Golden Beginnings Tree of Hope

I loving memory of our sweet Charlie who brightened our lives for the short time we had him. Thanks to GBGRR for saving him and letting us love him to the end of his life. He was a very special boy!

In the last year I have fallen in love with Jennifer Stolting…a Golden owner, and Golden Beginnings Volunteer. The heart of my Jennifer and this organization is just like the heart of her/our golden Charli…..Huge!

Jimmy and Bunny wishing everyone a wonderful and blessed 2026

May 2026 be a healthy and happy year for all the doggies and families out there!!!

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT VOLUNTEERS.

In Memo of Apollo, you may be gone but never forgotten.

THANK YOU, GOLDEN BEGINNINGS AND ALL THE GREAT VOLUNTEERS THAT DO SUCH A GREAT JOB WHEN EVER NEEDED. HAPPY NEW YEAR

In loving memory of our sweet Joey who brought such joy and love into our lives. We still miss him dearly.

To all the best dogs ❤️ from Max and Bentley, the former Gentlemen of 24th Street

In spirit of our Emma girl, fka Spinner. We miss and love you. We think of you often and hope your enjoying tennis balls and sticks in heaven.

In honor of our current goldens Katie and Sadie, and in memory of Kylie our first GBGRR dog. They are the light of our life. We are forever grateful to all the Golden Beginnings volunteers. Happy Golden New Year❤️

In memory of Riley Jane and a thank you to all the foster families who make space for our babies until they find their forever homes.

Thank you for all that you do. We’ve been lucky enough to adopt several furry family members over the years.

Thank you for all you do!

For all my foster dogs and the wonderful families who adopted them.

Thank you Golden Beginnings for all you do !!! We are so very grateful for our fur baby Luke – he is amazing !!! And dearly miss our angel boys – Rusty and Rusty. Happy Holidays!!

In memory of our two favorite brothers, Jake & Otis. We think about your daily. What joy you brought to our lives. 💙💚

In memory of our GBGRR alum, Sassafras. This picture was taken the day we met her. 🥹 We love and miss our sweet, goofy girl.🌈🐾♥️

In memory of our Maggie Mae and with thanks for our Jack! Our heartfelt appreciation to this wonderful organization and all the volunteers who keep it running smoothly. Merry Christmas from Anne, Charles, and Jack Backus!

Thank you GOLDEN BEGINNINGS for all you do for all these beautiful goldens! This donation is in memory of 3 goldens that was lucky to go through your program and I was lucky to call my own. Maggie May, Hannah Louise and Buddy Boyd. Keep up the great work and always know i am here to help any way I can. Here’s to a successful 2026! Penne Fenton

For Benji! We love him so much!! Thanks Golden Beginnings!

So thankful to this amazing rescue that gave us our sweet Murphy. Hoping this helps another golden find their forever home!

Golden Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue brought our Ayla into our lives and we are forever grateful! Thank you to the whole team for your service and dedication to saving these sweet souls! Thank you to all the families that open your homes and hearts by adopting from this wonderful rescue!

Bentley was the greatest. We still miss him every day.

In memory of my sweet Maggie (fka Sara), who I was blessed to have for 16 years. Thank you to such a wonderful organization, and all you do to save these precious dogs.

In memory of our original golden girls, GB alum Lexi (FKA Poppy) and her sister Liddy. And in honor of our current golden girls, Luna (FKA Nala) and Lucy (always been Lucy) . Thank you to Anne, Jennifer, Alex and Lauri for all you do, and all you have done for our family!

Merry Christmas to Golden Beginnings! You are such an incredible organization! Our Summer girl has been such a delightful addition to our family since her adoption in August 2024.

Thank you Joyce and Michelle for finding me my new family home!

In memory of our beautiful boys, Gus and Ben. We will always love and miss them. Golden Beginnings will forever hold a special place in our hearts!

Grateful for GBGRR, for our golden trio that GBGRR brought into our lives and all the volunteers that give of their time, energy and love to help goldens find the loving homes they deserve. We are especially thankful for the Lafferty’s that fostered Misty and her pups (our Baxter) and the Neale family for bringing Cole into our lives 13 years ago.

Thank you Golden Beginnings for all you do to rescue these sweet babies. Our contribution is in honor of Lexi, a Golden Beginnings Alum. She is no longer with us but was a true joy when she was. We are forever grateful for helping connect us with our sweet girl.

Thank you for doing what you’re doing. ❤️

In memory of our GBGRR alums: Sadie, Skyler, and Arthur (pictured), who crossed the bridge this year after only three years with us. They were the best dogs! Also in memory of Candyce Davis, who was brought Arthur to us.

Thank you to all the wonderful and hardworking GBGRR volunteers for helping so many Golden’s find their forever homes….like me!!! ❤️ Happy Holidays from Juno

THANKS to ALL who have volunteered so many hours to Golden Beginnings as YOU are Golden Angels too! I adopted Gauge when he was about three just prior to COVID and yep, so much golden glitter and tumbleweeds but DEFINITELY worth it – GOLDEN BEGINNINGS is the BEST – HAPPY NEW YEAR to ALL! Jeanne and the Hooke Trio

In loving memory of GBGRR Alum rescue Lucy and in honor of my 2 current golden goofballs/friends of GBGRR Captain and Barley. Thank you GBGRR for all you do, we love you

We are so grateful to Golden Beginnings! Freya has added so much joy to our life. Thank you

In memory of our Golden, Harper, 2020-2025.

Thank you to the Golden Beginnings team for all of your hard work.

Thank you, Golden Beginnings, for all that you do. XOXO, Willow

Please keep helping these amazing dogs to find their forever homes.

In honor of Rose and Heidi 💕🐾, our GRGRR fur babies.

My dog Porter that I adopted through you in 2007 was the best gift ever! He lived 12 years longer.

Thank you for all that you do for these beautiful golden babies!

We couldn’t be more grateful to Golden Beginnings for rescuing and providing the critical surgery necessary to repair Archer’s completely dislocated hip, and then an 8 week recovery period in which his two wonderful foster parents provided the amazing love and care he needed! He was ready for adoption in early December, and we are forever thankful that this very special, loving boy has found his forever home with us! Our hearts are so very thankful for Golden Beginnings Rescue!

In honor of the Golden Beginnings volunteers who work tirelessly every day to make it possible to save the lives of so many deserving Goldens. Charli and I are thankful to be a part of such a fantastic organization.

Our 3yr old Jakob Alan (GBGRR June 2025) has quickly become a member of our family and a buddy to his older brother Jaxson George (our rescue Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever). He came to us just a boy very starved for love, needing too learn all his commands & how to share with his brother. The first few weeks were a challenge but as you can see in the photo, all is great! Jaxson is on the left and Jakob is on the right. Thanks GRGRR for bringing our 4th rescue into our lives.

For all Goldens everywhere.

In memory of our GBGRR angels Goose, Finley, Remy, and Finlay… and, in honor of the wonderful, fabulous GBGRR volunteers Lauri Neale and team! Thank you for your big hearts and hard work!

Merry Christmas & much thanks for all you do. Sharon & Chip & our sweet Doggies, Jenny & Cody

In memory of Preston aka Colt.

In memory of my Golden Beginning foster Addie and my girl Gracie that both passed over the rainbow bridge this year.

In memory of Max, the best boy ever, and in honor of Bandit, who brings so much joy and mischief!

We love you GBGRR. Kevin went to heaven in August 2024, and we miss him every day.

Thank you for all you do! From Golden Beginnings alum Miley.

Thank you for all the work you do for these beautiful pups and for bringing our precious Mini into our lives!

In memory of all our precious Golden angels who have crossed throughout the years. Gidgette this year who lived almost 17 years we adopted from GBGRR and Corey at almost 14 who is suffering with cancer also GBGRR. Thank you for all you do.

Thank you for finding us our forever home.

In loving memory of the best hugging dog ever – Isaac. Words cannot express how much you are missed. Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from Hunter.

In memory of our first golden angel from GBGRR, Jingles, and in honor of our second precious GBGRR gift, Sophie.

I thank GRGB for our Lizzy who passed and year ago and now for lizzy. He has become part of the family and she knows it. She loves to cuddle and play. When the water was warm she found out she loves to with our other GR. Luke is my service dog. They are fast friends and love to wrestle. we are still working on her jumping up but she has brought love and trust to use. She is my sidekick. I can’t imagine with without either of my GRs.

A little more help for all the future rescues, who, like our Cammie, and Ruby, and Sadie, over the past 20+ years, will find a new and better life, thanks to Golden Beginnings.

For 6 years now Jackson has been a wonderful companion and friend. We are involved with animal assisted therapy and HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response. We both enjoy camping and hiking. Thank you Golden Beginnings for all you do!

Thank you for the great work you do! We’re a family of Goldens and rescues, and currently have two Goldens of our own. We will continue to support this group in its efforts to save more precious souls as long as we are financially and physically able. Best wishes and happy holidays!

We have had our precious Birdie for 2 years thanks to Golden Beginnings!!! ❤️

In memory of Maddie, our golden oldie who brightened our lives for 6 beautiful years

On behalf of our beautiful elderly girl, Alice (formerly known as Rachel), who is a GBGRR rescue. It has taken her a year to settle in but she loves her furever home and we love her!

Sweet, beautiful Monty- we are so proud of all that you have overcome. You will always have a special place in our hearts. Enjoy your wonderful new life! Love, Leah and Darrell

I pray for each and every baby that you take care of. When my girl Grace leaves me I definitely will be looking at your rescue for another beautiful and well taken care of golden retriever.

In memory of Emmi and Hershey! Thank you GBGRR for every golden you save and find a new golden beginning!

In honor of Millie, our precious golden girl who lights up our lives!

In memory of Henry, our beloved rescue and first dog love!

Merry Christmas from Russell!

Merry Christmas! In honor of Aunt Ping

Thank you for all you do for all the beautiful, precious Golden Retrievers. I live in Massachusetts but love reading about all the dogs that you save!min the Houston area. Happy New Year!

In memory of our beautiful Angel adopted in 2015.

Merry Christmas from Hank Koby

Thanks to GBGRR for my Molly Moo!

Merry Christmas and thank you to all the volunteers! We are so grateful to have Lincoln. He has brought immeasurable joy and laughter to our family, such a wonderful, sweet soul.

Thank you for rescuing and adopting these beautiful animals. Mike & Mary Allison

In honor of our beloved Helios to help other kind and beautiful Goldens!

In memory of Bella, Cali and Nikki. Miss you so much especially at this time of year.

Thank you Golden Beginnings for making it possible for these sweet Goldens to have a happy healthy forever life! Merry Christmas to all and to all these precious fur bundles of love just waiting to get their forever family! Love Shoni and her family

In memory of our Sweet Coco.

In memory of these special goldens…Chelsea, Cody, Jenny, Scout and Linus, Lucy, Logan Murphy, Cody and Cooper and to all the GB volunteers.

Thank you Golden Beginning’s and all who make caring for pups in need possible. Merry Christmas

We are so grateful for the golden beginnings for our angel dog scout and our wonderful Archie.

Thank you to all the volunteers for your hard work and dedication to this organization. We were lucky enough to get our beloved Bailey from GBGRR and love every minute with her. Merry Christmas to all the goldens and their families. A big thanks to Laurie Neale.

Missing you so much, I’ll never forget my beautiful girl April.a heavenly Merry Christmas.. See you in my dreams with love.

Merry Christmas from our girls Ellie and Junie (our GBGRR pup from Louisa’s litter❤️)!!

In loving memory of Max and Lenny (aka Tootee). Thank you, GB, for bringing them into our lives. We had five very short, but wonderful years with each boy. They are forever missed.

I LOVE this group! Such a wonderful organization of volunteers with hearts full of love for these precious Golden pups! We are enjoying our first foster for the holidays! Candy and Lily Grace

And this gift is with wonderful memories of Ruby, who would not get out of the foster Mom’s car for an hour when we met to adopt her. And she stayed with us for more than 6 amazing years! Not just seeking our love, but the love of sooo many families in our neighborhood, or at the park, or at the vet. Ruby never met anyone without just laying down for belly rubs or sitting with her paw on your leg asking for ear scratches. Thank you Ruby for all the love you gave us!

Thank you so much for our Riley. We love her to pieces.

Thank You To All GBGRR Volunteers for ALL you do to save and re-home so many Goldens, including Ruby, who left us in the spring, and Cammie, who joined us in the summer. I look back at all the joy these 2 Goldens have given us, as well as all our 8 Goldens over 45+years. What you have given to so many families, including ours several times, is a furry bundle of joy to fall in love with and that is welcome into so many homes in our neighborhood. Thank you each and every one of you. Marty

Merry Christmas from Mylo and Shiner two graduates from Golden Beginnings!

In loving memory of Candyce Davis and her golden boy Thor. We miss them so much.

In loving memory of Candyce Davis. Thank you Golden Beginnings for everything you do. Also a very special thank you from our hearts to all the fosters of this group that make it work! You are all amazing people!

In memory of my sweet boy Joey.

Wishing you all the best in the holiday season. You all do such great work, and have brought so much joy into our home. Thank you!

In loving memory of Tucker, 2009-2025. Thank you for all the wonderful memories, you were my sweetest hello and my hardest goodbye. Rest easy, my sweet boy.

Thank you for the most amazing dog ever. We can’t begin to tell you how much we appreciate Golden Beginnings for all you do!!

Thank you to GBGRR for our beloved Max who we lost to cancer in May of 2019. May 2019 was also the month our next GBGRR alumni, Boone Galileo, was born, joining our family that November at 5 1/2 months. GBGRR has been a part of our life since the day Lori Neale approved our adoption for Max, over 14 years ago. We will ALWAYS support the best rescue group in Texas. With love and gratitude, The Boone Galileo family🩷

Thank you volunteers – your work is greatly appreciated!

Around Memorial Day our GBGRR dog Bella was put to rest. Her DNA test in 2020 revealed what we already knew — she was WAAAAY more Pyranees than Golden. I was her person, and she guarded me fiercely. She loved walks especially in the Arboretum. She watched me like a hawk all day every day to see if I would put on the shoes that meant it was walk time. The hole in my heart still feels huge. Luckily, we have her fellow alum Charlie to keep us company Thanks GBGRR for all you do.

In memory of the people and Goldens who touched our lives and are no longer with us. Until we meet again!

For the goodest floofs who deserve the best. Kai and I look forward to adding another golden heartbeat to our home once he graduates from Puppy University!!

In memory of Peyton

May all your “Beginnings” be “Golden”…! Thank you for everything you do for these sweet dogs! You are the best! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

In memory of our beloved Chase. Always in our hearts.

Ginger has brought so much joy to our life! Thank you, GBGRR, for bringing her to us!

Best wishes for a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Thank you GBGRR for being there for the Goldens.

It’s Heartbreaking to see so many Goldens surrendered this year. The only comfort is knowing there is GBGGR here to give them the home they deserve. May the tree shine bright, with Gifts, Ornaments, and Lights to show we really do care!

In memory of our Goldens – Bexar and Jack. Our boy dogs brought our family much fun and joy. We miss them dearly.

Thank you to all our volunteers, adopters and supporters. We could not do this without you. Wishing you a joyous holiday season

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the Goldens out there and the ones who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge including our Alex many years ago Milo our newest family member sends love to all

Sammy my angel, Nardo my ball dog and red…

This is in honor of my cousin Lincoln who came from this organization. Love, Houston

From our puppers to yours – Season’s Greetings and Happy Holidays!

Happiness and constant love and affection are some of the gifts Golden Retrievers give. Thank you Golden Beginnings for protecting these angels.

In memory of all our sweet girls that have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and in celebration of Belle who would not be with us making us laugh everyday without all the volunteers at Golden Beginnings who give so much.

Merry Christmas from Sandy Donna and Bailey Salibo

In memory of our first Golden, Murphy

In loving memory of Oliver, the best dog ever. We miss you, Bubbie!

In Memory of our girl, Roxie. She was adopted from Golden Beginnings in 2005. She will forever be our favorite family dog!

Wishing you a pawsitively joyful holiday and a tail‑wagging New Year.

In loving memory of our beautiful, sweet Sunshine.

Thank you for everything you do!! 🙏🏽 please pray for my boy Casper , my golden boy who was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma last week. 🙏🏽

Merry Christmas from Luke and Anna

Sending holiday hugs & kisses to Goldens everywhere!

Thank you Golden Beginnings for all that you do. We got our special Bodhi from you years ago and he is the SWEETEST boy ever.

Jenny & Cody give thanks to Golden Beginnings.

For Finley and Ollie and their moms!

In loving memory of our 3 Goldens – Shadow, Grayson, & Claire

Merry Christmas! Thank you for helping us make Summer part of our family! She is truly a blessing!

Merry Christmas! In memory of my sweet, sweet GBGRR alumni Savannah!

In memory of Scooby and Harry ❤️

In memory of our sweet Leo who went to the Rainbow Bridge earlier this year. We adopted Leo from GBGRR in 2019.

Thank you Golden Beginnings! We love our sweet Murphy. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, The Cone Family

In honor of all our Angels and especially to the one who started it all for me, Rosie 2002 adopted from Golden Beginnings

In Memory of my sweet, beautiful golden Esha, adopted from GBGRR. She was loving and loyal and I was devastated to lose her on August 16, 2025. Her passing was tragic and unexpected due to a horrible error in treatment by her vet, who denied the whole issue. I miss her every day. Gold Bless all Goldens.

Merry Christmas! Thank you for my forever family! Jaxon Staskus ❤️

God bless the fosters and all the volunteers!

Merry Christmas to all of our GBGRR friends! Our life would not be complete without our blueberry and banana loving Akira!

Donation in honor of Lauri Neale, whose tireless efforts ensure every dog finds the perfect forever home. My life has been forever enriched by the many goldens she has so lovingly fostered and placed with us.

I’m donating In honor of my GBGRR, Mollie, in 2001. She brought our family so much joy!

To all the bestest, good boys and girls out there.

Thank you for all you do!

In memory of Riley & Kinnick

Thank you to all of the GBGRR volunteers for working tirelessly to ensure all the dogs in the program get the care they need and the loving homes they deserve.