Week of Events
Sunday, October 4, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, October 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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October 6, 2026 -Pigmentary Uveitis Research Clinic
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October 6, 2026 -AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic
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October 6, 2026 -DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
Pigmentary Uveitis Research Clinic
time is approximate. Dr. Wendy Townsend, a primary researcher into PU, will be performing ultrasounds of Golden Retriever eyes. This non-invasive procedure is not painful and has the potential to provide critical information for continuing research into this disease. Dr. Townsend will examine any Golden Retriever - healthy eyes or otherwise - 4 years and… Continue reading Pigmentary Uveitis Research Clinic
AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic
AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic Michael Lappin, DVM See schedule above for clinic times Preregistration required About the Doctor: Michael A. Lappin DVM Dr. Mike Lappin, DVM was born and raised in Michigan where his family always had dogs. One of his favorites was "Fred," a Beagle that he and his brother taught to bark, earning… Continue reading AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic
DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
Events Center OFA DNA CHIC Database Blood Draw Clinic Vetrinarian: Dr Michael Lappin, DVM CHIC BANK/DNA Repository : There is no charge for the blood draws or shipping GRF also absorbs the OFA CHIC fee for Goldens. For donating blood to the GRF projects with OFA and Broad Institute, please download and print the… Continue reading DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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October 7, 2026 -Pigmentary Uveitis Research Clinic
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October 7, 2026 -OFA Eye Clinic
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October 7, 2026 -DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
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October 7, 2026 -AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic
Pigmentary Uveitis Research Clinic
time is approximate. Dr. Wendy Townsend, a primary researcher into PU, will be performing ultrasounds of Golden Retriever eyes. This non-invasive procedure is not painful and has the potential to provide critical information for continuing research into this disease. Dr. Townsend will examine any Golden Retriever - healthy eyes or otherwise - 4 years and… Continue reading Pigmentary Uveitis Research Clinic
OFA Eye Clinic
Events Center Ophthalmologist: Dr Steven Roberts, DVM, DACVO Preregistration $60/dog, walk-in $70 / dog This year’s eye clinic will be paperless. Once registered through the GRCA store you will receive instructions and a link to register your Golden Retriever directly through the OFA website. OFA discount code will be available at the clinic for exam… Continue reading OFA Eye Clinic
DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
Events Center OFA DNA CHIC Database Blood Draw Clinic Vetrinarian: Dr Michael Lappin, DVM CHIC BANK/DNA Repository : There is no charge for the blood draws or shipping GRF also absorbs the OFA CHIC fee for Goldens. For donating blood to the GRF projects with OFA and Broad Institute, please download and print the… Continue reading DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic
AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic Michael Lappin, DVM See schedule above for clinic times Preregistration required About the Doctor: Michael A. Lappin DVM Dr. Mike Lappin, DVM was born and raised in Michigan where his family always had dogs. One of his favorites was "Fred," a Beagle that he and his brother taught to bark, earning… Continue reading AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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October 8, 2026 -Pigmentary Uveitis Research Clinic
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October 8, 2026 -DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
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October 8, 2026 -AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic
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October 8, 2026 -OFA Cardiac Clinic
Pigmentary Uveitis Research Clinic
time is approximate. Dr. Wendy Townsend, a primary researcher into PU, will be performing ultrasounds of Golden Retriever eyes. This non-invasive procedure is not painful and has the potential to provide critical information for continuing research into this disease. Dr. Townsend will examine any Golden Retriever - healthy eyes or otherwise - 4 years and… Continue reading Pigmentary Uveitis Research Clinic
DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
Events Center OFA DNA CHIC Database Blood Draw Clinic Vetrinarian: Dr Michael Lappin, DVM CHIC BANK/DNA Repository : There is no charge for the blood draws or shipping GRF… Continue reading DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic
AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic Michael Lappin, DVM See schedule above for clinic times Preregistration required About the Doctor: Michael A. Lappin DVM Dr. Mike Lappin, DVM was born and raised… Continue reading AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic
OFA Cardiac Clinic
Events Center Cardiologist: Joshua Stern, BS, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (cardiology) Tests Available: ECHO/Auscultation OFA discount code will be available at the clinic for exam results submitted to OFA database. About the Doctor: Dr Josh Stern, DVM, PhD, DACVIM Dr. Joshua Stern, DVM,Phd, DACVIM (cardiology) serves as the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at… Continue reading OFA Cardiac Clinic
Friday, October 9, 2026
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October 9, 2026 -DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
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October 9, 2026 -AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic
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October 9, 2026 -OFA Cardiac Clinic
DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
Events Center OFA DNA CHIC Database Blood Draw Clinic Vetrinarian: Dr Michael Lappin, DVM CHIC BANK/DNA Repository : There is no charge for the blood draws or shipping GRF also absorbs the OFA CHIC fee for Goldens. For donating blood to the GRF projects with OFA and Broad Institute, please download and print the… Continue reading DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic
AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic Michael Lappin, DVM See schedule above for clinic times Preregistration required About the Doctor: Michael A. Lappin DVM Dr. Mike Lappin, DVM was born and raised… Continue reading AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic
OFA Cardiac Clinic
Events Center Cardiologist: Joshua Stern, BS, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (cardiology) Tests Available: ECHO/Auscultation OFA discount code will be available at the clinic for exam results submitted to OFA database. About… Continue reading OFA Cardiac Clinic
Saturday, October 10, 2026
No events on this day.