Serving as Board chair since , Viive has spearheaded a number of initiatives that have helped GR grow geographically and in notoriety.
In the past, she helped organize the golf tournament and car rally. She was instrumental in creating the Wishbone Lottery, which is currently our major fundraiser. Along with her fellow board members, she initiated the International Mission of Love, which has brought over 2, Goldens to our shores and to safety.
This initiative, perhaps more than any one thing, created major media attention for GR, exploding the number of followers and supporters. Viive and her husband, Iain, have rescued four Goldens. Jane came to Golden Rescue as a volunteer when she adopted Dylan in Dylan was a tripod who came to Golden Rescue from a very bad situation. His early hard life took a toll on him both physically and emotionally.
He bit his first two foster families and was basically on his last strike when Jane adopted him. Jane would later say that he really rescued her. Over time and with much love and patience on both sides, Dylan became a Golden who could be trusted in any situation. Jane says he opened her eyes to how many wonderful dogs are just waiting for second chances with loving forever families. And that is what motivated her to get involved with Golden Rescue and advocate for canine rescue everywhere.
Jane is a proud volunteer who served as the Chair of the Golden Rescue picnic for four years and has served on the board since She is currently the Co-Chair. She has been a great supporter of Golden Rescue; her volunteering began on the hotline, helping wherever she could, she also gave her time to organizing actively the registration desk for our annual picnic.
