Tyg is a beautiful, big 7.5‑year‑old Anatolian Shepherd mix with a heart as loyal as they come. He first arrived at GRRAND as a puppy in 2019 and was quickly adopted. But in June 2023, through absolutely no fault of his own, Tyg was returned and he has now spent the last three years living at the GRRAND kennel.

Despite everything, Tyg has remained one of our most beloved kennel favorites. He adores running the fence line, greeting volunteers, and announcing himself to every dog who strolls by. His spirit is joyful, goofy, and full of life.

But like many of us, Tyg doesn’t always realize his body isn’t as young as it used to be. Recently, he suffered a torn ACL, and he now needs surgery to stay mobile, pain‑free, and able to enjoy the simple joys he loves — stretching out in the sunshine, trotting alongside volunteers, and showing off his big, beautiful smile.

We expect the cost of Tyg’s surgery and recovery to be between $4,000 and $7,000, and we’re asking our community to help us give him the care he needs.

If you’re in a position to donate toward Tyg’s surgery, your gift will mean the world, not just to Tyg, but to the volunteers who have loved him, advocated for him, and shown up for him every single day.

💛 Every dollar helps Tyg take his next step toward healing.
Thank you for standing with him.

Established in 1996 as a non-profit 501(c)(3) in 1994, GRRAND began a spirited mission to rescue abandoned, abused, neglected, and unwell golden retrievers whose life circumstances changed because of owners’ financial hardship, divorce, relocation, illness, or death. More than 6,620 rescues later, this small rescue group has grown into a well-organized, all-volunteer organization rescuing 200 to 300 golden retrievers, golden doodles, and Labrador retrievers each year. Operating expenses are covered through donations, memberships, and fundraising.

GRRAND, headquartered, in Louisville, KY, serves the Greater Louisville and Lexington areas, Northern Kentucky counties of Boone, Kenton, and Campbell, and Ohio counties of Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont, Montgomery and Green.

GRRAND’s headquarters is located at 7924 Vine Crest Avenue, Louisville, KY 40222.

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