The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study is one of the largest, most comprehensive prospective canine health studies in the United States. The Study’s purpose is to identify the nutritional, environmental, lifestyle and genetic risk factors for cancer and other diseases in dogs. Each year, with the help of veterinarians and dog owners, the Foundation collects health, environmental and behavioral data on 3,000+ enrolled golden retrievers.

In honor of the (now) 314 Heroes we have lost, and with the help of her Hero #2400 Scout, Virginia Gehrig has created the poem Solace for all of us invested in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. Kim Marie Soldan put the poem to calligraphy and Hope Richard set it into a png and pdf for us. To receive a copy (both the png and pdf without watermark) of this wonderful creation, just contribute a donation to the study here and I will send you the file. There is no minimal or maximum contribution - ANY amount will help and go straight to the study. Please email me at [email protected] to let me know you contributed and I will send you the file within 24 hours!

Thank you
Valerie Robson, 3000 Strong Volunteer Leadership Team