MEET THE GRR COMMITTEE 2023

Wendy Donohue has loved Goldies forever and was the person who advised Inspector Alison Wren all those years ago to 'give me a call if you ever hear of a Goldie needing a home.' Famous last words indeed.
These words changed Wendy’s life forever and she would not have it any other way.
Over the years GRR has grown and Wendy welcomes the new members of the team and looks forward to working together as GRR faces an ever increasing number of Goldies.
Wendy shares her life and home with her current Goldies, Corkie and Clover as well as the many rescues that need foster care before going to their forever homes.

Lloyd Stevens Having raised his first golden puppy 20 years ago Lloyd adopted GRR Ki in early 2012, becoming a member of the Northern Express covering the Mid-North Coast to the QLD border. Since then, Lloyd has adopted, transported and fostered numerous GRR goldens including the blind 14yr old Rosie and a Boxer who became a defacto Golden. While raising his golden pack of Brandy, Tilly, and Maggie who love nothing better than to run at one of Port Macquarie’s Dog beaches or walk along the local river-banks he also volunteers at a local 165-year-old historic home and vineyard. Lloyd brings to the Committee project management, IT and accountancy experience having worked in the construction and marine industries in senior management roles on large contracts complimenting the present Committees experience.
Lyn O’Connor previously lived in New South Wales and has, over many years fostered many Goldies. After a recent touring holiday of Australia Lyn and Steve have decided to make their home in Queensland. Lyn and Steve, with many years of involvement with GRR, fostering the Goldie rescues, bring a wealth of experience and knowledge in rehabilitating the rescues and the GRR rehoming process. GRR will not be setting up a GRR Queensland branch of GRR as Bridget from Golden Paws is doing such a great job in that State. However, as always, Lyn and Steve will be on hand to offer any assistance to the Golden Paws Queensland Golden Retriever Rescue Group.