To foster and promote the public's knowledge and appreciation of dogs in general and Golden Retrievers in particular; To further understanding of the diseases, genetic defects, injuries and other ailments that afflict dogs in general and Golden Retrievers in particular;To promote and assist the development, publication and dissemination of educational materials about the proper care, treatment, breeding, health, development and training of Golden Retrievers;To foster and promote the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of displaced Golden Retrievers.