Hundreds of golden retrievers raised funds for veterans' service dogs

About 375 people and 235 golden retrievers came to Amherst for the eighth Goldens On The Green, benefiting Hollis-based Operation Delta Dog, which trains rescued shelter dogs as service dogs for veterans.

By Tazzora Editorial TeamVerified · Source: The Nashua TelegraphNov 4, 2026 · 1 min read

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A golden retriever looking upward, photographed close to its face — Illustrative photo of a golden retriever. This dog was not at Goldens On The Green and is not an Operation Delta Dog service dog. Dietmar Rabich / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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About 375 people and 235 golden retrievers turned out in Amherst for the eighth Goldens On The Green, the Nashua Telegraph reported. The event benefits Operation Delta Dog, based in Hollis.

The group trains dogs rescued from shelters to work as service dogs for veterans. The head count is who showed up on the green this year, and the mission is the ongoing training those donations support.

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In Amherst, New Hampshire, about 375 people brought 235 golden retrievers to the eighth Goldens On The Green. The gathering raises money for Operation Delta Dog, a group based in nearby Hollis. Operation Delta Dog takes dogs from shelters and trains them as service dogs for veterans. A service dog is a dog taught to help a person with a disability, not just a pet that walks in the park. The 235 dogs are the ones that came to this event, and the money supports the training program.