A New Chapter for Griswold: From Rescue to Forever Home

At Canadian Wings of Rescue, every animal’s journey is a testament to hope, resilience, and the power of passional people coming together. Griswold—affectionately known as Grizzy—is one such story that has warmed our hearts and reminded us why we do what we do.

 
Grizzy’s adventure began in May 2024, when Golden Rescue reached out to Canadian Wings of Rescue with a transport request. From there, our dedicated operations volunteers worked behind the scenes to match Grizzy’s flight request with one of our volunteer pilots.

Private pilots, like Dr. Robert Campbell, check our flight portal for transport requests that match their availability and commitment to flying for a cause. Once Robert signed up to fly Grizzy to Vancouver, our volunteer transport coordinator stepped in to orchestrate every detail between Robert and Golden Rescue.

 

Robert, a tenured volunteer with CWoR, is a multi-faceted hero. He combines his flying expertise with his profession as a veterinary dentist & oral surgeon and ensured Grizzy arrived safely in Vancouver.

Once there, it didn’t take long for this cuddly Golden Retriever to find his forever home with Doug, Renate and their family in Mission, B.C. Having lost their two beloved Goldens not long before meeting Grizzy, the family was navigating a profound loss. Grizzy, along with his new siblings Lily, a spirited 18-month-old Border Collie, and Maggie, the family’s affectionate cat, has brought joy and healing back into the family’s lives.

When Grizzy first arrived, he was understandably a little nervous. But with time, patience, and love, he has blossomed into a cherished member of the family. At six years old, Grizzy’s laid-back personality makes him a perfect companion. He’s incredibly patient with his rambunctious little sister, Lily, who is still very much in her puppy phase. And Maggie has also embraced Grizzy wholeheartedly, often walking right up to him for snuggles.

Grizzy’s story is a shining example of the incredible transformations made possible through rescue and adoption. To everyone who played a part in bringing Griswold to his forever family—from our volunteer pilot Robert Campbell to the foster team in Vancouver, and the adoption coordinators and transport volunteers—your efforts have created a ripple effect of love and joy.