MEET THE GRR COMMITTEE 2024

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.

Colleen Burke From her early days of showing and competing in obedience, to a deeper involvement in rescue and rehabilitation with Golden Retriever Rescue, Colleen has an unwavering support for the breed. As a foster carer, and through assisting with transport, she has helped many dogs find loving homes. Her role expanded in 2024 when she became the GRR Coordinator for Victoria, managing the efforts of a team dedicated to the welfare of our beloved dogs. Colleen works with the GRR committee to ensure that The Goldies receive the love, care and life that every dog deserves. Colleen shares her life and home with her current Goldies, Geordie and Billy as well as the many other rescues that need foster care.
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.