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GBF is Utah-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and advocating for senior dogs (7+) in need.

The Golden Bark Foundation is a Utah-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and advocating for senior dogs in need. We provide medical care, stability, and compassionate, individualized support to dogs who are often overlooked, ensuring they can age with dignity, comfort, and quality of life. Through adoption and hospice care, along with education and community engagement, we work to change the narrative around senior dog adoption and ensure every dog is valued and honored in their final chapter. Every dog deserves a loving home to live out their golden years, no matter how many days, months or years they have left.

11/06/2026

Ember is still available for adoption and we cannot say enough good things about her! It has been decided that she be given the “Cutest Face” award. Ember is built like a permanent puppy. She’s perfectly sized at 26 pounds, with a speckled face and melty brown eyes. She’s probably a 9 year old Chihuahua/pitbull mix, and she got the best of both breeds. She loves to snuggle. Huge fan of your lap, and being right next to you. Ember has a medium energy level. She loves/needs to go for walks and runs, but is happy to snooze at your feet when you get home. She’s an excellent binge watching partner and gives the sweetest little kisses. Please help us find her furever home but liking, sharing, and commenting on this post! ♥️ ❤️ ❤️

11/04/2026

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: ZEL 🤍

Zel has been fostering and volunteering with GBF since the very beginning! Back in 2022, we met Zel at Petpalooza, and she became our very first foster! And she's been part of our little rescue ever since!

Not only does she volunteer and foster with GBF, but she also dedicates so much of her time to other rescues in our community. She'll drive all over Utah to transport dogs, travel three counties over to volunteer her time and shows up wherever she's needed. She's a passionate, vocal advocate for animals and someone who truly puts her heart into everything she does.

We know so many of you know Zel and have experienced her beautiful, giving spirit firsthand! But what you may not know is just how much she's helped shape GBF over the years. Her knowledge, dedication, passion and willingness to make a change--has helped shape our rescue.

Having folks who have believed in our mission from day 1, means so so much to us!

Thank you, Zel, for showing up time and time again. Not just for GBF, but for animals and rescues throughout our community. We're so lucky to have you and we're incredibly grateful for everything you do! 🤍

11/03/2026

Health Updates: Rosie, Blaze & Lilly

Rosie: Rosie is having her dental and mass removal today! Her bloodwork looked great, and while she’s under anesthesia, our vet will also be removing a mass on her back. They suspect it’s a trichoblastoma, a typically benign skin tumor that develops from hair follicle cells.

Once she’s healed from surgery, she’ll officially be available for adoption!

Blaze: Our sweet Blaze recently visited the vet after constantly licking one of his elbows. X-rays revealed calcification.

Blaze has yearly dental coming up in a few weeks and if the calcification starts affecting his movement or comfort when lying down/getting up, we may consider removing it during surgery. It’s in a tricky spot for healing, so we’re hopeful it won’t cause him any further issues.

Lilly: This little lady has been keeping our vets busy! Our biggest priority has been getting her diabetes under control. After several glucose curves and even testing for Cushing’s disease (which came back negative!), we’re finally seeing some wonderful progress!

Her diabetes is finally in a good place and she’s gaining weight! When Lilly first arrived, she weighed just 3.8 lbs. As of this morning, she’s officially up to 5 lbs! Our goal is to get her between 7–10 lbs so she’s healthy enough to undergo her much-needed dental. We’re so proud of how far this little girl has come!

Coming up: Phoebe and Dolly will both be heading in for their first vet visits soon!

As you can imagine, caring for senior dogs means lots of vet appointments, meds, procedures and ongoing care. It’s a big part of what we do and we’re so thankful for the community that makes it possible for us to give these dogs the care they deserve

11/03/2026

We’re still not over Allen’s Halloween costume 🎃😊 some might even say it’s his true form is a baked potato! This sweet boy is still available for adoption and we have no idea why!?? He’s absolutely perfect and would make the perfect cuddle buddy! To learn more about him visit goldenbarkfoundation.org/ourdogs 🧡

11/02/2026

Grief and the holidays don’t always mix well.

It can be hard to enjoy traditions, meals shared with friends, laughter with family, or the things that once brought you joy. Grief has no timeline, no rulebook and certainly no expectations.

Grieving a pet around the holidays can be especially hard. Their absence can change how traditions feel and how you experience the season—and that’s okay.

Maybe this is your first holiday without them. Maybe it’s been years and the grief still finds you. Maybe you’re experiencing anticipatory grief, knowing your time together may be limited.

As a senior dog rescue, grief is something we know all too well. And we want to remind you that wherever you are in your grief, it’s okay.

You’re allowed to not feel jolly.
You’re allowed to change traditions.
You’re allowed to continue including your pet in whatever way feels right.
You’re allowed to not look forward to the holidays.
And you’re allowed to feel joy when it finds you, too.

There is no right or wrong way to grieve someone you love.

Be kind to yourself this holiday season. Give yourself graces Talk about them. Remember them. Honor them. Grief is grief.

Sending love to everyone grieving this holiday season 🤍

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from GBF, our foster pups & community pets! 👻🐾

Keep those pets safe tonight, have fun and enjoy all the fun’

And most importantly… let’s see those Halloween photos! Drop your costumes & festive pets in the comments!

Happy Howl-o-ween!

10/30/2026

Please welcome Dolly to GBF! 🤍

Dolly was surrendered to one of our partner shelters after her mom had to move into assisted living. At 17 years old, she suddenly found herself in a place that just isn’t built for an old lady like her.

This little lady reminds us so much of our sweet Minnie—even their ages are similar!

She’s independent, we’re fairly certain deaf, her little tongue sticks out, and she has a BIG personality packed into that tiny body (don’t all chihuahuas haha). She’s already letting her much larger foster siblings know when they’re getting a little too close and need to respect her boundaries.

She’s still a little scared and unsure, but we don’t blame her. She’s experienced so much change in such a short amount of time. For now, we’re letting her decompress, settle in and learn that she’s safe.

A huge thank you to her foster for saying yes so quickly and to our wonderful transporters who helped get Dolly safely to her foster home. Helping old dogs truly takes a community and we’re so thankful for every person who helps along the way.

Dolly will be seeing our vet soon so we can learn more about her overall health and what she needs moving forward. Given her age and any health concerns we may uncover, she may ultimately become be hospice.

But for now, we’re just happy she’s here

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