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The Golden Bark Foundation The Golden Bark foundation is a senior dog rescue located in Utah. Foster based and volunteer ran! *INTAKE CLOSED

GBF’S MISSION

The Golden Bark Foundation is dedicated to rescuing and advocating for at-risk senior dogs, fulfilling their immediate needs and sending them off to a love filled retirement home. We focus on rescuing senior dogs because they are often forgotten and cast aside at the point in their lives when they need the most care. When they end up in shelters, people prefer to adopt younger dogs

that require less care and maintenance with fuller lives ahead. We plan to rescue and find homes for these senior dogs. They deserve to know love in the latter portions of their life. Every dog deserves a home to live out their golden years.

Our sweet Minnie gave us quite the scare Wednesday night. Her blood glucose dropped dangerously low, and she began showi...
18/07/2025

Our sweet Minnie gave us quite the scare Wednesday night. Her blood glucose dropped dangerously low, and she began showing signs of hypoglycemia.

Thankfully, one of our board members—an experienced ER vet tech with many years in the field—was just a phone call away. She helped us assess Minnie’s symptoms and figure out immediate next steps to help stabilize her, in case an emergency visit became necessary. Luckily, we had corn syrup on hand and within an hour or so, her glucose levels began to stabilize and her symptoms eased.

Looking back, we could tell something wasn’t right—she’d been feeling weak, having frequent potty accidents, and on Wednesday evening, she wasn’t excited for dinner. That’s when we really knew something was off. If you know Minnie, you know feeding time is usually her favorite part of the day!

She visited the vet yesterday. No UTI (thankfully!), and now we’re working on getting her insulin levels back to a healthy range. She also received a new glucose monitor yesterday… which unfortunately stopped working last night. So—back to the vet we go!

This is exactly why we maintain an emergency fund. It allows us to respond quickly in urgent situations like this, without hesitation. If that fund dips below our set threshold, we pause new intakes until it’s replenished. ER visits can be incredibly expensive, and one unexpected emergency could wipe us out. This is why we are so intentional about bringing in new dogs—we always want to ensure we’re fully prepared to care for those already in our rescue.

Thank you for supporting our small rescue and helping us continue this important work. We’ll keep you updated on Minnie’s health 🤍
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Paypal: [email protected]
Cashapp: $goldenbarkfoundation
Venmo: (under charities)
Patreon.com/TheGoldenBarkFoundation
Checks: PO BOX 13482, Ogden, UT 84412

We’re honored to welcome back Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering as a Gold Sponsor for our 4th annual gala!🐾✨Another year of s...
17/07/2025

We’re honored to welcome back Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering as a Gold Sponsor for our 4th annual gala!
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Another year of supporting our biggest night of the year, Ruff Haven continues to be a vital part of our mission. Their work provides a temporary safe haven for companion animals so that pets and their people can stay together through times of crisis—reducing shelter intake and increasing pet retention in our communities.

💛 Since launching, has celebrated over 1,400 reunions through their program, and with a new location opening soon, they’ll be able to serve even more families in need!

We’re so grateful for their continued support and dedication to keeping pets with their people 🤍

Swipe to learn more about their mission and impact.
ruffhaven.org

facebook.com/ruffhavencrisisheltering

Thanks to sponsors like Ruff Haven, we’re able to host a night of celebration and fundraising that helps more senior dogs live out their golden years in loving homes. 🤍
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Golden Gala for Golden Dogs
📅 Friday, Sept 26th | The Monarch in Ogden
🛎️ Tickets go on sale next week!!
💌 Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email [email protected]

🎉 We’re OVER THE MOON! 🎉We’re beyond thrilled to announce that The Golden Bark Foundation has been selected as a 2025–20...
16/07/2025

🎉 We’re OVER THE MOON! 🎉

We’re beyond thrilled to announce that The Golden Bark Foundation has been selected as a 2025–2026 Grey Muzzle Grant Recipient!

Out of 450 applicants, only 119 organizations were awarded—and we’re honored to be one of them! Even more exciting: we received the full amount we requested to expand our senior dog dental care program. 🦷💛

Dental care is one of the most expensive aspects of senior dog vetting—and since about 80% of the dogs we take in need cleanings, this grant is a game-changer. It will allow us to provide dental procedures for 9 senior dogs!

This moment is extra special because three of our dedicated board members worked hard to submit our application back in March—and now, their efforts will directly change lives.

Thank you to The Grey Muzzle Organization for believing in our mission and for supporting the often-overlooked senior dogs. And thank you to the incredible community of donors who fund this amazing organization—this grant cycle alone, Grey Muzzle awarded over $1.57 million in grants to rescues, shelters, and nonprofits across 33 states, plus Puerto Rico, France, and Nepal.

Together, with Grey Muzzle and 118 other organizations, we’re making a difference for senior dogs everywhere!

We had a heartwarming senior visit at The Auberge yesterday afternoon!Our amazing volunteers made the trip up from Tooel...
15/07/2025

We had a heartwarming senior visit at The Auberge yesterday afternoon!

Our amazing volunteers made the trip up from Tooele County with two of their gray-faced seniors, and Mary joined us with her foster companions, Sara and Tito.

The joy on the residents’ faces when they’re around dogs is always something special. While our mission centers on helping senior dogs, we also treasure these moments where we get to bring comfort and connection to humans, too.

This was Tito’s final senior visit, and he couldn’t have asked for a better send-off. Thank you to all the volunteers and dogs who made it extra special🤍

We’re so excited to be part of Side Bar Saturdays, hosted by ! 🎉Come sip a cocktail, enjoy the music, and swing by our b...
12/07/2025

We’re so excited to be part of Side Bar Saturdays, hosted by ! 🎉

Come sip a cocktail, enjoy the music, and swing by our booth—we’ll have t-shirts, brand new hats, and stickers available! 🧢👕✨

🕕 6PM – 10PM
📍 Side Bar (21+)
615 Stockman Way, Ogden

We currently have four amazing senior dogs looking for their retirement homes — and three of them have been waiting for ...
11/07/2025

We currently have four amazing senior dogs looking for their retirement homes — and three of them have been waiting for months (even close to a year!) for someone to give them the love they deserve.

🐾 Blaze, our longest resident, has been with us since August 2024 and has had zero adoption interest — which honestly blows our minds.
🐾 Roamer – joined us in November 2024. Lots of interest but no follow through!
🐾 Bonnie – joined in December 2024. No interest, can you believe it!?
🐾 Mary – joined in May 2025. Some interest at events but nothing yet.

Let’s help these deserving seniors find a warm, loving homes to live out their golden years surrounded by comfort, care, and so much deserving love💛

📲 To learn more about each dog visit:
goldenbarkfoundation.org/ourdogs

Even if you can’t adopt, sharing this post makes a huge difference! 🐶✨

A round of ap-paws for , our Platinum Sponsor for this year’s Golden Gala! 🐾✨As both our Community Partner and a proud s...
10/07/2025

A round of ap-paws for , our Platinum Sponsor for this year’s Golden Gala! 🐾✨

As both our Community Partner and a proud supporter of senior dogs, Salazar Scoops continues to show up in a big way for GBF — and we’re so grateful to have them by our side for our biggest night of the year.

Serving Weber and Davis Counties, Salazar Scoops has become a trusted name in pet waste removal for homes, HOAs, and commercial properties. With over 400 five-star reviews across Google and Facebook, they’ve built their reputation on professionalism, reliability, and a genuine commitment to improving their community — one yard at a time.

Thanks to their support, we’re able to create a night of celebration and fundraising that directly benefits our mission🖤

✨ Swipe to learn more about how Salazar Scoops is helping people reclaim their time, their yards, and their peace of mind.

Visit & follow them:
salazarscoops.com
facebook.com/SalazarScoops
instagram.com/salazarscoops


Golden Gala for Golden Dogs
📅 Friday, Sept 26th | The Monarch in Ogden
🛎️ Tickets go on sale late July
💌 Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email [email protected]

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