Rescue a Golden of Arizona

Cutest Golden Contest -- submit entries February 11 - March 10
2024-02-11

Cutest Golden Contest - voting begins March 10 - April 7
2024-03-10

Southern AZ Home Show
2024-03-15 11:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-16 10:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
Save the dates! March 15-17, 2024. RAGodfAZ will have a booth at the show. Details coming soon.

Southern AZ Home Show
2024-03-17 11:00 - 18:00
Save the dates! March 15-17, 2024. RAGofAZ will have a booth at the show. Details coming soon.

Cutest Golden Contest - voting ends
2024-04-07 00:00 - 20:00

Topgolf Fundraiser Event
2024-04-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Topgolf Scottsdale, 9500 E Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, United States
Mark your calendars to join us for our signature fundraising event of the year – Topgolf in Scottsdale!
Join us to help raise money to support the rescue and care of Goldens in need, celebrate with our volunteers, members and adopters, and enjoy a steak/chicken fajita buffet lunch. Registration opens March 11.
Date Sunday, April 14, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Topgolf Scottsdale
9500 E. Talking Stick Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Cost: Golf & lunch: $70/person
Lunch only: $40/per person
Format: Six member teams
We wish our Goldens could come but this event is for our two-footed friends only.
Have questions? Email our Director of Community Relations Stephanie Corns at ragazsjc@gmail.com.

WOOFstock and Adopt-A-thon in Prescott Valley
2024-06-08 09:00 - 14:00
WOOFstock and Adopt-A-Thon
Prescott Valley Civic Center 7501 Civic Circle, Prescott Valley, AZ, United States
Come out to the 13th Annual WOOFstock and Adopt-A-Thon on Saturday, June 8th, 2024. This event will be held at the Prescott Valley Civic Center Amphitheater. There will be adoptions, contests and demonstrations. There will be dozens of dogs available for adoption. Bring yours and enter the best-looking dog contest, or the ugliest dog contest.
There will also be food trucks, vendors, book signings and a live radio broadcast. WOOFstock and Adopt-A-Thon is a great family friendly event. It is presented by the Prescott Dog Magazine. The Prescott Valley Civic Center Amphitheater is located at 7501 E. Skoog Blvd., in Prescott Valley, Arizona. For more information, visit Prescott Dog Magazine.
Contact: Martha at lckwdfam4@hotmail.com.

Dogtoberfest and Adopt-A-Thon
2024-10-06 10:00 - 15:00
Fall is in the air………Come join us in Prescott for the Annual Dogtoberfest and Adopt-a-thon on Sunday October 6. Bring your golden to the high country and have a fun day. Help raise awareness of our rescue and enjoy the many activities and vendors at the event. Volunteers with or without goldens are welcomed!
The event location is the beautiful Watson Lake Park from 10AM-3PM. Parking is $5 but the event is free. Contact Martha Lockwood at lckwdfam4@hotmail.com to sign up or if you have any questions.

PACC911 Adopt-A-Thon at Toyota of Surprise
2024-10-12 11:00 - 14:00
Our friends at Phoenix Animal Care Coalition (PACC911) have invited us to join them at Toyota of Surprise for a day of celebrating the joys of rescue and adoption for pets all across the valley! This is an indoor event.
We need you to help us staff our booth. This is a great opportunity to socialize your golden, talk about rescue and your RAGofAZ experience and make some new friends or see some of your RAGofAZ family you haven’t seen for a while. Come on out with or without your goldens.
Volunteers are needed from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. We need 4-6 volunteers each hour of the event.
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Place: Toyota of Surprise, 13543 N Autoshow Ave, Surprise, AZ 85388
Contact: Judi Schillaci at judithschillaci49@gmail.com to volunteer.
Hope to see you there.

Southern Arizona Home Show
2024-10-25 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-26 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-27 10:00 - 18:00
Volunteers Needed For Our Booth!
Contact Diane Weiss at tucson2212@aol.com or 520-591-6544
‍October 25th – 27th, 2024
TUCSON CONVENTION CENTER TUCSON, AZ
Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-6pm

RAGofAZ Annual Pool Party
2024-11-02 11:30 - 14:00
Please note, this event is for members (and their Golden Retrievers) only, but anyone can become a member!

This event is all about Golden FUN!
And it’s going to be more fun if you and your Goldens are with us!
Seeing so many Golden Retrievers together is always the best part. Please note, this one is just for Goldens, so other furry friends have to sit this one out.
Join us Saturday, November 2nd from 11:30AM-2PM in Gilbert (Williamsfield & Lindsay)
We’ll have lunch catered from Rigatony’s in Chandler and bottled water and soda available.
Register today and treat your Golden to some backyard fun this Fall! Last day to register is October 29th.

RAGofAZ Annual Meeting
2024-11-09 10:00
‍Annual Meeting Notice
Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM via Zoom
The Rescue A Golden of Arizona annual meeting is an event where members can chat and interact with our newly elected board of directors in a virtual setting.
An agenda will be prepared and business will be conducted. The meeting will include annual reports from officers and directors via a Power Point presentation highlighting key developments and accomplishments. This will be followed by an open discussion period where your comments, questions, and suggestions will be welcome.
The meeting will be held via Zoom. An agenda and link to join the meeting will be emailed to our members several days prior to November 9th.
We look forward to this annual event, and hope you will join us for an informative and productive conversation.
Judi Schillaci
Secretary-Board of Directors
judithschillaci49@gmail.com

Holiday Gift Wrapping
2024-11-30 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-21 10:00 - 15:00
J‍oin us for our holiday gift-wrapping events. Come by, wrap some gifts, and give lots of love to our furry friends!
Who: Bring a Golden (if you want) your kids, grandkids and friends
When:
November 30 – Saturday – 10 – 3
December 7 – Saturday – 10 – 3
December 14 – Saturday – 10 – 3
December 21 – Saturday – 10 – 3
Where: Agua Fria PetsMart located at 2901 W. Agua Fria Fwy., Phoenix, by AMC 30 and Target
➠➠How to help: Email Dianne at teddysma2@gmail.com or call (623)512-3192 to let her know when you can make it!

Fiesta Bowl Parade
2024-12-28 10:00
Rescue A Golden of Arizona has again been invited to participate in the Fiesta Bowl Parade on Saturday December 28, 2024, at 10 AM.

WALK WITH US!

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Paws in the Park
2025-03-01 11:30 - 13:30
Join us for our new Paws in the Park annual event for members and their Goldens! Mark your calendars for a fun-filled afternoon at a new central location, featuring a fresh catering menu and entertaining activities for our furry friends. This family-friendly event promises to be a great time for everyone!
When: Saturday, March 1
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Papago Park, South Ramada
1000 N. College Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85288
Cost: $15/person
Register now to connect with fellow members, celebrate RAGofAZ, and have fun with our four-legged friends. Registration closes February 20. We can’t wait to see you and your pups there!

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. ENJOY THE EVENT!

Southern Arizona Home Show
2025-03-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-30 09:00 - 17:00
Save the dates! March 28-30, 2025. RAGofAZ will have a booth at the show. Details coming soon.

Woofstock
2025-05-31 09:00 - 14:00
Prescott Valley Civic Center
7501 Skoog Blvd
Prescott Valley Arizona 86314
United States

Southern Arizona Home Show
2025-10-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-05 09:00 - 17:00
Save the dates! October 3-5, 2025. RAGofAZ will have a booth at the show.
Contact: Diane Weiss at tucson2212@aol.com or Michelle Dalby at mdalby87@gmail.com
Tucson Convention Center
260 S Church Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701

Dogtoberfest
2025-10-05 10:00 - 15:00
Fall is in the air………Come join us in Prescott for the Annual Dogtoberfest and Adopt-a-thon on Sunday October 5. Bring your golden to the high country and have a fun day. Help raise awareness of our rescue and enjoy the many activities and vendors at the event. Volunteers with or without goldens are welcomed!
The event location is the beautiful Watson Lake Park from 10AM-3PM. Contact Becky Buck-Wetzel at chauncey5164@gmail.com to sign up or if you have any questions.

Howl-O-Ween Pawty!
2025-10-25 10:00 - 13:00
🎃🐾 Join us for the Howl-O-Ween Pawty! 🐾🎃
Rescue A Golden of Arizona invites you to a spook-tacular fall celebration filled with wagging tails, golden smiles, and a dash of Halloween fun!
This lively event is all about our golden retrievers, their families, and the amazing supporters who make our mission possible.
👻 Event Highlights:
🐾 Costume contests for pups (and their humans!)
🐾 Interactive games and activities with a Halloween twist
🐾 Social time with fellow rescue supporters and their four-legged friends
🐾 Refreshments and treats for ghouls, goblins, and golden retrievers alike
🐾 A chance to learn more about our mission and how you can get involved.
Whether you dress up your golden in a silly, spooky, or sweet costume—or just come as you are—you’ll enjoy a frightfully fun day celebrating community, compassion, and, of course, our beloved goldens.
🕸️ Mark your calendars and bring your golden spirit—we can’t wait to see you there! 🐕🧡

Adults: $15
Kids 12 & under: Free
Golden Retrievers: Free

All proceeds help give golden retrievers the happy, healthy lives they deserve.

Please note: Smoking is prohibited at this park/facility.
Last day to register is Oct 11.

🐕🐕🐕 This is a member-only event. Not a member? Sign up now! 🐕🐕🐕

Registration is now closed
