden includes a fenced in area or yard. We feel VERY STRONGLY that dogs allowed to wander are unloved because they are at risk of getting lost, stolen, injured, attacked, poisoned, or struck by a car. Our policy to place young dogs only in homes that provide a secure, fenced-in area remains firm. Contact Us Golden Retriever Rescue, Education, and Training, Inc. (SEVA GRREAT, Inc.) P.O. Box 8014 Yorktown, VA 23693 (757) 827-8561 Rescue/Information Hotline (757) 827-8561
1-800-NDR-DOGS (1-800-637-3647) To contact us by email:
Adoptions: adoptions@sevagrreat.com Dog Fostering: fostering@sevagrreat.com Volunteers: volunteering@sevagrreat.com Membership: members_donations@sevagrreat.com Events: events@sevagrreat.com Newsletter: grreattimes@sevagrreat.com Website: webmaster@sevagrreat.com |
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